The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has introduced a new smart padlock system to enhance the integrity and security of national examinations, Chief Executive Officer David Njegere has announced. Speaking in Nanyuki on Friday during the rollout of the technology at the local examination container, Njegere said the…
Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot [Darren Staples / AFP] Liverpool manager Arne Slot said his side must not make a habit of losing games they should win after six defeats in their last seven games plunged the Premier League champions into crisis. The Reds have lost their last four league games ahead of Aston Villa’s trip to Anfield…
Usain Bolt has paid homeage to Shelly-Ann Fraser-Price following her retirement from competitive sprinting after 18 years of dominance at the highest level. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has opened up about the deep admiration he holds for fellow Olympic great Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, highlighting the three traits that, in his view, make her one of…
In a landmark constitutional judgment, the High Court of Kenya has delivered a heavy blow to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) by holding that the commission has no constitutional mandate to recruit, train, employ, or manage National Police Service officers. The court handed exclusive jurisdiction of these significant functions in the Inspector General (IG),…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe in action during their La Liga match against Barcelona at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, on May 11, 2025. [AFP] Real Madrid may have beaten Barcelona in last weekend’s Clasico, but the game exposed problems in both camps, from the difficulties in dealing with Vinicius to the concerning…
When Univerity student leaders under KUSO umbrella protested against the delay in release of HELB funds in 2023. [File, Standard] Lawyers, accountants, doctors, and engineers are the top defaulters, in the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), it has emerged. Get Full Access for Ksh99/Week Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of…
Olympics and world champion Noah Lyles has provided an inside look into what his wedding to Jamaican fiancée Juneelle Bromfield will look like. Track stars Noah Lyles and Junelle Bromfield are planning a unique, anime-inspired wedding for 2026, following their engagement last year. Lyles, a multiple Olympic medalist for the United States, revealed to PEOPLE…
Detectives in Kiambu County have made a major breakthrough in a gruesome murder case, recovering personal belongings of murdered university student Jane Atila Quedeya during a raid at the residence of her suspected murderer in Kikuyu. The second-year University of Nairobi student went missing on October 13, 2025, prompting a frantic search that turned tragic four…
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden runs through with the ball during the English Premier League football match vs Aston Villa at Villa Park in Birmingham on October 26, 2025. [JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP] Liverpool face an in-form Aston Villa as the Premier League champions look to arrest their remarkable collapse on Saturday, while Arsenal aim…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won her first individual global medal at the 2008 Olympic games, when she won gold in the 100 meters. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has fondly reflected on her glittering 18-year career at the top of the sprinting game, explaining how the 2008 Olympics forever shaped her career for the better. The eight-time…
The remarkable stability of Kenya’s shilling against the US dollar in the past year has now become the subject of high-level talks between Nairobi and the International Monetary Fund. For most of 2025, the Kenyan shilling has traded around KSh129 per US dollar, supported by strong foreign exchange reserves, steady diaspora remittances, and prudent monetary policy…
Bayer Leverkusen’s players celebrate scoring vs SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga on October 26, 2025. [INA FASSBENDER / AFP] Bayer Leverkusen will resume their recent Bundesliga rivalry at Bayern Munich on Saturday but are almost completely unrecognisable from the side who struck fear into the hearts of the Bavarian giants in past seasons. Under Xabi…
His sister former prime minister Raila Odinga and Kisumu women’s representative, Ruth Odinga, criticized ODM politicians singing the slogan ‘Tutam’ Ruth emphasized why the slogan is bad for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), which is currently under the leadership of Siaya senator, Oburu Oginga The satirical politician said that members of the party should consider…
Harambee Starlets will have to contend with some tough opposition at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations given the calibre of the qualified teams. Harambee Starlets joined elite company when they qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026). Kenya completed the job when they beat The Gambia 1-0 in the…
Ruth Odinga had traveled to India to help her brother, Raila Odinga, who had traveled for medical treatment The former prime minister collapsed during his morning walk and was rushed to hospital, but did not recover Ruth, in an interview, recalled the day before her death, how he cooked for her and how she felt…