Zimbabwe’s forward Knowledge Musona (R) celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match vs Angola at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 26, 2025. [Khaled DESOUKI / AFP] Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in…
Morocco’s defender Noussair Mazraoui and Mali’s forward Gaoussou Diarra compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations Group A match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on December 26, 2025. [Gabriel BOUYS / AFP] Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of…
Egypt’s forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the team’s first goal from a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match VS South Africa at Adrar Stadium in Agadir on December 26, 2025. [FRANCK FIFE / AFP] Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir…
President William Ruto and US President Donald Trump after the signing of a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda at the Donald J Trump United States Institute of Peace in Washington, DC. [PCS] In a dramatic Christmas Day military intervention, US President Donald Trump announced that he had directed a “powerful and deadly strike” against…
Questions continue to emerge about the accident that killed Cyrus Jirongo weeks after his death, as conflicting accounts continue to emerge. Calls for traditional practices and demands for greater scrutiny have divided public opinion The Speaker of the National Assembly, Moses Wetang’ula, has called for caution, warning against turning the tragedy into politics as leaders…
Edith Muthoni was arrested after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend over an alcohol bill in a bar in Kirinyaga county The Commissioner of Police in Ndia (Kirinyaga West), Jos Mudavadi, explained how the suspect was arrested after the incident on Christmas Day The family of the deceased expressed relief after his arrest, hoping to get justice…
Egypt became the first country to qualify for the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging South Africa in a dramatic match despite playing the second half with 10 men. A decisive penalty from Mohamed Salah was all it took for a 10-man Egypt to clinch a 1-0 victory over…
Member of Parliament for Suba North, Millie Odhiambo, has responded to a guy who has been throwing lines at her from time to time Ken Ja Obera has filled his Facebook page with pictures of Odhiambo in an attempt to celebrate and honor him Some Kenyans asked Odhiambo to give him an ear, while several…
The family of a 52-year-old man who was allegedly killed on Christmas Day is seeking justice following the tragic incident Witnesses who were present at the bar where the incident happened explained what led to the murderous attack and how the suspect stabbed his girlfriend in the middle of the party Police have launched a…
Kenyan referee Peter Waweru oversaw an entertaining encounter as Angola and Zimbabwe played out a draw to retain their hopes of making the AFCON 2025 knockout round. Kenyan referee Peter Waweru Kamaku was at the thick of things as Angola and Zimbabwe played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their second group stage match at…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi speaking during a one on one interview with The Standard team.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted…
Reynold Cheruiyot believes a strong opening leg can help Kenya secure a historic third straight mixed relay title at the World Cross Country Championships. World 1500m bronze medallist Reynold Cheruiyot is confident he can deliver a blistering start for Kenya as the nation targets a third consecutive mixed relay title at the 2026 World Cross…
Hundreds of street urchins from Kisumu County have a reason to smile after Kisumu Central Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Joshua Oron unveiled a plan to reintegrate them into society. The MP will help to reintegrate street children into formal education and vocational training institutions to help them get…
Kisumu is set to make motorsport history this weekend after the city announced it will host its first-ever drift show. The event is expected to draw car enthusiasts and thrill seekers from across the region. The Kisumu Drift Show, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, is being organised through a partnership between the City of…
A guard of honour mounted by private security guards at Mamboleo Showground in Kisumu.[FILE,Standard] Night after night, Stephen Onyango guarded homes and businesses for seven years, earning a paltry Sh5,000 a month, far below the statutory minimum wage. In a recent landmark judgment, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) has finally…