Junior Starlets coach Mildred Omari Cheche instructs her charges against Ethiopia during their African Qualifiers FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024 match at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on May 19,. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Junior Starlets head coach Mildred Cheche is optimistic that her charges will give a good account of themselves in the 2024 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup…
Felix Otieno, a fish loader at Uhanya Beach in Siaya County prepares Nile Perch fish for weighing at the beach weighing area before being loaded into the waiting lorries for transportation to the processing plants. [Kevine Omollo, Standard] Two years ago, Joyce Akinyi made a hard decision; the decision to halt Nile Perch fishing, and…
The alleged Israeli attack on members of Hezbollah via their pagers is another ominous development propelling the Middle East towards a full-scale regional war. It leaves Hezbollah with little option but to retaliate with the full support of the Iran-led “axis of resistance”. The sophistication and impact of targeting the pagers is unprecedented. The attack…
Rose Chisia and her mother separated when she was only five years old She was raised by her aunt for 22 years until recently when she asked for help to find information about her mother Finally, a compassionate stranger heard his plea and decided to participate in the search for his mother In an emotional…
Jamaican runner Natoya Goule-Toppin has expressed regret that she did not meet her idol Rihanna after the pop star shared a wholesome moment with Irish sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke. Jamaica’s 800m runner Natoya Goule-Toppin was among those in awe at the wholesome moment when music superstar Rihanna confirmed that she is a big fan of Irish…
Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli's plea for pardon was rejected by the High Court on September 19 Masengeli's lawyers, Steve Ogolla and Cecil Miller sought to delay his six-month jail term following his apology Judge Chacha Mwita rejected Masengeli's request to appear in court between six in the afternoon and nine in the…
The Court of Appeal has postponed the hearing of Gilbert Masengeli’s appeal, despite urgent requests from the acting Inspector-General of Police for an expedited resolution. Masengeli’s lawyer, Cecil Miller, explained that the appeal was filed under urgent conditions because High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi had granted Masengeli a grace period until September 20. Without resolution…
Human rights activists have called on the public to initiate citizens’ arrest against former acting Inspector-General of Police Gilbert Masengeli. Speaking during a press conference in Mombasa on Thursday, September 19, 2024, the members of the Civic Freedoms Forum (CFF) urged the public to act should Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki fail to take steps…
Kenya’s economic trajectory has increasingly aligned with China’s modernization in recent decades, forging a symbiotic relationship that is transforming Kenya’s infrastructure, trade, and industrial sectors. As China expands its global influence through modernisation and industrial innovation, Kenya has strategically positioned itself to benefit from these developments. This partnership is particularly visible in large infrastructure projects,…
Discover five key races from Sha’Carri Richardson’s 2024 season, including Olympic silver and dominant Diamond League victories. American track star Sha’Carri Richardson has been a force to be reckoned with in 2024 showing the world why she is one of the most exciting sprinters of her generation. Coming off a career-defining season, Richardson has clocked…
Bongo star Ali Kiba has commissioned his broadcasting station, Crown Media (Crown FM and TV), to play only Bongo music for the whole week The event is part of celebrating Bongo Flavor Week, a special event to celebrate Tanzanian music Radio presenter Mwijaku shared the news, describing Kiba's order as a way to promote and…
Adani Airport Holdings Limited confirmed it paid $50,000 (around Kes.6.47 million) to the Kenyan government as a review fee for its Kes.242 billion ($1.85 billion) proposal to take over and upgrade Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. The Indian infrastructure company, in a replying affidavit filed on Tuesday, September 17, addressed a case brought…
Retired teacher Titus Sabwami has revealed that his identity was stolen and his death faked in a scheme to steal his pension Sabwami discovered that Emmanuel Nali Kakai, who pretended to be his son, and Franklin Kakai, fraudulently received KSh 7 million from his pension The scheme included the use of a forged death certificate…
Kenya’s recent labour agreement with Germany has opened up exciting opportunities for Kenyans to work in Europe’s largest economy. The deal, part of a broader bilateral cooperation framework, focuses on creating job prospects for skilled professionals from Kenya in sectors like healthcare, engineering, and hospitality. Key sectors in demand Under the labour deal, Germany is…
A 21-year-old woman stabbed her 22-year-old husband following a domestic dispute in Matuu township The woman, overwhelmed with frustration, inflicted a fatal wound on her husband's chest before attempting to harm herself After the attack, the woman was hospitalized for self-inflicted injuries and was later taken to the Matuu Police Station on suspicion of murder….