Despite his early success, Bayanda Walaza remains grounded and views his rapid rise as valuable preparation for what lies ahead. South Africa’s Bayanda Walaza continues to make waves on the global stage in sprinting at such a young age, and he believes it is a good thing for his career. The double world under-20 champion…
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu. PHOTO/@karenzo.nyamu/InstagramNominated Senator Karen Nyamu has dragged the opposition into Albert Ojwang’s death. In a statement on Monday, June 9, 2025, Nyamu, through her social media handle, claimed that the opposition was capable of doing anything to paint the government of the day in a bad light. The nominated senator claimed that…
Former Tottenham coach Mauricio Pochettino is among the names being thrwon around amid Ange Postecoglou succession. USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino has addressed rumors linking him with a return to Tottenham Hotspur. The Argentine managed Tottenham for five years, from 2014 to 2019, leading them to the Champions League final but ultimately failing to secure…
Kisii Falcons’ Derrick Otieno celebrates after scoring in a past match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It was a dull weekend out for Kenya Hockey Union Women’s Premier League champions Blazers Hockey Club as they secured two points from a possible six. Yesterday, the record league champions played to a one-all draw against Amira Sailors having registered an identical…
The former Harambee Stars Defender has explained why fans should have no reason to put pressure on McCarthy after the side drew 0-0 with Chad in a friendly last Saturday. Former Harambee Stars defender James Situma has thrown his weight behind national team head coach Benni McCarthy, urging fans and stakeholders to exercise patience as…
Former Harambee Stars striker, Taiwo Atieno during an interview with Standard at Standard Group head office in Nairobi, on Thursday, October 28, 2021 [David Njaaga, Standard] Former Harambee Stars striker Taiwo Atieno was brought to court in the United Kingdom last week on serious allegations of assault and controlling behaviour towards British singer Keisha Buchanan, a founding member…
The two-time world silver medallist has reflected on the personal challenges after the Paris Olympic Games and revealed the support system that shaped her journey back to the track. Africa’s fastest woman, Marie-Josée Ta Lou-Smith, has opened up about the struggles she had to endure after the Paris Olympic Games as she detailed what influenced…
Meshack Ojwang Opiyo, the late father of X, Albert Omondi Ojwang, narrated sadly how he received reports of his son’s death Meshack explained that Albert was his only son, who raised him with great misery while working on a stones at the Coast Albert was arrested on June 7 by a civilian police officer while…
Kenya can still salvage its AFCON 2027 co-hosting ambitions despite budget setbacks. Kenya’s preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Uganda and Tanzania have hit a major hurdle after the government failed to allocate the crucial co-hosting rights fee in the 2025/26 national budget. This setback comes alongside a Sh1.1 billion…
Actress Jackie Matubia posing for a photo during a past event. PHOTO/@jmatubia/InstagramAward-winning actress and content creator Jackie Matubia is in mourning following the death of her father, David Mwangi. The actress broke the news of her father’s passing in a sudden Instagram post on Monday, June 9, 2025, where she poured out her sorrow, lamenting…
Storms’ Emily Wanjiru (left) and Leese Akinyi of Strathmore Swords in action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It will take more than just efforts on the court to save Storms from freefall in the ongoing Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League. This is after they once again failed to register a win after falling 48-73 to Th3 Swish yesterday…
LSK president Faith Odhiambo at a past address. PHOTO/@FaithOdhiambo8/XThe Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a fierce demand for accountability from the National Police Service over the death of blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in custody after his arrest. In a scathing statement on Monday, June 9, 2025, LSK rejected any suggestion that Ojwang’s…
KCB celebrate a dominant 3-1 win over Kenya Prisons during the KVF Women’s League Playoffs at Kasarani Indoor Arena on June 7, 2025. [KCB Media] Seven KCB Women’s Volleyball Team players have been called up to the national team for the upcoming World Championship set to serve off on August 22 to September 7 in Thailand. The…
Fasila Odhiambo (L) of Ulinzi Starlets challenge Yvonne Muyoka of Vihiga Queens FC during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Vihiga Queens will face off with Kibera Soccer Women in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Women’s Cup final. The two sides made it…
Red White and Yellow Medication Pills. Image is used for illustration. PHOTO/PexelsMore than 1,000 doctors have written to MPs urging them to vote against the assisted dying bill, calling it a “real threat to both patients and the medical workforce”. The bill – which is due to be voted on by MPs for a final…