The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is financing the laying of 2,500 kilometres of fiber across 19 counties at a cost of Sh5 billion to enhance Internet access for Kenyans in the rural areas. The project is 50 per cent complete with a total of 1,300 kilometres of fiber optic connectivity already laid. Speaking during…
David Okoth of Kenya Police FC dribling ball past Esraeal Shalile (left) and Melaku Gao of Ethopian Coffee Sports SC from Ethiopia in the first leg of the CAF Confederations Cup preliminary round match at Nyayo National Stadium. Aug 18, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Historic Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi will on Saturday host the highly anticipated CAF Confederation…
The late Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla. [John Muchucha, Standard] Since President William Ruto took office in September 2022, his administration has faced several significant security challenges. The Standard revisits some key mishaps, and how the public reacted. June 25 Parliament Breach Among the key failures was an unprecedented incident on June 25,…
The American sprint king looks to bounce back to winning ways next season after having a disastrous 2024. Three-time world champion Christian Coleman has opened up about taking a different approach next season as he looks to bounce back to winning ways. The American has not enjoyed the greatest of seasons in 2024 and he…
By REUTERS US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump pledged on Friday to conduct mass deportations of Haitian immigrants from the Ohio city of Springfield, even though the majority of them are in the United States legally. The city for days has found itself at the center of a social media maelstrom after right-wing agitators latched…
Former Gor Mahia and Harambee Stars midfielder Collins ‘Gattuso’ Okoth has lodged a battle to secure bail in a case where he is accused of murder. In a statement by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) on Saturday, September 14, 2024, the former Harambee Stars player is expected to appear in court…
Kenya is set to undertake fresh vetting of recruitment agencies as it implements the just signed labour migration agreement with Germany. President William Ruto who is in Germany says that the move will curb exploitation of unsuspecting Kenyans eyeing job opportunities abroad. The agreement targets 250,000 Kenyan professionals including mechanics teachers and nurses. Speaking Saturday…
Faith Kipyegon wins gold medal in women’s 1500m during the Olympic Games Paris. [AFP] Eyes will be on the crown in Brussels, Belgium. Each of the world’s best athletes wants to run away with the 2024 Diamond League trophy. They are also eying their wildcards to the 2025 World Championships. And so, there will be no room…
Ladona Ashely, a young girl who was admitted to MTRH in need of a KSh 1.3 kidney transplant within two weeks, sadly died According to sister Ladona, she was given only two weeks to live, but they didn't even have the money to do dialysis, so the poison increased after two days According to Viola,…
KDF personnel guard the Kenya-Somalia boarder in Mandera County. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The United States (U.S.) embassy in Kenya has issued a security warning, urging American citizens to remain vigilant. In a notice dated Friday, September 13, the embassy warned their citizens to avoid overcrowded places including places of worship, malls, hotels, and restaurants, among…
Marileidy Paulino aims to improve further after winning her third Diamond League title and all major 400m championships. Olympics 400m champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic has stated that her hunger for success remains strong even after her latest triumph at the Diamond League Final in Brussels. Paulino, who claimed her third consecutive Diamond…
On Friday, September 13, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi asked President William Ruto to take action on the issues raised by Gen Z during the recent protests. The young Member of Parliament warned that the youth may return to the streets soon if the Kenya First administration is lax in introducing reforms in the country. Amisi…
Environment Minister Aden Duale criticized Kenya's Kwanza politicians for disrespecting President William Ruto in public, and asked them to respect the presidency. Duale expressed his disappointment with leaders attacking Ruto despite being part of the campaign that brought him to power He reminded the leaders that their duties in the government need to fulfill the…
Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Rono, during an inspection exercise at the NCPB Eldoret Depot. The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is preparing to receive maize from farmers and fertilizer for distribution, set to begin in November 2024. After inspecting the NCPB Eldoret Depot, Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Kipronoh Rono, encouraged farmers…
A trio of 14 passengers collided with a truck at the Twin Bridge area along the Nakuru-Eldoret Highway on Saturday, September 14 The Kenya Red Cross Society and the police rushed to the area and rescued 11 people who were trapped in the wreckage KRCS confirmed that no one died as a result of the…