Norway’s captain Erling Braut Haaland and Julian Ryerson celebrates their victory at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualifier vs Italy at the San Siro Stadium, in Milan, on November 16, 2025. [Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP] Norway qualified for their first World Cup since 1998 after Erling Haaland struck again in a…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has rejected reports claiming that President William Ruto may nominate Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President in 2027 According to Cherargei, Ruto will retain Kindiki as his Deputy until the end as thanks for his support There have been speculations that the president may have chosen his presidential candidate from the Orange…
The Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU-K) has demanded the immediate deportation of a Chinese national filmed assaulting a Kenyan worker at a factory in Eldoret, sparking widespread public outrage. The viral, undated video shows the Kenyan employee trying to defend himself as the foreign supervisor kicks and slaps him repeatedly. According to COTU, the…
Democratic Republic of Congo players celebrate after beating Nigeria via penalty shootout in the African playoff final of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Rabat, Morocco on November 16, 2025 [DR Congo, Facebook] Democratic Republic of Congo ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with a penalty shootout victory in the African…
Her husband Betty Bayo paid a touching tribute during the memorial service, leaving mourners in tears Hiram Gitau, popularly known as Tash, talked about how they met for the first time, their good relationship and their happy marriage, also sharing his plans for the children of Bayo During the memorial service, Tash honored his beloved…
Officials from Saudi Arabia and Kenya during a joint engagement, as shared by the Kenya Embassy in Riyadh on Facebook. Kenyan workers employed in Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from a significant shift in their employment terms following a new directive issued by the Saudi government. The Kenyan Embassy has confirmed that, effective February…
Saint Eloi Lupopo head into their crucial showdown with Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Hilal Omdurman, and Algeria’s MC Alger, facing fresh doubts over form and preparation. Saint Eloi Lupopo’s preparations for their CAF Champions League group stage debut have hit a snag, raising concerns ahead of the crucial fixture. The Democratic Republic of Congo-based club secured…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) marked its 20th anniversary in Mombasa with a charged celebration that exposed shifting political undercurrents within the party as it prepares for the 2027 General Election. Leaders used the platform to outline competing visions for ODM’s future, highlighting internal debates about strategy, unity and the party’s relationship with the current…
FIFA has intensifies crackdown on online abuse with expanded SMPS [FIFA] FIFA has stepped up its battle against online abuse, unveiling expanded actions and strict measures designed to safeguard players, officials, and football communities around the world. The announcements come as FIFA marked the International Day for Tolerance yesterday, reaffirming its commitment to respect and…
President Ruto during Sunday service and Diamond Jubilee celebration at the Africa Inland Church (AIC), Loglogo, Marsabit County. President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) to ensure that public health facilities have adequate and consistent supplies of medicines. The President said the new system of delivering medicines and other health commodities…
A birthday-boosted Mathew Kipsang capped the Soria meet with a dramatic late surge to claim victory. Kenya’s Mathew Kipsang and Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw secured victories at the Cross Internacional de Soria on Sunday, the fourth Gold-level event of this season’s World Athletics Cross Country Tour. In a dramatic men’s race, Mathew Kipsang, a world 5000m…
Rooney Maina the Kenya Railway Golf Club Captain (John Kamenyi) 2025 overall prize winner reacts to his shot on the par-four eighth hole, November 14, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] After a poor opening day at the Kenya Railway Golf Club Captain (John Kamenyi) 2025 prize, former club chairman, Rooney Maina, thought he was out contention…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs his players during a training session as the team finalised its preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Since Benni McCarthy’s appointment as Harambee Stars head coach, he has wasted no time reshaping the identity of…
Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in Men Light middle weight 67-71kg category during Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] As the final leg of the National Boxing League heads to Kisumu on Thursday, two weights that are the most competitive will…
KPA team during their FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers match against APR of Burundi at Nyayo National Stadium on Nov 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan basketball teams have for the second time in less than six weeks failed to shine at home falling to their East African counterparts in two major Zone…