First Lady Rachel Ruto has launched a pilot program for the National Kitchen Gardens project at State House Nairobi, marking a significant step in a nationwide food-growing initiative aimed at empowering women across Kenya. The program, dubbed “Mama Kitchen Gardens,” is designed to encourage women in both urban and rural areas to cultivate thriving kitchen…
Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat (left) and his assistant William Muluya during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers Group J first leg match against Zimbabwe at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda on September 6 2024. [Courtesy, Standard] Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has dared the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon ahead of…
Police in plain clothes and on top of unmarked vehicle patrol Nairobi’s Kenyatta avenue during the anti-government protests on August 08, 2024. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] Tabitha Mwaniki, 37, says she feels more unsafe walking in her own country today than she did two years ago before the current administration took power. Tabitha is the mother of…
Salim Babu’s Junior Stars have been placed in Pool A of the CECAFA U-20 AFCON qualifiers which will take place in Tanzania in October Kenya’s U-20 national football team faces a challenging road ahead after being drawn against hosts Tanzania in the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-20 CECAFA qualifiers. The draw,…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has ordered an immediate inspection of all schools following the tragic fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy, which resulted in the deaths of 21 students. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the Ministry will conduct inspections of both public and private basic learning…
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard. [AFP] Martin Odegaard looks likely to miss Arsenal’s Premier League matches against Tottenham and Manchester City as well as the start of the Champions League after injuring his ankle, according to Norway’s team doctor. The Gunners captain had an MRI scan after sustaining the injury in a challenge by Austria’s Christoph…
Botswana sprinter Letsile Tebogo is opposed to any comparisons between the current generation of sprinters and Jamaican legend Usain Bolt as they haven’t reached his level yet. Letsile Tebogo feels comparisons between him or the current generation of sprinters and Jamaican legend Usain Bolt are premature. Tebogo is among sprinters who have been tipped to…
When millions of people tuned in to watch the US presidential debate on September 10, a lot was hanging in the balance. Since becoming the Democratic nominee in August, Kamala Harris has ridden a wave of excitement and energy that moved the Democrats from four to five points behind Donald Trump in the polls, to…
Letsile Tebogo can’t wait to see how the race between himself and Joseph Fahnbulleh against Americans will turn out at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels. Reigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has plans to end his season on a high when he lines up against a strong American contingent in the men’s 200m…
Aresenal coach Mikel Arteta. [AFP] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium, the Premier League title chasers announced on Thursday. The Gunners said in a statement that the 42-year-old Spaniard, who has reportedly agreed a three-year deal, “has been a key figure in re-establishing us as a force…
The ClimateWorX initiative will engage 20,000 youth in its first phase to support climate and environmental restoration efforts in Nairobi County. Speaking at the launch in Korogocho, President William Ruto announced that the program will officially begin on October 1 and will soon expand to other counties with an additional 40,098 young Kenyans expected to…
The new proposals on registrations of persons will not compromise with private data of individuals, Nandi County residents have been told.Nandi Central Deputy Commissioner Alfet Hudulu, speaking in Kapsabet town, assured the residents that the government has ensured enhanced security features in the new proposed Maisha Card .She insisted…
Multiple Olympics champion Gabby Thomas has opened up on the secrets to her success after an impressive 2024 campaign. Olympics 200m champion Gabby Thomas feels denying herself some luxuries to prioritizing her career is the reason behind her success. Thomas is still reveling in her impressive Olympics outing when she won three gold medals in…
When Azimio Leader Raila Odinga attended the swearin-in of Anyang Nyong’o as Kisumu County Governor on August 25, 2022. [File, Standard] After nearly 15 years at the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Wednesday began his retirement journey. Against pressure to pass the baton to the next generation, the former…
The vastly experienced former Harambee Stars forward joined Police from Zesco United during the off season and even scored a brace in a recent friendly match against Gor Mahia. Kenya Police coach Salim Babu believes the signing of the vastly experienced striker Jesse Were will be crucial in helping them make history this season, beginning…