Douglas Kanja Kirocho inspector general of the National Police Service,Health CS Aden Duale & Mohamed Ibrahim Amin Director of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations during a press briefing. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed receiving 1,188 case files linked to alleged fraud within the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement…
Wanyonyi has revealed a late night David Rudisha pep talk inspired his bold front-running strategy and record-breaking World Championship victory. Emmanuel Wanyonyi made history yet again winning gold in the men’s 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in a stunning championship record of 1:41.86. The 21-year-old Kenyan, who went into the race as…
Principal Secretary for Public Health Mary Muthoni has instructed public health officers nationwide to crack down on smoking in public spaces, especially near schools and churches. She explained that the Ministry of Health has zero tolerance for secondary smoking, which is still affecting children in the majority of households. The PS also advised parents against…
Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon (R) celebrate after the women’s 5000m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 20, 2025. [AFP] Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet produced a devastating burst of speed to edge Kenyan teammate Faith Kipyegon for victory in the women’s 5,000m on Saturday and secure a world championships double gold….
Governor Fernandes Barasa being declared winner as Kakamega ODM County Chair by a returning officer at Ikolomani KMTC Campus. [Benard Lusigi,Standard] Kamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has been declared the ODM County Chairperson winner during the party primaries that took place at Ikolomani KMTC Campus, retaining the position he has been holding for the last two…
From Kipchoge Keino to Eliud Kipchoge, these are the greatest 10 long distance runners Kenya has ever produced. Kenya has produced some of the greatest long-distance athletes the world has ever seen. From Olympic trailblazers to world record breakers, these men and women have not only dominated on the track and road but also shaped…
According to FIFA, football clubs spent a record $9.76 billion on signing new players this summer! Among the most notable deals were many transfers involving players from Africa. Visitors to the best sports betting site 1xBet witnessed several high-profile transfers. Victor Osimhen The Nigerian striker has officially moved from Napoli to Galatasaray for a Turkish…
Emmanuel Wanyonyi celebrates after winning the men’s 800m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 20, 2025. [AFP] Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi added the world crown to his laurels with a hard-fought victory in the men’s 800m in Tokyo on Saturday. Wanyonyi timed a championship record of 1min 41.86sec for gold, just…
IG Douglas Kanja during a press briefing where Health CS Aden Duale handed 1,188 files and supporting evidence to the DCI. [Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja is once again in Parliament’s crosshairs over his repeated failure to hand over the police payroll to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). On Tuesday, the National…
Jamaican sprint great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is in awe at finishing her career just the way it started 18 years ago. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has expressed her delight at finishing her career just how she started it. The 38-year-old officially retired following the conclusion of the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan on…
Detectives in Kiambu Sub-County have arrested five suspects linked to a kidnapping in Ruaka and rescued the victim in a dramatic operation. The incident unfolded after the victim’s girlfriend called his phone, only for an unknown voice to demand a ransom of Ksh500,000 for his safe release. Alarmed, she alerted the authorities, prompting detectives to…
Kenya Police FC players Eric Zakayo (left) and Edward Omondi celebrate a goal against Mogadishu City during the 2025/2026 CAF Champions League campaign at Nyayo National Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Police kicked off their 2025-2026 CAF Champions League campaign on the front foot after thrashing Somalia champions Mogadishu City 3-1 Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. …
Appointments at ODM in Kasipul have sparked tensions with the candidates seeking justice and transparency before the eagerly intended event Candidate Boyd Were has claimed that some candidates and county officials have coordinated efforts to disrupt the party’s election He has called on police to intervene to protect peace and adhere to democratic values during…
Mandera Senator Ali Roba. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Mandera Senator Ali Roba has warned that county leaders may mobilise residents to defend themselves if Jubaland forces are not removed from Mandera town. In a statement on Wednesday, September 3, Roba said foreign troops have occupied parts of the town, forcing schools to close, disrupting businesses and…
Botswana have ignited a new era in global sprinting, with Tebogo leading a historic rise that inspires Africa’s sporting dreams. Over the last two years, Letsile Tebogo has done far more than just run as the youngster has shifted the axis of global sprinting, carving Botswana’s name into athletics history. His 200m Olympic gold medal…