Bungoma County has partnered with the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce to host the highly anticipated October 2024 Trade Fair, Governor Kenneth Lusaka has confirmed. Speaking at the Bungoma Chapter, Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Hunters Paradise Hotel on Wednesday, Lusaka, said the event is scheduled to…
Public Service Minister Justin Muturi criticized President William Ruto for mediation in the DRC as the security situation worsened in Kenya Muturi expressed outrage by the kidnapping and killing of Kenyan youths, citing a national disaster He dismissed the call for resignation, citing as an exaggeration from real security concerns The minister called on the…
The Michael Olunga Football Academy Technical Director has been criticized for creating a tough working condition at the club by departed coach Alfred Chole. Management of the Michael Olunga Football Academy (MOFA) has come under criticism over harsh working conditions for coaches at the club. MOFA coach Alfred Chole quit the club this week and…
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has listed four key areas that are infested with hyenas, as it intensifies its campaign dubbed Operation Ondoa Fisi, aimed at returning them to their original habitat. In a statement issued through their official X account on Sunday, September 8, 2024, KWS listed Juja Farm, Thika West, Ruiru, and Athi River…
Sifan Hassan could be the first woman ever to run four marathons in one year if her ambition to do are realized in 2025. Paris Olympics marathon champion Sifan Hassan has said she is contemplating doing four marathons in one year heading into the 2025 season. While it is impossible to run more than two…
Teen sprint star Gout Gout, 16, signed a deal with Adidas deal through 2032. Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout could give Noah Lyles a run for his money soon after signing with German athletic and footwear brand Adidas. Noah Lyles has also signed with Adidas and is allegedly one of the brand’s most-paid athletes, if…
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Millions of Indians are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights and one of the most important events in the Hindu calendar. The annual festival tends to fall between October and November, but the exact date varies each year as the Hindu calendar is based on the Moon. This year, Diwali is being celebrated on Thursday,…
President William Ruto and deputy Kithure Kindiki during his (Kindiki’s) swearing- in at KICC, Nairobi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] President William Ruto has urged his deputy, Professor Kithure Kindiki, to help fulfill the Kenya Kwanza agenda, calling for unity and equal service to all Kenyans. Speaking during Kindiki’s swearing-in at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)…
The Sofapaka coach has questioned some of the decisions from the match official during his team’s defeat to the FKF premier League champions in Machakos. Sofapaka coach Ezekiel Akwana has blamed what he terms poor officiating for his team’s 2-0 loss to Gor Mahia on Wednesday. Sofapaka put on a gallant display but still went…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga denounced kidnappings, killings and human rights violations in Kenya, calling on President William Ruto to take decisive action Maraga called for the immediate release of illegally detained youths and emphasized the importance of respecting the constitutional values of dignity and life He attributed the 2024 protests to economic mismanagement and…
Pulse Sports takes a look at the all-time scoring greats in FKF Premier League history. Tusker FC’s free-scoring forward, Ryan Ogam, continues to light up the FKF Premier League with his clinical finishing. The striker netted his 15th goal of the season in a brace against defending champions Gor Mahia, sparking conversations about whether he…
A section of youth held a press conference to push the government to stop abductions and kidnappings on December 28, 2024. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Who are the ominous forces defying the President, beyond the reach of the Inspector General of Police and causing sleepless nights across the country as youths quake in their boots? These…
Spanish Civil Guard, in collaboration with Morocco’s Directorate of Territorial Surveillance (DGST), seized over 4.7 metric tons of hashish aboard two rubber boats between the islands of Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura. The operation, made possible thanks to “close police cooperation” with Morocco, involved use of a maritime surveillance system which located the boats loaded with…
American rugby superstar Ilona Maher shot to stardom at the Paris Olympics and her personality as a social media figure has made her stand out since. Paris Olympics rugby sevens bronze medalist Ilona Maher feels she is not the best player in the world but has one unique trait that makes her stand out. Despite…