Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has been acquitted of corruption charges in the Ksh213 million case, after the Nairobi Anti-Corruption Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove any wrongdoing on his part. Delivering the verdict on Thursday, Senior Principal Magistrate Victor Wakumile ruled that the evidence presented did not prove beyond reasonable doubt that…
Deaflympics men’s 800m champion Elikana Kiprop Rono trains at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata ahead of the Tokyo 2025 Summer Deaflympics set for Japan from Saturday next week. [KSFD] I won’t let the Europeans deny me gold in Japan. The medal belongs to the Kenyan people. These were the words of Deaflympics men’s 800m champion…
A view of the Nairobi Central police station in the central business district serving the Nairobi city environs on June 20, 2025. [David Gchuru, Standard] Kenyan police cells have become death chambers. This indictment from the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (Imlu) is a grim irony — the very cells meant to be the safest points in…
Thomas Tuchel is set to recall a “special” star midfielder to the England squad after previously dropping him over behavioural concerns. Jude Bellingham will be recalled to the England squad by Thomas Tuchel on Friday. The Real Madrid midfielder was sensationally left out of last month’s matches against Wales and Latvia, despite declaring himself available…
Members of Parliament have rejected a government proposal to introduce an open tender system (OTS) for importing cooking gas, a plan that aimed to lower prices and bring the commodity under State regulation, similar to petrol, diesel, and kerosene. The National Assembly Committee on Delegated Legislation said it could not approve the Petroleum (Operation of…
Morocco’s star defender has been ruled out of crucial AFCON friendlies against Mozambique and Uganda after suffering a severe ankle injury. Paris St-Germain and Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi has been ruled out for “several weeks” with a severely sprained left ankle, dealing a devastating blow to the Atlas Lions’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup…
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS), Mutahi Kagwe, has raised alarm over the rising cases of agriculture malpractices, warning that the trend is eating into farmers’ earnings. Speaking in Nyeri yesterday, Kagwe expressed concern over the spiraling incidences of of livestock and agricultural produce theft in the country. He regretted that during the brazen…
Emmanuel Petit endorses Jose Mourinho for a shock Premier League return, believing he’s the ideal man to save a struggling club. France legend Emmanuel Petit has backed José Mourinho to make a dramatic return to the Premier League, suggesting he should take on the challenge of saving Wolverhampton Wanderers from relegation. The former Chelsea manager,…
The government is constructing a Sh600 million solar power plant at the Baricho Water Works in Kilifi County to reduce the high cost of pumping water, currently standing at between Sh60 million and Sh70 million per month. Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary, Eng. Eric Mugaa, confirmed that the contractor had commenced work at the site…
Kenyan midfielder Timothy Ouma is set for his third Europa Conference League match of the season as Lech Poznan face La Liga club Rayo Vallecano on Thursday night. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma is preparing for a tricky match in Spain with his Polish club Lech Poznan set to take on Rayo Vallecano in the…
Tanzania football commentary will never be the same after Master Tindwa Mtopa’s tragic death, silenced by post-election violence and stray bullets. The East African sports fraternity is heartbroken by the tragic death of legendary Tanzanian commentator Master Tindwa Mtopa. The revered broadcaster, known for his deep knowledge of the game and lively analysis on Sports…
New Kenya Police coach Dusan Stojanovic enjoyed a good start to life at the club by beating Sofapaka on Wednesday. Newly appointed Kenya Police head coach Dusan Stojanovic has vowed to build on his winning start and prove his team’s quality when they face record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia this weekend. The UEFA…
Eliud Kipchoge might have achieved everything a runner dreams of but there are still a few that leaves him with a bad feeling. As Eliud Kipchoge embarks on the next chapter of his career, there are still some things that he feels he could have done better during his storied running journey. Kipchoge achieved his…
Ouma completed the full 90 minutes as Lech Poznan squandered a 2-0 advantage to lose to Rayo Vallecano in Spain on Thursday night. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma endured a disappointing UEFA Europa Conference League night for Lech Poznan as they squandered a two goal lead to lose 3-2 against La Liga outfit Rayo Valencano…
Players for a top Serbian club were left distraught on the pitch after their coach collapsed on the sidelines before he was pronounced dead minutes later. The Serbian football community is in mourning following the sudden death of manager Mladen Zizovic, who passed away at the age of 44 after suffering a heart attack during…