A birthday-boosted Mathew Kipsang capped the Soria meet with a dramatic late surge to claim victory. Kenya’s Mathew Kipsang and Ethiopia’s Likina Amebaw secured victories at the Cross Internacional de Soria on Sunday, the fourth Gold-level event of this season’s World Athletics Cross Country Tour. In a dramatic men’s race, Mathew Kipsang, a world 5000m…
Rooney Maina the Kenya Railway Golf Club Captain (John Kamenyi) 2025 overall prize winner reacts to his shot on the par-four eighth hole, November 14, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] After a poor opening day at the Kenya Railway Golf Club Captain (John Kamenyi) 2025 prize, former club chairman, Rooney Maina, thought he was out contention…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs his players during a training session as the team finalised its preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Since Benni McCarthy’s appointment as Harambee Stars head coach, he has wasted no time reshaping the identity of…
Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in Men Light middle weight 67-71kg category during Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] As the final leg of the National Boxing League heads to Kisumu on Thursday, two weights that are the most competitive will…
KPA team during their FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers match against APR of Burundi at Nyayo National Stadium on Nov 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan basketball teams have for the second time in less than six weeks failed to shine at home falling to their East African counterparts in two major Zone…
Winnie Odinga making her speeches during the final state funeral ceremony of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Jaramogi Oginga University in Bondo on October 19, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] She has all the markings of a political star. A brave political operative attempting to write her own political story. One that will either determine…
Sha’Carri Richardson has given Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian her stamp of approval following a succesful second ATHLOS Women’s only meet in New York last month. Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson is set to play a pivotal role in Alexis Ohanian’s new league, Athlos, which launches next year. Richardson will not only compete but…
Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo before a past Senate committee sitting. [Elvis Ogina/Standard] Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo’s leadership faces another turbulent chapter as he confronts a fresh impeachment motion at the County Assembly. The motion is set to be tabled on Monday morning during a special sitting, according to Assembly Clerk Duke Onyari, who said the…
Harambee Stars defender Baron Ochieng joined giants Zamalek from Sofapaka in the off season, and has now revealed how different Kenyan football is from Egypt’s. Harambee Stars defender Baron Ochieng believes Kenya can rise to the level of African football giants like Egypt—but only if the country decisively invests in its football structures. The Zamalek…
Silence filled the CFF church on Sunday, November 16, as mourners gathered to pay their last respects to the late gospel singer Betty Bayo. Pastor Victor Kanyari, who was Betty’s husband, could not hide his feelings when he spoke about the deceased The preacher remembered Betty as a devoted mother to their two children, Sky…
FKF Premier League action took place despite the November international break this weekend. FKF Premier League action rolled on through the FIFA international window, but two clubs—record champions Gor Mahia and newly promoted Nairobi United—were conspicuously absent from the fixture list. Their omission was not accidental. Under FKF Premier League regulations, clubs with two or…
Ingwe battled Murang’a Seal at Nyayo National Stadium dominating possession and creating chances but both sides shared points AFC Leopards moved closer to the top of the SportPesa League table after a goalless draw against Murang’a Seal at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Leopards made only one change from the side that lost…
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has spoken highly of a teen sensation who made his Teranga Lions debut against Brazil, explaining how vital he could be as they prepare to face Kenya. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw seems to be already giving the script to Kenya about who of his players they should look out for. Harambee…
South Africa dominated Kenya Lionesses in the final of the ongoing Rugby Africa Women’s 7s cup in Nairobi to retain their title. In a commanding display of skill and dominance, South Africa retained their Rugby Africa Women’s 7s title with a comprehensive 22-0 victory over the Kenya Lionesses in the gold medal final. at the…
Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye has explained how he has grown as a Senegal player as they prepare to take on Harambee Stars in Turkey on Tuesday. Everton forward Iliman Ndiaye says his resurgence on and off the pitch is powered by the support of his Senegal national team teammates. Ndiaye has established himself as a key…