The Harambee Stars’ fixtures for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers have been announced, with crucial matches against Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Cameroon. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has announced the fixtures schedule for the Harambee Stars’ 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Stars are set to face tough competition in Group J having been paired with Namibia,…
Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga has landed in Zanzibar for the second day of the East African Community (EAC) ministerial meeting in Kiwengwa. Raila as an AUC candidate will engage EAC ministers on various matters of regional interest including enhanced regional cooperation and advancing the African Union (AU) agenda for…
Gabriel Martinelli of Brazil (left) tussles for the ball against Uruguay’s Federico Valverde. [AFP] Uruguay beat Brazil on penalties (4-2) to reach the semi-finals of Copa America after their game ended goalless on Saturday. Uruguay, who finished the game with ten men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off in the 74th minute, will face Colombia in…
Bukayo Saka equalized and scored in the penalty shootout against Switzerland Bukayo Saka was the star as England staged a thrilling comeback against Switzerland in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals, securing a spot in the semifinals after a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday. The match started with Switzerland taking an early lead through Breel Embolo, but…
Two years ago, the majority of residents of Gitimbine, Mjini, and Majengo, the underserved areas of Meru County, could not easily access crucial facilities like dispensaries, schools, and markets, especially in Meru town, due to the sorry state of the access roads at that time. This, however, is a thing of the past, especially after…
Action between Musingu School and Muyuki Boys.[Tim Sande, Facebook] Musingu School and Butere Girls High School are the 2024 Kakamega County Secondary School football champions. Musingu successfully defended their county gong after thrashing Munyuki Boys 3-1 in an entertaining final match staged at Mumias Sports Complex in Mumias, Kakamega County. Valentin Isalambo gave the Scorpions…
Firat was in South Africa in the stands to watch Emerging Stars’ performances at the 2024 COSAFA Cup in South Africa and hinted at being impressed by their performances Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has hinted at being impressed by some of the player performances he witnessed at the 2024 COSAFA Cup in South…
Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the 1500m finals during the Olympic trials at Nyayo Stadium last month.[Stafford Ondego, Standard] The world’s fastest athlete in the women’s 1500m, Faith Kipyegon is this evening set to fire a warning shot ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games as she races at the Paris Diamond League. Another 1500m world record might…
After a rare start Victor Wanyama impresses in midfield for CF Montreal highlighting his significant impact and leadership on the team. Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama marked his return to the starting lineup with a solid performance in CF Montreal’s 1-1 draw against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Saputo Stadium on Sunday. Wanyama, who has…
By MOSES K. GAHIGI President Paul Kagame said external forces will not distract Rwanda from its trajectory of achieving lasting peace and development. Taking time off his campaign schedule for the July 15 elections to address the nation as it celebrated its 30th liberation anniversary, President Kagame said despite the tumultuous past, “Rwandans today are…
Roots Party Leader George Luchiri Wajackoyah’s 2022 presidential running mate Justina Wamae has landed a state appointment. President William Ruto in a Gazette notice number 8437 dated July 5, 2024, appointed Wamae to an 18-member taskforce that he has established. According to the gazette notice, President Ruto has established the presidential taskforce on addressing human…
Sofapaka took a huge step towards retaining their top flight status after beating Naivas FC 1-0 during the first leg of the promotion play off played Saturday at Police Sacco Stadium,Nairobi. Sofapaka finished the 2023/24 Football Kenya Federation Premier League season in 16th place and was thus subjected to the play off against a…
England players celebrate after qualifying for the semifinals of the Euro.[AFP] England’s quest for a first major tournament win in 58 years remained alive after another late fightback before beating Switzerland 5-3 on penalties to book their place in the Euro 2024 semi-finals. After the 120 minutes finished level at 1-1, goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was the…
Jocinter Anyango, mother to 12-year-old Kennedy Onyango who was shot during demos in Rongai mourns as they wait for an autopsy report at Ongata Rongai Sub-County mortuary on July 01, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] The burial of Kennedy Onyango, a boy who was shot in Ongata Rongai during the anti-Finance Bill protests on Saturday aborted after two families…
Letsile Tebogo and his Botswana relay team-mates have been left disappointed following failure to qualify for Olympics due to the use of an unlicensed starter at African Championships. The chaotic nature of the African Athletics Championships have came back to haunt Botswana as the country’s 4x100m relay team has not qualified for the Paris Olympics…