Double Olympics champion Beatrice Chebet is basking in the glory of yet another world record following her heroics in Barcelona but what does she eat to fuel her to success? Beatrice Chebet is among the athletes who had a fantastic 2024 season when she won two Olympics titles and broke world records. Chebet signed off…
The requiem mass of Janet Wanja, who suffered from bladder cancer, continues at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Indoor Arena. How was Jane Wanjaa's body received by her teammates? An atmosphere of sadness prevailed inside the Indoor Stadium as a group of volleyball players stood at the entrance of the requiem hall and others…
Officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have busted three persons of interest with a rhino horn whose street value is Ksh2.9 million. In a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2025, DCI noted that the persons of interest were nabbed at Rodi Market in Homabay Sub-County. DCI claimed that one of the apprehended individuals…
Worshipers at PEFA Church in Miharati Town, Nyandarua County, had gathered for New Year's Vigil when chaos broke out The incident happened after the police officers threw tear gas at the worshipers and made them run away while the smoke spread from the church Believers were heard shouting for help as the lights of the…
Mbagathi hospital mothers being released on 1st January,2025. [Elvis Ogina,Standard] Nairobi Governor Sakaja Johnson has ushered in the New Year with a humanitarian gesture, waiving medical bills worth over KSh 2.5 million and facilitating the discharge of over 81 mothers stranded in four major hospitals due to financial constraints. At Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, 25…
Justin Gatlin has experessed his admiration for Jesse Owens’ ability to overcome adversity and revolutionize the sport of track and field. American sprint icon Justin Gatlin recently revealed why fellotgw American sprint legend Jesse Owens holds a special place in his all-time top five list of athletes. In a heartfelt reflection, Gatlin emphasized Owens’s incredible…
Kenyan musician Willy Paul has announced plans to unveil new management to help better market and promote his music brand. In a statement on Thursday, January 2, 2025, Willy Paul informed his fans that his new management would be made public in a couple of days without giving a precise date. Willy Paul, whose talent…
Benard Omondi Sunga, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) service member, is among three suspects arrested in Homabay Sub-County for possession of a rhino horn valued at approximately Ksh 2.9 million. The operation, conducted by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers from Homabay Police Station and Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) personnel from Ruma…
The President was not impressed by the slow progress of construction work of the stadium which was among those earmarked to host the CHAN 2024 tournament. President William Ruto has given an ultimatum to the contractor at the Bukhungu Stadium to ensure the facility is ready for use by June 2026. Ruto made an impromptu…
Lukenya West landowners in Mavoko area of Machakos want the government to intervene and stop a new developer who has encroached on their parcels of land. Residents say they were asked to pay Sh200,000 to Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB)for each parcel of 50 by 100 for regularization, valuation and surveyor fees but after paying the…
Harambee Stars interim coach Francis Kimanzi has weighed in on the importance of the Mapinduzi Cup tournament to his squad while giving an assurance to the players who did not make it. Harambee Stars interim coach Francis Kimanzi has given an assurance to players who were dropped from the Mapinduzi Cup squad that they will…
Colonel (Rtd) John Hamlyn Bryant, the first Adjutant of the 3 Kenya Rifles (3 KR) on Monday visited the unit at Lanet Barracks in Nakuru County. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Dorethea Leslie Bryant, their son, Brigadier Oliver Bryant, the UK Defence Advisor to Kenya and Col (Rtd) Bryant’s three granddaughters. Colonel (Rtd)…
The decorated Olympian has shared how her husband Timothy Kitum has played a pivotal role in her journey to athletics stardom as well as parethood. Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has opened up about the pivotal role her husband, Timothy Kitum, has played in her illustrious career both on and off the track. In a candid…
Migosi police houses building in Kisumu county which is currently under construction. Over 100 police from Kisumu will benefit from 180 million national government police housing project. [COLLINS ODUOR,Standard] The National Police Service (NPS) and the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) plan to tap into the government’s affordable housing programme (AHP) to improve the living conditions…
Nakuru man recounts terrifying raid by gunmen claiming to be police officers hunting cartoonist Gideon Kibet The attackers, after realizing the mistake, identified themselves as the police but failed to give a preliminary statement or a clear explanation of their action. Despite their chaotic entry, the gunmen relented after realizing their mistake, leaving the family…