Global clean energy company BLUETTI has donated 1,000 solar power systems to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) as part of its ‘Lighting an African Family’ (LAAF) programme. This donation is a key component of Chinese company’s ambitious LAAF programme, launched in 2021 with the aim of providing clean solar energy to 1 million off-grid…
Kishane Thompson explains why he lost the Olympics 100m final despite carrying the hopes of the Jamaican nation on his shoulders. The Paris Olympics 100m race will go down in history as one of the hotly-contested if the margin of victory is any barometer. From running in the Diamond League meets to the residency at…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has issued a closure directive to a construction site on Likoni Lane, Off Dennis Pritt Road Nairobi County. In a notice dated Wednesday, January 22, 2025, NEMA Director General Mamo Boru Mamo attributed the closure to complaints received from members of the public regarding the construction activities in the said area….
Hassan won two bronze medals in both the 5000 and 10000 meter races, before snatching gold in the marathon at the Paris Olympics. Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan has shed light on why she decided to take a five-month break from competitive running following her extraordinary performances at the Paris Olympics. The Dutch athlete, celebrated…
On Wednesday, January 22, John Kiama Wambua was brought before the Milimani Court in relation to the alleged murder of his wife Kiama was arrested after officers from the Huruma Police Station found him carrying the body of his 19-year-old wife, Joy Fridah Munani Prosecutors from the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) have asked the…
From left Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Ibrahim Amin, Inspector-General of the National Police Service Douglas Kanja and Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli (Administration Police Service) when they issued a joint press statement on December 5, 2024, Nairobi. [File, Standard] The High Court has temporarily stayed its earlier order requiring the Inspector General…
US President Donald Trump gestures with a saber after cutting into a cake representation of the new Air Force One design during the Commander-In-Chief inaugural ball at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. [AFP] Numerous projects in Kenya funded by the US government could stall as the Trump…
In a sweeping decision aimed at improving efficiency and cutting costs, the Cabinet, chaired by President William Ruto, approved the merger, dissolution, and privatization of numerous State Corporations. The reforms, discussed during the first Cabinet meeting of the year at the State Lodge in Kakamega on January 21, 2025, form part of the government’s strategy…
Businesswoman-cum politician Millicent Omanga has called out those criticising President William Ruto after initiating bonus pay to sugarcane farmers who have supplied cane to Kakamega’s Mumias Sugar Factory. In a statement on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Omanga stated that sugarcane farmers deserve bonuses just like their counterparts in the tea and coffee sector terming critics…
Pastor James Ng'ang'a visited Shimo la Tewa Prison, where he served his sentence from 1989 to 1992 Accompanied by his wife, Loise Murugi, the evangelist handed out gauze sheets and toothbrushes and promised more help Ng'ang'a told his story of change and promised to provide pancakes, chairs and metal for the prison Pastor James Ng'ang'a…
Former Standard Media Group journalist Caroline Nyanga suspected that her ex-boyfriend Mkongo used charms to seduce her. The award-winning journalist endured 10 years of abuse, mysterious illnesses and money eluding him Nyanga had an amazing experience in a healer's hut in Umoja 1, leading to spiritual liberation Former Standard Media Group journalist, Caroline Nyanga has…
Kelly Madada’s brace helped AFC Leopards clinch a vital 4-2 victory over KCB in Murang’a Seal on Wednesday. AFC Leopards put their disappointing loss to FC Talanta behind them with a thrilling 4-2 victory over KCB in an FKF Premier League clash held on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at St Sebastian Park, Murang’a. The standout…
K’Ogalo made a return to winning ways following a 2-0 victory against Sofapaka in Machakos on Wednesday. Gor Mahia moved to fourth place on the FKF Premier League table following a 2-0 victory over Sofapaka at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos on Wednesday. Gor Mahia profited from some poor goalkeeping and defending from Sofapaka to…
Kishane Thompson has reflected on his low-key personality in his limited Netflix docuseries coverage, and his journey towards sprinting glory. Olympic 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson has made his feelings know about featuring in Netflix’s Sprint docuseries months after it was released. The Jamaican sprint king was one of the sprinters featured in the series…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Moussa Faki Mahamat has called on US President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to withdraw the country from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a member State. In a statement, Faki said that over the past seven decades, the US as a member State has played…