Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, his National Treasury counterpart John Mbadi and other leaders in Manyala Village in Suba Central Sub-county during the launch of last mile electricity connectivity on Jan 18, 2025. [James Omoro, Standard] Cracks in President William Ruto’s Cabinet appear to be widening as Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi accused his Public…
Kirinyaga County Governor Anne Waiguru Governor Anne Waiguru says Kirinyaga is the new frontier for investment due to the conducive environment her administration has created for businesses to thrive. Waiguru said apart from investing in good infrastructure, modernization of towns and creating business friendly policies, availability of raw material for production is drawing investors to…
A Kenyan is among 12 African referees chosen to officiate at the 2024 Olympics in France, representing FIFA’s officiating team. Kenya’s Stephen Yiembe is among the 12 referees selected by FIFA to officiate in the 2024 Olympics which are set to begin on Thursday in France. Yiembe will serve as an assistant referee joining a…
Sha’Carri Richardson expressed her honour to be in the presence of legends like Sanya Richard-Ross and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce at a Nike retreat. Sha’Carri Richardson has expressed her honour to be among great women like Sanya Richards-Ross and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce during this year’s Nike’s Athlete Think Tank. The Olympic 100m silver medallist got a chance to…
Justin Gatlin has explained how watching Usain Bolt break the 100m world record in 2008 made him quit his NFL dream to return to track and field after serving his doping ban. Justin Gatlin has revealed how watching Usain Bolt break the 100m world record at the 2008 Olympic Games made him ditch his NFL…
Wanyonyi made a late surge over the last 200 meters to snatch the victory from Djamel Sedjati and Marco Arop to end his already-stellar season on a high that day. Reigning Olympic 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has opened up about his unforgettable victory at the 2024 Diamond League final in Brussels. The 20-year-old stunned the…
Chief Justice Martha Koome says the Judiciary has passed its accountability test based on the milestones it has achieved over the last couple of years. She said members of the judiciary deserve commendation for the efforts they have put in to ensure they deliver on their constitutional mandate to those who seek the services of…
The First Lady, Rachel Ruto, has called for concerted efforts to help young girls attain their full potential in life. Mrs. Ruto singled out abject poverty as one of the greatest impediments that hinders girls from realising their lifelong dreams, with the majority of them being forced to shoulder the burden of assisting their parents…
Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has handed a maiden start to Alfred Scriven while benching a Michael Olunga, Jonah Ayunga and Aboud Omar from the squad that played on Friday. Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat has rung the changes for Kenya’s final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with captain Michael Olunga among those not…
President William Ruto has joined other World Leaders in sending congratulatory messages to Donald J. Trump who has sealed his return to the White House four years after voters turned him out. In a statement on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, President Ruto expressed his confidence in Trump’s leadership indicating that the historic win against Vice…
Otieno, who was drafted in as a replacement for Kenneth Muguna, has admitted at being surprised by Harambee Stars call up. Nairobi City Stars midfielder Clifford Ouma is reveling in what he calls “the best thing in his career” after receiving a late call-up to the Harambee Stars squad for the African Nations Championship (CHAN)…
Beatrice Chebet won a historic gold in the women’s 10,000m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, achieving an Olympic double to make Kenyan history. Beatrice Chebet achieved a remarkable Olympic double at the Paris 2024 Games, winning the women’s 10,000m and making history as the first Kenyan woman to claim gold in the event. Chebet,…
On Friday, September 13, six children who were going to school were hit by a speeding Probox car at Wiitu Shopping Center Ititha County Deputy Commissioner, Vincent Loctary Lomachary, said the six students died on the spot Police reports indicate that the driver of the Probox fled the scene of the accident before later surrendering…
By Julius Barigaba By AGGREY MUTAMBO International partners and countries contributing troops to the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia are uneasy with the growing influence of Somalia’s new-found ally Egypt, whose military is to be deployed as part of the new security arrangement for the Horn of Africa nation after the expiry of the…
Ezekiel Otuoma was a beloved former footballer whose untimely passing left his family, friends and fans in deep mourning. Former AFC Leopards striker Ezekiel Otuoma passed away on December 20, 2024 after a prolonged battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The football fraternity and his loved ones are reeling from the loss of the talented…