A Kenya Airways plane at Heathrow Airport, London. [Mate Tongola, Standard] Kenya Airways has announced a major leadership transition, with Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Allan Kilavuka set to exit the national carrier after six years at the helm. In an internal communication dated December 16, 2025, the airline’s Board of Directors said…
CCTV footage from the Eagol Fuel Station showed Cyrus Jirongo’s last movements minutes before the accident At eight o’clock at night, his Mercedes-Benz collided head-on with a Climax Coaches bus carrying 65 passengers. The accident was horrific, with the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) confirming that Jirongo died on the spot, as officers collected evidence…
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has signed a landmark National Transmission Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement with Africa50 and India’s PowerGrid Corporation. The signing ceremony was attended by Principal Secretaries Dr. Bonface Makokha (Economic Planning), Cyrell Odede (Public Investment and Asset Management), Alex Wachira (Energy), Director General Eng. Kepha Seda of the…
What began quietly in the rolling hills of Vihiga County has grown into one of the region’s most transformative agricultural success stories—a journey reshaping rural livelihoods, empowering youth, strengthening schools, and redefining local food systems. When 450 farmers joined the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)-funded Advancing Resilient Nutrition-Sensitive Aquaculture (ARNSA) Project, few imagined the…
A road accident that occurred in Chabera, Homa Bay County, on December 14, killed 10 family members and left six others injured Geoffrey Ochoke, one of the six survivors of the fatal accident, narrated the last moments he shared with his relatives who lost their lives while in a van He also recalled how the…
The Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting safe, orderly, and well-managed migration, recognising its central role in national development, cultural diversity, and social cohesion. Principal Secretary (PS) for Immigration and Citizen Services, Dr. Belio Kipsang, said migration should be viewed as a driver of development and cultural exchange, rather than solely the movement of…
UoE football players in action during day one of the National University Games in Eldoret yesterday. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] Defending champions Kenyatta University (KU) were frustrated to a barren draw by hosts University of Eldoret (UoE) in their opening football match of the 2025 National University Games. Despite firing blanks in the Kenya University Sports…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has lifted the lid on the reported interest in him from Saudi Arabia, claiming the club tried to push him out. Bruno Fernandes has revealed he felt Manchester United were open to selling him during the summer transfer window, despite the club’s public insistence that he remains a cornerstone of…
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) has emerged as the most preferred career pathway among learners who sat the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) in Nakuru County, signalling a decisive shift toward science-oriented learning as Kenya accelerates the transition to a competency-based education system. At St Xavier’s Primary and Junior School in Nakuru…
Equity Bank players Wilson Cheruiyot No 18 and Gregori Kiprono 15 try to challenge a spike from KPA player during Kipchumba Karori International Volleyball tournament at Eldoret. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Defending champions Equity Bank and KCB are set to defend their titles at the second edition of the Eldoret International Volleyball Tournament. Founder and event…
Former Cabinet Minister and Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo died in a fatal road crash last week. [File, Standard] The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is investigating the tragic death of former cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo as a potential outcome of dangerous driving on the part of the driver of a bus that rammed his car. …
Sabastian Sawe has looked back on his dominant 2025 marathon season while preparing for new challenges in 2026. Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe, crowned the 2025 World Out-of-Stadium Athlete of the Year, has reflected on a season that saw him dominate the marathon scene and establish himself as a global force in road running. Sabastian Sawe’s remarkable…
The fifth edition of the Piny Luo Festival was officially launched on Monday at Rongo University in Migori County, bringing together political leaders, community elders, scholars, and members of the public for a celebration of Luo culture, heritage, and development. The festival, which runs until December 17, aims to strengthen unity, promote cultural continuity, and…
Maurice Ogeta publicly introduced his fiancee Ann Ogeta at a welcome home ceremony in Uyoma village, Siaya County The event was of great importance to Ogeta as it marked his return after a period of mourning for his late boss, Raila Odinga Special guests, including political leaders George Wajackoyah, Moses Kuria, and political activist Nuru…
Nigeria’s forwardVictor Osimhen (R) controls the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations 2024 final match vs Ivory Coast at Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium in Ebimpe, Abidjan on February 11, 2024. [Sia KAMBOU / AFP] Victor Osimhen used to sell newspapers in the crowded, traffic-clogged streets of Lagos: now he creates headlines as a consistent…