Ten teachers from Pala Masogo Secondary School have been granted bail following their arrest for alleged involvement in exam malpractice during the ongoing KCSE exams. Each teacher was released on a bond of Kes2 million with a surety of the same amount, or an alternative cash bail of Kes.1 million. The teachers, including the center…
Dorcas Agik Oduor was on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, nominated for the position of Attorney General by President William Ruto. The announcement signals a commitment to fortifying the legal framework of the nation amidst ongoing reforms by Ruto which came after bloody anti-government demonstrations led mostly by Gen Z. Oduor is relatively new to many…
Protestors in Kisii town on July 2, 2024. Police engaged them in the better part of the afternoon. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] That there has been a spirited push by Gen Z to see change in country’s governance system is not in doubt. The last two weeks have seen an intensified revolt against unpopular government taxes,…
Hellen Obiri’s husband, Tony Nyaundi, has opened up on the values that have built their successful partnership. Hellen Obiri’s husband Tony Nyaundi has shared how they manage to thrive as a couple and the valuable lessons the two-time Olympic 5000m silver has taught him in the years they have been together. Nyaundi and Hellen Obiri…
The match, held in South Korea, featured 6 Ballon d’Or winners amongst other legends. During a spectacle that blended nostalgia with humour, a unique exhibition match took place at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Sunday, featuring a star-studded line-up of football legends. The Nexon Icons Match showcased an impressive clash between an XI of…
Reality TV star and entrepreneur Zarina Hassan, popularly known as Zari the Boss Lady, has arrived in Kenya with her son, Raphael Ssemwanga, to finalise a business deal on Thursday, January 23, 2025. The Ugandan socialite, who is one of the standout cast members in the recently released season three of Netflix’s reality show Young,…
Governor Anne Waiguru says the county has intensified fight against lifestyle diseases by encouraging production and consumption of fish. Waiguru said statistics from the Ministry of Health shows that the county has been ranked as having the highest prevalence of diabetes and hypertension due to consumption of starch and red meat. Speaking at Kangai while…
France captain Kylian Mbappe during a training session. [AFP] Hosts Germany take on Spain in the first of two blockbuster quarter-final ties at Euro 2024 on Friday, with Kylian Mbappe’s France up against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the late match. Germany and Spain clash in Stuttgart at 7pm EAT with the host nation putting their…
President William Ruto has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for questioning the source of funds used to pay bonuses to sugarcane farmers. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has criticised Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka for questioning the source of funds used to pay sugarcane farmers at Mumias Sugar Factory. Speaking today to residents of Nambale, Busia…
Kylian Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid, a long-anticipated transfer, has not gone as smoothly as expected. The French star, who had long been tipped to make the switch to the Spanish capital, now finds himself in a precarious position, with doubts mounting over his ability to adapt to his new surroundings. After a dramatic exit…
Justin Gatlin on why he believes Fred Kerley is the sprinter to really watch out for at the 2025 World Athletics championships in Tokyo next year. Former American sprinter Justin Gatlin has singled out Fred Kerley as the sprinter with the greatest potential leading up to the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Kerley, who…
President William Ruto’s new-look Cabinet is set to officially assume office Thursday morning. This is after the National Assembly approved the names of 19 of the 20 nominees named by the head of state to various Ministries. Only Stella Langat failed to meet the MPs’ suitability test and did not get the green light to…
South Korea’s opposition lawmakers have begun impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk Yeol over his failed attempt to impose martial law. The country woke up to an uncertain reality on Wednesday after a night of unprecedented scenes which saw Yoon unexpectedly impose martial law, 190 lawmakers gather to vote it down, and a sudden reversal…
Discover how Burundian coach Etienne Ndayiragije aims to transform Kenya Police FC’s fortunes in the FKF Premier League. FKF Premier League moneybags Kenya Police FC have appointed Burundian tactician Etienne Ndayiragije as their new head coach marking a significant step in their quest for stability and success in the league. With a rich resume spanning…
Kenya’s Harambee Stars dropped in the latest FIFA rankings following defeats in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, while Morocco remains the top-ranked African nation. Kenya’s Harambee Stars have fallen four places on the latest FIFA Coca Cola world rankings released on Thursday, for the month of October. Stars dropped from position 102 to 106…