A photo of Kenyatta National Hospital Accident and Emergency Section taken on February 9, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Standard investigation has uncovered a dire shortage of critical blood test reagents, essential drugs, and nutritious food for patients, problems compounded by alarming security lapses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the largest referral hospital in East and…
Lyle Foster scored a beautiful goal as South Africa beat Angola 2-1 in an entertaining AFCON 2025 clash in Marrakech. South Africa kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Angola in a captivating Group B clash. The result extends Bafana Bafana’s impressive unbeaten streak to…
Lolgorian Ward MCA Michael Seme, alongside Peter Kiplangat and Neke Siteto, arraigned before a Nakuru court as police seek an additional 21 days to complete investigations into recent clashes in the Trans Mara. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard] Detectives have applied to detain Lolgorian ward MCA Michael Seme and two other suspects for 21 days as investigations into the…
Zambia’s forward Patson Daka celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A football match vs Mali at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco on December 22, 2025. [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP] Patson Daka struck deep into injury time to spare Zambia’s blushes, as the Chipolopolo held Mali…
Renowned comedian Eric Omondi has opened up about the pain of losing his younger brother, Fred Omondi Fred died in an accident on June 15, 2024, at Kang’undo Road, Nairobi In a recent interview, the comedian admitted that he is still not healed and often chooses to ignore the pain Eric explained that their great…
A grandfather was killed after being attacked by bees in Homa Bay county, an incident that left the community in mourning The local deputy chief, Washington Kidew, explained how his late wife, son and grandson were bitten. Some Kenyans expressed their condolences to the victims, while others wanted an investigation and compensation Bay Fever: A…
The Tahmeed Coach bus driver directed the car to Kanyakine Hospital after a passenger fell ill in the car that was traveling from Meru to Mombasa Despite the tight schedule, he waited for 45 minutes for the patient to receive treatment and recover before they could start their journey His act of kindness has received…
In many rural communities in Kenya’s coastal region, the boy child is often favoured over the girl. But Esther Matole’s late father refused to be held back by traditions he considered retrogressive. He treated his nine sons and two daughters equally, without discrimination. Before his death, Matole’s father left clear instructions on how his land…
Letsile Tebogo revealed recently that he turned overtures from three countries but he could have relocated to America much earlier and he is not alone in rejecting offers from the US. Botswana sprinting sensation Letsile Tebogo recently made a shocking revelation that he had rejected bi-money approaches from three countries to switch nationalities. Tebogo revealed…
The National Government is developing a policy to regulate the creative economy sector in a move aimed at ensuring talented young people benefit fully from their skill and innovations. Principal Secretary of the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, said the policy is being formulated through the Creative Economy Bill, 2025,…
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku has explained why Deputy President Kithure Kindiki could not attend the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County Ruku gave a contribution in Kindiki at the event while assuring the public about the government’s efforts to ensure food safety A section of Kenyans prayed for the deputy president, wishing him to…
The elephant that trampled to death Eunice Odupoi, an Early Childhood Development (ECD) teacher near her home at Ilailupa Village, Kajiado West two days ago has been killed by KWS rangers. Amboseli Conservation Area Chief Park Warden Mr. Joel Ole Nyika said the jumbo was eliminated following a…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has revealed the reasons behind her no-nonsense approach during a school sports day race that saw her destroy fellow parents early this year. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has relived the moment when she destroyed fellow parents at a school’s sports day early this year. Fraser-Pryce went viral when a clip of her…
On Monday, December 22, a Mash Poa bus caught fire following a fatal accident at Salgaa Business Center The Motorists Association of Kenya condemned the attack and called on the government to impose stricter regulations on bodabodas. A section of Kenyans expressed anger over the growing behavior of bodaboda drivers and the lack of government…
Families displaced by ethnic clashes shelter at Sankale Comprehensive School in Trans Mara. [Peter Kipkemboi, Standard] The Christmas mood is rippling across the country. But in Trans Mara South and West, the season has arrived carrying fear. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium…