Murkomen Outlaws Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir in Kenya

Kenya has officially designated the Muslim Brotherhood and Hizb-ur-Tahrir as terrorist organizations under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (Cap. 59B). Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen made the declaration through Legal Notice No. 157, published in the Kenya Gazette Supplement on September 19, 2025. He invoked Section 3(3) of the Act to make the declaration. The…

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Rising Starlets share spoils with hosts Ethiopia

Emilly Andayi (left) of Rising Starlets of Kenya in action with Annie Felicia of Cameroon during their African Qualifiers FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024 return leg match at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] Rising Starlets played to a one-all-draw against their hosts Ethiopia in their first…

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Farmhand confesses to killing elderly couple

Pius Machogu, 72, and Jerusha Kwamboka, 70, whose bodies were found in a well in Elburgon.  [Courtesy] A farmhand has confessed to murdering an elderly couple in Elburgon, Njoro, Nakuru county. Sisa Juma Wanyama admitted to murdering his employers, Pius Machogu 72, and Jerusha Kwamboka 70, and disposing of their bodies in a water well…

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Unease at CECAFA as Nicholas Musonye’s Successor is Ousted

The CECAFA leadership has kicked out Executive Director Auka Gecheo after reportedly falling out with a key ally. Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has kicked out Executive Director Auka Gecheo, ending days of speculation over his future. The former SuperSport East Africa General Manager was suspended on Monday under unclear reasons…

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KDF smell league title after win in Nakuru

The Nakuru ABC squad with coaches Lemid Thiong’o and assistant coach Moses Noor and chairman Samuel Nderitu (centre) after they were declared Inter Counties champions in Nakuru, on July 8, 2025. [Ben Ahenda, Standard] Defending champions Kenya Defence Forces won the third leg of the league championships as they seek to retain the…

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Sha’Carri Richardson Explains Coach Dennis Micthell’s Critical Role in Making US Women’s 4 x 100m Side Dominant

The US Women’s 4 x 100m relay that recently clinched the gold medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships comprised Sha’Carri Richardson, Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, Twanisha Terry and Kayla White, all who train under Dennis Mitchell in Florida. American sprint superstar Sha’Carri Richardson has explained Dennis Mitchell’s critical role in making the US women’s 4x100m relay…

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