The two-time Olympics champion has claimed that he would have easily broken the 28-year world record had he been running today, questioning why Jakob Ingebrigtsen has not done it so far. Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj has claimed that he could easily run the 1,500m between 3:23 and 3:24 had been using the modern spike…
Nairobi – The famous Super Metro member, Gerald Mwangi has passed away. Mwangi died at the Hospital Kenyatta National (KNH), was hospitalized after being involved in a serious road accident. Sources told TUKO.co.ke that the deceased suffered from multiple organ problems shortly after one of his legs was amputated. “Gerald died around 10:30 on Thursday,…
Kenny Bednarek has shared a heartfelt tribute to his adoptive mother highlighting the transformative impact of adoption on his life. Double Olympic silver medalist in the 200 meters Kenny Bednarek has again opened his heart to share the profound impact adoption has had on his life. Kenny and his twin brother Ian were adopted by…
Kenya Space Agency officials inspect the object that fell from the skies in Mukuku village, Makueni county. [Stephen Nzioka, Standard] Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has said the mysterious object that fell from the skies on Monday evening in Mukuku, Makueni county, is a separation from a rocket. The Agency in a statement on January 1,…
The Brazilian was a hot favourite to win the coveted trophy but fell short against Manchester City’s Rodri. Brazilian wing wizard Vinicius Jr reportedly missed out on a sizeable bonus from Real Madrid after failing to win the Ballon d’Or. Vinicius was a hot favourite to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or after his epic contribution…
Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria. PHOTO/@HonMosiria/X Nairobi City County’s Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria has addressed his purported beef with Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino. Speaking during a televised interview with one of the local TV stations on Friday, March 14, 2025, Mosiria argued that his differences…
Four officials of the Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) from Kakamega County spent the night in custody at Kakamega Police Station before being released on police bail. They are accused of inciting unrest at St. Monica Lubao Secondary School in Shinyalu Constituency. The four officials, Secretary-General Harrison Otota, Secondary Schools Secretary Livanze…
Renowned Kenyan broadcaster Eric Latiff announced his departure from Spice FM and the Standard Group on Monday, marking the end of a six-year journey that saw him co-found “The Situation Room,” one of the country’s most-talked-about radio shows. Latiff, a veteran media personality known for his pivotal roles in launching other prominent stations, shared the…
Tusker could not hang on to their slender advantage as Kafero came off the bench to net the equalising goal for Ulinzi Stars to help them share the spoils with the Brewers on Wednesday afternoon. In a closely contested FKF Premier League match on Wednesday afternoon at the Police Sacco Stadium, Ulinzi Stars fought back…
The Ministry of Energy has strengthened its rural electrification efforts through the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), aimed at providing clean electricity and modern cooking solutions to remote, underserved communities in North-Eastern and Coastal regions. Launched in 2019 with World Bank funding, KOSAP targets fourteen counties, including West Pokot, Isiolo, Marsabit, Samburu, Mandera, Wajir,…
The National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS), John Mbadi, on Friday inspected the Savona Water Project at Shitao Community, which is under rehabilitation by the county government in collaboration with the national government. The Savona Water project at Shitao Community in Kakamega undergoing rehabilitation. Once complete, the project will provide 6.5 million litres…
Chuka University Vice Chancellor Henry Mutembei has assured students that the government is taking necessary steps to ensure that the Meru-Nairobi highway segment at the university is secure. This comes in the wake of student protests witnessed along the road on Monday, October 28, 2024, after a second-year student lost her life and another was…
AFC Leopards’ comedy of defensive errors left them embarrassed as their off-field problems spilled over to the pitch, handing struggling FC Talanta a big win. AFC Leopards’ off-field issues spilled onto the pitch as the players put up a horror show to hand FC Talanta an easy 4-2 victory in the FKF Premier League at…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. [File, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has alleged that threats from a powerful government official have delayed the launch of his new political party. Speaking at a church event in Kitengela, Gachagua insisted that while the party is fully prepared for the unveiling, concerns over possible intimidation forced a…
President William Ruto said his negotiations with US Foreign Minister Marco Rubio included a peace restoration of Haiti Haiti Ruto confirmed that he and Rubio recognized the importance of developing the missions The president added that they also discussed the security crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo President William Ruto He held a…