Kenya’s Kimoi Moi (left) and Bashir Dantata of Nigeria during Lagos Incoming tour for Simon Kuseyo memorial cup at Nairobi Polo Club, on November 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After leading their teams to successful victories last weekend, Gideon Moi and his son Kimoi lead their different teams for another round of expected…
A court in Iran has opened a case against two marathon organisers after women compete in their event without wearing hijabs. Two organisers of a marathon on Iran’s Kish Island have been arrested after several female participants ran without the mandatory headscarf, the nation’s judiciary announced on Saturday. The arrests follow Friday’s race, where images…
Kenya Ports Authority’s Okoro Ifunanya and FOX Divas’ Yvonne Muhawenimana at FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers, Nyayo National Stadium, Nov 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The stage is set for a fierce battle as Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) square it out with Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women Basketball League…
US sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has lauded the impact of Athlos whose founder Alexis Ohanian sent a heartwarming message to her and other track queens. Alexis Ohanian, the founder of the new Athlos track league and husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, has publicly acknowledged comments from American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden regarding the league’s positive influence…
Bandari FC have turned to a former Harambee Stars goalkeeper on an interim basis as the club undergoes major technical and leadership changes. Bandari Football Club has once again rung the changes at the top, announcing the immediate departure of Head Coach Mohamed Borji and his assistant, Tarik Bendamou. The decision, confirmed via a press…
A Nairobi tailor has become Kenya’s newest millionaire after turning a simple 99-bob prediction into an astonishing KSh 20.7 million win, a story now sweeping across the country and inspiring thousands of Kenyans to believe again in the power of the SportPesa Mega Jackpot. Christmas came early for a quiet, hardworking tailor from Nairobi whose…
Galatasaray’s Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen. [Valery HACHE/AFP] Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria are hurting after another unsuccessful World Cup qualifying campaign, and the quickest route to recovery would be winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Since 1990, the Super Eagles have never failed twice in a row to secure a place at the global…
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos faces a formal complaint with the SAHRC over remarks that have sparked public controversy. Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is the subject of a formal complaint lodged with the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) by the United Democratic Movement (UDM). The political party has acted over comments the…
The online gambling industry in Africa is evolving rapidly, with players increasingly demanding platforms that offer a blend of security, entertainment, and financial opportunity. Finding a reliable casino in Nigeria involves analyzing various factors, from interface design to payout speeds. Among the international operators making waves in the local market, Pin-Up casino is frequently highlighted…
KCB’s Esther Mutinda (21) and Belinda Barasa playing against Gladys Ekuru (14) and Daisy Leting of Kenya Pipeline during the 1st Edition of the Kenya Cup tournament at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, Indoor Arena. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National champions KCB Bank and Kenya Prisons lock horns in their…
A collage of some of the top performing students in the just released Kenya Junior School Education Assessment results. Rockfields Junior School candidate Sean Kinyori Makau is among the top performers in the inaugural Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) released on Thursday. According to the Kenya National Examinations Council, the top performers scored 90…
Grand Slam Track has filed for Chapter 11 as it struggles to manage significant debts, leaving the league’s future uncertain. Grand Slam Track (GST), the fledgling professional league founded by Olympic legend Michael Johnson, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it grapples with millions of dollars in outstanding debts to athletes and vendors….
Rigathi Gachagua reiterated his claim that the DCP would dominate the Nairobi seats in 2027, even as devolution debates fueled fresh political tensions He insisted that there was no conflict within the Opposition and said his zoning remarks were misinterpreted Gachagua rejected the coalition partners’ claims of bullying and said that avoiding friendly clashes in…
An American citizen arrested in Nairobi and wanted in the United States on multiple charges, including murder, has confirmed his consent to be extradited to Minnesota to face trial. The suspect, held at Gigiri police station since his arrest, made the declaration on Tuesday during a brief appearance before a Nairobi magistrate for the mention…
On Thursday, December 11, Education Minister Julius Migos Ogamba released the results of the 2025 Kenya Secondary Education Assessment (KJSEA) The Minister of Education said that among the 1,130,459 students who took the KJSEA exam in 2025, 578,630 were men, and 551,829 were women Minister Ogamba said that 75% of the students did well in…