A 17-year-old boy was arrested for allegedly killing a 24-year-old man with a deadly arrow attack in Kiribwet, Emurrua Dikirr, and Trans Mara East Sub County. The unsettling incident was confirmed by Local chief John Cheruyiot, who said a heated dispute between the duo provoked one to spear his opponent with an arrow. However, Chief…
Nominated Senator Esther Okenyuri, Medical Services PS Harry Kimtai, Health CS Debra Mulongo Barasa, Public Health PS Mary Muthoni and Social Health Authority Board Chairman DrTimothy Olweny during public participation on the benefit package and Tariffs at KICC, Nairobi on August 30, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] A section of Kenyans is struggling to understand the…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested two suspects for allegedly attempting to extort Kes. 2 million from the Director General of a State Corporation. The arrest is part of a larger crackdown on individuals extorting money from senior government officials by claiming to possess damaging information. According to EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi, the suspects,…
The Bafana Bafana striker Percy Tau is set for a medical in Qatar, signaling his imminent move to the league. South African winger Percy Tau has a date set for his medical as he edges closer to a highly anticipated move to the Qatar Stars League, where he is expected to join fellow African football…
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) has sharply criticized President William Ruto’s nomination of Julius Ogamba as the Education Cabinet Secretary (CS). The union argues that the nomination overlooks the need for an education specialist in this critical role. KNUT’s second national vice chairman, Aggrey Namisi, expressed concern that Ogamba, a professional lawyer, lacks…
Artist Stivo Simple Boy has opened up about how he deals with his body when he gets the urge to sleep with a woman He also noted that he has never gone to a woman for sex and has stated that he plans to abstain until he gets married Some netizens wondered what happened to…
Kesogon Secondary School in action against Loima Girls during Rift Valley Region volleyball games at Bomet Green Stadium. [Gilbert Kimutai, Standard] Former national volleyball champions Cheptil Boys have bounced back to the national scene after emerging the Rift Valley Secondary Schools volleyball champions. They achieved the feat from a 3-1 win over stubborn Andersen of…
Wolves are in talks with Al-Shabab manager Vitor Pereira to replace head coach Gary O’Neil, who was sacked by the club on Sunday. The Premier League strugglers are looking for a swift appointment and the money they would have to pay as compensation to secure former Porto and Olympiakos boss Pereira is not believed…
The government, in partnership with Kenya Red Cross Society, has kicked off the training of more than 100 community health promoters (CHPs) in Laikipia aimed at boosting efficient health service delivery in the county at the grassroots level. Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards Muthoni Muriuki, speaking in Nanyuki on Wednesday during the…
Asher-Smith felt dissapointed in her own individual performances at the Paris 2024 Olympics despite walking home with a silver medal, but has explained how she overcame the blip. Britain’s sprinting star Dina Asher-Smith has opened up about how she coped with the heartbreak of missing her targets at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. After failing…
Principal Secretary for Gender Anne Wang’ombe, speaks with Florence Wanjiku, a mother of two, at Optimum Hospital in Nakuru on November 23, 2024. Florence was stabbed 18 times by her lover at Kiamunyi Estate. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Florence Wanjiku, lying on her hospital bed, recalls vividly events that led to the man she trusted, the…
Faith Kipyegon has finally reacted to the much-criticised statue which was erected in her honour in Eldoret before being taken down following public uproar. Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon has finally spoken out regarding the much-criticized statue in Eldoret City that was intended to honor her but instead drew widespread condemnation due to its poor…
Indie Afro-soul singer Njerae becomes the second East African artist after Nikita Kering in 2021 to represent Kenya and East Africa as Apple Music’s Africa Rising stars. The recognition comes shortly after she released her new single “beg for it,” a love ballad that is already receiving support from fans across the region. Other recipients…
Simone Biles is unsure of her participation for the 2028 LA Games on home soil. The multiple Olympic champion feels there’s nothing left to achieve despite her relatively young age. Multiple Olympic gymnastics champion Simone Biles has appeared to dash hopes that she could make a return to the Olympic stage on home soil when Los Angeles…
The Marakwet Community is set to host the first cultural festival on November 8, 2024, at Bomas of Kenya, to showcase its rich culture with the aim of passing the knowledge to the next generation. The Marakwet festival 2024 that is expected to run till Saturday dawn has attracted various music artists from the community…