Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has explained why Raila Odinga lost the African Union Chairperson election held on Saturday. Odinga lost to Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, who secured 33 votes to clinch the seat. Speaking during a church service in Kitui, Kalonzo accused President William Ruto of playing a role in Odinga’s defeat,…
Olympic champion Julien Alfred added another cap to her feather with latest achievement. Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred continues to defy odds, just two years after coming to the spotlight. Little was known of the St. Lucia’s finest but her emergence has brought about fierce rivalry to sprint scene with the sprint-mad USA athletes Sha’Carri…
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Detectives have arrested a mother and her friend in connection with the tragic death of a four-year-old boy in Nairobi. On December 9, 2024, Melvin Owuor and her friend took the child’s lifeless body to the Mama Lucy Hospital mortuary. However, after reporting the incident to the police as instructed by morgue officials, they failed…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is facing renewed pressure after a petition seeking his removal was officially submitted to Parliament. Nakuru-based activist Laban Omusundi filed the petition through the Clerk of the Assembly, urging Members of Parliament (MPs) to initiate a censure motion against Wetang’ula. Omusundi claims that Wetang’ula has engaged in political activities that…
Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has suffered a major legal setback after losing a tax appeal worth over Sh100 million against the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). The Tax Appeal Tribunal dismissed Havi’s case, ruling that it was improperly filed and failed to meet statutory requirements. Tribunal Dismisses Havi’s Appeal Havi had…
President of Kenya William Ruto (C) exits a closed session meeting ahead of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where leaders will elect a new head of the AU Commission, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa on February 14, 2025. [AFP] President William Ruto’s diplomatic missteps have left Kenya bruised and isolated on the…
Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) National Chairman Johnson Nzioka(L) with KNUT Deputy Secretary General Hezbon Otieno Agola during pre – conference breakfast 2022. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] The National Chairperson of the Kenya Primary Schools Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) Johnson Nzioka has passed on. Nzioka succumbed to injuries after he was involved in a road crash in Athi River on Sunday afternoon according to…
Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech has opened up about why he feels rejecting Ksh200 million from Qatar to switch nationalities was a good decision. Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech has opened up on why he feels rejecting Ksh200 million from Qatar to switch nationalities was his best-ever decision in life. At the turn…
Beatrice Chebet aims to break more world records and win her first World Championship gold in 2025. World 10,000m record holder Beatrice Chebet hopes the 2025 season will present more opportunities for her to break world records. Beatrice Chebet was on fire in 2024, starting with a title defence at the World Cross Country Championships…
A crowd below Kondele Overpass follows the proceedings in Addis Ababa as voting went on to decide for the AUC chairman during AUC head of state meeting.[Michael Mute] Standard. Raila Odinga returns home from Addis Ababa empty-handed. He returns to disappointed followers, who have adored him over the years. He needs to convince them that…
Yanga striker Aziz Ki’s three-day wedding to Tanzanian socialite Hamisa Mobetto is not over yet but the player’s mother is already breathing fire over the ceremony. Yanga striker Aziz Ki’s wedding to Tanzanian socialite Hamisa Mobetto appears not to have the blessings of his mother who has expressed her anger over the ceremony. Sanata Ki,…
Seb Coe has suggested that despite some progress, Russia’s return to World Athletics remains uncertain due to broader challenges. World Athletics president Seb Coe has explained why Russia might not once again participate in the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo, Japan later this year. At first, the nation was banned from World Athletics but now…
Usain Bolt spearheaded Jamaica’s most successful history in the sprints in track and field. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has issued a strong critique of the current generation of Jamaican sprinters, suggesting they lack the commitment and hunger for success that defined his era. Speaking on the Jamaican podcast channel The Fix, Bolt expressed his…
Shabana revealed a healthy gate collection from Sunday’s match against Mathare United but fans urged the club to use part of the funds to address a key area in the team. Shabana supporters have urged the club to quickly find a striker in the midseason transfer window after watching their team fail to win their…