Noah Lyles has shared his thoughts on Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall during a podcast, highlighting their remarkable journey together. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles has never shied away from supporting his fellow athletes, and his latest words about Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall have only strengthened his reputation as a vocal advocate for excellence…
Raila Odinga has intensified his campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat in the southern Africa region ahead of the February 2025 elections. The former premier was on Thursday, January 16, 2025, hosted by South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa in his Pretoria official residence. “I am grateful for the warm reception I have…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. [Standard, File] The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received five petitions since January alleging gross misconduct and incompetence against several judges, including the entire Supreme Court bench. A petition filed by former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi on January 10, accuses Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga continues to engage with leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) as he intensifies his campaigns for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC). On Thursday, the Kenyan candidate visited the neighbouring countries of Botswana and South Africa. Raila was hosted by President Duma Boko of Botswana in…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. [Standard, File] The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has received five petitions since January alleging gross misconduct and incompetence against several judges, including the entire Supreme Court bench. A petition filed by former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi on January 10, accuses Chief Justice Martha Koome, Deputy Chief Justice…
The fight against femicide and gender-based violence has received a major boost after the Kenya Women’s Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) launched a nationwide campaign to address the menace. The initiative dubbed Komesha Dhuluma comes amid concerns raised over the alarming rise in femicide and GBV cases in Kenya. In a statement on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kajiado…
Residents walk past closed public toilets at the National Archives, Nairobi. [Pkemoi Ng’enoh, Stndard] For two days Nairobi residents who rely on public toilets in the central business district have been forced to seek other alternatives following closure of three facilities. The closed washrooms are located at National Archives, River-road (Coast bus) and Koja area…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has discussed the pressure to break Flo-Jo’s 100m world record, insisting that while it’s a goal, it doesn’t consume her focus. Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has opened up about the possibility of attacking the late Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 100m world record. The world record stands at 10.49 seconds and Shelly-Ann believes she has…
Noah Lyles has defended his confidence amid criticism from Letsile Tebogo and Fred Kerley as he pursues greatness. Triple world champion Noah Lyles has seemingly hit out at Letsile Tebogo and Fred Kerley for claiming that he is cocky and arrogant. In a past press conference, Noah Lyles disclosed that people mistake his confidence for…
Bonfire Adventures CEO Sarah Mtalii spoke about her vision for 2025, including relationship goals The mother of two admitted that she was looking to finalize her divorce from Simon Kabu He shared the disadvantages of being single and how young men throw him lines Sarah Mtalii has admitted that she has been throwing a lot…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has shared a throwback photo from his days at Moi University. The youthful senator who shot to fame in 2017 after he won the Nandi senator seat aged just 28 on a Jubilee party ticket shared the image with the caption: “Tbt 2008, Supreme coat” Cherargei started out as an activist…
Ezekiel Mutua praises Richard Lagat’s support for Mary Moraa, highlighting the importance of strong family backing amid gender-based violence concerns. The Chief Executive Officer of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Ezekiel Mutua has lauded Mary Moraa’s partner Richard Lagat, a volleyball coach for walking with her diligently. In the height of gender-based violence,…
Clara Cheptoo couldn't contain her emotions as she opened up about her challenging educational journey The young mother took the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) 2024 exam and got B plain Cheptoo's mother stood by her daughter as she listened intently to his heartbreaking speech in Kericho A girl who took the Kenya Certificate…
In a striking directive, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, head of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and a key figure in the country’s political landscape, has ordered security agencies to arrest members of opposition groups found wearing attire resembling military uniforms. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on January 16, 2025,…
Entertainer Eric Omondi asked the public to help him find Faith Kathambi, a woman from Kisii who was attacked over a packet of flour The 34-year-old girl was brutally attacked by her neighbors after being accused of stealing flour Eric promised to build the mother a large store where he would sell flour and other…