Public Service CS Justin Muturi hands over the President’s Condolence Message to former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti during the funeral of his son Eric Mutugi at Kanyuambora, Mbeere North in Embu County. January 3, 2024.[Muriithi Mugo, Standard] Amid his fiery outbursts and sharp criticisms of the very government he serves, particularly over alleged state-sanctioned abductions…
On Sunday, passionate Asante Kotoko fan Pooley tragically lost his life during a match, sparking tributes and renewed concerns over football violence. Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw ‘Nana Pooley’ Frimpong will be remembered not just as a staunch supporter of the club but as a passionate voice for Ghanaian football. Pooley’s tragic death during Sunday’s…
Digital creator Milly Chebby has disclosed that she could have effortlessly timed her pregnancy so that her daughter, Millan Etai, would be born on the same day as her birthday—but she had a deliberate reason for not doing so. Taking to her Instagram stories on Monday, January 3, 2025, Milly noted that she had only…
The Nigerian international has been at the center of a transfer battle with Middlesbrough now leading the race ahead of Al Ahly. Egyptian giants Al Ahly are on the verge of losing their transfer target, Kelechi Iheanacho, to English Championship side Middlesbrough, with the Nigerian forward reportedly close to a return to England, according to…
DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame (R). [File, Standard] Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have confirmed their attendance at a joint summit organized by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East African Community (EAC). In a press release on Monday, State House…
The Harambee Stars midfielder’s transfer to Czech Republic has finally been confirmed after signing a four-year deal with Slavia Prague. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma has finally been unveiled by Czech side Slavia Prague after completing his big-money move from Swedish club Elfsborg. Ouma was signed for a reported 40 million Kronor (Ksh473 million) and…
Kenya is preparing a number of stadiums to be used for the CHAN 2024 and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations and it will be a costly affair for the country. Kenya will spend nearly Ksh50 billion on the construction and renovation of match venues set to be used for the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN)…
President William Ruto is set to travel back to Tanzania for a joint summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the East Africa Community (EAC) on the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The summit will be held in Dar es Salaam on Friday, February 7, 2025, and Saturday February…
The Tribunal appointed to investigate the conduct of suspended Environment and Land Court judge Mohammed Noor Kullow has concluded that he has no case to answer. Judge Kullow was suspended from office in March last year following a recommendation from the Judicial Service Commission. The Judge faced accusations of several issues, including delays in delivering…
Usain Bolt’s attempts to get his Godson switch allegiance to struggling Manchester United were not successful as the youngster stayed true to his choice. Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has never hidden his love for Premier League giants Manchester United. Bolt has followed the team, attended matches and even commented on their results and he…
Julien Alfred impressed when she dominated the 300m at the NB Indoor Grand Prix proving her coach’s strategy was spot on. Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has once again demonstrated why she is one of the most versatile sprinters in the world. Transitioning from the shorter sprints to an unfamiliar distance, she shattered expectations and…
Vivo Energy has published results after it commissioned commissioned tests at six service stations following the concerns that had been raised on the quality of the Shell V-Power. In a statement issued on Monday, February 3, 2025, the energy-distributing company said that it had commissioned independent tests through Intertek Testing Services, a globally accredited laboratory….
Kenya’s fast-rising comedienne, Millicent Ayumba, popularly known as Dem Wa Facebook, has spilt the beans on the intense criticism she faced after her then-boss, media personality Oga Obinna, decided to gift her a car. Speaking during a live YouTube session with digital creator Mungai Eve on Monday, January 3, 2025, Dem Wa Facebook revealed that…
The Controller of Budget is Margaret Nyakang’o during the Institute of Certified Secretaries (ICS) gala dinner and award Ceremony at a Nairobi hotel on 30 August 30, 2024. [Picture Kanyiri Wahito Standard] The High Court has suspended a deal between the Controller of Budget (COB) and the Council of Governors (CoG) allowing county governments to continue issuing bursaries to…
In a sad case on the Ore-Lagos highway, approximately 30 passengers burned down to death following an accident between two public vehicles (PSV) Preliminary investigations revealed that one vehicle violated traffic rules, resulting in the accident The Road Safety Force (FRSC) called on drivers to be careful to prevent such disasters Nigeria – Approximately 30…