The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has published a report revealing the monthly income distribution for employed Kenyans. The 2023 Statistical Abstract Report highlights that most employed Kenyans earned between Kes. 50,000 and Kes. 99,999, with 1,426,245 employees in this salary range. Of these, 908,004 were male and 518,242 were female. The second most…
From Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, here are top athletes have broken barriers in athletics as ‘supermoms’. Being both a mother and an elite athlete is no small feat. Yet, great women in track and field have shown that motherhood does not have to derail athletic careers. Instead, it can provide a new perspective, a…
Kenya's national football team's hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are slim Harambee Stars' two defeats against Cameroon in Group J have put their position in serious trouble Kenya will play Zimbabwe and Namibia in their final qualifying games but will rely on Cameroon to help them The position…
The American sprint legend has shared bold ideas on enhancing track and field’s excitement through celebrations while urging patience with young athletes. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has voiced his opinion on ways to attract and retain fans in track and field. The former Olympic and World Championship medalist believes that the sport could benefit…
The Communications, Information, and Innovation (CII) Committee recently met with the ICT Authority (ICTA) to discuss concerns over several key digital projects, including the Kenya Digital Economy Acceleration Project (KDEAP), e-Citizen platform, and public Wi-Fi initiatives. During the meeting, CII Chair Hon. John Kiarie sought clarity on ICTA’s role and its approach to ensuring the…
Kenyan actress Winnie Bwire, popularly known as Dida, has reached out to the public for financial assistance as she continues her fight against metastatic breast cancér. Bwire, who has been battling the illness for three years, revealed that she urgently needs to raise Ksh5 million to cover the cost of her treatment abroad, including travel,…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has urged the public to be cautious due to the high temperatures expected in January. The department also said that the high temperatures may result in heat-related stress. “The high temperatures expected during the month of January in most parts of the country may lead to heat stress and heat-related discomforts…
Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng before a past fight. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] World Boxing Federation (WBF) super lightweight champion Sarah Achieng will defend her Commonwealth title against Monalisa Sibanda of Zimbabwe on August 31 in Kisumu. This will be the second time Achieng will be defending the title after successfully doing so against Chiedza Homakoma…
The alleged mother of Kelvin Kiptum's child, Adna Awuor, whom he met in high school, visited his parents Recently, the marathon runner's parents shared their grief after his tragic death despite promises from the government and well-wishers Edna prayed that God would keep Kiptum's parents strong, admitting that things have not been easy since losing…
The 100m Olympic bronze medalist questioned Omanyala’s record breaking time as Africa’s fastest man. 2024 Paris Olympics bronze medalist Fred Kerley has stirred up controversy by questioning Ferdinand Omanyala’s record as Africa’s fastest man. Kerley made the comments during an appearance on the Ready Set Go, a YouTube show hosted by American sprint legend Justin…
The remains of Silvano Tubei a former Managing Director of the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA) who went missing 12 years ago were finally interred today. His burial brings to a close the families’ search for more than a decade. Silvano’s remains were initially buried in a shallow grave in his home in Chepkurmum Elgeyo Marakwet…
The retired Trinidadian sprinter reaffirmed that despite personal and legal setbacks, Fred Kerley’s relentless drive keeps him in medal contention for Tokyo and LA 2028. Former world 200m champion Ato Boldon has explained the reasons behind his decision not to rule out Fred Kerley from medalling at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan and the…
Families of missing Mlolongo friends overwhelmed during court proceedings on Jan 8, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] Justus Mutumwa, one of the missing Mlolongo men has been found dead. Family lawyer Dan Maanzo said Mutumwa’s body was discovered in Ruai on Wednesday night and moved to City Mortuary, Nairobi. “The family has confirmed that the body…
The NFL Hall of Famer has claimed he was just being a “healthy, active male” in the intimate video that went viral even if the incident embarrassed him. Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has come out clean after an embarrassing video of him engaging in sexual activity went viral on Wednesday. The NFL Hall of…
Universal Pictures has landed the rights to Britney Spears’ memoir “The Woman in Me” and will develop a biopic of the pop star to be directed by Jon M. Chu, the studio announced Thursday. After a competitive auction, Universal won the movie rights to the memoir, which has sold more than 2.5 million copies since…