Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed his relief at seeing his side avoid dropping points against Zimbabwe thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Mohamed Salah scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to save Egypt from an embarrassing draw against Zimbabwe, securing a 2-1 victory in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Monday. The…
President William Ruto launched a spirited defense of his Bottom-Up Economic Agenda (BETA) on Monday, emphatically rejecting accusations that his signature economic framework amounts to nothing more than empty political rhetoric. Speaking at the bustling Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo on December 22, 2025, the President stressed that the identical economic blueprint that secured him…
Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts after winning the Women’s 1500m and sets a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on July 5, 2025 [AFP] In 2025, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon could not pause the writing of her athletics history. During the busy year, Kipyegon – a five-time world champion wrote…
Liverpool will have to do without their British-record signing Alexander Isak up to at least March 2026 after he underwent surgery on a fractured leg. Liverpool’s British-record signing, Alexander Isak, is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured left leg, with his return not expected until the spring of…
Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha made a striking public declaration of love and political partnership on Monday, formally introducing her husband, High Court advocate Benson Milimo, to Cherang’any residents in Trans Nzoia County. Addressing a lively crowd on December 22, 2025, at her Chebarus residence in Sitatunga ward during a Christmas donation event, Nakhumicha…
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,…