Decathlete Dickson Rawino trains at Kasarani Stadium ahead of Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics. [KSFD, Standard] After the rebirth of sprinting, especially the 100m category by Kenyan sprint ace Ferdinand Omanyala, which has put the country on the global map, Kenyan athletes are now daring to go in areas never explored before. One such athlete following in…
National Youth Service (NYS)’s John Troon and Captain Naman Chilongo of Western Prisons during Kenya Volleyball League at Nyayo national stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A series of mouthwatering clashes are lined up today as race for the 2025-2026 Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s National League title begins at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Reigning champions General Service…
John Kariuki (right) and Rahab Muthoni (left), parents of missing ex-KDF soldier Samuel Maina, hold portraits of their 31-year-old son at their home in Kilimambogo, Kiambu County. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard] Nearly two weeks after the government promised to resolve the plight of Kenyans trapped in Russia’s war against Ukraine, families across the country cling to…
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher has identified what he terms ‘mind boggling’ problem that manager Arne Slot faces which he must address to stabilise the team. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has warned that manager Arne Slot faces a “mind-boggling” selection headache in attack, a problem he must solve to bring consistency to the team’s season….
Tanzania has been gripped by a political crisis, and the resulting fallout and national grief now seriously endanger its successful Premier League. Bloody violence erupted following Tanzania’s disputed October 2025 general election, with opposition and diplomatic sources reporting that hundreds were killed as security forces clashed with protesters. Now, an uneasy calm has settled, but…
Sebastian Sawe added an extra Ksh6.4 million to his bank balance after claiming the 2025 Marathon Majors Series as Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi shared the women’s prize. Kenyans swept the 2025 Marathon Majors Series prize with Sebastian Sawe clinching the men’s award of $50,000 (Ksh6.4 million) while Hellen Obiri and Sharon Lokedi shared it…
Timothy Ouma has earned high praise from Polish football experts after transforming Lech Poznan’s game in the middle of the park since joining on loan from Slavia Prague. For a player once written off as a transfer mistake in Prague, Timothy Ouma’s resurgence in Poland has been nothing short of poetic. The 20-year-old Harambee Stars…
Kenyan players continue to dream of global recognition as the Fifpro World XI highlights football’s ongoing gap in African representation. African players have long shone on the global stage but their representation in the prestigious Fifpro Men’s World XI remains frustratingly scant. The 2025 edition, voted on exclusively by professional footballers, has made this imbalance…
The gaffer has reacted confidently to Nairobi United’s tough CAF draw, insisting his underdog team is ready to fight giants. Nairobi United head coach Nicholas Muyoti has responded with defiant confidence after his debutant side was drawn into a “group of death” for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup. The Naibois are thrown straight into the…
Alex Song has finally opened up on his decision to join Djibouti outfit Arta Solar in 2020. When Alexandre Song left Europe’s limelight for the Horn of Africa in 2020, few understood the move. The former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder, who enjoyed considerable success at the highest level between 2005 and 2017, opted to join…
The death of Raila Odinga is still a shock to many who have continued to look at him as a dedicated politician He died in India while undergoing treatment and was buried according to his wishes, which surprised Kenyans A picture of his family in a state of reflection has emerged, with Kenyans sending them…
WAFCON 2026 expanded its lineup, adding four previously eliminated nations to the finals based on their FIFA world rankings. Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast, and Mali are set to complete the expanded 16-team line-up for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Their inclusion comes after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially utilized FIFA’s…
Parents Vivian Agiza and Cosmas Mwanzia of 4-year-old Rachull Anyika point at the spot where the body was found during the interview on November 5, 2025. [ Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Police in Ongata Rongai are investigating a bizarre incident in which a four-year-old boy was allegedly killed by minors. The two boys reportedly tied Rachvill Anyika’s hands…
Oblique Seville is shifting focus to the 200m next season, seeing one of his compatriots as a major rival while aiming to master the race’s tricky bend. Oblique Seville has revealed that Bryan Levell will likely be his biggest threat as he prepares to chase the 200m next season. The reigning world 100m champion has…
Kalonzo Musyoka is expected to visit Raila Odinga’s widow, Mama Ida, and offer his condolences at Opoda Farm in Bondo The Wiper Party leader described the deceased former prime minister as a brother and friend Kalonzo and Raila had a strong relationship as opposition leaders and teammates who wanted to lead the nation together, not…