Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has shed light on why no investigations have been opened into an incident involving Pastor James Ng’ang’a of Neno Evangelism Centre, after a video allegedly showing the preacher slapping a congregant during a live service went viral in April 2025. Speaking on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday, November…
GSU’s Domnick Rutto returns the ball as Fredrick Lumanyo of Kenya Airports Police Unit blocks during yesterday’s KVF National League match at Kasarani Gymnasium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League champions General Service Unit (GSU) yesterday had a start they never wished for after suffering a shock defeat to the Kenya Airports…
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…
Under Sang’s guidance, Eliud Kipchoge has gone from a relative underachiever in track events to a legendary marathoner who has shattered several records. Renowned coach Patrick Sang has paid an emotional tribute to Eliud Kipchoge’s remarkable two-decade career, describing it as a “transformational journey” that reshaped not only marathon running but his own philosophy on…
Detectives have launched a hunt for a house girl who allegedly stole a loaded pistol and cash from her employer’s home in Nairobi’s upscale Kileleshwa estate. Police reports indicate that the domestic worker was alone in the house on Monday, November 3, 2025, when she allegedly made off with the valuables. The employer, who is…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will retire after the FIFA World Cup 2026, sparking debate over five possible successors. South Africa coach Hugo Broos has already said he will end his career after leading Bafana Bafana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, sparking a national debate about…
The National Police Service (NPS) has officially announced the commencement of its 2025 nationwide recruitment exercise for Police Constables, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply and serve in the security forces. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Inspector General Douglas Kanja Kirocho confirmed that the recruitment will be carried out in all counties on Monday,…
Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) chairman Reuben Ndolo. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] He’s a man full of conviction and desire. His words are measured…well, at least during this interview, they were. He poses when in deep thought and shoots back when ready to. A man whose calm voice gives a deceptive mien of his bulging physic. …
World Athletics made the shock decision to snub both Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon from the final 2025 awards list, which has sparked plenty of outrage among interested observers. World Athletics is facing a storm of criticism after Kenyan distance running stars Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon were left off the final list for the…
Anjeline Ogutu, the mother of the late John Okoth Ogutu, holds her son’s portrait at their home in Kademba Village, South East Alego. PHOTO | Eric Juma A Kenyan family is in deep mourning after their loved one, a Kenyan teacher based in Tanzania, was reportedly killed during the post-election unrest that rocked Dar es…
Manchester City players celebrate scoring vs Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League [AFP] Phil Foden struck twice and Erling Haaland netted against his former club as Manchester City beat Borussia Dortmund 4-1 to climb to fourth in the Champions League table on Wednesday. Foden’s two sublime finishes came just in time to remind England manager…
Harambee Stars defender Alphonce Omija has issued a rallying call to his teammates after helping Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel to a hat-trick of clean sheets. Harambee Stars defender Alphonce Omija looks to have started settling in well at Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel after a run of impressive performances. Omija joined the 11-time Tunisian…
Ashwin Shah arrives at the Milimani Law Courts in an ambulance on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, to respond to a show-cause notice before Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi. PHOTO | Zipporah Ngwatu There was a dramatic scene at the Milimani High Court on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, when lawyer Ndegwa Njiru presented his client, Ashwin Shah,…
A woman from Mombasa was shocked after realizing that her biological mother sold the land she bought while working in the Gulf nation The poor mother fainted when she was informed that her hard earned money had been handed over to the local pastor without her knowledge. The incident raised sympathy and concern about how…
MPs couldn’t help but laugh when Suba North Member of Parliament, Millie Odhiambo, raised concerns about some pastors He said that he has noticed that some pastors touch their female believers inappropriately when they pray for them The sarcastic politician was caught on video advising underwear-clad men to keep their distance when dealing with female…