Joshua Cheptegei: Olympics Champion Splashes Nearly Ksh1 Billion on Massive Investment

Ugandan track legend Joshua Cheptegei has commissioned a massive investment project that will consume close to Ksh1 billion in Uganda. Olympic champion and world record holder Joshua Cheptegei is transforming his on-track triumphs into a major investment in his home district of Kapchorwa, funding a Shs26 billion (Ksh943,531,955) hotel entirely from his career earnings. The…

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Mudavadi clueless on diplomacy as many Kenyans suffer abroad

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi addressing the media in Nairobi on November 12, 2025 over the relationship between Kenya and other Foreign countries. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The recent mistreatment of Kenyans in Uganda and Tanzania has exposed Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi, as perhaps one of the weakest handlers of the…

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Messi return ‘unrealistic’, says Barca president Laporta

Lionel Messi  made a surprise appearance at Barca’s Camp Nou stadium [Instagram] Barcelona all-time great Lionel Messi returning to the Catalan giants is “unrealistic”, the club’s president Joan Laporta said Wednesday. The 38-year-old Argentine superstar made a surprise appearance at Barca’s Camp Nou stadium on Sunday night and said he hoped “one day I can…

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Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu Mohamed is dead

Isiolo South MP Tubi Bidu Mohamed when he was sworn into office at Parliament buildings, Nairobi. [File, Standard] Isiolo South Member of Parliament, Tubi Bidu Mohamed is dead. Bidu died while receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital on Wednesday evening. Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula announced the passing of the legislator, describing it…

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