Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KE/X The National Police Service has issued a statement after reports that Kenyan and Ethiopian fishermen have clashed in Turkana. In a statement on Sunday, February 23, 2025, National Police Service Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed that police had received reports of the clashes, and that the matter was…
Asenath Rotich has responded indirectly after Kelvin Kiptum’s parents accused her of ignoring his memorial, sparking emotional reactions online. Late Marathon World Record holder Kelvin Kiptum’s wife, Asenath Rotich has indirectly responded after the athlete’s parents accused her of failing to honor their invite to his memorial. The tension between Kiptum’s widow and his grieving…
Harambee Stars have not hosted a home clash at Nyayo National Stadium since November 2021. Kenyan football fans have reason to celebrate as the Harambee Stars will finally play a crucial home fixture on local soil. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that Kenya’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gabon on March 24…
Usain Bolt has finally explained his biggest career regret after retiring in 2017. Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt didn’t hesitate when naming the ‘biggest regret’ of his legendary career in athletics. The 38-year-old who is an eight-time Olympic gold medallist and still holds world records in the 100m and 200m, said he regrets the bad…
Luxury concept with scrabble letters on wood. Image used for illustration purposes in this article. PHOTO/Pexels The pressure to maintain a glamorous and luxurious image can be overwhelming in Kenya’s entertainment industry. While social media offers a platform for celebrities to share their lives, it also increases the pressure to look perfect. For many…
President William Ruto during a tour of the cruise ship christened Norwegian Dawn which docked at the Port of Mombasa, on February 23, 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] President William Ruto has said Kenya will continue to market the country as a top tourist destination to spur foreign investment and stimulate economic growth. Ruto noted that…
Vihiga County will develop an official County Anthem that will serve as a symbol of the county’s identity so as to foster the county’s pride. Speaking during the swearing-in of the County Flag and other Symbols Selection Panel at the County headquarters, Governor Wilber Ottichilo noted that the development…
How Usain Bolt’s father convinced him to abandon cricket for track and field, a sport he did not really enjoy despite being good at it. Even as the fastest man in history, Usain Bolt never really wanted to be a sprinter. His first love was cricket—a sport deeply rooted in his Jamaican upbringing and one…
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has revealed when the next Harambee Stars coach will be appointed amid reports Benni McCarthy is set to fly to Nairobi. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has confirmed that Harambee Stars will soon have a new head coach, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The confirmation…
Media personality Janet Mbugua. PHOTO/@officialjanetmbugua/Instagram Media personality and founder of Inua Dada Foundation Janet Mbugua has opened up about the challenges her organization is facing following U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of USAID funding. The funding freeze, which took effect on January 20, 2025, has disrupted key programs in various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across…
Pope Francis delivers his annual State of the World address to members of the Vatican diplomatic corps. PHOTO/@VaticanNews/X Pope Francis has asked Catholics to pray for him, as he continues to receive treatment in a hospital for double pneumonia. The pontiff was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer in person for the second…
Teacher Cillah. PHOTO/@tr_cillah/Instagram Viral TikTok sensation and educator Priscilla Karanja, popularly known as Teacher Cillah, has opened up about her early struggles in school, revealing that she was not exactly a top performer in primary school. She hinted that her academic challenges might have stemmed from the many household responsibilities she had to juggle…
FKF President Hussein Mohammed has revealed when the next Harambee Stars coach will be appointed amid reports Benni McCarthy is set to fly to Nairobi. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has confirmed that Harambee Stars will soon have a new head coach, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The confirmation…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a past address. PHOTO/@rigathi/X Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has cautioned Meru residents against entertaining invitations from the Head of State, President William Ruto, to visit him in Karen or accepting any of the handouts he doles out in a bid to win them over. Speaking in Igembe…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua in a past function. PHOTO/@rigathi/X Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned President William Ruto against initiating an ouster against Chief Justice Martha Koome. Speaking during a church service at AIPCA Antubetwe Kiongo Church in Igembe North, Meru County on Sunday, February 23, 2025, Gachagua warned that Ruto should not…