President William Ruto has stood by his controversial remarks made in July, where he told police officers to shoot protesters in the legs, saying he has no regrets about the statement. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ruto explained his comments, saying that the police have the right to use force in certain instances when…
Betty Bayo’s heartfelt message to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta went viral shortly after his death, touching many Kenyans The Unamuwinda Nani hit singer died at the Kenyatta National Hospital after battling leukemia Her initial post caused a stir online, with many finding it obvious and sad that she herself was ill A message with feelings…
In the semi-arid village of Ndalani in Yatta sub-county, Machakos County, farmers are steadily abandoning their traditional maize and bean fields in favour of drought-resistant crops such as sunflowers and cotton in a bid to free themselves from years of low yields and hunger. The shift, the farmers say, comes after successive seasons of disappointing…
Tragedy has struck a family in Kisii following the sudden death of Johnson “Maigama” Mose, a beloved resident of Crystal, Minnesota Mose, known for his dedication to fitness and his community, died months after completing his dream house in Kisii His death has left family and friends mourning as they remember a man whose life…
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the equaliser against Hungary during their 2026 World Cup qualifier in Lisbon on October 14, 2025. [AFP] Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday said next year’s World Cup would be his last as he winds down one of the all-time great careers. The 40-year-old forward, with more than 950…
Prime suspect in women’s killings at Mawanga area of Nakuru North Sub County Evans Michori before Nakuru principal Magistrate Yvonne Khatambi in Nakuru Court on July 19, 2022. [Harun Wathari Standard] A witness in the murder of one of the four women killed in Mawanga Estate in Nakuru County three years ago testified that he…
Ronnie Gabriel has slammed Orlando Pirates’ tactics, claiming the Soweto giants resorted to unsportsmanlike play to secure a narrow semi-final win. Orlando Pirates have been accused of resorting to unsportsmanlike conduct to secure their place in the Carling Knockout final after a contentious semi-final clash. The Buccaneers are one step closer to their second trophy…
Popular Kikuyu gospel artiste, Betty Bayo, passed away on Monday, November 10, leaving her fans and fellow gospel musicians in mourning. A close friend has now revealed the type of text Betty sent her at 9pm, less than 24 hours before her death Kenyans have flooded the comments section to offer condolences, as family and…
A feature documentary inspired by Kenya’s notorious “fake lawyer,” Brian Mwenda, is currently in development, promising to shed new light on one of the country’s most talked-about scandals. Titled The Lawyer, the film is directed by acclaimed Polish filmmaker Maciej Bochniak, known for HBO’s One Billion Happy People, Netflix’s Freestyle, and the Polish remake of…
Liverpool have contacted the head of referees in England after their controversial game against Manchester City Manchester City won the game on November 9, but Liverpool were left upset by Virgil Van Dijk’s disallowed goal Arne Slot’s side feel that the offside rules were wrongly applied, denying them an equaliser. Liverpool have lodged a complaint…
Muthaiga Golf Club’s professional golfer Greg Snow. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Muthaiga Golf Club’s Greg Snow continued his red-hot form in the second round of Betika Masters at Limuru Country Club, extending his lead at the top of the leaderboard to six shots. Snow produced another composed performance, carding 5-under par for the day to take his overall…
Michael Oliver, who is one of the most experienced referees in the Premier League, has been banned from playing for two clubs Oliver was the Assistant Video Referee during Manchester City’s game against Liverpool on November 9 Oliver disallowed Virgil Van Dijk’s goal in the 38th minute, which has caused a lot of controversy online…
Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba is confident the team can build on their WAFCON qualification and aim for a World Cup debut. Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has set lofty targets of qualifying for the 2027 Women’s World Cup after they secured their spot at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco….
On Sunday, November 9, President William Ruto answered questions about the credibility of Tanzania’s recent elections President Samia Suluhu received approximately 31.9 million votes, representing 97.66% of the total votes cast. Ruto explained why the results of the Tanzanian elections raise concerns about the fairness of regional elections President William Ruto has appeared to doubt…
The heartbreaking testimony of 66-year-old Safari Katana Yaa reveals how police repeatedly failed families trying to rescue their loved ones from Paul Mackenzie’s deadly cult before the Shakahola tragedy claimed over 450 lives. Katana’s nightmare began in 2017 when Mackenzie’s radical teachings infiltrated his family in Furunzi, Malindi. His eldest daughter, who ran a successful…