The High Court has upheld the appointment of Dorcas Oduor as Kenya’s Attorney-General, dismissing a petition that sought to invalidate her appointment and challenge the removal of her predecessor, Justin Muturi. The court ruled that Muturi voluntarily resigned and that all relevant authorities followed proper legal and constitutional procedures in both his exit and Oduor’s…
Gor Mahia’s Felix Oluoch and Mark Shaban celebrate their win against Posta Rangers during Sportpesa Premier League match at Nyayo National stadium. Oct 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia and Kakamega Homeboyz will continue their battle for the top spot in the SportPesa Premier League standings when action continues today across…
A behind-the-scenes look at the exclusive Nike prototype that accompanied Eliud Kipchoge in his 17th-place finish at the 2025 New York City Marathon. Eliud Kipchoge’s debut at the 2025 New York City Marathon saw the greatest marathoner of all time complete his quest for all six Abbott World Marathon Majors. While his 17th-place finish in…
A court in Kitale has handed a 10-year prison sentence to a man found guilty of vandalizing and stealing power infrastructure belonging to the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC), a move authorities hailed as a major victory in the ongoing fight against energy infrastructure theft. Kitale Chief Magistrate Samuel Mokua convicted Joel Nyongesa after…
Kakamega Homeboyz player Lopaga Josepha and Tusker Momanyi Charles during Sportpesa premier league at Kakamega Bukhungu stadium on November 2, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] It was a day of draws in the SportPesa Premier League yesterday as AFC Leopards continued their steady rise with a vital win that brought them within touching distance of the…
A new Kenyan law will force millions of gamblers to pay a mandatory savings component on every bet, increasing betting costs. Gamblers in Kenya will soon be forced to cede a portion of their betting stakes to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and a pension kitty, following the enactment of the Gambling Control Act…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned Parliament against rushing the passage of electoral reform Bills less than two years before the 2027 General Election, saying such last-minute changes could disrupt planning and undermine the credibility of the polls. The warning comes as legislators race to enact three key Bills from the National…
Mutahi Kibugu in action at the Sunshine Tour tournament in Naivasha. He is playing in the tournament alongside his brother Njoroge Kibugu. [Sunshine Tour] Greg Snow took command of the leaderboard after the opening round of the Betika Masters at VetLab Sports Club, posting a brilliant 4-under par 68 to lead the 73 – player…
A CAF official has provided an update over the case filed by Orlando Pirates regarding St Eloi Lupopo for fielding two ineligible players as well as their coach in their recent meeting. Confederation of African Football (CAF) has provided an update into the appeal filed by Orlando Pirates over Congolese side St Eloi Lupopo, who…
Tanzania’s police have issued a stern warning that foreign nationals have illegally entered the country with the alleged intention of inciting unrest, as tensions remain high following a disputed general election. In a statement released from Police Headquarters in Dodoma on Sunday, November 2, 2025, authorities said intelligence reports indicate that non-citizens had infiltrated Tanzania…
Diani’s Diamond Leisure Golf Resort Club Lady captain Caroline Mokaya in action. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Home club’s Daniel Njenga braved strong Indian Ocean winds to clinch victory in the 3rd edition of the ‘Sotet’ Golf tournament at the par 71 Sea-link Mombasa Golf Club, over the weekend. The handicap 21 golfer’s powerful swings against the…
A closer look at the high-tech shoe Hellen Obiri trusted from Boston in 2024 to her record-breaking New York City Marathon victory. Hellen Obiri’s record-breaking 2:19:51 finish at the 2025 TCS New York City Marathon was a testament to her relentless work ethic and zeal to reclaim the title she first won in 2022. However,…
Parliament resumes sittings on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, after two weeks recess with Bills born out of the bipartisan dialogue between President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. These legislative proposals, many emerging from the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO), are expected to dominate debate as MPs enter the final stretch of the fourth…
Shafali Verma guided the Indian team to its first-ever Women’s World Cup title. [Photo/AFP] Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India’s Women’s World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history. The 21-year-old batter scored an attacking 87 and took two…
Tanzania’s disputed 2025 election sparked deadly protests, resulting in hundreds of deaths, including seven promising young football players. Seven young football players are among the hundreds tragically reported dead during the recent, contentious general elections in Tanzania. The nation has been gripped by widespread protests and violence following the re-election of President Samia Suluhu Hassan…