In a day where Mara Sugar were coronated as NSL champions, Naivas FC secured a playoff spot for FKF Premier League promotion. Naivas FC has clinched a playoff spot for FKF Premier League promotion following a crucial 1-0 victory over SS Assad in Ukunda on Sunday. The decisive goal came from former Sofapaka FC striker…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Singóei has expressed his frustration with the abduction of former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter. In a statement on Sunday, June 30, 2024, PS Singóei boldly expressed his discountenance on how the former lawmaker was taken in broad daylight. The Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary pointed out that the…
President William Ruto will this evening host the media for a presidential engagement at State House, Nairobi. The presidential roundtable session will also air live on major TV stations from 7 pm. According to Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga, the President will address matters of national importance. The engagement comes amid…
Kenya’s Edmund Anya cuts through the Ireland defence at the HSBC Cape Town Sevens at Cape Town Stadium. [World Rugby] Shujaa is poised to defend their Africa Sevens title this weekend in Mauritius. The team go to the tournament in high spirits and robust preparation, determined to replicate last year’s stellar performance, where they stunned…
Homicide detectives carrying bodies of cult victims in Shakahola forest, Kilifi County. [Marioon Kithi, Standard] Detectives and forensic experts from the DCI Homicide Unit have recovered seven bodies as the fifth phase of Shakahola exhumation kicked off Monday. This has pushed the death toll to 436. The seven skeletal remains were exhumed from four graves at the Kwa…
Kalle Rovanpera unexpectedly joined Rally Poland leading Toyota to a dominant 1-2 finish after a last-minute team change. Reigning world champion Kalle Rovanpera has delivered a masterclass in adaptability and speed at Rally Poland, steering his Toyota Gazoo Racing team to a memorable 1-2 finish. Called to action at the last minute to replace Sebastien…
Kenya African National Union (KANU) chairman Gideon Moi has criticised the government following the abduction of former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter. Keter, who is a vocal government critic, confirmed his abduction on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and Moi believes this is an attempt to create public fear as Kenya Kwanza faces intense…
The Kenya U23 soccer team suffered a 0-2 loss to Comoros during their second group B match of the ongoing COSAFA Cup played Sunday at Isaac Wolfson stadium in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Kenya was reduced to ten men in the 32nd minute after Paul Ochuoga was shown a second yellow card for fouling…
Centre for Mathematics Science and Education and Technology in Africa (CEMASTEA) has begun on significant steps towards achieving excellent capacity in developing science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education following the launch of the Strategic Plan 2023–2027. Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, in a speech read on his behalf by the Director of Projects Coordination…
Kenya Sevens take to the field duirng the Africa Sevens championship in Mauritius. [KRU Media] Returning Shujaa star Edmund Anya and Benson Salem each scored a brace as Kenya Sevens kicked off their Africa Sevens title defense with a commanding 40-0 win over hosts Mauritius on Saturday morning. Anya who last played for Kenya when…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plants a tree at Kaharati Primary School in Maragua, Murang’a County. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has pleaded with Kenyans to stop harassing parliamentarians based on how they voted for the contentious Finance Bill, 2024. The DP said it was unfortunate that the MPs have faced a lot of…
Triple world champion Noah Lyles has explained why he badly wants to shatter Usain Bolt’s 200m world record. Three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles has opened up about why he badly wants to go for Usain Bolt’s 200m world record this season. The world record stands at 19.19 and was set by the Jamaican sprint…
Former Nandi Hills Member of Parliament Alfred Keter was forcibly abducted by heavily armed men in plainclothes outside Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Kileleshwa on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The incident occurred as Keter was leaving the church, driving his black Landcruiser V8. Video that captured the incident showed three men approaching Keter’s vehicle on…
Kenya’s Javelin 2015 World Champion Julius Yego competes at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, UK on Sunday. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] History making Julius Yego earned his fifth continental javelin title at the final day of Africa Championships on Wednesday with Kenya collecting 19 medals at the meeting in Douala, Cameroon. African javelin record holder Yego is hoping luck will…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. The Senator has asked the court to suspend the implementation of the Appropriation Act 2024. [File, Standard] A case has been filed in court challenging a decision by the two Speakers of Parliament to disregard senators’ input in the Budget Appropriation Bill 2024. The Bill was assented into law by President…