Real Madrid’s new striker Kylian Mbappe. [AFP] The format may be new, but few would bet against the winner staying the same. As if record 15-time winners Real Madrid’s Champions League prospects were not great enough already, superstar striker Kylian Mbappe’s arrival makes Los Blancos the most daunting team in the competition. German side Stuttgart…
President William Ruto. President William Ruto, through a speech delivered by Aden Bare Duale, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, called for a unified African approach to address the intertwined challenges of climate change, peace, and security. Speaking during the African Union (AU) Member State Consultation on the Development of a Common…
Davis Chirchir, nominee for the position of Roads and Transport CS before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. August 2nd,2024 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kenya’s Sh240 billion deal with Indian firm Adani Holdings over the expansion and takeover of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport could be beneficial to the country, a…
Zari Hassan had a hard time trying to avoid the paparazzi during her vacation in Zanzibar with her husband In a video shared on social media, the Ugandan businessman was seen trying to cover his face with a Gucci logo cloth The mother of five complained about being restless while on holiday with her soulmate…
Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya’s human capital development, President William Ruto has said. The President said the institutions should also incorporate ethical and moral development to make education a tool for transformation and not merely a means of acquiring certification. Speaking when he awarded…
Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, ordered a probe into the cause of the fire that broke out at the county’s bus station, leaving property of unknown value destroyed. In a statement, the county boss confirmed the fire started in the afternoon but a swift intervention from the firefighting team prevented…
Former Harambee Starlets coach Alex Alumira is confident that Junior Starlets will not be affected by stage fright during the U17 World Cup next month. Former Harambee Starlets coach Alex Alumira believes culture shock will not affect Junior Starlets’ performance in the upcoming Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup as the team fine-tunes in Spain. Alumira,…
Jackson was forced to miss the 2024 Olympic games following injury, but she is gearing up for her 2025 season opener. After a turbulent 2024 season that saw her Olympic dreams dashed by injury, Shericka Jackson is ready to make her highly anticipated return to the track. The reigning 200m world champion, who was forced…
Rashid Abdallah Shegaa Shegaa's younger brother exchanged vows with the love of his life in a beautiful wedding ceremony A video of their wedding decorations with an attractive chandelier has gone viral on social media Lulu Hassan looked as beautiful as ever, and Kenyans on social media wished the young couple a happy marriage The…
Prison reforms in Kenya are progressing as the government shifts its focus from punishment to inmate rehabilitation, according to Principal Secretary for Correctional Services Salome Beacco. In a recent interview with Radio Taifa, Beacco emphasized the transformation of Kenya’s prison system into one that prepares inmates for successful reintegration into society. Beacco highlighted the positive…
By CRISIS GROUP A year after Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack in southern Israel, the Middle East is on the cusp of all-out war. Since Israel launched its military response in Gaza, the Biden administration has tried both to broker a ceasefire there and to manage the risk of regional escalation. But the lack of…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has intensified surveillance and enforcement efforts to curb the illegal distribution, wholesale, and transportation of pharmaceuticals in a bid to protect public health. The operation in collaboration with the National Police Service (NPS) kicked off Monday in Nakuru and will target unlicensed courier services, motorbike operators, and public transport…
The FKF Vice President MacDonald Mariga takes a leading role at the CHAN 2024 draw, showcasing his remarkable legacy. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Vice President MacDonald Mariga will take center stage as he joins Ugandan and Tanzanian football legends to conduct the much-anticipated draw for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This prestigious event is…
Recently, Mashirima Kapombe, who was sad, announced that her beloved mother had passed away The veteran Kiswahili news anchor had explained how his mother's appearance meant to him The Mashirima family thanked Kenyans for the great support and announced funeral plans The family of Mashirima Kapombe has released a schedule of preparations for their mother's…
Multiple Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has penned an inspiring note after receiving the 2024 Jackie Joyner-Kersee Female Athlete of the Year Award. American sprint queen Gabby Thomas is riding high after an unforgettable 2024 season that culminated in her being honored with the prestigious Jackie Joyner-Kersee Female Athlete of the Year Award. The announcement was…