Trent Alexander Arnold has been frequently linked with the potential ownership of FC Nantes. He has now cleared the air and quashed the rumours Liverpool’s star right-back, Trent Alexander-Arnold, has found himself at the center of speculation regarding a potential takeover of French club Nantes. Initial reports suggested that Alexander-Arnold was leading a consortium, including…
By ABDULKADIR KHALIF Somalia’s move to invite Egyptian troops on its soil is playing out in differences between Mogadishu and its federal states, in what could derail the country’s focus on security needs. On Wednesday, hundreds of people in Waajid, the second major town in Bakol region in South West State (SWS) of Somalia protested…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has delivered a sharp rebuke to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to focus on his responsibilities and stop lamenting. Speaking publicly on Saturday, September 21, 2024, Wanga stressed that both the president and deputy president must take their roles seriously and focus on the duties assigned to them by…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa //PHOTO:Courtesy Safaricom has disclosed a Ksh104 billion investment plan for Kenya’s health digitization project as part of government’s agenda to digitize healthcare services. In a statement issued on Saturday, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa announced that the telco will partner with Apeiro Limited and Konvergenz Network Solutions Limited to implement an Integrated…
Gor Mahia coach Martins Neiva Leonardo during their CAF Champions League match against El Merreikh at Nyayo Stadium on August 25. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia FC take on defending champions Al Ahly SC in the second leg of their CAF Champions League duel at the 30,000 Al Salaam Stadium in Cairo,…
President William Ruto during the 20th Anniversary of NG-CDF Celebrations at Sfari Park Hotel in Nairobi on May 3, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Members of Parliament suffered a major blow after the High Court withdrew the billions they use for development and other purposes in their constituencies. High Court judges Kanyi Kimondo and Roselyn Aburili declared that…
American sprint queen Gabby Thomas has melted her fans’ hearts after flaunting an Olympics-themed ring, sparking speculation of a possible engagement. Triple Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has left fans guessing after she flaunted an Olympics-themed ring on her finger. Thomas is preparing for her final race of the season, the ATHLOS NYC, a women’s-only event…
By NELSON NATURINDA Yoweri Museveni’s date of birth was always a subject of debate due to a lack of records. Then his family landed on September 15 as the month he was brought to this earth some 80 years ago. Now an octogenarian, he plays fit-as-fiddle, sometimes appearing in short videos doing press-ups. And this…
Three suspects have been apprehended and a firearm recovered following a multi-agency operation in the Burburis area of Garissa Sub-County. According to a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Saturday, September 21, 2024, the well-choreographed operation was conducted by officers from the agency and their Administration Police Service (APS) counterparts. The…
Police in Garissa have arrested three individuals linked to a spate of violent robberies in the Burburis area. The suspects identified as Ali Isaac Muhumed, also known as “Jografia,” aged 38, Muhumed Bare Hussein (30), and Habiba Yusuf (70) were captured during an intelligence-led operation conducted by a joint team of officers from General Duties,…
Man City’s Erling Haaland and Arsenal’s Gabriel Magalhaes in action during a past match. [AFP] Manchester City host Arsenal in a showdown between the Premier League title favourites on Sunday, while Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou badly needs a win when his side host Brentford. Liverpool are looking to bounce back from a shock home defeat…
A congersted dormitory at one of tghe Sub-county schools. [File, Standard] A new study shows that more boys feel safer in school than their female counterparts. The new report by Usawa Gender released on Thursday attributes this to better safety standards established in boys’ schools compared to girls’ schools. It indicates that male learning institutions…
Susan Ejore has disclosed that running with Faith Kipyegon at the Paris Olympic Games was one of the highlights of her season as she had not envisioned it before. US-based Kenyan distance runner Susan Ejore has recounted how racing with three-time Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon at the Paris Olympics was game-changing for her. Ejore…
By PATRICK ILUNGA In north-eastern Ituri province, CODECO militiamen killed 10 people, including nine minors. That was on Monday September 17. But this was neither new violence nor unexpected. Read: Codeco militia kills 10 civilians in eastern Congo In Djugu, a territory in Ituri Province, at least 32 civilians have been killed in the space of a…
Police in Mombasa have arrested a lady after she was found with bhang worth Ksh25 million. In a statement on Saturday, September 21, 2024, police noted that Cynthia Anyango was arrested in the Kiembeni area, where she was found with sacks of bhang weighing 865 kilogrammes. “Police in Mombasa on September 20, 2024, arrested one…