Paul Pogba honoured Cristiano Ronaldo while accepting an award, praising the Portuguese star as a lasting inspiration during an emotional moment on stage. While accepting the Comeback of the Year award at the Globe Soccer Awards, French midfielder Paul Pogba took a moment to praise his former Manchester United teammate, Cristiano Ronaldo, calling him an…
Josh Mcerlean Navigated by Eoin Treacy in action during WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 at Hells Gate in Naivasha on March 23, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] For the first time since the return of the Safari Rally to the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, spectators will get to watch the event shakedown during the 2026…
AFCON 2025 Timetable Day 8 sees Bafana Bafana, Morocco and Egypt headline decisive Group A and B clashes as teams battle for knockout qualification. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco has reached a fever pitch as the group stages enter their final round. After a well-deserved rest day on Christmas followed by…
Kenya’s Malkia Strikers during 2025 FIVB World Championship campaign.Nairobi City Guide. [Courtesy FIVB] From Junior Malkia Strikers conquering the continent to bag the Under-20 trophy to Malkia Strikers’ notable show at the World Championship, 2025 was indeed a year of grit, glory and growth for Kenyan women. The women who have over the year’s…
A learner seeking admission at St Kizito Nyansiongo on Januaray 20, 2024. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] Thousands of parents are stranded as they seek admission for their children to preferred senior secondary schools, following a Ministry of Education decision to strip principals of the power to approve placements. The Standard has established that secondary school heads are receiving…
Cameroon defender Nouhou (L) fights for the ball with Ivory Coast’s forward Amad Diallo during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 28, 2025. [Khaled DESOUKI / AFP] Manchester United winger Amad Diallo was again on the scoresheet as defending champions Ivory Coast were held to a 1-1…
Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez shoots and scores his team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the Africa Cup of Nations Group E vs Burkino Faso at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 28, 2025. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] Algeria have booked their place in the Africa…
Sudan’s Mohamed Eisa is the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award after beating Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in Casablanca on Decembefr 28, 2025 [Caf] Sudan took a significant step towards the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) knockout stage after edging Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in Casablanca on Sunday, thanks to a slice of late fortune. The decisive…
Mozambique’s midfielder Geny Catamo celebrates his goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match vs Mozambique at Grand Stadium in Agadir on December 28, 2025. [ [FRANCK FIFE / AFP] Mozambique finally celebrated a long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations victory by edging Gabon 3-2 in an entertaining Group F clash in Agadir, ending…
Sudan stunned Equatorial Guinea to win their first match at AFCON 2025 as they revived their hopes of making the last 16 for the first time since 1970. Sudan secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Equatorial Guinea, boosting their chances of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stages for only the second time since…
The body of the late Cyrus Jirongo arrived at his home in Kitale on December 28, which caused tension over the cultural procedures that should be followed when receiving the body. The elders of Tiriki insisted that the body should be brought in through the back gate, but funeral committee chairman Fred Gumo rejected the…
Kiharu Member of Parliament, Ndindi Nyoro, has revealed that his relationship with President William Ruto has deteriorated since he was removed from the Budget and Appropriation Committee in March Nyoro, who was previously a close ally of the president and was rewarded with the chairmanship of the powerful committee after the 2022 elections, admitted that…
Senator Oburu Oginga has confirmed his health and readiness to lead ODM after the death of his brother Raila Odinga He explained ODM’s position on the formation of a new government after the next general election His statements came amid internal divisions and different positions within the ODM party towards the 2027 elections. Migori: ODM…
Legendary Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has shared why her retirement has left her in a state of grieving as she continues to internalize her new normal. Jamaican sprint legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce feels her retirement from track is akin to a sudden loss of a loved one which needs time to grieve. Fraser-Pryce ended her illustrious…
A faith-based community organisation that is helping in reforming street children in Kisii town has appealed to well-wishers and the Kisii County government to consider putting up more rescue centres for street children to protect them from retrogressing into their previous lives after being reformed. Speaking during a…