Detectives in Kitengela have recovered assorted stolen electronics and gas cylinders and arrested four male suspects. In a crackdown informed through a tip-off from members of the public, police raided a rental house within the Kyang’ombe area suspected to be housing a gang of criminals before recovering the items. At the time of the arrest,…
Kenyan swimmer Maria Brunlehner is itching to leave a mark at the Paris Olympic Games scheduled 26th July-August 11th. Brunlehner who won double gold at the Africa Youth Games in 2018 sealed her Olympic slot after she won the 50m freestyle event at this year’s Doha World Swimming Championship. At the event she set…
National Chess Instructor Isaac Ondeng (center) with the winners of Plainsview Chess Tournament (from left to right) Brayden Akwera,Joy Faith,Owen Yalwala and Chrispin Mwendwa.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Anticipation is high as Kassagam Secondary School gears up to host the Nyanza Region Kenya National Youth Chess Championship this Sunday. This event, organized by Chess Kenya and Victoria Chess…
The popular rapper wagered a huge amount on the Spaniards to beat England and smiled to the bank after Luis de la Fuente’s men were crowned European champions. Kenyan rapper King Kaka is among those celebrating Spain’s Euro 2024 victory after the match fetched him over Ksh800,000 from a bet. King Kaka placed a bet…
Families of the Shakahola massacre victims have rejected the State’s plans to bury unidentified bodies in a marked mass grave, stating it conflicts with their cultural practices. Out of 453 bodies retrieved from shallow graves in Shakahola forest, officials have positively identified only 34 and handed them over to their relatives for burial. A team…
By REUTERS A car bomb exploded outside a restaurant in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu on Sunday night, killing five and injuring 20 as patrons were watching the final of the Euro 2024 football tournament on TV, police said, blaming Islamist insurgents. The bomb destroyed 10 cars and damaged several buildings nearby in a well-guarded area near…
Kibera Girls Soccer Academy Wendy Mmbone tackled by Reciler Muhatia of Dagoretti Mixed in the ongoing Nairobi region secondary school games at the Jamhuri High school. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Songs, dance, tears of joy and sorrow marked the end of Nairobi Region Term Two games as winners celebrated their victory, while the losers rued their…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will be racing in Europe for the first time since the World Championships in Budapest where she intends to polish her sharpness ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce will return to Europe for her first competition since the 2023 World Championships. The 10-time world champion will be competing at the…
Nathan Njuguna tees off on the par-four first hole during Crown Paints Golf Day at Limuru Golf and Country Club, July 13, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Home golfer Anne Wanjama chalked a whooping 43 stableford points to clinch the overall winner prize of the Crown Paints Golf Tournament at Limuru Golf and Country Club over the…
Kenyan marathon legend Catherine Ndereba has explained why athletes struggle upon retirement having enjoyed successful careers. Retired marathoner Catherine Ndereba has revealed three things that leave athletes in miserable conditions upon retirement. Known for her unparalleled achievements in the marathon world, Ndereba’s decision to step away from the sport without fanfare was driven by persistent…
The newly promoted Kenya Kongonis finally racked up their maiden Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) 50-Overs League match victory. Kongonis caused the season’s biggest upset so far when they dealt T20 Champions Stray Lions a 5-wckets blow contrary to all expectations. Kongonis’ middle order batsman Thomas Ojijo described their fairytale performance at their Nairobi…
Mikel Oyarzabal (left) celebrates after scoring the winner for Spain.[AFP] Substitute Mikel Oyarzabal scored a dramatic late winner as Spain triumphed in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final, beating England 2-1 to confirm their re-emergence as a force on the international stage and end their opponents’ dreams of winning a first title in almost six decades. Spain…
The experienced Kenyan goalkeeper is set to be the seventh signing for the highly-ambitious Premier Soccer League club. Harambee Stars goalkeeper Ian Otieno arrived in South Africa at the weekend to finalise his transfer to Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Richards Bay. Otieno is set to be the seventh signing for the ambitious South African…
Paul Koech, winner of the Tea Golf Day makes a swing to the second greens during the tourney at the Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Club in Mombasa County on Saturday. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Mombasa Marine expert Paul Koech has been used to seeing colleagues at the podium claiming prizes and wondered when his day and time…
Shujaa star Herman Humwa has detailed the key areas Kevin Wambua’s men are working on ahead of Paris 2024 Olympics. Kenya Sevens star Herman Humwa has revealed what they are working on in Miramas as they continue their preparations towards the Olympics in Paris, France. Humwa is one of only two players with previous Olympics…