Kenya’s Faith Cherotich (left) and Yavi Winfred of Bahrain compete in the women’s 3000m steeplechase at the 2025 Doha Diamond League at Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on May 16, 2025. [AFP] Fresh from a spectacular 3000m steeplechase victory at the Oslo Diamond League meet on June 12, Olympic bronze medallist Faith Cherotich…
DIG Police Eliud Lagat leaves IPOA offices after a three-hour grilling over the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang on June 19, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] When embattled Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat stood on the steps of Central Police Station flanked by his boss Douglas Kanja and Independent Policing Oversight Authority (Ipoa) chairperson…
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza addressing a press conference on Thursday, June 19, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/BAITEFAMILY Former Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza has claimed that a section of political leaders who plotted her ouster are now seeking to enter into an alliance with her. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, June 19, 2025, evening, Mwangaza, who…
Loice chemnung during the 2025 Kenya Prisons Service inter-regional athletes, Darts and Chess Championships at Ulinzi Sports Complex، June 6، 2025. [Jonah Onyango، Standard] Sports enthusiasts and stakeholders are proposing a raft of measures to grow the multi-million industry. They have told a taskforce constituted last year to collect views from Kenyans in a planned…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i during his consultative tour of the Gusii region on Friday, May 2, 2025. PHOTO/@itskipronohA section of Kenyans thronged Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on the night of Thursday, June 19, 2025, to welcome back former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, who made a return to the country after resigning…
Former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i speaking at a past event. PHOTO/@DrFredMatiang/XFormer Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has officially returned to Kenya after stepping down from his consultancy role with the World Bank, setting the stage for a full-on campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The Jubilee Party’s preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general…
Peter Kaluma speaking at a past event . PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XHoma Bay Town Constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has warned leaders against playing politics at the funeral of the slain teacher Albert Ojwang’. Taking to his official X account on the night of Thursday, June 19, 2025, Kaluma stated that Ojwang’s final sendoff ceremony will…
Shannon Sharpe has torn into Noah Lyles for opting to duck his potential showdown against Tyreek Hill, futher revealing why the American will never outshine Usain Bolt’s legacy. In a fiery critique, NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe did not hold back on sprinter Noah Lyles for pulling out of a highly anticipated race against…
A photo of Caleb Amisi speaking during a parliamentary committee. PHOTO/@Honcalebamisi/XSaboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has raised concerns over comedian and humanitarian activist Eric Omondi’s recent decision to publicly display the mobile numbers of affected families during a fundraising campaign. Taking to his official X account on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Amisi cautioned that sharing…
President William Ruto, speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat at the KCB Leadership Centre in Kajiado County on Thursday, June 19, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has vowed to take action against learning institutions that have resisted the government’s directive to pay school fees through the eCitizen platform. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat…
Noah Lyles has reflected on the collapse of Grand Slam Track, a project he had once criticized for lacking sponsor support and star power, warning that its failure could damage athlete trust and long-term progress in the sport. Back in March, Olympic Champion Noah Lyles and one of the sport’s current most marketable stars voiced…
The three-judge bench appointed to hear former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment case on Thursday, June 19, 2025. PHOTO/Zipporah NgwatuA three-judge bench comprising Justices Eric Ogola, Anthony Mrima, and Lady Justice Freda Mugambi will rule on a new application filed by Fredrick Mula over the impeachment case of the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Mula…
The ethanol drums from the Thursday, June 19, 2025, bust. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KEPolice in Busia County have intercepted a lorry loaded with a large consignment of suspected illegal ethanol concealed beneath wheat bran sacks during a targeted operation conducted on Thursday, June 19, 2025. According to a statement from the National Police Service (NPS), issued on Thursday,…
CAF has confirmed the host stadiums for Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the host venues for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), that will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda. Scheduled to run from August 2nd to 30th, 2025, the tournament…
President William Ruto speaks during a past event. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has announced that, on average, 50,000 Kenyans register on the Social Health Authority (SHA) healthcare system every day. Speaking during the Third National Executive Retreat at the KCB Leadership Centre in Kajiado County on Thursday, June 19, 2025, he stated that 23 million…