The over two decades old Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) enters its third decade with renewed hope of finally getting the right matrix toward a food-secure continent. Launched in 2003, during the Heads of State Summit in Maputo, Mozambique, the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), or the Maputo Declaration, has been a key…
A social media account with over 11,000 followers, using the name Education Minister Julius Ogamba announced that he has resigned from his post The mock account mentioned that the Minister of Education was resigning due to the wave of kidnappings in the country This prompted a response from Ogamba, who took to his social media…
President FKF Nick Mwendwa address delegates at 2024 FKF Special General Meeting at Sports View Hotel, Kasarani. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is gearing up for its much-anticipated elections after successfully holding a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Saturday. The meeting, which took place ahead of the upcoming elections, saw the attendance of…
Pope Francis, 88, was still hospitalized with pneumonia in both lungs and new symptoms showing his kidney failed to work According to media reports, the pope receives oxygen and missed running the Angelus prayer for the third time in his papal His doctors have warned of the risk because of the pope's history of respiratory…
The wife of Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye says he has been kidnapped and is now being held in a military jail. In a post on X, Winnie Byanyima wrote that her husband had been seized in Kenya’s capital Nairobi last Saturday during a book launch event. “I am now reliably informed that he is…
Maraga raises concern over RUPHA’S suspension of SHA services Former CJ David Maraga. PHOTO/ @dkmaraga/X Former Chief Justice David Maraga has expressed deep concern over the Rural-Urban Private Hospitals Association’s (RUPHA) decision to suspend services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) due to the government’s failure to remit funds. In a statement, on Friday,…
Procera Gin has announced Bonface Makori as the winner of its first-ever bartender competition. Makori emerged victorious from a field of 35 talented bartenders, earning himself a ticket to the prestigious Tales of the Cocktail competition in New Orleans in July 2025. Tales of the Cocktail is the drinks industry’s annual meeting place for exchanging…
Colombia face Costa Rica looking for another three points with James Rodriguez set to play central role. Colombia gear up to take on Costa Rica after an impressive start to the tournament. They defeated Paraguay 2-1 with James Rodriguez providing two assists. Now, they aim to secure their place in a sixth consecutive quarter-final by…
President William Ruto's regular visits to Western Kenya do not have good intentions, according to former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua Gachagua claimed that Ruto intended to persuade the region to give him votes to run for president again in 2027, and then throw them away The former deputy president modeled Mount Kenya, where Ruto seems…
World 800m champion Mary Moraa visited her former high school inspiring students with her incredible athletic journey. Reigning world 800m champion Mary Moraa spent some time at her former school, Ibacho High School, on Friday where she received a warm welcome from both students and teachers. The 23-year-old Commonwealth Games champion took a nostalgic trip…