The former Kenyan international has explained why Harambee Stars and Kenyans should be happy with the tough CHAN 2024 group that has Morocco, DRC, Zambia and Angola. Former Harambee Stars striker Allan Wanga feels the tough group that Kenya find themselves in for the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) is actually a blessing in…
A 15-year-old boy lost his life in Murang'a County after being crushed by a large stone from the school gate The details show that the young man was bending down to tie his shoelaces when he died The tragedy occurred when the mother of the 9th grade student was in Nairobi, not knowing that her…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has disclosed that China is committed to financing the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to the Malaba border and the Belt and Road Initiative a plan that will enhance the Nairobi-Nakuru-Malaba road network. In a statement on Thursday,…
The Turkish gaffer has decided to escalate his salary dispute with FKF to FIFA after months of silence and unfulfilled promises. Money can be a driving force, but for former Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat, it has become the center of a contentious battle with the Football Kenya Federation (FKF). Firat, who recently stepped…
Law professor and Raila Odinga’s long-time advisor Makau Mutua has hailed a meeting held with Botswana President Duma Boko to discuss Raila Odinga’s African union chairmanship bid. In a statement posted on his X account on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Mutua who was in the company of Raila Odinga revealed he was honoured to link…
Track and field fans are set for a thrilling showdown as Kishane Thompson prepares for 2025 season opener this weekend. Track and field fans have a reason to rejoice as Kishane Thompson is scheduled to kickstart his 2024 season with a 60m race this weekend. Thompson had earlier been scheduled to race for the first…
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…