Ex-National Olympic Committee of Kenya official Stephen Soi. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Police in Narok have arrested former National Olympic Committee official Stephen Soi, 68, for allegedly shooting and injuring his wife. According to a police report seen by The Standard, Soi, a retired senior police officer and a licensed firearm holder, allegedly shot Juliet…
Harambee Stars will don new jerseys for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe, Namibia. The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars has unveiled its brand new jersey ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia. The sleek design, shared on the Harambee Stars’ official X (formerly Twitter) page…
The Kenyan Police Contingent, part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, has achieved significant progress in stabilizing the Caribbean nation. According to the National Police Service (NPS) Headquarters in Nairobi, the team has been instrumental in enhancing public safety, reclaiming key infrastructure from gangs, and reopening vital roads. These efforts have enabled…
By REUTERS Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday, three diplomatic and Somali government sources said, a move likely to deepen strains between the two countries and Ethiopia. Egypt and Somalia have drawn closer together this year after Ethiopia signed a preliminary deal with the breakaway region…
President William Ruto has been forced to confront someone in the crowd while launching the Kegonga water project in Migori County. Speaking on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, the H**d of State was compelled to calm down an agitated person who wanted him to disclose his plans to develop the entire Migori County urgently and the…
Sama AI has announced a partnership with the University of Nairobi in order to help Kenya build its generative AI skill pool and position the country as a leader in Global Business Services (GBS). The partnership between the two organizations will provide part-time employment opportunities for UoN faculty and students equipping them with practical experience…
The UK government has recently announced a review into their counter-terrorism strategy, focussing on responses to “extremist ideologies”. This announcement named misogyny as one of its extremist ideological trends of interest. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said: For too long, governments have failed to address the rise in extremism, both online and on our streets, and…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga removed his unique photo with Martha Karua from his social media profile This led the leader of the Narc Kenya party to clarify his position on Raila's decision Kenyans took to social media to react to Karua's response, with some praising him and others being surprised by his…
The two-time Olympic silver medallist noted that he wants to see Noah Lyles break Usain Bolt’s 200m world record first before making audacious plans for the 400m. Two-time Olympic silver medallist Justin Gatlin has reacted to Noah Lyles claiming that he would try breaking the 400m world record. The record stands at 43.03 seconds and…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka will take over the leadership of the Azimio Coalition following the departure of co-principal Raila Odinga, who launched his bid for the African Union Commission’s (AUC) chairmanship on Tuesday. Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa confirmed that Kalonzo, as the coalition’s second most senior politician, will automatically…
Aeroplane passengers should be restricted to two drinks at airports, Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has said. Mr O’Leary said introducing alcohol limits at airports would help tackle a rise in disorder on flights. V*****t outbursts are occurring weekly due to alcohol, he said, especially when it is mixed with other substances. “We don’t want…
SGR. PHOTO | Xinhua For years, there have been sweeping concerns of African countries falling “victim” to a Chinese “debt trap” – whereby Chinese lenders provide unsustainable loans to African countries. Such narratives are problematic, as African countries are portrayed as inferior or incompetent in their engagement with Chinese creditors, while their Chinese counterparts are…
For a not insubstantial fee, many private clinics in the UK offer full-body MRI scans to detect disease and abnormalities at the earliest stage. Kim Kardashian and Kate Hudson are fans. (Other celebrity endorsements are available.) So how do these scans work and are they “life saving”, as Kardashian suggests? MRI produces 3D detailed anatomical…
Evans Chebet hinted that challenging hills might have influenced Eliud Kipchoge’s unexpected dropout at the Paris Olympic Marathon. Former Valencia Marathon champion Evans Chebet may have silently anticipated the challenges that would face marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge at the Paris Olympics. Chebet, who is known for his prowess on hilly courses, has provided insights into…
President William Ruto will kick off a four-day development tour of the Luo Nyanza region on Wednesday. He will begin his tour in Migori County, where he plans to visit and launch the Kegonga cluster water project, followed by an inspection of the Lower Kuja irrigation project. Ruto will also launch the Ngere-Mapera road. On…