World and Olympic champions Tara Davis-Woodhall and Mondo Duplantis are among athletes selected for the World Field Athlete of the Year Award. World Athletics has revealed nominees for the 2025 World Field Athlete of the Year Award with Olympics and world champions Tara Davis-Woodhall and Mondo Duplantis leading the list. The nominations reflect some of…
Leaders in Mandera County have called on residents to uphold peace, unity, and mutual respect at all times for the sake of development. Speaking in Mandera town during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations, the leaders reminded residents that ‘true heroism lies in promoting harmony and development and not…
Kenya’s Situs Onyango (right) and Abel Alemu of Ethiopia battle during the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium, Nairobi, on October 20, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It was a false start for Kenyan boxers on the first day of the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships when five of…
President William Ruto (third left) and Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye (left) during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, on October 20, 2025. [PCS] He may be six feet under, and the afterworld may already have received him, but even in death, Raila Amolo Odinga refuses to leave Kenya’s political stage. From…
The family of England football legend Stuart Pearce is mourning the death of his 21-year-old son following a tractor accident. Harley Pearce, the 21-year-old son of England football legend Stuart Pearce, has died in a tragic tractor accident. The incident occurred last Thursday on a country road in Witcombe, Gloucestershire, approximately 50 miles from the…
Japheth Muriuki stopped activities in the whole nation about 11 years ago with the slogan ‘Baba while you were away’ which showed the challenges facing Kenyans under the then government Raila was returning to the country after a three-month break in the United States, when he was greeted with joy by his supporters who followed…
During the Mashujaa Day celebrations on Monday, October 20, President William Ruto paid tribute to the late leader of ODM, Raila Amollo Odinga In his speech, the country’s leader explained the reason for giving Raila the highest civilian honor in the country Governor Gladys Wanga had asked the president to change the name of Uwanja…
Francis Kioni emerged victorious in a thrilling final to become the champion of Rift Valley Matchplay Championship. [Sammy Mose, Standard] Francis Kioni emerged victorious in a thrilling final to become the champion of the recently restored 95-year-old Rift Valley Matchplay Championship, once a signature event at the Nakuru Golf Club, on Saturday. The intense showdown…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta returned to Bondo a day after the funeral of former prime minister Raila Odinga In a video that was circulated, the leader was seen in sadness praying at Raila’s grave while those with him watched in silence Uhuru gave a touching speech during the funeral of the former prime minister, painfully…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta visits the grave of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Opoda Farm, Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 20, 2025. [Courtesy] A day after the burial of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta visited the Odinga family at Opoda Farm, Kang’o ka Jaramogi…
A seven-year-old girl named Serena Thomas from Victoria Primary School in Kisumu has touched the hearts of many with her emotional poem she wrote to the late Raila Odinga. In her song, Serena highlights Raila’s contribution in different generations, combining the purity of childhood with a strong call to protect the environment His simple but…
Jamaican sprint legend Yohan Blake has been honoured with one of the most prestigious awards in his country for his service to sports and philanthropic work. Jamaican sprint legend Yohan Blake has been honoured by the Government of Jamaica for his exceptional achievements in track and field and his dedicated philanthropic work. Blake was conferred…
Opposition within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) continues to emerge towards the 2027 General Election Speaking on Monday, October 20, Governor Simba Arati imposed strict conditions on President William Ruto The President had promised to ensure that the party founded by Raila Amollo Odinga stands strong Kisii – Governor Simba Arati gave a hint about…
The Copa do Brasil is Brazil’s premier knockout football competition and one of the most entertaining domestic tournaments in South America. And now an easy bet online Uganda is available on this competition too. Established in 1989, it was created to give clubs from all over Brazil a chance to compete for a national trophy,…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga died while receiving treatment in India on October 15 His funeral service in Bondo, Siaya county, was attended by many supporters who came to pay their last respects Among the mourners, an old man stood out with his lunch that he had prepared for himself As family, friends, and Kenyans…