Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya interacting with youth and women during the Mashinani outreach program on MSME programs in Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County.[ Benjamin Sakwa] The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector. The sector is managed…
Quincy Hall playfully teases Noah Lyles over his 400m debut and $15K race talk, while showing unexpected respect. Olympic 400m champion Quincy Hall could not resist taking a lighthearted jab at sprinting star Noah Lyles following the latter’s much-anticipated professional debut in the 400m. After Lyles’ race at the 2025 Tom Jones Memorial meet, where he placed…
Everything you need to know about Olympic champion Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. Olympic 100 meter bronze medalist Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has carved her niche in the world of athletics. The 23-year old athlete, who was born in Georgetown, South Carolina on February 21, 2001, has risen to prominence as one of the most elite female sprinters of her…
Some of the 57 people who were seeking healing at the controversial Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah church in Rongo, Migori County on April 22, 2025. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard] A Migori-based lawyer has threatened to seek court redress in barring Rongo Sub County Deputy Commissioner George Matundura from barring members of Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah…
Paula Radcliffe completes Boston Marathon and makes an unexpected announcement, leaving fans emotional and signaling a major shift in her journey. Former world record holder Paula Radcliffe has made a shocking confession following her latest race at the Boston Marathon. The legendary marathoner has revealed that she has officially hung up her road racing shoes…
At just 17, Gout Gout has surged past legends like Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin to become one of the fastest U20 200m sprinter in history. Gout Gout has been making headlines in the world of sprinting and has since surpassed the likes of Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin in a recent statistic. The 17-year-old…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale in this photo taken on Thursday, April 17, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale did not hold back as he took aim at the Ministry of Health leadership over allegations of organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital. In a video posted on social media, Duale questioned the lack…
Shericka Jackson will begin her 200m comeback on Saturday, aiming for redemption while facing a fierce American trio out to test her. Shericka Jackson will compete in her first 200m of the 2025 season at the Diamond League Meeting in Xiamen on Saturday, April 26. The race will be her first 200m since her unceremonious…
BBC 22nd April, 2025 07:39 PM A crime scene tape at a scene of crime. Image used for representation purposes. PHOTO/Pexels At least two dozen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have told the BBC. The…
ODM party leader Raila Odinga poses for a photo with his legal advisor Paul Mwangi and Lands PS Nixon Korir on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. PHOTO/@RailaOdinga/X Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has moved to take action to defend a historic Islamic holy site and community land in Kongo, Kwale County, following…
Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has made a triumphant return to track yet to fulfil an ambitious goal. Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is gearing up for a comeback season following a lackluster 2024 campaign. Following her Paris Olympics setback, where she was forced to withdraw due to an injury, Fraser-Pryce didn’t take to the track…
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja during a past media address. PHOTO/@SakajaJohnson/X Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has issued a statement expressing his condolences following the sudden death of Joel Munuve, the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Kariobangi North Ward. Sakaja’s message, released hours after the announcement of Munuve’s passing, lauded the late MCA as…
The late Pope Francis died on Easter Monday aged 88. [AFP] As the Catholic Church convenes its highest authorities to replace the late Pope Francis, the preservation of his body remains an immediate concern. Pope Francis who died on Easter Monday aged 88, will lie in state for three days and top priority is ensuring…
Actor Idris Elba interacts with Charlene Ruto during a sustainability summit in Qatar on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. PHOTO/@charlruto/X First daughter Charlene Ruto on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, met with celebrated Hollywood actor Idris Elba during the Earthna 2025 summit in Qatar. During the summit, Elba briefly headlined one of the sessions before catching…
Adelle Omondi lost KSh 56,000 and woke up in hospital after he was on his way to Mash’s bus to Mombasa He suspects that he was prescribed a prescription by a colleague, who disappeared anonymously where he went down or went Despite reporting the incident, the hospital and the bus company have refused to provide…