Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz has addressed the recent controversy surrounding his role in the popular reality show Young, Famous & African, clarifying that the series is scripted and that his flirtatious behaviour was part of a character portrayal. His comments come in response to a viral moment from the first episode of season 3,…
Vicky Chelang'at couldn't stop crying while saying goodbye to her family at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) The young woman was flying to England (UK) to study, and her family accompanied her to the airport In an adorable video, Chelang'at spent a lot of time with his grandmother before he left to catch a…
Francis Mwathi Maina, a fisherman from Kihoto, Naivasha, was killed by a hippopotamus while trying to escape from coast guard officers Maina was fishing with fellow fisherman James Muriuki when coast guard officers appeared, forcing them to flee His body was later retrieved from the lake with the help of the Wildlife Service (KWS) and…
Beatrice Chebet has explained her main target for 2025 while revealing her next destination and hopes to pick up from where she left last year. Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet is relaxed regarding her plans this year. Speaking after cruising to victory at the 13th edition of the National Police Service Cross Country held at…
Eliud Kipchoge will return to London in pursuit of a record fifth title in April The Kenyan star last competed in London in 2020, where he finished eighth due to an ear problem The 40-year-old will face the Olympic champion, the New York Marathon champion and the Valencia Marathon champion Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge will…
CMC Motors Group has withdrawn from the market in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania due to economic challenges including high operating costs The company is one of the largest automotive assembly companies in Kenya and has been providing agricultural and technical solutions to farmers It emphasized its commitment to helping employees through change and ensuring positive…
Mokoro is the fourth Kenyan to have dumped Kenya Cup rugby to pursue greener pastures in Romania, and all it took was one game for Quins against Mwamba in late 2023 for the opportunity to pop up. When Conellias Mokoro netted two tries for Kenya Harlequin during their third clash of the 2023/2024 Kenya Cup…
A police officer who was seriously injured during a fight near Duka One Shopping Center had his hand cut off with a Maasai sword and was airlifted to Nairobi for treatment The National Police Service said nine police officers were injured during the unrest, adding that they recovered a missing gun. Chaos broke out as…
In a whirlwind diplomatic campaign across Southern Africa, Raila Odinga has intensified his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat ahead of the February 2025 elections. Over just five days, Raila met with six heads of state, solidifying his vision and agenda for the African continent. The southern Africa push Raila’s campaign blitz…
Bonfire Adventures chairman and CEO Simon Kabu and his enstranged wife Sarah Kabu when they arrived at the Windsor Golf & Country Club hotel, Nairobi to watch the screening of the Royal wedding of the Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife Meghan at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle in Windsor, Britain. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]…
Former marathon world record holder Eliud Kipchoge returns to the London Marathon, determined to prove his enduring greatness after a rare setback. Being a legend in sports is not just about winning medals or setting records—it is about resilience, consistency, and an undying passion for the craft. No one embodies these qualities more than Eliud…
The United Democratic Alliance Party (UDA) has clarified the role of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in the new political formation after it merged with Musalia Mudavadi’s Amani National Congress (ANC). In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, UDA indicated that contrary to reports of a single deputy party leader, the new outfit will see the…
AFC Leopards will hope that their midweek go-slow has not affected their morale and preparations as they host FC Talanta on Saturday, seeking to move up to fourth place. AFC Leopards have a chance to leapfrog Gor Mahia in fourth position if they manage to secure victory against FC Talanta in their FKF Premier League…
Two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has revealed what else he will do on his return to the London Marathon this year. Two-time Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kichoge will run the London Marathon again in April after a five-year absence. To mark his imminent return to the English capital, the legendary marathoner has offered to mentor Olympic…
The UDA Party clarified that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki remains the 1st Deputy Leader of the Party, despite the recent leadership change. Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has been appointed as the Second Deputy Leader of the Party, thus strengthening the unity and inclusion of the UDA Following the merger with the ANC, the UDA announced…