Atleast 200 Kenyans may have joined the Russian military since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has revealed. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Mudavadi said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs continues to receive urgent inquiries from families concerned about relatives reportedly involved in the conflict….
Byrne Omondi has established himself as Harambee Stars’ first choice goalkeeper ever since his strong performances at CHAN 2024. Harambee Stars and Gor Mahia goalkeeper Byrne Omondi has reflected on his impressive start to life at the 21-time Kenyan champions, crediting hard work, faith, and fierce competition within the squad for his rapid rise. Since…
Sharrif Musa’s inconsistency since joining Gor Mahia has tended to make him polarise opinion, but his good form recently earned him a recall to the Harambee Stars set up. Gor Mahia winger Sharrif Musa has revealed how he handles the level of criticism he receives from the club’s fans following his recent recall to the…
Naomi Amuguni (Left) of Kenya Lionesses runs with the ball past Angayika Comfort of Uganda during the 27th edition of the 2025 Safari Sevens Tournament at Nyayo National Stadium on October 11, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya is ready for the 2025 Africa Women’s Sevens Cup which kicks-off today at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi. The World Rugby…
Lyle Foster has revealed what it would mean to finally surpass Benni McCarthy as South Africa’s all-time leading goalscorer. Bafana Bafana striker Lyle Foster has openly declared his ambition to surpass the long-standing all-time goal-scoring record for South Africa, currently held by current Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy. McCarthy, widely regarded as one of the…
The World Cup qualification is entering the final stretch. The decisive games are ahead, which will determine the winners of direct tickets to the 2026 World Cup and the participants in the play-offs. The best sports betting site has made a preview of this week’s most interesting matches. Are you ready to name the winners…
Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The National Boxing League final leg set for Kisumu next week is expected to give the national team, Hit Squad, enough time to start official residential training ahead of Elite…
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) led by chairman Maurice Muhatia and Vice chairman Anthony Muheria of Nyeri Diocese during a press briefing in Nairobi on November 13, 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard) The Church has issued a damning indictment on president William Ruto’s administration, calling it out for human rights violations, runaway corruption and collapsed…
For the first time in history, all three rounds of the women’s 100m at the 2028 Olympics are scheduled to take part on Day 1 of the Games. The countdown to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is on, and while the opening ceremony may still be nearly three years away, the buzz around track…
In Kenya’s vibrant digital gaming scene, SportPesa Kenya continues to lead innovation — turning ideas into movements and games into experiences. With the launch of Sky Control, the first PvP crash game in Kenya, SportPesa has introduced a world-first multiplayer format that puts skill, nerve, and precision at the heart of every win. This isn’t…
South African rugby legend Cecil Afrika is looking forward to reuniting with his Kenyan counterparts Collins Injera and Andrew Amonde at this weekend’s Africa Women’s 7s. South African rugby great Cecil Afrika is set to reconnect with Kenyan legends Collins Injera and Andrew Amonde during this weekend’s Africa Women’s 7s tournament in Nairobi. While his…
A new study has found that about half of skin-lightening creams sold on the market contain high, unsafe levels of mercury: a potent neurotoxin that can affect a range of body parts from the kidneys, nervous system, and skin, down to one’s immune and respiratory systems. The findings have revived concerns about the safety of…
Secretary Administration Ministry of Sports Evans Achoki during the official opening of Africa Zone V Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO) seminar in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Evans Achoki, Secretary of Administration in the State Department of Sports, has praised Kenya’s progress in the global anti-doping crusade. Speaking during the opening ceremony of a two-day Africa Zone…
Late gospel singer Betty Bayo. [Betty Bayo/Facebook] AAR Hospital has dismissed circulating social media reports suggesting that gospel singer Betty Bayo was denied medical care due to an inability to pay, calling the claims inaccurate and misleading. In a statement, the hospital said Bayo was admitted for two days, during which she received emergency and…
Polycarp Miyogo, a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church and former KDF officer, won KSh 8 million compensation after he was illegally imprisoned and fired for attending the church The Court of Appeals ruled that military service does not override constitutional rights to religious freedom Miyogo had served for a decade with sabbatical allowances…