President William Ruto has dismissed Kenya’s current opposition as lacking any credible agenda or vision, asserting that his only serious political challenger was the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on Thursday, October 30, while on a development tour in Malava, Kakamega County, President Ruto accused the opposition principals of engaging themselves in retrogressive…
On Friday, October 31, Kenyan newspapers reported extensively on the post-election unrest in Tanzania, with protesters clashing with the police. This comes as the counting of votes begins in the East African nation, even if President Samia Suluhu is not known. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, October 31. Photos/screenshots: DN, PD, The Standard,…
Hussein Ali Mwinyi won a second term as president of Zanzibar after getting 74.8 percent of the vote, according to official results The ruling CCM party extended its decades-long rule as the number of voters reached 88 percent across the islands In his victory speech, Mwinyi encouraged unity and promised reforms to strengthen the governance…
Former First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta has been honoured for championing the inclusion of women in security services during the tenure of the late President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta. The recognition was presented during the Ushiriki Wema Initiative’s annual sporting event, Staara ya Wazee, held at the Ulinzi Complex grounds in Lang’ata, Nairobi, yesterday. And in…
Police in East Thika launched a massive manhunt after thieves raided Maguni Patrol Station and stole two guns with ammunition The raid, discovered before dawn on October 29, revealed a large-scale raid at one of Kiambu’s police stations. Investigators arrested 72 people and one police corporal, as detectives probe the possible involvement of local criminals…
Avram Grant of Israel reacts during a quarter-final in the 2015 AFCON when Ghana played Guinea in Malabo February 1, 2015. [REUTERS/Amr Abdallah] Zambia have confirmed the departure of 70-year-old Israeli coach Avram Grant, who led the national team through a difficult 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Football Association of Zambia (FAZ) announced…
Senator Oburu Oginga says that Nyanza should not engage in the discussion of who should be the next leader of the region after the death of Raila Odinga According to him, Raila and his colleagues did their part politically for the long time it took them He said Raila trained many young politicians who are…
Samburu pastoralists inspect camels gathered for sale at a livestock market, where various animals including camels are traded, in Merille, on September 30, 2025. [AFP] “God, God, God, protect them,” chanted two herders, their eyes following a dozen camels rushing toward acacia trees, oblivious to the dry riverbed in northern Kenya where it hasn’t rained…
Thieves raided ACK church in Kirinyaga, stealing property worth over KSh 100,000 and leaving a disturbing clue Believers arrived for Sunday service and found their sanctuary ransacked, with even the Bible missing from the altar Police searched for one suspect after he tried to sell church equipment for a fraction of its value in the…
Kasarani Stadium will witness a historic rivalry reignited, as contrasting fortunes and high drama collide in a passionate SportsPesa League showdown. 2008 Kenyan Premier League champions Mathare United will welcome record champions Gor Mahia for a highly anticipated SportPesa League clash at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, this Thursday. This fixture is one of…
Eliud Kipchoge and Hellen Obiri headline a star-studded field chasing glory and a share of the massive prize purse at this year’s New York City Marathon. Eliud Kipchoge will be making his debut as Hellen Obiri returns with the hope of reclaiming her New York City Marathon title. However, that will not be the only…
Marathoner Edward Cheserek (leading) and his training mates Brian Kibor (center) and Meshack Lelgut during a training session. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Before athletics enthusiasts shift their attention to the New York City Marathon on Sunday, a team of six men will have attempted a 42.195km relay world record in Paris. The squad of John Lomoni,…
Tanzanian police officers detain a man accused of attempting to taint the voting process at a polling station in Stone Town on October 29, 2025. [AFP] Violence continued for a second day in major cities as Tanzania remained under total lockdown and a communication blackout. Police shot and killed two people at Namanga…
Gor Mahia are set to take on Mathare United at Kasarani Stadium on Thursday afternoon. Gor Mahia assistant coach Kobi Bismark-Mensah has exuded confidence ahead of their Kenyan Premier League clash against Mathare United, insisting his side has both the experience and the advantage of playing on Kasarani’s lush turf. The defending champions head into…
AFC Leopards secured a 2-1 comeback win over Shabana, inflicting a third straight home loss as home gate collections dropped significantly. Shabana FC have disclosed the gate takings from their midweek Kenya Premier League encounter against AFC Leopards yesterday, revealing a gross revenue of Ksh 631,900. The figure, collected from the passionate supporters who thronged…