The manager shared his thinking behind the decision to remove the Harambee Stars midfielder from the game. Coach Niels Frederiksen once again placed his trust in Timothy Ouma, who, after a three-game spell on the sidelines, was immediately reinstated into the starting eleven for his first appearance since November 9. However, pairing the Harambee Stars…
According to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, over 99 per cent of Kenya Integrated Election Management System kits functioned seamlessly in last month’s by-elections, further boosting the credibility and integrity of the vote. Despite the strong performance, the Commission acknowledged persistent challenges, including voter apathy, misinformation and isolated security incidents, even as it intensifies…
Michael Kiruti in action during the Nanyuki Mall Golf tournament at the Nanyuki Sports Club, December 6, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] A record-breaking attendance of 132 golfers graced the nine-hole, Nanyuki Sports Club layout for the 16th edition of the Nanyuki Mall golf tournament. The annual event, which also featured the coronation of the Mount Kenya…
AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani protected his proud Mashemeji Derby record on Sunday but how has he fared in all his meetings against Gor Mahia? AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani is still basking in the Mashemeji Derby victory after masterminding Gor Mahia’s downfall in the 98th meeting between the eternal rivals. Ambani protected his proud…
Kenyan mobile phone users continue to pay higher call charges than necessary because regulators have delayed implementing long-awaited reforms meant to lower interconnection fees, the World Bank has cautioned in a new report. According to the latest Kenya Economic Update, the country’s mobile termination rates (MTRs) – the fees operators charge each other to connect…
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes shoots from the penalty spot to score the team’s fourth goal during the English Premier League football match vs Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on December 8, 2025. [Darren Staples / AFP] Ruben Amorim said Manchester United had “improved a lot” after they climbed back…
Liverpool head to Inter Milan amid tensions created by Mohamed Salah’s explosive interview and here is all you need to know about the Champions League match. A Liverpool side mired in controversy faces a formidable challenge at the San Siro on Tuesday night as they look to get their Champions League campaign back on track…
Senators have accused several government officers and Members of Parliament of running rogue recruitment agencies that leave desperate Kenyans stranded abroad after promising lucrative jobs. Lawmakers allege that some officials in the Ministries of Labour and Foreign Affairs, along with members of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Labour, maintain ties to unscrupulous firms exploiting…
KOGL chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing. [Sunshine Tour] Kenya’s golf sensations Njoroge Kibugu and Naomi Wafula have made history as the first Kenyans to have ever earned a global tour card, punching tickets to next season’s prestigious Sunshine Tour and…
Newspapers on Tuesday, December 9, reported on various topics, with the focus being on the Nyanza area, where extensive voter registration has revealed a large number of new voters. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Star newspapers. Photo: Daily Nation, The Star.Source: UGC 1. The Star The newspaper reported that a national…
The Harambee Stars coach offered a candid assessment of Ruben Amorim, highlighting the challenges he faced and his resilience at Manchester United. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has shared his honest opinion about Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. Ruben Amorim’s arrival at Manchester United in November 2024 was heralded with excitement, following his phenomenal success…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has has rolled out a series of major legal and policy reforms designed to speed up Kenya’s fight against graft, including fast-tracking corruption cases and expanding investigative powers across financial platforms. The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, outlines major proposals that would drastically shorten the timeline for corruption trials…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma suggested that President William Ruto will be re-elected in 2027 According to Kaluma, Ruto will get four million votes from former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s stronghold, Nyanza region. However, a large number of Kenyans tried to explain why Ruto could not get four million votes in Nyanza Nairobi –…
Patience Mumbe, a grade 7 student from Embakasi, was brutally murdered after she went missing on December 4 Mumbe’s body was found two days later, showing signs of a gruesome death, leaving his parents heartbroken and seeking justice. CCTV footage captured the last moments, alive, as he ran and walked briskly, towards the bus stop…
Gor Mahia’s Felix Oluoch and Mark Shaban celebrate their win against Posta Rangers during Sportpesa Premier League match at Nyayo National stadium. Oct 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The 98th Mashemeji Derby might have not lived up to the expected goal fest last Sunday, but AFC Leopards’ narrow 1-0 win over Gor Mahia has thrown…