Police’s Etienne Ndayiragije voted best coach in June

Kenya Police FC head coach Etienne Ndayiragije in past action at Kenyatta Stadium in Nairobi on February 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije has been named the June SJAK/Betika Coach of the Month, following his historic feat of guiding the law enforcement side to their first-ever FKF Premier League title. …

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Why We Desperately Need A Real Voice On Social Media

Social media is where the world talks, shares, and fights for change today. For young Africans—the future of this continent—it’s where we learn, connect, and make our voices heard. But here’s the problem: Africa doesn’t have a truly democratic, uncensored social media platform that genuinely reflects what we think and feel. Instead, we’re stuck on…

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Gachagua: Cultural exchange reminds us of our shared destiny

Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a past church service. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/DPGachaguaThe first edition of Ngemi Cia Ruraya on July 12, 2025, brought together hundreds of Kenyans in Seattle, Washington, for a vibrant night of culture, unity, and civic reflection. The event, held at Saghalie Middle School, attracted members of the Kikuyu diaspora from across the United States,…

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Nasokol, Trinity and Kesogon make last four

Kesogon Secondary school volleyball payers in past action at Kisii School. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] There was no room for mistake as teams sailed to the semi-finals of the Rift Valley Secondary School Sports Association games in Eldoret. West Pokot’s Nasokol Girls and Trinity from Nakuru are among teams that triumphed in the quarter finals of girls’ football…

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Mr President, what happened to promise of free WiFi in markets and open places?

A free WIFI written on a blackboard image used for illustrations only. PHOTO/PexelsIt was a promise that captured imaginations and dominated campaign rallies: free Wi-Fi in Kenya’s markets and open spaces. President William Ruto’s 2022 pledge to install 25,000 public hotspots was billed as a game-changer for small traders, boda boda operators, and youth looking…

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Wanyonyi faces tough test in Monaco meet

Canada’s Marco Arop and Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi cross the finish line in the men’s 800m final of the athletics event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. [AFP] Seven of the eight finalists from the men’s 800m at the Paris Olympic Games will clash again at the Herculis EBS Meeting, providing what looks set to be…

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Andile Mpisane Set for Surprise Football Comeback After Mother’s Shock Purchase

Andile Mpisane is rumored to make a football comeback after his mother, Shauwn Mkhize, reportedly purchased Eswatini club Mbabane Highlanders. Andile Mpisane is poised to reignite his controversial football journey following reports that his mother, Shauwn “MaMkhize” Mkhize, has finalized the acquisition of Eswatini Premier League club Mbabane Highlanders. This development could see Mpisane return…

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Willis Otieno blasts the state over Saba Saba crackdown

Lawyer Willis Otieno during a past event. PHOTO/@otienowill/XProminent constitutional lawyer Willis Otieno has issued a scathing condemnation of the government’s handling of recent nationwide protests, accusing state forces of outright brutality and demanding immediate accountability. Otieno has struck a chord with a growing number of Kenyans who feel betrayed by a government that, in their…

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