Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and President’s Award-Kenya CEO Margaret Kiogora during the launch of Nyota programme aimed at empowering youth, in Nairobi, on July 22, 2025. [ Kanyiri Wahito Standard] Economists and trade analysts have raised questions about the impact that the Sh5 billion National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (Nyota) programme will…
Harambee Stars looked lethargic and uncoordinated during the first half against Burundi until they subbed on Timothy Ouma. Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars upset a couple of disadvantageous conditions to emerge victorious against Burundi in their dead rubber clash that took place in Bujumbura last Thursday. Stars substitutes proved to be the catalysts, as Ryan Ogam,…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has lauded the Kenyan Police Service, describing it as one of the most professional security forces in the world. Speaking during the homecoming ceremony of Dr. Amani Komora, the Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), at Oda Village in Tana River County, Mudavadi commended the police for…
Police have confirmed the identity of the dead officer and reported a series of incidents that resulted in a murder case in the White House The shocking conduct of the suspect and the reason he claimed to commit the crime had fueled a thorough investigation as police sent condolences to the deceased’s family The officer’s…
Police believe her house had been cleaned in an attempt to tamper with the crime scene. Police in Meru County are holding a nun in connection with a brutal murder incident of a sister working in the Meru Catholic Diocese. This is after Sister Anselimina Karimi, a 65-year-old administrator of the Meru Children’s Home at…
Arsenal have received a significant setback following news that captain Martin Odegaard will not return as soon as it was hoped from his knee injury. Arsenal’s season has been dealt a significant blow with the confirmation that captain Martin Odegaard is expected to be out for six weeks due to knee ligament damage. The 26-year-old…
A new proposal aimed at tightening financial controls and enhancing accountability in public fund management seeks to have government ministries and agencies operate separate bank accounts for every development project. The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, sponsored by Rongo MP Paul Abuor, seeks to ensure that all funds allocated for specific projects in the…
From left: Olympic champions Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon and Emmanuel Wanyonyi. [AFP] Kenya’s golden stars have been nominated for the 2025 World Athletics track athletes of the year. After storming to historic victories in a World Championships year, four-time world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon, double world champion (5000m and 10,000m) Beatrice Chebet and world 800m…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki speaking in Njoro Sub County on August 1, 2025. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised opposition leaders for what he termed “cheap politics” over the health of ODM leader Raila Odinga. Speaking on Monday, October 13, Kindiki said it was shameful and un-African for leaders to…
Former monk, Kinse Anastasia, who was gone after claiming that priests followed the monks, has re -emerged with new allegations Kinse was expelled from his Catholic organization for public speaking, but insists that his dismissal was not fairly In his new post, the dismissed monk explained why he still stands with his claim, even exposing…
Marcus Rashford has hit out at Manchester United for not being the right environment for him to succeed, leading to his Premier League struggles. Marcus Rashford has suggested that the turbulent environment at Manchester United was a key factor behind his inconsistent form, following a strong start to his loan spell at Barcelona. The 27-year-old…
Activist-turned-presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi has accused the government of intimidation and harassment aimed at silencing him ahead of his planned 2027 presidential run. Speaking in Nairobi on Sunday during a press conference, Mwangi informed journalists that he was afraid for his life after discovering a spent ammunition cartridge in his handbag shortly after he landed…
President William Ruto has donated KSh 500 million for the construction of the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Kenya (AIPCK). The president’s promise followed after the governor of Nairobi, Johnson Sakajapromising to provide the church with a five -acre piece of land for the great project. Speaking during the AIPCK church service on Sunday, October…
Caren Chebet celebrates after winning the 2025 Betika Cross Country in Kericho County on October 11, 2025. [Courtesy] Victor Kimosop and Caren Chebet are the winners of the 2025 Betika Cross Country meeting held in Kericho County over the weekend. Kimosop won the senior men’s 10km category held at Kericho Teachers Training College…
Lais Dognini met a lover of his life, Jackson, at the monastery, but none of them knew that one day they would live together As time passed, the two independently left their religious calls, and reunited with love that eventually reached the peak of marriage Lais shared their lovely wedding photos as he set a…