Police officers stand outside the homestead of the late Kasipul MP, Ong’odo Were, in Kachien Village, Central Kasipul Ward, on November 12, 2025, following a violent arrest operation. Three DCI officers sustained serious injuries while arresting suspects linked to the murder of two youths in Opondo, Kasipul Constituency last week, ahead of the parliamentary by-election….
Sports CS Salim Mvurya (centre), NOC-K president Shadrack Maluki (second left), Sports PS Elijah Mwangi (second right), NOC-K 1st vice president Barnaba Korir (right) and 2nd vice president Nashon Randiek pose for a group photo with federations secretary generals during seminar in Machakos on November 13,2025. [NOC-K Media] The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K)…
Betty Bayo’s close friends, including her Oh Sister colleagues, have yet to accept her sudden death A friend of the gospel singer recalled their last moments with Bayo, describing how they spent time with him hours before he was declared dead. The 11th Hour gospel singer’s family released details of his funeral and where he…
Tshegofatso Mabasa has admitted that repeated national team snubs have been emotionally tough, but he remains hopeful his chance with Bafana Bafana will eventually come. Orlando Pirates striker Tshegofatso Mabasa has expressed his disappointment at being consistently overlooked for the South African national team, despite his strong goal-scoring form for the club. The 29-year-old forward…
French embassy in Nairobi Kenyan students now have an exciting opportunity to work in France through the French Embassy’s Language Teaching Assistant Program for the 2026–2027 academic year. The program offers 170 positions for Kenyans to teach English in public schools across France, including its overseas departments, for a seven-month period. Participants will help French…
Julius Kamau Kimani, Raila Amolo Odinga’s barber, recounted fond memories of the late political leader The 47-year-old man, with 25 years of experience, served as Baba’s faithful barber for 17 years without fail. The Nairobi man remembered the fallen politician’s promise, which he did not fulfill due to his sudden death It has been several…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya (centre), NOC-K president Shadrack Maluki (second left), Sports PS Elijah Mwangi (second right), NOC-K 1st vice president Barnaba Korir (right) and 2nd vice president Nashon Randiek pose for a group photo with federations secretary generals during yesterday’s seminar in Machakos. [NOC-K Media] The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) convened a…
Captains gather in Nairobi for the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens, eyeing a coveted prize that promises more than just the continental crown. The captains gathered in the heart of Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday ahead of the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens, which kicks off Saturday. Beyond attempting to dethrone defending champions South Africa, teams are also…
A delegation from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces has concluded a benchmarking tour to Kenya’s Defence Forces Welfare Services in a bid to enhance welfare packages for military personnel and their families across the East African region. The visit, which was held at the DEFWES Headquarters, Moi Air Base in Eastleigh, Nairobi, sought to share…
Grace Adhiambo (center) of Lioness 1 is tackled by Uganda’s dou Zindale Masuku (left) and Aphiwe Ngwevu (left) during the 23rd Edition 2021 Safari 7s tournament at The Nyayo National stadium on Saturday, Oct 31, 2021.[FILE/Standard] Grace Okulu and Janet Okello will lead the Kenya Lionesses as co-captains as the hosts begin quest to dethrone…
There was an uproar in Parliament when Embakasi South Member of Parliament Musili Mawathe was expelled for allegedly being drunk Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa accused him of disrupting activities, prompting the Speaker of Parliament, Gladys Shollei, to order his removal Kenyans answered questions online, with many criticizing the chaos, while others questioned whether the MP…
National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) chairman Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia. [File, Standard] Three communities have the lion’s share of employment in the country’s parastatals, the latest report by the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has revealed. The report launched yesterday says Kikuyu, Kalenjin and Luo have 29,352, 25,729 and 20,656 of their kinsmen…
In-form Kaizer Chiefs forward sees his Guinea-Bissau debut cancelled because of political uncertainty, delaying his international dream until next year. Kaizer Chiefs forward Flavio Silva has seen his dream of an international debut brought to an abrupt and disappointing halt, with his first cap for Guinea-Bissau now likely to be delayed until he is 30….
A new psychiatric report has thrown into uncertainty the Kenyatta National Hospital murder case, finding that the main suspect, Kennedy Kalombotole, is mentally unfit to stand trial or instruct a lawyer. The latest report contradicts the earlier one from Mbagathi Hospital, issued just two months ago, which had declared him fit to face trial. Presiding…
Kenyans have raised questions about the high-level visit of the Ugandan army to Nairobi for a comparative exercise A UPDF delegation met with KDF officials to obtain information on welfare, veterans’ assistance, cooperatives, and income-generating projects. The team visited DEFWES facilities in Embakasi and held meetings with senior commanders However, the public focused their attention…