Kenyan javelin star Julius Yego has opened up about the one goal he still wants to achieve before hanging up his spikes for good. The 2015 world javelin champion, Julius Yego, has revealed one goal he wants to accomplish before finally retiring. Julius Yego has enjoyed a career spanning over 10 years and has revealed…
Aerial view of the Raila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay. PHOTO/@HomaBayCountyKE/XRaila Odinga Stadium in Homa Bay is poised to take centre stage in the country’s national spotlight this weekend, hosting back-to-back major events that underscore its emergence as a premier sporting and ceremonial venue. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the stadium will serve as the…
Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards fans who bought tickets for the original Mashemeji Derby but can not make it to Homa Bay have been updated on when and how to initiate the refund process. Gor Mahia FC has announced a ticket refund plan for fans unable to travel to Homa Bay for the rescheduled Mashemeji…
Liverpool Parade crash suspect Paul Doyle appears in court facing charges related to the incident; proceedings continue with latest legal developments. Paul Doyle, a 53-year-old father of three and former Royal Marine, has been charged in connection with the Liverpool victory parade crash that injured 79 people. Doyle, of West Derby, was arrested on Monday…
President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki during the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. May 28th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] *The following opinion piece was written by Dr Michael Ndonye is a senior lecturer at Kabarak University’s Department of Mass Communication* Continue reading — subscribe to The Standard INSiDER Get Trusted News for Only…
Sha’Carri Richardson has joined Gabby Thomas and Tara Davis-Woodhall to support Athlos’ evolution into a team-based women’s track league. Olympic champions Sha’Carri Richardson, Gabby Thomas, and Tara Davis-Woodhall are taking on new leadership roles as advisor-owners for Athlos, the groundbreaking women’s-only track meet founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. The announcement comes as Athlos prepares…
President William Ruto, Raila Odinga, and other leaders attend the official closing ceremony of the Blue Economy Summit at Tom Mboya University, Homa Bay County, on May 30, 2025. PHOTO/@TheTackleKE/XPresident William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga share the stage today at the Blue Economy Summit at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County.The…
Benni McCarthy sees the upcoming Chad friendlies as a key step in preparing Harambee Stars for what lies ahead. Harambee Stars are set to play in two international friendly matches against Chad, scheduled for June 7 and June 10, 2025, in Morocco. Benni McCarthy named a formidable provisional squad ahead of the friendlies, and he…
President William Ruto with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi at the State House, Nairobi, on May 29, 2025, after the strategic talks. PHOTO/@Presidencysl_/XPresident William Ruto on Thursday, May 29, 2025, hosted the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), during an official visit to Kenya. In a statement shared by the Spokesman for…
Kenyans have generously responded to Eric Omondi’s call full of emotion, donating money to help one Gatundu’s grandfather who lost his grandson in a sad state A video circulating online showed James Muiruri with sadness facing hospital staff, claiming medical negligence and saying that the ambulance driver delayed help The family said that a child…
Kenya’s Mary Moraa leads a strong team at the Grand Slam Track meet in Philadelphia, aiming for historic victories. Michael Johnson-backed Grand Slam will be in full swing this weekend as the trailblazing track and field series arrives in Philadelphia for its third leg. Top-tier sprinters, hurdlers, and distance runners are set to battle for…
Harambee Stars striker Masoud Juma has ended his spell at Iranian club Esteghlal in fine fashion after winning a cup in his final match. Harambee Stars forward Masoud Juma has ended his spell with Iranian club Esteghlal in victorious fashion after claiming the Hazfi Cup. Juma had signed a short contract until the end of…
Njoroge Kururia during a morning interview on K24 TV on Friday, May 30, 2025. Photo/Screengrab by K24 DigitalNjoroge Kururia, the MP for Gatundu North, has stirred debate with his comments about political leaders Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and Eugene Wamalwa. During a morning interview on Friday, May 30, 2025, at K24 TV, Kururia argued that both…
Deputy president Prof Kithure Kindiki in Kiambaa constituency on April 13, 2025. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has unwittingly fallen into the trap that ensnared his predecessor, confined him to the Mt Kenya region, and earned him a tag for concentrating most of his energies seeking validation in his home turf. Get…
US President Donald Trump at a past event. PHOTO/@POTUS45/xThe Trump administration told federal agencies on Thursday, May 29, 2025, to halt the use of statistics on race, sex, ethnicity or national origin in the hiring process, marking its latest effort to extinguish the use of diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The directive was part of a broader…