The world half-marathon silver medallist has revealed that national pride and duty drove him to compete and win at the championships despite lingering fatigue from his recent marathon. Daniel Simiu has revealed the tactics he used to conquer the men’s senior race at the National Cross-Country Championships in Eldoret on Saturday, October 25. Fresh from…
A multi-agency team led by the Kenya Navy seized a vessel linked to drug trafficking off the coast of Kenya Deputy Commander of the Kenyan Navy, Brigadier Sankale Kiswaa, who led the multi-agency team, shared details of the operation The Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) also gave information about the steps taken after the operation…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on October 26, 2025 led a team of leaders for a fundraising event at Arina AIC Church in Kisumu.[Clinton Ambujo, Standard] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has announced that narcotics worth Sh8 billion, seized in a major maritime operation off the Kenyan coast, will be publicly destroyed. Speaking on Sunday…
Barcelona coach has reignited Marcus Rashford’s career through tactical freedom, confidence, and smart man-management, turning a risky loan into a success. Marcus Rashford has looked like a player reborn since joining Barcelona on loan from Manchester United in the summer. The 27-year-old forward, whose form plummeted drastically last season at Old Trafford, has regained his…
Arsenal fans across the country gathered at Kang’o Ka Jaramogi on Sunday morning to pay their respects to Raila Odinga Raila was a known supporter of the Premier League giants and was seen at the Emirates Stadium Arsenal fans are the latest group to visit the cemetery after previous visits from SK Macharia and others…
The reigning world champion has noted the key moment that gave him the confidence to defeat top rivals Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson on his path to world championship gold. Oblique Seville has explained the moment he knew he was destined to win the gold medal in the men’s 100m at the World Athletics Championships…
The former KCB goalkeeper has backed Benni McCarthy’s team selection and insists the coach’s decisions reflect the higher demands of international football despite the costly loss. Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikhalo has come to the defence of head coach Benni McCarthy after criticism over his decisions during Kenya’s 3-1 World Cup qualifying loss to The…
The former Zesco goalkeeper delivered a standout performance that reignited attention from national selectors ahead of next month’s window. Harambee Stars goalkeeper Ian Otieno was in inspired form on Saturday afternoon as Richards Bay FC booked their place in the semi-finals of the Carling Knockout with a 3-1 extra-time triumph over Durban City. The Kenyan…
Rowland Makati of KCB tackling AFC Leopards’ Hassan Beja in their SportPesa Premier match at Ulinzi SportsComplex, Oct 25, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Ten-man Kakamega Homeboyz moved joint top of the SportPesa Premier League after thrashing Ulinzi Stars 3-1 in an entertaining round five match played at Bukhungu Stadium on Saturday….
Agnes Ngetich powered to a world-leading win in Valencia, briefly threatening Letesenbet Gidey’s world record before settling for a dominant victory. Kenya’s Agnes Ngetich and Ethiopia’s Yomif Kejelcha dominated the Valencia Half Marathon on Sunday, October 26. Agnes Ngetich’s victory in Valencia comes after a somewhat disappointing outing at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo,…
Amaan Ganatra in past autocross action. [File, Standard] Kenya’s grassroots motorsport is back on track thanks to the 2025 Shell Autocross and Autocross Plus Championship, now run by the 254 Motorsports Club. After years of declining entries and fading fan interest, the championship has returned stronger, louder, and more exciting than…
The former KCB defender explained the factors that helped Victor Wanyama successfully transition from Kenyan football to the English Premier League. Former Tusker FC captain Eugene Asike has explained why Victor Wanyama was uniquely able to break into the English Premier League, a feat that is far from easy for most Kenyan players. Victor Wanyama…
David Kipkoech, Kevin Chesang and Daniel Ebenyo during the National Cross Country Championships at Eldoret Sports Club, Uasin Gishu County, on October 25, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] The Kenyan cast named on Saturday the World Cross Country Championships set for January 10, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida (USA) has a gigantic task of replaying the…
Mukoko tormented Gor Mahia at Kasarani in 2019, and years later, he would stun Orlando Pirates with his flair and mischief. Six years ago, Dieumerci Mukoko quietly strolled into the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, wearing the red of DC Motema Pembe. It was October 27, 2019 — a sunny Nairobi Sunday, the kind that…
The winner Bernard Chepkwony finishes the 42km Elite Athletes category during the 22nd edition of The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on October 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard Iten-based Benard Chepkwony braved a chilly morning to clock 2:11:01 and win the 22nd edition of Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on Sunday. Alex Chepkwik…