Kenya suffered a second straight defeat to Cameroon, denting their hopes of sealing qualification to 2025 AFCON. Harambee Stars’ hopes of sealing qualification to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations were dealt a huge blow as Cameroon beat them 1-0 in Kampala on Monday afternoon. The talismanic Michael Olunga led the line for Harambee Stars…
From stars to strategists, these are the football legends who became great managers. The transition from playing to coaching in football is notoriously challenging. While many exceptional players struggle to replicate their on-field success from the sidelines, some have turned the task into an art form. Here’s a look at notable footballers who have made…
On Tuesday, November 5, police conducted an intelligence-led operation against two al-Shabaab camps in Garissa, recovering a range of bomb-making materials. The Special Operations Group (SOG), Kenya’s elite Counter-Terrorism unit, confirmed that the makeshift camps along the Kenya-Somalia border were used as Improvised Explosive Device (IED) assembly sites. The IEDs were intended to disrupt civil…
The Kakamega Small Claims Court (SCC) has summoned Mumias East MP Peter Salasya to appear on August 1, 2024, to explain why he should not be arrested and jailed for six months for failing to settle his longstanding debt. Kakamega SCC adjudicator Carolyne Cheriuiyot instructed Salasya to appear in person or through his advocate to…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has given his followers a glimpse of his eclectic music taste sharing some of his favourite tracks of the year. Sakaja took to his Instagram stories on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, to share a list of songs that defined his year. The playlist includes a mix of local and international hits,…
This year’s theme, “Re-invigorating Synergy in Leadership for Accelerated Discharge of the Mandate of the National Assembly The National Assembly’s top leadership is in Naivasha for the 2024 National Assembly Leadership Retreat, which is scheduled to take place from Monday, October 28, through Wednesday, October 30. This year’s theme, “Re-invigorating Synergy in Leadership for Accelerated…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi (Right) alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Kenya, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced its readiness to submit Azimio leader Raila Odinga’s application for the position of Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei shared on his X account that Kenya is…
A group of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party legislators has rejected the nomination of four ODM members to President William Ruto’s Cabinet. Led by Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Hamisi, these MPs claimed the appointments resulted from individualistic actions rather than party consensus. Hamisi criticized the nominees, saying, “What happened yesterday was individuals clamoring to…
The Cabinet Secretary Nominee for Gender, Culture, and Heritage Stella Soi Lang’at says she will be hesitant to advise the President to dissolve Parliament over failure to enact legislation to actualize two-thirds gender rule. She says she will not revisit the radical advice given to the President by Former Chief Justice David Maraga to suspend…
The Principal Secretary for State Department for Maritime Affairs and Shipping Geoffrey Kaituko has extolled the Mount Kenya University (MKU) for launching an institution to offer maritime courses in Malindi. MKU Malindi Maritime Academy is the latest institution to offer marine-related studies. It started by providing the mandatory basic Standard of Training Certification and Watch-keeping…
Owino Uhuru residents celebrate after Supreme Court awarded them Sh2 billion in the lead poisoning case on Dec 6, 2024. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] It was song and dance at Owino Uhuru village in Mombasa Saturday after the Supreme Court awarded victims of lead poisoning Sh1.3 billion and Sh700 million for cleaning the environment. The apex…
Lyles openly expressed a desire to be part of Team USA’s 4 by 400m side for the Paris Olympics but was unable to take part, but Hall has explained why the reigning 100m Olympic champion deserves a sport in the team for the future. Reigning Olympic 400m champion Quincy Hall has thrown his support behind…
Good news is on the horizon for junior secondary school (JSS) intern teachers! The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has announced that stipends for the 20,000 educators recruited under its one-year internship program will start flowing in February. These teachers, who officially began their assignments on January 6, faced a slight hiccup in payments due to…
Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that the government has identified and profiled all individuals alleged to be key financiers of the anti-government protests in the country. He stated that investigations are in their final stages, and the suspects, including politicians and businessmen, will be arraigned in court within the next two weeks. Duale emphasized…
Embu County Finance and Economic Planning CECM Prof. Joe Kamaria speaking to the press The County Government of Embu has come out to shed light on the puzzle of Ksh 7.9 million worth of expired drugs at Embu Level Five Hospital. The devolved unit has come under fire following a report by Auditor General on…