Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin express astonishment as MrBeast reveals exclusive 100-hour access to explore the Egyptian Pyramids. American sprinters Noah Lyles and Rai Benjamin were left in awe during the latest episode of their podcast Beyond the Records when YouTube sensation MrBeast revealed his astonishing plans to explore the Egyptian Pyramids. The athlete-turned-hosts joined…
As Kajiado County grapples with the rampant grabbing of public utility land, a Kitengela-based family group has emerged as a beacon of hope, setting aside their private land for community projects. The Kawendo family group, comprising 32 members, has allocated a quarter-acre from their land in Kitengela’s Acacia area for a public dispensary and water…
Person of interest arrested over murder of Maxwell Wamwea in Kasarani Handcuffs image used for representation purposes. PHOTO/Pexels Police have arrested a person of interest following the murder of Maxwell Wamwea on May 11, 2022, in the Kasarani area in Nairobi. In a statement on Friday, February 21, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has shocked Kenyans after revealing his net salary. On Tuesday, February 5, 2025, Salasya shared a photo of his January payslip on his Instagram page, showing that despite earning a gross salary of over Ksh1.1 million, he took home only Ksh18,746 after deductions. The MP expressed his…
By BOB KARASHANI The United States Ambassador to Tanzania, Michael Battle, said on Thursday that his country had no intention of retreating from its push for strict adherence to democratic rights and principles as a key aspect of its partnership with Dodoma. This came after President Samia Suluhu Hassan earlier this week pointedly criticised the…
By MAWAHIB ABDALLATIF Sudan’s army chief has indicated he may send representatives to the new, US-led talks, in Switzerland due next week, if civilians are supplied with humanitarian aid. This week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken phoned the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, about the planned peace talks due on…
Peter Mutua (left) of Highway Secondary School against Olympic High School’s Kevin Ochieng. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Highway Secondary School and Musingu High School recovered from a dull start to chalk victories in their respective group matches of the ongoing Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports (FEASSSA) games currently on here in Mbale, Uganda. Highway, who launched…
By ARNALDO VIEIRA Angola says it has secured a new ceasefire deal in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, signalling renewed diplomatic efforts to stop fighting and a long-running war of words between Kinshasa and Kigali. The decision was arrived at on July 30 in Luanda, the Angolan capital, where top diplomats from Rwanda and the…
The United States has reiterated its commitment to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, dismissing concerns that a funding freeze could disrupt the peacekeeping initiative. In a statement released on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the US Embassy in Nairobi emphasized that the Trump administration remains firmly behind the mission. The embassy also…
Gor Mahia came into the match on high momentum with back-to-back wins from their previous matches. Defending champions Gor Mahia survived a spirited late surge from FC Talanta to claim a 3-2 victory in a thrilling midweek clash at Dandora Stadium on Wednesday. Gor Mahia, led by interim coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno, set the tone…
Julien Alfred’s eventual 100-meter Olympic success journey began when her primary school librarian recommended her to her first ever coach. Julien Alfred’s triumph at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she captured gold in the women’s 100-meter dash, is a story of perseverance, talent, and transformative moments The Saint Lucian sprinter not only made history for…
The FKF Cup champions Kenya Police were outclassed by Zamalek struggling in possession and missing key scoring chances. Kenya Police FC were eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after being defeated by Egyptian giants Zamalek in the second leg of their second-round tie on Friday night. Zamalek entered the return leg in Cairo with a…
By ABDULKADIR KHALIF Somali authorities are warning the public not to go near a sealed barrel that has washed up on the shores of Puntland, amid suspicions that it may contain hazardous materials. The sealed blue container has a rope attached to it and officials suspect it was left in the water by people dumping…
Kenyan rapper Brian Omollo popularly known as Khaligraph Jones who seems unmoved by online critics has yet again left tongues wagging after sharing expensive accessories inside one of the rooms in his trending mansion. Taking to his Instagram account on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the self-proclaimed OG shared a video of well-displayed expensive pairs of…
10-time world champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce reflects on facing doubts, setbacks, and heartbreak during her journey to Paris 2024. Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opened up about the intense scrutiny and emotional challenges she faced leading up to her fifth Olympic appearance in Paris. The 37-year-old athlete revealed how doubts surrounding her abilities have followed her…