Rwanda and the World Bank have launched the Rwanda Country Economic Memorandum (CEM) highlighting Rwanda’s significant economic achievements and offering recommendations for sustaining growth in line with the country’s second National Strategy for Transformation (NST-2). The CEM, titled “Pathways to Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in Rwanda,” is a collaborative report between the Government of Rwanda…
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga was rewarded for his great form with the monthly award in the Qatar Stars League. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has been named the Player of the Month of October in the Qatar Stars League after scoring in three straight matches last month. Olunga maintained his great form when he…
Stars realistic chance of qualification lies with Cameroon who need to beat Zimbabwe Harambee Stars midfielder Leshan Mootian has said the never-die Kenya Defense Forces’ spirit will be on display as Stars face must win against Zimbabwe and Namibia in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Mootian, who plays for Ulinzi Stars at club…
Kenya Rugby Union has revealed what they want Kenya Sevens to achieve in the 2024-25 World Series after earning promotion back to the top flight in June. Kenya is targeting a top eight finish in the 2024-25 World Rugby Series following their promotion back to the top flight in June. Shujaa earned an instant return…
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah has unveiled a comprehensive package of legislative reforms aimed at stimulating economic growth and improving the business climate in Kenya. Ichung’wah highlighted the significance of six key bills currently under consideration, which include amendments to public finance, tax procedures, and business and procurement laws. He called these reforms “critical…
Ingwe risk a legal battle with Mafro Sports over the outstanding balance. AFC Leopards patron Alex Muteshi has confessed that the club is unable to pay Mafro Sports the outstanding USD 32,000 balance owed to the kit manufacturer owing to financial struggles. The Singaporian kit manufacturer issued the 13-time Kenya Premier League champions with a demand letter…
Focused on self-improvement, Olympic champion Julien Alfred aims to dominate the 100m and 200m in 2025 despite tough competition from top sprinters like Shericka Jackson and Sha’Carri Richardson. As she looks to continue her winning streak to the 2025 season, Julien Alfred believes she belongs to the chat and remains unfazed by the likes of…
Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman continue to fuel dating rumors with recent shared outings, including a vacation in Cancun. Reigning world champion Sha’Carri Richardson and world indoor champion Christian Coleman are seemingly on a vacation together in Cancun, Mexico. They both shared separate videos on the Instagram stories confirming that they were at the same…
When former Prime Minister Raila Odinga hosted the outgoing US ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman at his Karen home. [File, Standard] Silicon Valley Billionaire Meg Whitman has resigned as the United States Ambassador to Kenya amid the global aftershocks of President-elect Donald Trump’s re-election. In a statement, the outgoing envoy confirmed that she had submitted her…
Streaming platform Netflix has finally premiered the docuseries Sprint, following the Olympic journey of renowned athletes including Olympic champion Noah Lyles, Gabby Thomas and other Olympic headliners. Streaming platform Netflix has recently premiered the highly anticipated docuseries SPRINT, a gripping two-part docuseries that offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the lives of world-class sprinters in…
Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has reassured the public about the safety of the polio vaccine currently being administered to children across Kenya. The PS emphasised that the vaccine has received the necessary certifications from specialised agencies of the United Nations and should not cause concern for parents. “I want to…
Julien Alfred reveals the two biggest challenge she has faced in her career so far. Julien Alfred has disclosed the lowest moment in her career and the hardships she has already experienced despite her relatively tender age. The Paris Olympics 100m champion presumed that while she is still reveling at her historic win in the French capital,…
Quincy Wilson has revealed the role Noah Lyles and his mother played in helping shape him to become the youngest-ever Olympic gold medalist. At just 16, Quincy Wilson has taken the track and field scene by storm, establishing himself as a promising star with record-breaking achievements. With a historic debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics,…
The 30-year-old claimed the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Dominican Republic in Paris Triple jump Paris Olympics gold medalist Thea LaFond has said she is looking forward to the new season after her historic win in the French capital. The 30-year-old claimed the first-ever Olympic gold medal for the Dominican Republic and has already amassed other…
In an effort to boost the numbers of the endangered black rhino species, the government on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, embarked on an exercise to ear-notch rhinos in Tsavo West National Park and other parks across the country. While the majority of the rhinos are hosted in private conservancies due to their dwindling numbers, the…