By Daily Monitor Internet was again left buzzing Saturday after President Museveni’s son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba who has been mobilizing support ahead of 2026 presidential elections announced that he would not contest for the country’s top office currently occupied by his father for nearly four decades. “I would like to announce that I will not…
Francis Kahiro celebrates with teamamte after scoring for KCB. [FKF Premier League,X] KCB Football Club on Sunday moved top of the FKF Premier League table after thumping Posta Rangers 3-0 in a tight round three match played at Thika Stadium. Francis Kahiro scored a brace to inspire the bankers to the win that sees them…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Ulinzi Stars and Nairobi City Stars during FKF Premier League at Dandora Stadium on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] As the FKF Premier League rolls into matchday three, Nairobi City Stars are set for an exciting clash against Mara Sugar on Saturday at Awendo Green Stadium. The match, kicking off at 3 p.m.,…
Noah Lyles’ girlfriend Junelle Bromfield will not be going to Jamaica anytime soon as she fears for her life following death threats. Jamaican quarter-miler Junelle Bromfield is afraid of travelling back home for fear of her life as she claimed to have received death threats from residents of her country. The two-time Olympian told Simone…
By OTIENO OTIENO When in July Kenyan president William Ruto nominated five members of the opposition party ODM to his reconstituted Cabinet, he was widely seen as ceding ground to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in their battle to control the politics of the populous Mt Kenya region. ODM is led by Raila Odinga, the country’s…
The Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission working with the Haiti National Police (HNP) has intensified efforts to restore order in regions that have long suffered from gang dominance. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the joint operations have led to a return to normalcy in key areas such as Downtown Port-au-Prince, Ganthier, and Delmas….
KCB’s Austine Sikutwa (left) tackles Hassan Wambani of Catholic Monks during Kabeberi 7s tournament at RFUEA Ground. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After finishing third in the National Sevens Circuit, KCB are strategising on ways to win the Kenya Cup League next season. The team was not contended with their achievements in the shorter version of rugby…