His mother Betty Bayo openly expressed her support for Reverend Victor Kanyari to take care of the children given to him by the late singer He explained that he intends to protect the children and their inheritance, even asking for legal help to ensure they benefit from them in the future His comments sparked mixed…
Orlando Pirates’ latest cup double has not only extended their dominance but also earned the club a massive multi-million payout this season. Orlando Pirates have claimed the first two domestic trophies of the season, adding the Carling Knockout Cup to their earlier MTN8 triumph. The Buccaneers have demonstrated their cup pedigree by winning seven of…
Parliament has launched investigations into a fast-growing fraud scheme that appears to be targeting retirees moments after they receive their lump-sum pension payments from the government. According to the Senate, the syndicate somehow gains access to pensioners’ confidential banking information, allowing criminals to monitor account activity and drain the funds under mysterious circumstances. Migori Senator…
Heavy police presence to oversee the derby match and the fans. Fenerbahce SK and Galatasaray faced each other at 14th week of Trendyol Super League 2025/26 [Middle East Images/ AFP] An Istanbul court on Monday ordered the detention of 11 footballers from Turkey’s first and second divisions, nine of whom are accused of betting on…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says it saved the country Ksh16.5 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year by stepping up investigations, integrity tests and proactive operations. During Monday’s report launch, EACC announced that this amount represents the highest recovery or protection figure in recent years. CEO Abdi Mohamud revealed that the Commission processed 4,183 corruption…
Eric Nyongesa swings at the Mombasa Golf Club in Mombasa, December 6, 2025. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. A spectacular week of the Vet Lab Sports Club culminated in the Chairman Jared Ouko Putter’s flagship event, which saw intense competition in various categories, concluding at the par-72 course in Nairobi on Saturday, with a thrilling victory for Ann Njuguna. Njuguna, playing off a handicap…
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Erastus Ethekon has stated that stealing an election in Kenya is impossible. Speaking at the IEBC Stakeholder Engagement Forum on Monday, December 8, 2025, Ethekon observed that electoral officials, observers, and media scrutiny make manipulation virtually impossible. He reflected on the November 27 by-elections, urging politicians to focus…
Tottenham are investigating Yves Bissouma after fresh footage emerged, placing the midfielder’s future at the club in serious doubt. Tottenham say they are looking into claims that midfielder Yves Bissouma was filmed inhaling nitrous oxide. The Premier League club has launched a fresh investigation following reports from The Sun which allegedly show the 29-year-old Mali…
The Olympic champion was left gushing after receiving a heartfelt tribute from her fiancé to mark her special day. Reigning 200m Olympic champion Gabby Thomas turned 29 on December 7, 2025, and the celebrations were made even more special by a heartfelt tribute from her fiancé, Spencer McManes. The track and field sensation, who has…
The Harambee Stars coach highlighted how Kenya can improve its domestic league and national team by adopting lessons from South Africa’s local player-focused system. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has revealed the one major aspect that Kenya can borrow from South Africa to improve the standards of the local leagues, which would in turn boost…
Gor Mahia lost 1-0 to AFC Leopards in the 98th Mashemeji Derby on Sunday, with Ingwe quite frankly the better team on the day. When the final whistle was blown during the 98th Mashemeji Derby encounter between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards at the Nyayo National Stadium, the sense of euphoria witnessed among Ingwe faithful…
Kenyan players Moses Shumah and Duke Abuya made great impacts for their respective clubs as Mohammed Bajaber endured a tough outing at the weekend. Kenyan players endured mixed fortunes at their respective clubs abroad with Moses Shumah and Duke Abuya among those on the winning sides. Shumah made the biggest impact as he came off…
A former Kaizer Chiefs defender has explained why the club must bring in a top coach like veteran tactician Pisto Mosimane immediately. South African giants Kaizer Chiefs have been told to consider bringing in a top coach like Pitso Mosimane immediately if they want to enjoy success this season. Chiefs are currently under the stewardship…
Kenya Ports Authority’s Aminata (right) and FOX Divas’ Noela Uwandameno mid FIBA Women Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium, gymnasium, on Nov 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After two successive victories and a place in the last eight, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) face a daunting task when they play reigning…
For generations, residents of the northeastern counties had faced obstacles in acquiring IDs. [File, Standard] When President William Ruto announced the scrapping of the 60-year-old vetting requirement for issuing national identity cards in Northern Kenya, many in the region breathed a sigh of relief. For generations, residents of the northeastern counties of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa,…