Legendary Harambee Stars defender Musa Otieno has given reasons why he feels Kenya can become CHAN 2024 champions. Former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno is backing Harambee Stars to go all the way and lift the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) trophy. Harambee Stars are preparing for their second match against Angola on Thursday…
President William Ruto has honored his promise to reward each Harambee Stars player with Ksh1 million following their 1-0 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday, August 3, 2025. State House spokesperson Hussein Mohamed confirmed on Monday, August 4, that the funds had already been disbursed to the team. The payout also covered…
St Anthony’s Captain Linton Nayombe and Peter Wachira of Musingu Boys in action during Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association Term One games in Machakos County, on April 13, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] They may have not won the title, but St Charles Lwanga were the real heroes of Kenya’s boys hockey conquest at 2024 Federation…
The CHAN 2024 tournament is living up to President Ruto’s Bottom-Up economic transformation agenda in ways that few had imagined. President William Ruto’s promise to reward Harambee Stars players at the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) has signaled the government’s unwavering support to the national team. The Head of State rolled out a grand…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku believes that Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is on track to become Kenya’s next Head of State. Speaking during a panel discussion on K24 TV, Ruku described Kindiki as a hardworking and dedicated leader, saying, “Prof. Kithure Kindiki is a man who will one day be the president of the republic…
Harambee Stars Coach Benni McCarthy speaks on his midfield selection against DR Congo match in CHAN 2024 opener in Nairobi, on August 6, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s much-celebrated 1-0 against victory DR Congo in the 2024 African Nations Championship on Sunday did more than just secure three precious points. The pledge by President William…
The American sprinter Kenny Bednarek withdrew from Lausanne Diamond League to focus on Poland’s meet and World Championships preparation. Olympic 200m silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has withdrawn from the 2025 Lausanne Diamond League, surprising fans weeks before the highly anticipated rematch against sprinting counterpart Noah Lyles. The August 20 meet at the La Pontaise Olympic…
A peaceful neighborhood in Mwabungo village, Ukunda, turned into the scene of a major police operation after detectives uncovered a hidden drug lab operating behind closed doors. Acting on days of surveillance and intelligence, officers from the Anti-Narcotics Unit and Kenya Police raided a fortified one-acre compound suspected to house an illegal drug operation. The…
Austine Odhiambo celebrates after scoring for Harambee Stars against DR Congo during CHAN 2024 opener at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars will be aiming for a second straight win when they face Angola in their next Group A match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) at…
President William Ruto sits on President Joe Biden’s seat at the oval office in the White House, Washington, D.C on May 23, 2024. [PCS, Standard] He rose to power riding a crest of political momentum and quickly emerged as Washington’s new favourite in East Africa. Get Full Access for Ksh99/Week Uncover the…
CAF had to cancel Zambia’s CHAN 2024 press conference after Avram Grant failed to attend ahead of DR Congo clash. Zambia national team head Avram Grant was a no-show at the scheduled press conference on Wednesday morning, causing the event to be abruptly cancelled after his assistant appeared in his place—contrary to CAF regulations. The…
The government has rolled out biometric registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to improve how patients are identified and make healthcare access more efficient across the country. While launching the initiative at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale confirmed that biometric registration is now fully in use at…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs players during training session as the team finalized its preparations for the CHAN 2024 at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has heaped praises on his charges ahead their second fixture against Angola in the ongoing eighth edition…
Harambee Stars have kicked off their CHAN campaign with confidence as Austin Odhiambo emerges as a key player and motivator. On Sunday, one player lit up the Kasarani Stadium and stole the spotlight in Kenya’s opening African Nations Championship (CHAN) fixture — Austine Rolls-Royce Odhiambo. The Gor Mahia attacking midfielder, known for his dreadlocked swagger…
President William Ruto interacting with an attendant during the official launch of the Hustler Fund at Nairobi’s Green Park Terminus on November 30, 2022. The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) wants the government to scrap the Hustler Fund warning that the initiative is financially unsustainable and fundamentally flawed. In a report released on Monday titled…