The state visit by His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima to Kenya will go ahead as planned, despite strong opposition from some Kenyans. The Dutch government confirmed that the visit, scheduled for March 18 to March 20, 2025, will proceed after receiving over 300 emails from Kenyans urging the cancellation of the…
With the postponement of CHAN 2024, Kenya has a golden opportunity to fine-tune its sporting infrastructure not just for the delayed tournament but for AFCON 2027 as well. The Kenyan Ministry of Sports and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) are leveraging the upcoming CHAN 2024 tournament as a crucial step in preparing to co-host the…
Brigadier (Rtd) Joseph Muracia, the CEO of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, has been dismissed from his position with immediate effect following a Tuesday meeting chaired by former Starehe MP Margaret Wanjiru. Muracia, who was appointed by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to the commission established by President William Ruto, was removed after being accused of…
FKF vice president McDonald Mariga has shared how he feels Harambee Stars can ensure they qualify from their tough CHAN 2024 group that has Morocco, Angola, DRC and Zambia. Football Kenya Federation vice president McDonald Mariga feels the postponement of the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) is a blessing for Kenya after landing in…
Dr. James Mwangi, the Group Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been appointed to the Global Board of Advisors at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), one of the world’s leading think tanks. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January 15, Dr. Mwangi expressed his gratitude for the appointment and emphasized his…
The former Kenya U-18 star went from scoring 185 marks at KCPE to a remarkable C+ grade in KCSE. “I always had the desire and courage to want to play football,” Humphrey Aroko says, wiping away sweat and catching his breath after helping his boyhood club, Kariobangi Sharks, secure a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Mathare…
With the postponement of CHAN 2024, Kenya has a golden opportunity to fine-tune its sporting infrastructure not just for the delayed tournament but for AFCON 2027 as well. The Kenyan Ministry of Sports and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) are leveraging the upcoming CHAN 2024 tournament as a crucial step in preparing to co-host the…
Ruth Chepng’etich will look to redeem herself in the London Marathon after finishing ninth last year but faces competition from Peres Jepchirchir and Olympic champion Sifan Hassan. World marathon record holder Ruth Chepng’etich wants to lower Peres Jepchirchir’s London Marathon record of 2:16:16 set last year. Chepng’etich, the three-time Chicago marathon champion, will face stiff competition…
Ferdinand Omanyala believes his African 100m record of 9.77 seconds is secure, despite strong competition from fellow sprinters such as Letsile Tebogo and Akani Simbine. Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala believes there is no formidable threat to his African record as he plans to lower that time even further. The African record stands at 9.77…
Plain cloth police officers arrest a protestor during anti-government demonstrations along Moi Avenue in Nairobi, on July 16, 2024. [File, Standard] Desperately trying to secure his son’s release from captivity, a distressed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi knew only one person could help – President William Ruto. His statement to investigative agencies on Tuesday…
Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has urged President William Ruto to take a two-week break from his official duties. In a statement on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Amisi suggested that the president should take a holiday somewhere in the Caribbean to rejuvenate and reflect on his leadership as the country’s head of State….
On Wednesday, January 15, residents near Ruiru staged a protest after a man's body was retrieved from the river The unidentified man's body was discovered by residents floating under a bridge near Ruiru on Thika Road opposite Petro Astro Station With the ongoing cases of kidnapping in the country, the angry residents claimed that the…
Kenya will be hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship, marking a historic first for Harambee Stars in the finals. The Harambee Stars have been pitted against two-time champions Morocco, Angola , DR Congo and Zambia in Group A of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Drawn in what many observers consider one of the toughest…
The 57-year-old Colin Jackson reveals a lifelong hidden battle in a compelling new documentary about resilience and triumph. Sometimes the most captivating stories in sport are not just about the glory but the battles fought behind the scenes. Colin Jackson, widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in Welsh history, has stunned fans with…
Tragedy has struck the Makueni area as the body of teacher Sylvester Makau Mulei, popularly known as “Pacesetter,” was found in the Kaiti River near Wote Town after he had been missing for over a week Mulei, 36, was last seen on January 11 leaving the Makueni Girls' High School staff quarters His mysterious death…