Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, DAP- Kenya party Eugene Wamalwa during the launch of new DAP- Kenya party headquarters in Karen, Nairobi on January 27, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] “The team seated here is the one that will make Ruto a one-term president.” That was the Democratic Alliance (Kenya) (DAP-Kenya) leader,…
Donald Trump has said ‘many’ ISIS terrorists have been killed in caves in Somalia by US airstrikes he ordered this morning. Posting on his social media site Truth Social, the US president said: “This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia. “These…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce reflects on her remarkable achievements, expressing surprise at her continued success and desire to inspire others. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continues to defy age with her performances on the global stage and in a past interview, she opened up about how her performances surprised her too. At 36, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became the oldest woman to…
A round up of Kenya Cup action after matchday seven as KCB subject Kenya Harlequin to third straight loss, while Kabras Sugar overcome Blackblad. Kenya Cup’s Gameweek 7 delivered thrilling action as league leaders Kabras Sugar and second-placed KCB Rugby maintained their dominance with emphatic victories. Kabras Sugar dismantled Black Blad 62-6 at Kakamega Showground,…
Kishane Thompson has detailed one of his greatest weaknesses that cost him in the 2024 season, promising to do better in 2025. Jamaican sprint king Kishane Thompson has opened up about one of his major weaknesses that have cost him in recent years. Looking ahead, Kishane Thompson wants to work on that setback, believing that…
Gabby Thomas highlights the unique differences sprinters have over distance runners, from training routines to lifestyle flexibility. Gabby Thomas has addressed some of the biggest misconceptions that people have concerning sprinters compared to distance runners. The triple Olympic champion seemingly loves being a sprinter and, in another life, she would still choose to be a…
Al-Nassr announced the signing of Colombian striker Jhon Duran from Aston Villa on Friday for 64 million pounds The 21 -year -old joined Aston Villa for $ 22.3 million in January 2023 from the MLA Fire club Duran scored 12 goals for the Premier League and will now be partnered with Cristiano Ronaldo Jhon Duran…
The Elgeyo Marakwet National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) County Director Stephen Kimutu has called on area residents to uproot all exotic trees planted within wetlands and riparian land. Kimutu also called on residents to stop any human activities, including agriculture and brick making, which he said were illegal according to the Nema Act. Speaking during…
Marcus Rashford is reportedly nearing moving to the Premier League Aston Villa after his transfer from Manchester United The British international has not played for the Red Devils since mid -December and later expressed his intention to leave Ruben Amorim has insisted that Rashford must “call it” so that he can be returned to the…
Main entrance to Sindo Sub-County Hospital. [File, Standard] A woman accused of stealing a one-and-a-half-year-old infant has been lynched by an irate mob in Sindo, Homa Bay. Jane Atieno was roughed up by angry residents who were baying for her blood after a child that was left in her custody went missing. A report made…
Jamaican sprinter Kishane Thompson is emerging as a dominant force, excelling in the 60m and 100m while leading Jamaica’s sprint resurgence. Olympic 100m silver medalist Kishane Thompson has started his 2025 season with a bang, showcasing his blistering speed and versatility across both outdoor and indoor track events. After an outstanding 2024 season, where he…
Alice Wanjiru Mubia draws her inspiration from the popular hummingbird story that characterized some of the late noble peace prize laureate Prof Wangari Maathai’s speeches. The 11 year old who prides herself for planting over 20,000 trees, attributes her drive to Maathai’s vision saying, “Footsteps are like a compass” in her quest of environmental conservation…
Alphonce Omija’s stoppage time goal gave Gor Mahia a dramatic 2-1 win over Posta Rangers to take the pressure off head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno. Alphonce Omija was the hero as Gor Mahia sailed to a 2-1 win over Posta Rangers in a league clash that took place at the Dandora Stadium on Saturday. Omija’s…
President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of two state officers in the changes announced through a gazette notice dated January 31, 2025. In the gazette notice number 968, Ruto revoked the appointment of Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya Board Chairperson Joe Owaka Ager. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 (1) (a)…
Noah Lyles embraces fashion as a new frontier for track and field, pushing the sport beyond its comfort zone. Triple world champion Noah Lyles has opened up the dynamic nature of track and field when it comes to fashion. Lyles revealed that fashion in track and field can expand to be at the forefront just…