The General Secretary of COTU, Francis Atwoli, and his wife Mary Kilobi have been very protective of the privacy of their marriage, and have rarely shared some of their activities with the public. In March, Kilobi took to social media to announce the birth of their son, Atwoli Junior, after seven years of marriage. Now,…
With Manchester United facing Newcastle without talisman Bruno Fernandes on Boxing Day, here is all you need to know about the match. In a unique festive fixture, Manchester United and Newcastle United will face off at Old Trafford in the Premier League’s sole Boxing Day match. Historically, this day has favoured the Red Devils, who…
Director Homecide Division Martin Nyugoto (in suit) leads detectives in viewing the wreck of the Mercedes which former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was driving before he was involved in a head on collision with a bus killing him on the spot along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on 13/12/2025.[Antony Gitonga,Standard] The Directorate of Criminal…
Police in Migori County are holding a 33-year-old man after his wife, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, was found dead in their home at Osingo area, Suna East Sub-County, in the early hours of Christmas Day. Suna East Sub-County Police Commander Samuel Boit, who confirmed the incident, said the officer was found lying…
Kenyans celebrated Christmas amidst celebration, reflection and remembrance across the country This festive season was the first without former prime minister Raila Odinga, whose festive messages often united Kenyans Old videos of Raila’s Christmas messages resurfaced, evoking emotions and memories among Kenyans Many Kenyans across the country joined the rest of the world in celebrating…
Supporters cheer for their team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Ivory Coast and Mozambique at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 24, 2025. [AFP] Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not…
Somalia’s Chairman of the National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC), Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan speaking during the opening of the council voting in Mogadishu on Dec 25, 2025. [Courtesy] As Mogadishu casts its votes today, the election stands not only as a civic exercise but as the culmination of a long and deliberate process…
Porter Ephraim Cheptek has been fired after testifying about the accident that took the life of former MP Cyrus Jirongo The Personal Defense Workers Association says the firing is unfair, saying the officer was on duty and assisting detectives. The policeman’s testimony contradicted the bus driver’s version, reigniting calls for a full investigation I turn…
Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander Simon Maigwa confirmed the death of five people after the tragic plane crash Authorities shared the names of the victims of the crash, which included a doctor and two tourists Altezza Travel sent their condolences to the bereaved families after their efforts to rescue the victims hit a cliff Tanzania: Five…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta helped musician Njeru Thiga get treatment with a huge donation The artist, who sings in the Kikuyu language, recently traveled to India for emergency treatment after collecting money from Kenyans People on the internet praised Uhuru for the donation, while praying for Thiga to recover Former president Uhuru Kenyatta he is…
VAR has worked seamlessly at AFCON matches but the first hiccup was experienced when Benin missed a chance to get a potential penalty after a system failure. Benin’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign began in controversy after a VAR system failure prevented a review of a potential late penalty in their 1-0 loss to the…
With 2025 almost over, we unpack the female track and field athletes who were in a class of their own this year. 1. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the first American woman to sweep sprint titles in World Championships history By almost every measure, 2025 belonged to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. At the World Championships, she clocked…
Pulse Sports highlights the moments that left athletics fans shocked, surprised and proud. While the 2025 season delivered some of the most memorable on-track performances in recent history, many of the year’s defining narratives unfolded away from the stadium. From shocking doping revelations to ambitious but troubled new ventures, the sport experienced significant highs and…
Waihiga Mwaura and his wife Joyce Omondi secretly had a baby last year and shared the good news with their followers on December 24 The couple married in 2015 and had been asked questions about when they planned to have their first child The BBC news anchor shared a photo of her family, in which…
South African sensation Mohau Nkota has been crowned with a top award in Saudi Arabia ahead of big names like Sadio Mane and Riyad Mahrez despite signing six months ago. South African youngster Mohau Nkota may have been in the Saudi Pro League for a little under six months but he is already making waves….