Manchester United players face limited tickets and no celebration parade for Europa League final amid ongoing club-wide cost-cutting measures. Several steps have been taken behind the scenes of Manchester United’s Europa League campaign that are leaving a sour taste among players and staff — and it has little to do with anything happening on the…
A Nairobi court has ordered the detention of Isaac Kuria—also known as “Kush”—for 30 days as police intensify investigations into the assassination of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were. Police arrested Kuria in Isebania, near the Kenya-Tanzania border, as he allegedly tried to flee the country. A second suspect, found with him during the arrest, was…
Donald Trump. PHOTO/@HonSteveMbogo/XUS President Donald Trump has defended the White House plan to receive a luxury jumbo jet from Qatar to be used as America’s Air Force One presidential plane. “They’re giving us a gift,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday, May 12, 2025, adding that he would be “a stupid person”…
Erling Haaland has admitted that Manchester City have fallen short of their high standards this season and must rediscover their hunger to bounce back next year. Manchester City have endured a torrid season, with star striker Erling Haaland admitting that they set a standard and failed to live up to it. Manchester City won the…
Virgil van Dijk has urged Trent Alexander-Arnold to stay strong amid boos from fans and confirmed the team’s support as he prepares to leave Liverpool for Real Madrid. Netherlands International Virgil van Dijk has advised Trent Alexander-Arnold to brace himself following the boos he experienced during Liverpool’s clash against Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday. Trent…
Police rough up a protester in Kisumu. [File, Standard] Fifteen years ago, Kenya unveiled a new Constitution hailed across the continent as a democratic milestone — a blueprint for healing a country scarred by political violence, inequality, and repression. But that promise, the United Nations now warns, is quickly disintegrating, leaving Kenyans at the mercy…
Rising Stars defender Baron Ochieng has been linked with moves abroad following his outing with Rising Stars at the U20 AFCON. Kenyan youngster Baron Ochieng has been linked with multiple moves abroad following his showing at the ongoing U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite the Rising Stars’ setback with an early exit from the…
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar. PHOTO/@Truepastoralist/XThe United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua moments after he announced his resignation from the party. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, May 12, 2025, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar termed Gachagua’s move to resign as a futile attempt to cover up…
South Africa and Algeria joined the two remaining spots for the 2024 African Nations Championships in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Algeria and South Africa have sealed the final two slots for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), completing the 19-team roster for the eagerly anticipated continental tournament set to take place this August across Kenya,…
NIS boss Noordin Haji appearing before National Assembly Committee on Defence, Foreign Relations and Intelligence on Monday, May 12, 2025. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/ParliamentKENational Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin has exposed the biggest threats to Kenya’s national security and warned that the sector could be undermined if budget shortfalls persist. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on…
Businessman Philip Aroko when he appeared before Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti on Monday, May 12, 2025. PHOTO/Zipporah NgwatuPhilip Aroko, a person of interest in the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Were, has withdrawn an application that demanded the state to produce him in court dead or alive. Milimani High Court…
Brian Kipchumba donned two different shoes on his way to claiming silver in the Geneva Half Marathon. Kenyan long-distance runner Brian Kipchumba surprised spectators during the 2025 Geneva Half Marathon by stepping onto the podium in an unconventional look wearing two different shoes from rival brands, ASICS and adidas on each foot. Kipchumba, who finished…
PHOTO/Kat Wilcox/PexelsPolice are investigating after a fire at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s house in north London in the early hours of the morning. Damage was caused to the Kentish Town property’s entrance but nobody was hurt, the Metropolitan Police said. A cordon is in place outside the house. The London Fire Brigade said it…
Kelvin Wangaya was Kenya’s best player at the U20 AFCON, earning a spot in the team of the tournament for the group stages. Rising Stars midfielder Kelvin Wangaya has been named in the CAF Technical Study Group’s official Best XI of the group stage at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025, capping…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga speaking in Kachien on Saturday, May 3, 2025. PHOTO/@gladyswanga/XHoma Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called on the security agencies to move swiftly and investigate an incident involving her deputy Joseph Oyugi Magwanga. Taking to her official social media accounts on Monday, May 12, 2025, Wanga said that any occurrence that…