From barely getting play time last season, youngster Kelly Madada has broken through the ranks to cement himself as one of AFC Leopards key men. AFC Leopards’ rising star Kelly Madada is enjoying a breakthrough season that has firmly established him as a key player for the club. After struggling for playing time in the…
Nairobi Governor Johnstone Sakaja Traders at the famous Marikiti and Muthurwa markets have agreed to relocate to the modern Kangundo Road Market. The relocation is aimed at decongesting and restoring order in Nairobi’s bustling markets which has become overcrowded with its capacity now being three times the intended capacity of 1,200 traders. The move follows…
Hunter Woodhall won gold for the USA in the Paralympic 400m sprint, rekindling memories of his emotional celebration with his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall at the Paris Olympics. Hunter Woodhall and Tara Davis-Woodhall captured hearts and headlines at the 2024 Paris Games and they have extended it to the Paralympics. This power couple, who have been…
Police arrested another escapee from Wundanyi Main Prison in Taita Taveta County on Monday in Mombasa. Patrick Karisa was part of the group of eight prisoners who escaped on the night of January 25, 2025, by cutting through the roof of their cell. After a thorough manhunt, authorities captured Karisa in Mombasa and transferred him…
Gatlin has revealed what makes Rai Benjamin a truly generational talent following his Paris Olympic games success. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has hailed Rai Benjamin as a special and generational athlete after his remarkable performance helped Team USA secure gold in the 4×400 meters relay. Benjamin’s strategic brilliance was on full display during the…
A lawyer has filed a case at the Eldoret High Court seeking to prevent Chief Justice Martha Koome from swearing in any nominated Deputy President if the Senate upholds the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Advocate Morara Omoke, who initiated the petition, challenges Gachagua’s impeachment on several grounds, including irregularities in the collection of…
By ABDULKADIR KHALIF Talks between Somalia and Ethiopia meant to lower their tensions over a controversial MoU for Addis Ababa’s sea access via Somaliland failed this week in Turkey. But, that failure itself is being seen as a success of diplomacy over the risk of direct confrontation or war. Turkey took up a mediation role…
Gospel artiste Daddy Owen has expressed his concerns over the current state of the nation, highlighting the rise in divisive politics, online conflicts, and abductions. In a statement shared on his X account on Sunday, January 19, 2025, the singer warned that these issues pose a grave threat to the country’s unity and stability. “As…
Sea-Link Mombasa’s Petronillah Kale. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] The nine hole Machakos County Cub Course in Machakos County will this Saturday be the center for action where over 100 golfers ae expected to display their skills and talents. This will be in the 17th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour which will see the…
Madada, who was part of Salim Babu’s Rising Stars side that sealed a place at the U-20 AFCON last October, has been included in the squad. Harambee Stars interim head coach Francis Kimanzi has finalized his 26-member squad for the 2025 Mapinduzi Cup, set to take place in Zanzibar from January 3 to January 13….
Azimio leader Raila Odinga has set new conditions for engaging in talks with the government. In a statement on Twitter(X), Odinga emphasized that issues like police brutality, healthcare, and education grievances must be addressed before discussions can proceed. “Justice must come first before any talks,” he stated on Sunday, July 21. Odinga demands compensation for…
The government is establishing a committee to review tariffs and benefits under the Social Health Insurance Regulations, aiming to improve the sustainability and effectiveness of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Medical Services Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai announced that the committee will assess the current system and propose practical solutions to address both immediate and long-term…
Israel announced Sunday its troops had found six dead hostages in a Gaza tunnel, while Israeli police said a “shooting attack” in the occupied West Bank killed three officers. The deadly shooting near the city of Hebron added to surging violence in the West Bank, which is separated from Gaza by Israeli territory and where…
The late veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela will be laid to rest on Saturday, February 15, at Lang’ata Cemetery in Nairobi. A series of funeral arrangements have been put in place ahead of his burial. Daily funeral meetings will be held from Monday to Wednesday at All Saints Cathedral from 5:30PM. A main fundraiser to…
Emmanouli Karalis gives insight about the early struggles he experienced to get his pole vault career to the level it is now. Paris Olympic pole vault bronze medallist Emmanouil ‘Manolo’ Karalis has revealed the early barriers he faced in his career that have derailed his development. While his progress has seen him soar, Emmanouli Karalis…