By SAMMY LUTTA Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya’s Turkana County is the only home Rose Chelia has known for the past 22 years. She fled the Second Sudanese Civil War (which eventually led to the secession of South Sudan in 2011) and found refuge at this camp in north-western part of Kenya. For her, being…
Pratik Sanghrajka in action during the Moyo Casino Golf tournament at Sigona Golf Club, on Saturday. [Mose Sammy, Standard] While most players his age would be struggling with form, 72-year-old Haren Patel is not. His performance on the golf course has been exemplary, if not soul-soothing. At the Sigona Golf Club, Patel proved that age…
The two top 400m runners will face off in an exciting race previewing a potential Olympic showdown this summer. On the heels of breaking the Irish 100m record Rhasidat Adeleke is setting her sights on improving her personal best in the 400m at the Monaco Diamond League event. The competition, set for Friday, July 12,…
In a show of frustration, medical professionals set up camp outside Nairobi’s Afya House on Monday, urging the government to honour its commitment to post medical interns under the 2017 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). After a day of picketing at the Ministry of Health headquarters in Upper Hill, the health workers persisted into the night,…
St Jospeh Boy’s Kitale captain celebrates with the Trans Nzoia County title.[Olics,Facebbok] St Joseph’s Boys Kitale and Wiyeta Girls were crowned the Trans Nzoia County Secondary Schools football champions. St Joseph’s coached by Cosmas Nabungolo beat reigning national champions St Anthony Boys Kitalepopularly known as Solidarity Boys 2-0. It was a sweet revenge for St…
Rally Poland saw Thierry Neuville impressed by Martiņs Sesks’ debut performance highlighting the rookie’s quick adaptation and skill on gravel. Belgian rally driver Thierry Neuville has expressed his admiration for the performance of FIA World Rally Championship newcomer Martiņs Sesks at the Rally Poland. Despite it being his first time competing in such a high-caliber…
Celebrity stylist Brian Babu has shed light on the payment he received for his involvement in the latest Team Kenya Olympics kit project. Sharing on his X account on July 8, 2024, Babu said that he had been swamped with calls following the online discussions surrounding the Olympic kits. According to Babu, he accepted a…
Phebian Otieno (left) of Agoro Sare in action against Kisumu Day’s Elisha Otieno during the Nyanza Region finals.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The stage is set for an exhilarating showdown as football boys’ defending champions Agoro Sare High School renew their rivalry with Kisumu Day High School at the Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two games from 2pm….
Ivan Toney’s penalty taking technique has sparked alot of interest among fans after netting his spot-kick against Switzerland in an unconventional way at the ongoing Euro 2024. England’s Ivan Toney has captured attention not only for his on-field prowess, but also for his distinctive approach to penalty kicks, which played a pivotal role in England’s…
File photo The State Law Office, under the leadership of Attorney General Justin Muturi, has made significant strides towards Kenya’s ambitious goal of planting 15 billion trees. In the latest monthly tree-planting exercise, the team successfully planted 22,500 trees. AG Muturi expressed his gratitude, stating, “We have planted 22,500 trees so far. Thank you, State…
Kisumu Day players celebrate after scoring during KSSSA Term Two games.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Kisumu Day High School football team is confident of reaching the finals of the 2024 Nyanza Region Secondary School Term Two games set to kick off at Kisii School in Kisii County on Wednesday. The regional games promise high-stakes action and fierce competition…
Endrick underwhelmed during Brazil’s Copa America defeat to Uruguay, contrasting the hype the teenage prospect has been getting. During the quarter-final Copa America clash that ultimately went to penalties, Brazilian prodigy Endrick found himself under scrutiny for all the wrong reasons. Despite featuring for the entire ninety minutes, statistics revealed by Opta reflected a surprising…
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu expressed bewilderment over Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo’s decision to decline President William Ruto’s appointment to a task force tasked with auditing the country’s public debt. Nyamu, known for courting controversy, criticized Odhiambo for rejecting an opportunity to serve the interests of Kenyans. “I’m not sure the rationale…
Goalkeeper Khomeiny Aboubakar (25) has officially joined Yanga SC from Ihefu SC, now he is coming to compete for numbers against Djigui Diarra and Aboutwalib Mshery. Khomeiny, who has played for Tanzania's U-20 and U-23 youth teams, becomes the fourth player to be introduced by Yanga in this registration period after Clatous Chama, Prince Dube…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a special cabinet meeting at State House Nairobi on July 4, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto is currently on the spot with citizens waiting to see whether he will reorganise his government and reshuffle his Cabinet as promised on Friday he announced new austerity measures. The President…