Morel Spencer of KPA in action against Equity Dumas during their Kenya Basketball Federation match at Nyayo National Stadium Basketball Court on March 1, 2025. [File, Standard] Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) battle it out with Burundi’s Les Hippos in their opening Group A match of the 2025 East Africa Basketball Championship Cup (EABCC)…
Gabby Thomas has hinted at exploring the 400m hurdles, sparking curiosity about a possible future alongside Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Gabby Thomas has revealed her ambition to one day run the 400m hurdles and hopefully challenge world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been dominant in the 400m hurdles, and Gabby Thomas, with her competitive nature,…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been ordered to reinstate a teacher who was demoted and left earning only Ksh1.25 per month after being subjected to massive salary deductions. The directive follows an investigation by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), which found that TSC violated labour laws and constitutional provisions on fair treatment of…
Mathare United’s Cetric Asango and Andres Odhiambo of Kariobangi Sharks in action during Sportpesa Premier League at Moi International Sports Center, on October 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia handed Robert Matano his second defeat of the new campaign after narrowly seeing off KCB 1-0 in a round four…
Kishane Thompson has had to settle for silver in the 100 meters in two back to back major championship finals, but he has chosen to look at the positives. Jamaican sprint sensation Kishane Thompson says he has every reason to be grateful after clinching silver in the men’s 100m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships,…
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed reports of a fallout between him and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, insisting that the opposition remains united ahead of the 2027 General Election. During an interview on KTN on Monday, October 6, Gachagua addressed what he termed as deliberate efforts to sow discord…
Akinyi Lavenda (left) of Ulinzi Starlets challenges Susan Malda of Vihiga Queens FC during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 26, 2025. [File, Standard] Former champions Vihiga Queens began the 2025–2026 FKF Women’s Premier League season in style, defeating Bungoma Queens 3-0 in the opener at…
Usain Bolt does not think any of the modern generation of sprinters, including Kishane Thompson, Oblique Seville and Noah Lyles have what it takes to ever smash his world records. Sprint legend Usain Bolt has boldly claimed that no current athlete — not even rising Jamaican stars Oblique Seville, Kishane Thompson or American showman Noah…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to strengthening debt management and fiscal discipline, saying such efforts will help improve the country’s credit ratings and attract more investment. Speaking during the Credit Rating Workshop in Mombasa on Monday, October 6, 2025, Mbadi emphasized that credit ratings play a crucial role in determining…
Gamers in action during the opening leg of the 2025 Kenya Esports Series in Nakuru. [Kenya Esports Federation] 19-year-old Daniel Kibiwot was the star of the show as the Kenya Esports Series kicked off in Nakuru over the weekend. The little-known gamer stunned veteran Francis Imbuga with a dominant 6-2 victory in the eFootball…
Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui nears completion ahead of Mashujaa Day, with CS Mvurya promising international standards and future football benefits. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya has praised the progress made in the construction of the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, revealing that the facility is now 96 percent complete…
Just a few years ago, Waziri 1xCup was a local initiative — a few teams, the organizers’ enthusiasm and a dream to give young athletes a chance. Today, it’s one of the most anticipated tournaments in Kenya, bringing together dozens of communities every year, creating new success stories and supporting entire families. In 2025, Waziri…
Derrick Okongo (L) of Ulinzi Warriors tackle Powell Hargas of UON Terror during their Kenya Basketball Federation match at Nyayo Gymnasium stadium on May 10, 2025.UON Terror won 59-53. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] All Kenyan sides will be in action today as the 2025 East Africa Basketball Championship Cup (EABCC) enters day three at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium. With the pool winners set to book direct…
A section of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on November 10, 2024. [FILE,Standard] Two top suspects who allegedly assisted a foreign national in smuggling drugs through security check-ins at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been questioned by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Kiambu Road and later released. Uncover…
Harper has been called up to the Harambee Stars squad for the first time under Benni McCarthy, two years since his last invitation under Engin Firat. Harambee Stars defender Vincent Harper has explained how different Benni McCarthy’s philosophy is from Engin Firat after earning a recall to the side for the first time in two…