Cameroon’s forward Karl Etta Eyong celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match vs Gabon at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 24, 2025. [FRANCK FIFE / AFP] Karl Etta Eyong struck inside six minutes to hand five-time champions Cameroon a hard-fought 1-0…
Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F matchvs Mozambique at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 24, 2025. [Khaled DESOUKI / AFP] Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast launched their Africa Cup…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon (right) with Beatrice Chebet at the end of women’s 5000m final. [AFP] Amidst melodious Christmas carols and celebrations today, athletics stars who demolished records are expected to toast to the great achievements. There are stunning victories, but then, there are world records that lit up 2025. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and…
A section of Migori residents buy books on Christmas eve. They say they’d rather prepare for reopening of schools than celebrate Christmas. [Anne Atieno, Standard] An opinion poll has painted a disturbing picture of Kenya grappling with economic stress, dampening the spirit of the festive season. The new nationwide survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting…
A touching video has gone viral online, showing a special moment of reconciliation between two wives at a wedding ceremony In the video, the first wife welcomed her second wife with warmth, gifts and love, defying the usual notion of competition in polygamous marriages. Many admitted that they would find it difficult to imitate such…
Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez (L) celebrates celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group E match vs Sudan at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 24, 2025. [Gabriel BOUYS / AFP] Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria…
President William Ruto shared his Christmas greetings to Kenyans through a selfie video from State House Ruto seemed relaxed and normal when he invited people to be careful on the road and use street language to close the year The video sparked different opinions, many asking who taught the politician the language President William Ruto…
Jackie Maribe announced on December 22 that her father had passed away, and wondered how she would survive without him. Kenyans, led by his close friend Dennis Itumbi, sent messages of condolence while giving him words of comfort The former news anchor shared a touching message asking God to remember his mother now that their…
Two groomsmen and a female guest were prevented from entering the church where they had gone to attend a wedding, simply because of their hairstyles and their clothing, respectively. They were surprised, asking why they were expelled, while God looks at the heart and not the way a person is dressed While some people on…
Popular footage has been filmed showing passengers letting loose while standing in line waiting for a queue to open on a busy road The queue hit all the travelers who were leaving Nairobi as well as those who were heading to the locality, leaving many stranded. The Kenya Highways Authority (KeNHA) identified lack of discipline…
Daniel Simiu Ebenyo says he is fully prepared to challenge the world’s best as he targets a breakthrough medal at the upcoming World Cross Country Championships. Daniel Simiu Ebenyo has issued a clear warning to Jacob Kiplimo, Berihu Aregawi, and the rest of his rivals ahead of the senior men’s race at the World Cross…
Nakuru County is targeting a bigger share of revenue from Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE), a lucrative segment of the tourism mix globally. The Chairman of the Tourism and Marketing Board, David Mwangi, said the county administration is spearheading bids to host regional and international conventions and is channeling more resources toward promoting conference…
38-year-old Raychelle Syamba. [Courtesy] What was meant to be a journey home after celebrating a graduation ceremony ended in tragedy after, a 38-year-old legal officer was found murdered hours after arriving in Bondo town. Ms Raychelle Dorothy Syamba had attended a graduation ceremony at Kabarak University on Friday before travelling back via Kisumu, where she…
Noah Lyles says his relentless pursuit of medals is driven by the need to build a distinct legacy and elevate the sport in the era following Usain Bolt. American sprinter Noah Lyles has opened up about his relentless drive to win multiple medals, explaining that a single victory is insufficient in the shadow of Usain…
Eight people have died while seven others sustained serious injuries in a horrific accident on the Eldoret-Webuye road in Kakamega The accident occurred on Tuesday night at the Mukhonje business center in Lugari Constituency and involved a matatu and a fertilizer truck Witnesses say the matatu hit a stationary truck when it tried to pass,…