A new Kenyan law will force millions of gamblers to pay a mandatory savings component on every bet, increasing betting costs. Gamblers in Kenya will soon be forced to cede a portion of their betting stakes to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and a pension kitty, following the enactment of the Gambling Control Act…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned Parliament against rushing the passage of electoral reform Bills less than two years before the 2027 General Election, saying such last-minute changes could disrupt planning and undermine the credibility of the polls. The warning comes as legislators race to enact three key Bills from the National…
Mutahi Kibugu in action at the Sunshine Tour tournament in Naivasha. He is playing in the tournament alongside his brother Njoroge Kibugu. [Sunshine Tour] Greg Snow took command of the leaderboard after the opening round of the Betika Masters at VetLab Sports Club, posting a brilliant 4-under par 68 to lead the 73 – player…
A CAF official has provided an update over the case filed by Orlando Pirates regarding St Eloi Lupopo for fielding two ineligible players as well as their coach in their recent meeting. Confederation of African Football (CAF) has provided an update into the appeal filed by Orlando Pirates over Congolese side St Eloi Lupopo, who…
Tanzania’s police have issued a stern warning that foreign nationals have illegally entered the country with the alleged intention of inciting unrest, as tensions remain high following a disputed general election. In a statement released from Police Headquarters in Dodoma on Sunday, November 2, 2025, authorities said intelligence reports indicate that non-citizens had infiltrated Tanzania…
Diani’s Diamond Leisure Golf Resort Club Lady captain Caroline Mokaya in action. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Home club’s Daniel Njenga braved strong Indian Ocean winds to clinch victory in the 3rd edition of the ‘Sotet’ Golf tournament at the par 71 Sea-link Mombasa Golf Club, over the weekend. The handicap 21 golfer’s powerful swings against the…
A closer look at the high-tech shoe Hellen Obiri trusted from Boston in 2024 to her record-breaking New York City Marathon victory. Hellen Obiri’s record-breaking 2:19:51 finish at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon was a testament to her relentless work ethic and zeal to reclaim the title she first won in 2022. However,…
Parliament resumes sittings on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after two weeks recess with Bills born out of the bipartisan dialogue between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. These legislative proposals, many emerging from the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), are expected to dominate debate as MPs enter the final stretch of the fourth…
Shafali Verma guided the Indian team to its first-ever Women’s World Cup title. [Photo/AFP] Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India’s Women’s World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history. The 21-year-old batter scored an attacking 87 and took two…
Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election sparked deadly protests, resulting in hundreds of deaths, including seven promising young football players. Seven young football players are among the hundreds tragically reported dead during the recent, contentious general elections in Tanzania. The nation has been gripped by widespread protests and violence following the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made an emotional appeal to Mt Kenya voters, urging them to back him as the region’s political kingpin as he prepares for the 2027 presidential race. Speaking passionately on Saturday, Gachagua said he was ready to unite the Mt Kenya region with the Akamba community to deliver victory in…
Athletes compete in 8km women’s race during the National Cross Country Championship at Eldoret Sports Club, Uasin Gishu County, on October 25, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] The battle for a reviewed Athletics Kenya (AK) constitution began yesterday in two regions but the battle for fair rules in the game is just beginning, a section of enthusiasts…
Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is leading relief efforts in her country after the destruction left behind by Hurricane Melissa last month. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce is spearheading a major relief initiative to support communities devastated by Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island late last month. The retired Olympic champion, known as the “Pocket…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has confirmed that the Odinga family has officially opened its doors to friends and political allies of the late Raila Amolo Odinga who wish to visit and convey their condolences in Bondo, Siaya County. Speaking during the United Opposition media briefing at the SKM Command Centre in Nairobi on Monday,…
Kenya’s Sarah “Angel of War” Achieng fights Argentina’s Edith Soledad Matthysse during their WBF Women’s Super Lightweight title bout at Charter Hall, Nairobi, on June 10, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] At last, World Boxing Foundation (WBF) super lightweight title champion Sarah ‘Angel of War’ Achieng’ has successfully defended her global title. “Although I had a…