RSF deputy commander Major Gen Abdul Rahim Hamdan Dagalo(centre) with SPLM-N Leader Abdel Aziz Al-Hilu(left) and Fadlallah Burma(right), the leader of Sudan’s National Umma Party (NUP) at KICC, Nairobi on February 18, 2025[Boniface Okendo, Standard] Sudan has suspended the importation of all Kenyan products in protest of Nairobi’s move to host the Rapid Support Forces….
BBC 14th March, 2025 08:33 PM Wreckage of the plane that crashed in South Korea in December 2024. PHOTO/@MarioNawfal/X A portable power bank likely caused a fire that engulfed and destroyed a passenger plane in South Korea in January, according to local authorities. The Air Busan plane caught fire at Gimhae International Airport…
The much-awaited Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Twenty20 playoffs are set to take place this weekend across multiple venues. The highly anticipated Nairobi Provincial Cricket Association (NPCA) Twenty20 play-offs are finally here, set to unfold at various venues this weekend. After eight weeks of intense competition, the tournament reaches its crucial knockout stage, with the…
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna. PHOTO/@edwinsifuna/Instagram Nairobi County Senator Edwin Sifuna has returned back to Kenya a day after he was denied entry into Angola. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Secretary General was on Thursday, March 13, 2025, forced to fly to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia after he, together with several African leaders of opposition…
Jamaican sprint great Usain Bolt has made his pick for the seat of IOC president that has attracted seven candidates, among them World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has made his pick for the hotly-contested seat of president of the International Olympics Committee (IOC). The IOC elections will take place at…
Iringa. Elder Pascal Ndanga, (90), who is a resident of Kijiweni Street, Iringa Municipal Council, has continued to be an example of news, walking daily 2 km to follow copies of the Citizen magazine. For many years, Elder Ndanga has set up a system for tracking internal and external information, saying he likes to read…
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has opened up on how her time at Harvard to a toll on her as she often felt out of place. Gabby Thomas, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time Olympic medallist, is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished athletes to have emerged from Harvard University. However, despite her…
AFC Leopards have shared why the club was denied access to Nyayo Stadium for the Mashemeji derby as the facility prepares to host Junior Starlets on Sunday. AFC Leopards have revealed the reasons the club was denied access to Nyayo Stadium for the Mashemeji Derby. Leopards had sought to host bitter rivals Gor Mahia at…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen. PHOTO/@kipmurkomen/X Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced new measures to restore peace and end skirmishes along the Narok-Kisii border. In a statement on Friday, March 14, 2025, after holding joint peace meetings with residents and leaders from the region, Murkomen said the government is employing new measures to restore…
Kenya Medical Practioners and DentIst union Secretary General Davji Atellah,during a media briefing on SHA in Nairobi on march 14,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] Doctors and civil servants have issued a protest notice for March 18, demanding urgent government action on the stalled Social Health Authority (SHA) cover. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU)…
Diana running for her life after Coco charged at her. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital of Youtube video by @dianamarua An attempt by musician Diana Marua to bond with the family dog, Coco, went horribly wrong after the dog suddenly turned against her, lunging at her with unexpected aggression, leaving her screaming and dashing back…
Tusker FC have taken the driving seat in the title race against Kenya Police and Gor Mahia with their recent victory over Posta Rangers. Tusker FC have taken charge of the FKF Premier League title race after securing a crucial 2-1 victory over Posta Rangers at Dandora Stadium on Friday. The win propels the Brewers…
Thierry Neuville aims to break his Safari Rally Kenya curse, battling past misfortune and reliability woes to challenge Toyota’s dominance in Africa. Thierry Neuville has battled the world’s toughest rally stages, conquered daunting terrain, and claimed the World Rally Championship (WRC) title. But when it comes to Safari Rally Kenya, the Belgian star has yet…
Chilli farming in Kenya has gained popularity due to high demand, with regions like Eastern, Coastal, Rift Valley, and parts of Central Kenya being suitable for cultivation. Major varieties include bird’s eye, African bird’s eye, and Habanero chillies. However, despite offering great returns for both small-scale and commercial farmers and the fact that it can grow…
Former Machakos first lady and author Lilian Ng’ang’a. PHOTO/@lilian-Ng’ang’a/X Lillian Ng’ang’a has come out strongly to silence her critics, hitting back at those who have been questioning and scrutinising her romantic history while making it abundantly clear that she will not allow anyone to dictate how she should live her life. In an unfiltered…