Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has officially resigned from President William Ruto’s Victims Compensation Panel after weeks of public pressure and growing concerns over the panel’s legality. President Ruto had appointed Odhiambo as the vice chairperson of the 15-member Panel of Experts tasked with spearheading compensation for victims of demonstrations and public…
World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) President Witold Banka. [AFP] Kenya survived serious sanctions after the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) gave it four months to be fully compliant with rules governing clean sport. Sources privy to the goings-on in saving the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (Adak) from suspension and possible ban said it took a diplomatic rollercoaster…
The Scorpions of Gambia will be aiming to defend their Nairobi fortress against Gabon’s Panthers in a crucial World Cup qualifier. The Gambia are set to feature in Kenya again, this Friday when they host The Panthers of Gabon at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The…
President William Ruto has announced that Meru town will be elevated to city status as part of an ambitious development plan that includes major infrastructure upgrades and social investments. The move will make Meru Kenya’s sixth city and is expected to transform it into a key economic hub in the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking on…
Gor Mahia FC’s Alpha Onyango battle for the ball against Geoffrey Ochieng of Bidco during FKF Premier League match United at The Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will be seeking to build on to their last win over Sofapaka when they face off against KCB in today’s…
The Amakhosi legend has urged Kaizer Chiefs management to urgently resolve uncertainty surrounding head coach Nasreddine Nabi’s future at the club. Former Kaizer Chiefs center-back Dominic Isaacs has voiced his concern over the growing uncertainty surrounding the club’s coaching situation, urging management to make a decisive call on the future of head coach Nasreddine Nabi….
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed suggestions that his past criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta stemmed from personal grudges, insisting that his attacks during the 2022 campaigns were simply part of the political battlefield. Gachagua, who served as President William Ruto’s running mate during the heated 2022 General Election, had repeatedly accused Kenyatta…
Mathare United’s Cetric Asango and Andres Odhiambo of Kariobangi Sharks in action during Sportpesa Premier League at Moi International Sports Center, on October 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia handed Robert Matano his second defeat of the new campaign after narrowly seeing off KCB 1-0 in round four of…
The triple world champion has explained why she chose to support Grand Slam Track despite its financial struggles and widespread criticism. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden explained why she chose not to comment publicly on Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track financial issues and refrained from criticising the project online. The triple world champion had signed with Grand Slam…
Former Nominated Member of Parliament and ex-KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion has launched a sharp critique of the united opposition, accusing it of building its political strategy on resentment toward President William Ruto rather than a coherent national vision. Speaking on Citizen TV on Monday, Sossion argued that the opposition lacks an issue-based agenda to…
Morel Spencer of KPA in action against Equity Dumas during their Kenya Basketball Federation match at Nyayo National Stadium Basketball Court on March 1, 2025. [File, Standard] Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) battle it out with Burundi’s Les Hippos in their opening Group A match of the 2025 East Africa Basketball Championship Cup (EABCC)…
Gabby Thomas has hinted at exploring the 400m hurdles, sparking curiosity about a possible future alongside Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Gabby Thomas has revealed her ambition to one day run the 400m hurdles and hopefully challenge world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has been dominant in the 400m hurdles, and Gabby Thomas, with her competitive nature,…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has been ordered to reinstate a teacher who was demoted and left earning only Ksh1.25 per month after being subjected to massive salary deductions. The directive follows an investigation by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), which found that TSC violated labour laws and constitutional provisions on fair treatment of…
Mathare United’s Cetric Asango and Andres Odhiambo of Kariobangi Sharks in action during Sportpesa Premier League at Moi International Sports Center, on October 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia handed Robert Matano his second defeat of the new campaign after narrowly seeing off KCB 1-0 in a round four…
Kishane Thompson has had to settle for silver in the 100 meters in two back to back major championship finals, but he has chosen to look at the positives. Jamaican sprint sensation Kishane Thompson says he has every reason to be grateful after clinching silver in the men’s 100m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships,…