Glorious Betonde and her husband wanted a baby, and when the blessing came, it came with a roar This is after the 40 -year -old gave birth to five boys and one girl in what she described as a miracle Infant births are rare and brings great risk, making a successful birth with the current…
Ackera Nugent narrates the tough upbringing she faced while growing up and why a lack of money was a big motivation for her success. Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent is no stranger to overcoming obstacles. The 22-year-old’s drive and determination was demonstrated at the World Indoor Championships Nanjing 25, where she claimed 60m hurdles bronze in a…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) Secretary General Francis Atwoli at Solidarity Building, Nairobi on April 26, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The executive Board members of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU-K) have said that Francis Atwoli will defend his seat as the secretary general of the umbrella workers’ body. Speaking in Nairobi on Tuesday, the board…
President William Ruto chairs Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X The Cabinet has approved the proposed Finance Bill, 2025. In a Cabinet meeting chaired by President William Ruto at State House on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Cabinet Secretaries approved the bill, which focuses primarily on closing loopholes and enhancing efficiency. The bill…
President William Ruto at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] In a move aimed at tightening fiscal discipline and realigning national priorities, the Cabinet has approved major budgetary adjustments in line with the Kenya Kwanza’s commitment to fiscal consolidation. During a Cabinet meeting held Tuesday at State House, Nairobi, and chaired by President William Ruto, ministries and…
Gout Gout reflected on a tough but valuable experience after being edged out by Bayanda Walaza at the World U20 Championships. Australia’s teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has praised Bayanda Walaza’s style of running following their encounter at the 2024 World Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru. Gout Gout had been making waves in the build-up…
Court gavel. Image used for representation purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels Kibera High Court has dismissed an appeal lodged by a father who was convicted after he was found guilty of defiling his daughter several times, upholding a 20-year sentence imposed on him by a magistrate for committing the indecent act with the minor. Dismissing the…
FKF has come out strongly against the violence towards a journalist witnessed during the Gor Mahia vs Mara Sugar Clash Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has come out strongly to condemn the violence witnessed during the FKF Premier League clash between Gor Mahia and Mara Sugar that resulted in a journalist sustaining a gruesome injury. The…
Late journalist Edward Carey Kwach. PHOTO/@EliudOwalo/X The media fraternity has been plunged into mourning following the untimely deaths of at least five journalists in 2025. These individuals, known for their dedication to the craft of journalism, left indelible marks on the industry. Their sudden departures have not only shocked colleagues and audiences alike but…
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo (left) and Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie. [File, Standard] Lawmakers on Tuesday clashed over a new BBC documentary that links security officers to the killing of anti-tax protesters outside Parliament in June 2024. The BBC Africa Eye investigation, Blood Parliament, identifies police officers allegedly involved in the fatal shootings of…
Christian Coleman’s dwindling fortunes on Track and Field is becoming a major cause for concern for track coach. American sprinter Christian Coleman has come under thorough scrutiny lately following a series of disappointing performances. The 2019 100m world champion was defeated by Akani Simbine at the Diamond League meeting in Xiamen on April 26, prompting…
Letsile Tebogo has hinted at big changes ahead in his career following the LA 2028 Olympics. Letsile Tebogo will not be going the Usain Bolt way as he unveils a grand plan for his career beyond the LA 2028 Olympic Games. The reigning Olympic 200m champion revealed that he plans to switch up distances to…
DCI boss Mohamed Amin speaking at a past event. PHOTO/@DCI_Kenya/X The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has announced a crackdown on betting and gambling companies that operate against the set gaming regulations. DCI, in a statement issued on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, reiterated its commitment to fostering a responsible gaming environment that protects our…
Football Kenya Federation has launched a partnership that will see FKF Women’s Cup teams, players and coaches receive bumper bonuses. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has launched a partnership that will see FKF Women’s Cup teams receive bumper bonuses. The partnership comes ahead of the highly anticipated 2025 FKF Women’s Cup kick-off. The federation, led by…
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian. PHOTO/@KimKardashian/X A career criminal who wrote a ‘boastful and mocking’ book about robbing Kim Kardashian at gunpoint today told a court: ‘I do regret what I did, it opened my eyes.’ Yunice Abbas, 72, is facing life in prison for the attack on the American reality TV star, in which Ksh1.2 billion worth…