Lewis Hamilton won a race-long fight with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at a gripping, wet-dry British Grand Prix to take his first victory since December 2021. Hamilton had just enough to hold off a late charge from Verstappen’s Red Bull to take his 104th career win, and his ninth at home to become…
Kyle Walker claims to have been mispositioned by the referee when he called him just moments before Ricardo Calafiori scored Arsenal’s equaliser Manchester City captain Kyle Walker has candidly discussed his frustrations following a heated exchange with referee Michael Oliver during Sunday’s thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. The match was filled…
Dadaab Memnber of Parliament Farah Maalim. [File, Standard] Morality is a favourite subject for Farah Maalim, the fire-spitting mheshimiwa for Dadaab. When speaking about the topic, one would believe him to be the most morally upright of Kenya’s citizens. He lashes out at those he believes to be morally depraved and almost elevates himself…
Ddamulira Godfrey was arrested in Kampala after the discovery of 24 human skulls, suspected to be linked to ritual human sacrifices Police discovered the skulls, along with animal remains and skins, at Godfrey's temple, leading to charges under the Prohibition and Prevention of Human Sacrifice Act Godfrey's neighbors expressed shock and disbelief, with his landlord,…
A general view of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport entrance. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] In the high-stakes world of billion-dollar conglomerates, the Adani Group stands out as a symbol of ambition and controversy. At its helm is Gautam Adani, a man whose dramatic rise from a humble commodities trader to one of Asia’s richest individuals is…
USAID mission Director for Kenya and East Africa David Gosney accompanied by Turkana deputy governor Dr John Erus on Tuesday presided over the handing over of eight fibre boats and other strategic investments worth Sh 253 million in Lomekwi, Turkana North Sub County. The boats will benefit over 1,000 fishermen by easing and increasing their fish…
Former Ingwe coach opens about the pros and cons of the Vodacom League. Former AFC Leopards coach Luc Eymael has let his feelings known about the Vodacom Ligue 1 (Linafoot). The Belgian who handles FC Eloi Lupopo, believes the competitiveness of the league has opened the doors for DR Congo players to play trade overseas….
CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe address during the post-Executive Committee press conference of the Confederation Africain Football football growth in Kenya. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] African football governing body CAF is impressed with the progress of Kenyan stadiums ahead of the African Nations Championships (CHAN) next year and the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027….
Man City’s English midfielder Phil Foden. [AFP] Manchester City forward Phil Foden won the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award on Tuesday. Foden played a key role in City winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last term. The 24-year-old scored 19 times and delivered eight assists for Pep Guardiola’s team as…
Popular political activist, Kasmuel Mcoure, took to social media to share a message of positivity for Mental Health Day, despite facing backlash from a fraction of Kenyans due to his political stance. Known for his outspoken nature, McOure, also known as Kaskazini, rose to prominence during the recent Anti-Finance Bill protests, where his enthusiastic participation…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, filed a report revealing the recovery of illegal items at a house in Kiambu County. In a statement, DCI disclosed that its officers seized an imitation firearm following a raid at a house in Githangi village. During the operation, DCI’s statement detailed that an…
Kilifi County government has partnered with the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP) to construct roads worth Ksh1.1 billion in various informal settlements across the county. The projects, which are already underway, include the construction of roads valued at Ksh518 million in slums within Kilifi town. In Malindi’s Muyeye informal settlement, Ksh382 million has been…
In a twist that could only happen in Kenya’s unpredictable political landscape, former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu alias ‘Baba Yao’ has been appointed as a party leader—just days after being sentenced for corruption. Yes, you read that right. While in many parts of the world, a corruption conviction would mark the end of a politician’s…
Perminus Njenga, a Form One student from Kiambu county, has died after a long battle with leukemia His death comes a few weeks after Kenyans donated over KSh 700,000 to help him get treatment following a request from his family The young man was diagnosed with leukemia in 2023, and had to stop his studies…
Kenya Meteorological Department has released a two-day weather forecast for the Nairobi Metropolitan region. The weatherman, through a statement shared on X, announced the forecast for Monday, July 8, 2024, from 9am to Tuesday, July 9, 2024, 9am. Nairobi Metropolis In the statement, the weatherman told the residents of Nairobi Metropolis to prepare for light…