Controversial gems dealer Kamlesh Pattni. [File, Standard] Goldenberg architect Kamlesh Pattni and 27 other individuals have been sanctioned by the United States’ Office of Foreign Assets Control and UK’s National Crime Agency over global gold smuggling and money laundering. Pattni is accused of orchestrating illicit activities through bribery, deploying loyal associates to conceal ownership, and…
Kishane Thompson may be a household name nowadays, but the journey to becoming the athlete he now is was not easy. Jamaican sprint prodigy Kishane Thompson has shared the trials and tribulations that shaped his journey to becoming one of the world’s fastest men. Raised in the quiet town of Mitchell Town, Clarendon, Thompson’s rise…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has lauded the meeting between President William Ruto and his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta. DP Kindiki in a statement shared via his official X account on Monday, December 9, 2024, said that the harmonious relations between the two leaders works well for national unity and stability. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta with President…
Controversy arose over the death of a pharmacist at the Temeke Regional Hospital, Magdalena Kaduma. After leaving home to go to work on Tuesday, December 3, the woman failed to return and her family took steps to find her Her Tanzanian mother, Sophia, recounted discovering that her daughter was covered in a sheet buried beside…
Sha’Carri Richardson overcame a tough ban to emerge as one of the greatest female sprinters. When she was suspended after testing positive for banned substance cannabis, Sha’Carri Richardson’s world turned around and for a moment, the 24-year-old thought she would never manage a strong comeback. Richardson defended herself, noting that she had used marijuana after…
Justin Gatlin has explained why he thinks Jamaican fans are the best, even though they made him feel like ‘public enemy number one’ from 2014 onwards back when he was Usain Bolt’s biggest rival. Justin Gatlin, one of America’s most decorated sprinters, has joined fellow athlete Noah Lyles in expressing concern over the lack of…
Kitaka FC and Fire Rangers emerged as the winners for men and women, respectively, at the inaugural edition of the Mama Haki Foundation Peace Cup in Mombasa last weekend. Kitaka defeated Vimbwanga FC 4-0 in the men’s final, while Fire Rangers won the women’s title after beating Likoni Starlets 4-3 via post-match penalties after a…
Triple-Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas continues to find inspiration from her mother’s earlier ordeals and how she responded. Triple Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas has opened up about the challenges of her upbringing and how her mother’s resilience continues to inspire her remarkable journey. Born as a twin to her brother Andrew, Thomas grew up…
Kenya's fourth president, Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, celebrated the wedding of Kalonzo Musyoka on Saturday, December 7 The former president jokingly recounted giving excuses to delay daughter Ngina Kenyatta's wedding He wished the newlyweds all the best in their new look, while people on the internet expressed their feelings about his remarks Former Kenyan President Uhuru…
Mercy Nassoro, a married woman in Majengo, was found dead with soldiers in her room; their naked bodies were on the bed Her husband told how he returned home from a two-day trip and found his wife missing; He was initially worried that he might have been kidnapped The incident has left her husband with…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi addressing the media ahead of the 60 years of Kenya’s diplomatic journey celebrations in December. This will be a commemoration of Kenya’s legacy in peacekeeping, regional leadership and global diplomacy over the past six decades. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Motorcycle riders will be incorporated into the government’s ambitious programme to combat…
American Olympian Fred Kerley has lashed out at what he terms as ‘disrespect’ on his name. Double-Olympic medalist Fred Kerley has called out critics on social media, demanding the respect he feels is due to him as one of the world’s top sprinters. The heated exchange unfolded on X (formerly Twitter) after a user sparked…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has welcomed the renewed camaraderie between President William Ruto and retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. The two leaders met on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Uhuru’s rural home in Gatundu, Kiambu County, an interaction that has highly been publicized. Passaris, sharing her thoughts on the meeting, noted the importance of harmonious…
Justin Gatlin has explained why he thinks Jamaican fans are the best, even though they made him feel like ‘public enemy number one’ from 2014 onwards back when he was Usain Bolt’s biggest rival. Justin Gatlin, one of America’s most decorated sprinters, has joined fellow athlete Noah Lyles in expressing concern over the lack of…
The former Zimbabwe captain has received a backlash after he was gifted the pricey present from the controversial businessman who has previously been named in corruption scandals. Zimbabwean football legend Peter Ndlovu is facing backlash in the country after he received a new car worth R2.6 million (Ksh19 million) as a present from a controversial…