Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, suffered a crushing defeat to Senegal, prompting FKF President Hussein Mohammed to issue a public apology Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has issued a rare and candid public apology following the Harambee Stars’ crushing 0-8 loss to Senegal in an international friendly match played in Turkey…
Sebastien Migne during return the leg tie of the 2020 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers match between Kenya and Tanzania at Kasarani stadium on Sunday Aug 4, 2019. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Haiti secured a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over Nicaragua, sealing their second-ever global finals berth a…
Constuction of Talanta Stadium is scheduled for completion by February 2026. The construction of Talanta Sports City continues to gather pace, with the stadium making fine progress to be fully completed before the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which Kenya will co-host. New footage from the site has nor shown significant milestones in…
Elite Men Category cycling during the 2025 Africa triathlon and Duathlon Cup in Kilifi County. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] All is set for this weekend’s 2025 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup to be staged in Kilifi County. A total of 24 athletes will represent the country in a 10-nation contest that will feature the youth and…
Ikolomani residents resist plans to vacate their ancestral lands, protest against Shanta Gold Company from carrying out gold exploration. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] The government has assured residents of the Isulu and Bushangala areas in Kakamega County that they will benefit significantly from the newly discovered gold deposits, valued at Sh683 billion. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura…
The Frenchman masterminded an improbable World Cup qualification for a conflict-hit Caribbean nation, years after his rapid, controversial sacking by his previous African employer. If Kenya had exercised more patience, they might have witnessed their former coach achieving the ultimate dream.The qualification of the Haitian national team for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, sealed with…
How It All Began In the early 2010s, mobile money changed everything. A simple M-Pesa deposit of 50 shillings opened the door to online betting. Placing a stake on a Premier League match became as quick as sending airtime. For many football fans, the weekend excitement moved from the kibanda to the phone screen. What…
Popular gospel singer, Betty Bayo, died while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta Hospital After his death, tension arose over who will take care of his two children, Sky Victor and Danivictor, who were given to him by Pastor Victor Kanyari Pastor Kanyari has been clear about his plan to take care of his children and revealed…
FKF President Hussein Mohammed and head coach Benni McCarthy in a previous function. [FKF Media] FKF President Hussein Mohammed has issued a public apology to Kenyan fans following Harambee Stars’ overwhelming 8-0 defeat to Senegal in last night’s international friendly in Antalya, Turkey. The match was part of a FIFA international window, coming on the…
Kenya were walloped 8-0 by Senegal, a rout reflecting the vast financial chasm where the Lions of Teranga’s Ksh 59B market value dwarfed Harambee Stars’ Ksh 1.7B. Kenyan football fans on Tuesday night witnessed a massacre, a humbling 8-0 demolition of the Harambee Stars by the African powerhouse, Senegal, in a friendly match hosted in…
The Kahawa Law Court will today(Wednesday, November 19) issue its ruling on whether to grant the Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU) permission to detain prominent lawyer Chacha Mwita for 20 days as officers investigate alleged terror-linked activities. Police arrested Mwita in Mombasa over the weekend and accused him of facilitating terrorist acts and offering services to…
Gen Z protesters in June 2024 in Nakuru. [File, Standard] A new report has detailed how the state used social media and digital tools to suppress Generation Z-led protests between June 2024 and July 2025. Amnesty International, in its latest report, says at least 128 people were killed, 3,000 arrested, and 83 forcibly disappeared. The…
DR Congo club St Eloi Lupopo has won their first battle against Orlando Pirates after the South African giants suffered a setback in their CAF Champions League quest. Congolese side St Eloi Lupopo have been feeling the heat since their CAF Champions League match against Orlando Pirates but they are the ones celebrating now. Lupopo…
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has come out strongly in defense of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, warning that attacks on his leadership as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader undermine the judgment of the late party founder, Raila Odinga. Following Raila Odinga’s death while serving as ODM party leader, the party’s National Executive Committee appointed his…
The Government has been urged to fully and firmly enforce the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes law, to rein in culprits who target women through online harassment. Speaking to the Press after marking 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Matungu, Tuesday, the Director of Network for…