Irene Wanjiru expressed her concern for the lack of sufficient information about the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire tragedy The parent said there is no clear information about the condition of the students, which has left them more traumatized The 72-year-old grandfather said his grandson was among the students who have not yet been found following…
The University of Nairobi’s Medical Students Association on Friday, September 6, 2024, organised a finalists dinner for the 2024 cohort in a party which was attended by several renowned doctors including the late former Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha’s son Dr Michael Magoha. Michael who has been instrumental in the affairs of the young medical…
President William Ruto announced a three-day mourning period from September 9 to September 11 to honor the 17 students who died in the Hillside Endarasha Academy school accident The national and East African Community (EAC) flags will be flown at half-mast in all Kenyan public institutions and embassies around the world during this period Ruto…
Athletics Kenya has partnered with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to promote sustainability measures during the 3rd edition of the Nairobi City Marathon that is to be held on Sunday 8th September 2024. Close to 15,000 participants have registered in the 4 categories of Sunday’s marathon, including the…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua expressed frustration at being called a tribe for wanting unity in Mount Kenya, while other leaders were praised for such efforts At Victor Okioma Kiminini's funeral, Gachagua questioned why leaders like Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya are not criticized the same as him He said unity should start at the regional…
Harambee Stars forward Eric Johana (left) fights for the ball with Khama Billiat of Zimbabwe during their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers Group J first leg match at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. [Courtesy, Standard] Kenya’s quest to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), set to be held in…
President William Ruto , Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Nyandarua Governor Ndirangu Badilisha after a church service at Ndogino, Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County on July 14, 2024. [PCS] The guns may have gone silent but the war is still on. Although President William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua continue to display some sort of camaraderie, the…
Noah Lyles praises a rookie hurdler after her third-place finish at the Zurich Diamond League, highlighting her promising debut season. Three-time world 200m champion Noah Lyles recently showed support for rookie sensation Masai Russell following her third-place finish in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2024 Zurich Diamond League. Russell, who is still fresh on…
Residents of over 20 counties have been advised to brace for cool and cloudy conditions for the next five days. According to the Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met), the extreme cold and cloudy conditions will run from Saturday, September 7, 2024, to Wednesday, September 11, 2024. “Intermittent cool and cloudy conditions are expected over some…
Lamu County mourns the death of Deputy Governor Raphael Munyua Ndung'u, who passed away while receiving treatment at an undisclosed health facility Lamu West MP Stanley Muthama confirmed the news and praised Ndung'u as a dedicated servant and the third Deputy Governor of Lamu Muthama expressed shock and great sadness at the tragedy, offering prayers…
Since independence, the residents of Mahanya and Urimi villages in Nyabera sub-location, West Uyoma ward, Rarieda sub-county have been crying for the opening up of a road to connect them to the outside world. To them, dreams that a time will come when vehicles will access the area have always remained a mirage. All they…
Patrick Gikandi expressed his fear when he heard about the fire at Hillside Endarasha School, where his son attends school However, Gikandi was able to breathe a sigh of relief when he heard that his son was safe He added that he ran to the school to check on his child so that he could…
PSK’s Grace Kidake in action. [Ben Ahenda, Standard] Postal Corporation of Kenya (PSK) and Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development (MOTIHUD) are favourite to clinch the athletics title after registering positive results in the ongoing Kenya Communications Sports Organizations (Kecoso) Games at Kabarak University on Friday. Athletes of the two teams battled for the three top…
On Saturday, September 7, the daily newspapers reported a lot about the Hillside Endarasha College fire tragedy which has since claimed the lives of 18 students, while others are still fighting for their lives in hospital. Kenyan newspaper headlines for Saturday, September 7. Photo/screen: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Taifa Leo and The Star.Source: UGC…
Eliud Kipchoge has shared a glimpse of the conversations he had with Manchester United players during his visit to Old Trafford. Five-time Berlin Marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge visited Old Trafford and impacted the lives of Manchester United players with wise words before departing. During his visit, the four-time London Marathon champion spent a day at…