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Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has applauded the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN), describing it as a timely and strategic government investment that is already delivering results. She credited the tournament with creating job opportunities for young Kenyans and promoting national cohesion. Speaking during a post-match CHAN event in Nairobi on Tuesday, August 5, 2025,…
Austin Oduor celebrates after scoring against DR Congo during CHAN 2024 opener at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyan football fans were overjoyed on Sunday night after Harambee Stars secured a dream start to their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a 1-0 victory over tournament heavyweights DR…
The former AFC Leopards captain has explained how Harambee Stars lifting CHAN 2024 could change football in the country. Former Harambee Stars defender James Situma has hailed Kenya’s strong start at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), describing the team’s performance as a turning point for local football and a moment of opportunity for players,…
Quickmart Supermarket has apologized to the public after a viral video where two customers recounted a troubling experience at its Buruburu branch. In the video, a brother and sister narrated how an innocent misunderstanding over milk was turned into a humiliating experience, complete with physical abuse and public accusations of shoplifting. The emotional account resonated…
Strathmore Leos players celebrate after winning the 2025 Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club, August 3, 2025. [Ben Ahenda, Standard]. It was a sweet revenge for Strathmore Leos against KCB as they lifted the Prinsloo Sevens title at Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday. The final showdown, however, prepared the two teams for the Christie…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has explained how he plans to use Manzur Okwaro to silence Angola while revealing why Masoud Juma might sit out. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy plans to set a little differently when his team faces Angola in their second match at the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024). McCarthy is…
A woman entangled in a high-profile paternity and property dispute with former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama now faces forgery charges at the Milimani Law Courts. Nina Maria Wanjiku, Muthama’s estranged partner, allegedly forged a birth certificate on January 28, 1998, in Nairobi. According to the prosecution, she created the document – certificate number 300868 –…
Former Arsenal Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey leaves Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on August 5, 2025, after being granted conditional bail after appearing in court on rape and sexual assault charges.[AFP] Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was granted conditional bail on Tuesday after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges. The…
Tyson Otieno, who recently left Kenya Police, has heaped praise on his brother Austine Odhiambo, who is currently part of the Harambee Stars squad for CHAN 2024. Gor Mahia midfielder Austin Odhiambo has earned praise from his brother Tyson Otieno as he continues helping Harambee Stars chase African Nations Championships (CHAN) 2024 glory. Otieno, who…
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi has urged Kenyans applying for American visas to be fully forthcoming about their use of social media when applying for the application forms. In a statement on Monday, August 4, the embassy warned that not disclosing social media details could lead to automatic visa denial and even render an applicant…
Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), has cleared the air on the alleged hoarding of tickets that locked out football fans from watching Kenya play DR Congo in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Sunday. There was an uproar from…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy had to fight back tears as he mourned the shocking death of one of his former FC Porto team-mates. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy had a deeply emotional moment when he eulogised one of his former team-mates who died on Tuesday. FC Porto legend Jorge Costa died on Tuesday at…
Media personality Joyce Gituro has publicly apologized after facing backlash for her comment on a post announcing the suspension of Nairobi Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor, Rev. Munengi Mulandi, over allegations of misconduct. Gituro admitted she spoke out without fully understanding the gravity of the situation. She initially assumed the matter was an internal church issue…
Fans being checked y stewards outside Kasarani Stadium before the CHAN 2024 tie beteen Kenya and DR Congo on August 3, 2024 [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reportedly fined the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) sH2.5 million following a series of alarming security lapses during Kenya’s opening CHAN 2024 fixture against…