Kenyan Activist Mwambili Mwagodi. [File, Courtesy] Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi, popularly known as TL Elder on X, has been reported missing in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. According to a message shared by his sister, Mwagodi disappeared on the night of Wednesday, July 23, in Dar es Salaam, where he had been working at Amani Beach…
Harambee Stars players are set to become Ksh1 million richer after President William Ruto promised each of them the amount for every win at CHAN 2024. Harambee Stars players have become instant millionaires thanks to their opening day win over DR Congo in the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024). Kenya had a dream start…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suffered yet another legal blow after the High Court dismissed his second attempt to disqualify a three-judge bench from hearing petitions challenging his impeachment. Gachagua and several of his legal allies had filed a motion questioning questioning the credibility of the sitting bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima,…
Kenya shocked DR Congo by a 1-0 victory in Chan’s historic match at Kasarani Stadium overflowing Austin Odhiambo’s goal in the first period gave them a victory in Harambee Stars as they doubled the champions Kenya becomes the third participating country for the first time to win the opening match of the CHAN, with the…
Harambee Stars Fans arrive at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, on August 03, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Fans have started streaming into Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, ahead of Kenya’s Harambee Stars and DR Congo game. Kenya, one of the three co-hosts of 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), will be eager to make a good impression. Harambee Stars will…
Rex Masai was shot and killed during protests near Moi Avenue, Nairobi, with video footage showing a man collapsing after a loud pop, allegedly from a plainclothes officer. [Courtesy] A protected witness on Tuesday presented visual evidence, which, according to the prosecution, proves the police officer Isaiah Murangiri Ndumba killed Rex Masai during anti-Finance Bill protests…
Alpha Onyango and Austin Odhiambo were among the several players that shone for Harambee Stars in their opening CHAN 2024 clash at Kasarani Stadium. Harambee Stars kicked off their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over two-time champions DR Congo at a packed Kasarani Stadium on Sunday afternoon. With expectations…
The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to declare Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen unfit to hold public office following controversial remarks he made during a public address in Kikuyu Town, Kiambu County, on June 26, 2025. Murkomen’s comments drew sharp criticism from civil society organizations and legal experts, leading the GEMA Watho Association…
Kenyans who turned up for the Harambee Stars Vs DR Congo match Kasarani on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Thousands of Kenyans from all walks of life defied the Sunday morning cold to fill the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, casting aside political differences and daily struggles to unite behind the Harambee Stars. Draped…
The funds will be released in phases to ensure a smooth transition into university and TVET institutions. The Ministry of Education has assured students, parents, and higher learning institutions of its continued commitment to making higher education accessible to all eligible Kenyans. Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba announced that the Government, through the Higher Education Loans…
Son Heung-min was emotional as he bid farewell to Tottenham fans during theire friendly match against Newcastle in South Korea. Son Heung-min played 65 minutes in what will be remembered as one of the most emotional matches of his career. A day earlier, the 32-year-old South Korean star had announced his decision to leave Tottenham…
In a big win for thousands of Kenyan families, the government announced sweeping reductions in public university tuition fees under the student-focused funding model. The move is set to lighten the cost burden on learners while encouraging fair access to university education across the country. The Principal Secretary for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Muganda Inyangala,…
Police officers control the flow of fans heading to Kasarani along Thika Superhighway on August 3, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has urged passengers flying through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport to plan ahead, check their flight schedules, and allow extra travel time due to significant traffic disruptions…
EAC, SADC and AU agree to merge DRC peace missions. [PCS] The East African Community (EAC), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and African Union (AU) have agreed to merge their mediation frameworks into a single, African-led process in peace-keeping efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The decision was made during a meeting convened…
Atlas Lions impressed under the Nyayo lights with a dominant display against Angola sending a strong signal to rivals Harambee Stars. Morocco began their 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign with a confident first-half showing, securing a 2-0 lead over Angola thanks to a clinical strike from Imad Riahi in the 29th minute. Angola showed…