From left to right: Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Mohammed Deif //PHOTO: Courtesy Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned as “antisemitic” a decision by the International Criminal Court to issue arrest warrants for war crimes against him and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. He said the ICC was “falsely” accusing them “of deliberately targeting civilians,…
Nathan Kipng'eno's father was over the moon after his son scored an A in the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exam A happy father danced and jumped as he celebrated the academic success of his hard-working son His pride caught the attention of several social media users, who took to the comment section to…
By REUTERS Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland executed 10 fighters from Islamist militant group Al Shabaab on Saturday, the region’s police said in a statement. The executions, by firing squad, in Galkayo in the state’s Mudug region, followed a trial of the fighters in a military court where they were sentenced to death for involvement…
Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki. [File, Standard] Power is elusive—it comes swiftly and can vanish just as fast. In Kenya, it might disappear through an impeachment. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could attest to this as he faces a Senate impeachment trial this week. By Thursday 9 pm, he will know his fate on whether senators…
Katywa has revealed certain elements of the side’s win over Uganda he did not like although Kenya Simbas smashed them 21-5 in Kampala to lift the trophy. Kenya Simbas assistant coach Carlos Katywa has expressed mixed emotions following his team’s commanding 21-5 victory over Uganda Cranes in the second leg of the 2024 Elgon Cup. …
Ambani, who was part of the squad that won their last league title in 1998, has thrown his hat in the ring for the chairmanship position ahead of their next club elections. Former AFC Leopards striker Boniface Ambani has unveiled an ambitious plan to rejuvenate the club and return it to its rightful place at…
Healthcare will be free for all Kenyans from birth till the age of 18 when the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) begins in the next three months, President William Ruto has announced. The President said Kenyans will soon begin to enjoy free medical cover under the Social Health Insurance Fund. President Ruto also pointed out…
The Briton 1500m star has made a bold move with the hope of silencing Faith Kipyegon and Co in 2025. Faith Kipyegon’s track rival Laura Muir has made a bold coaching move with the hope of rising to the top once again in the 2025 season. Laura Muir was a threat to Faith Kipyegon’s chances…
Mike Tyson, despite losing to Jake Paul, expressed gratitude for overcoming health challenges where he almost died earlier this year to fight before his children and viewed showing up as a personal victory. Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has explained why he has no regrets following his loss to social media influencer turned fighter Jake Paul….
The mother of the eldest man of Bungoma Isaac Otesa has said he is ready to do tests on his son to determine if he is Bradley Marongo's brother or not. Isaac, who claims to be eight and a half feet tall, was flanked by his mother, Janet Wekesa, and his wife during the interview…
The Ministry of Health has issued an update on Mpox and the Marburg viruses following a multi-sectoral meeting held on Thursday, October 31, 2024. In a statement on November 1, 2024, Principal Secretary for the Department of Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni said that the country had formed a task force to ensure coordinated…
Tanzania’s upcoming local government elections are eliciting curious questions on why the country has a different set of rules for the municipal polls, from those governing general elections. The nationwide civic poll scheduled for November 27 is for chairpersons and council members at village, street and hamlet levels, while the general election slated for October…
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The Ministry of Health has launched the Primary Health Care (PHC) Assessment Report, underscoring the critical role of primary health care in achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kenya. The report, which evaluates the implementation of PHC across seven counties, highlights substantial progress in the establishment of Primary Health Care Networks (PCNs), aimed at improving…
Parents and guardians at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni West, Nyeri, where 21 pupils died in a fire. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Despite government assurances that all 164 boys housed in the Hillside Endarasha dormitory, where a fire broke out last week, had been accounted for, speculation continues to spread on social media. Kenyans are now…