Mary Moraa and Britain’s athlete Georgia Hunter Bell react after competing in the women’s 800m semi-final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 19, 2025. [AFP] Kenya’s 800m women cast displayed brilliance as it sailed through to the final of the two-lap race in the ongoing Tokyo World Championships. Defending world champion Mary…
President William Ruto during the inauguration of Katiba Day at KICC, Nairobi. [WilliamSamoeiRuto/X] President William Ruto has admitted that corruption is still a big challenge in some key government institutions, including the Executive, 15 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. Ruto made the remarks during Katiba Day, which was set aside to reflect…
Harambee Stars playmaker Mohammed Bajaber will have to work under a new coach following the abrupt departure of South African tactician Fadlu Davids. Harambee Stars forward Mohammed Bajaber set to work under a new coach after South African tactician Fadlu Davids dumped Simba SC. Davids finally bid farewell to Simba on Monday, ending days of…
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet celebrate during 2024 Paris Olympics. [AFP] Athletics charges leading Kenya’s chase for glory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan step into a weekend that will define the country’s standing on the medal table. This afternoon, Kenya’s golden girls – defending champion Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet are,…
Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. [File, Standard] The government has banned all social and extracurricular activities in the third term to allow students to focus on national examinations. In a statement on Thursday, August 28, Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the measures aim to enhance focus on exam preparation and reduce disruptions. The Third…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has reportedly received a fresh approach from a Tanzanian club who are keen to lure him from Kenya. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has emerged as a surprise candidate for a Tanzanian club who have reportedly approached him over the possibility of taking over. McCarthy, who became Kenya national team…
Kiptum’s world record is under threat as Sawe races in Berlin The 29-year-old star is the fastest marathoner this year. Sabastian Sawe at the 2025 London Marathon. [AFP] The late Kelvin Kiptum’s 2:00:35 world record set in Chicago almost two years ago could be facing a major threat tomorrow at the 2025 Berlin Marathon. Sabastian…
Exhumation exercise at the kwa Binzaro village in kilifi county suspended to give room for postmortem.[Marion Kithi,Standard] The exhumation bodies of suspected cults at the Kwa Binzaro village, Kilifi County, has been suspended to pave way for postmortems on bodies retrieved. On Friday, the death toll climbed to 37 after five more bodies were…
Nairobi United have been warned against expecting an easy game by Ugandan club NEC FC who are keen to eliminate them from the CAF Confederation Cup. Nairobi United be warned! Ugandan side NEC FC have promised to eliminate the Kenyan team from the CAF Confederation Cup in Nairobi from this weekend. The Kenyan side played…
Eighteen Members of Parliament from Nairobi constituencies have raised objections to the itinerary of the upcoming Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) recruitment exercise. In a statement dated September 16, the MPs argued that the advertised exercise goes against constitutional principles of fairness and equal opportunity. The letter, tabled by Embakasi West MP and National Assembly Minority…
Kenya Police FC players celebrate after scoring a goal during a past FKF Premier League match. [File, Standard] Kenya Police will launch their CAF Champions League campaign today when they welcome Somalia’s Mogadishu City at Nyayo Stadium from 4pm. The Kenyan champions are eyeing a place in the group stages as they continue to grow…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja at Central Park in Nairobi on August 8, 2025[Boniface Okendo, Standard] Nairobi Members of the County Assembly on Sunday began collecting signatures to impeach Governor Johnson Sakaja. The move follows a special meeting held on August 26, 2025 where over 90 MCAs resolved to initiate the process. “We have collected 63…
The France national team forward transformed at PSG, delivering goals, maturity, and consistency to finally achieve Ballon d’Or glory Paris St-Germain’s Ousmane Dembele won his first Ballon d’Or after a breathtaking 2024/25 season. The Frenchman, once doubted due to injuries and inconsistency, silenced critics with 35 goals, 14 assists, and a historic treble for PSG….
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has asked the High Court to allow the murder trial of slain athlete Agnes Tirop to proceed, even though the prime suspect, Ibrahim Rotich, has been missing since February this year. Prosecutors Lucas Tanui and Clea Mureithi, appearing before Justice Robert Wananda in Eldoret, said the Directorate of Criminal…
Chrispine Otieno (L) of Tusker FC contest for ball with Jack Onganya of KCB FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kasarani Stadium on September 19, 2025. KCB FC won 2-0.[Stafford Ondego, Standard] KCB FC kicked off the 2025-2026 Sportpesa League season on the front foot after securing a 2-0 win over Tusker FC…