On Monday, October 20, detectives from the Kasarani Police Station arrested two robbers and riot suspects The police report identified two suspects, believed to be officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation A detailed report at the Kasarani Police Station, showed how the suspects allegedly robbed a man of KSh 2,060,000 Nairobi – Two officers…
The British government has finally addressed atrocities and environmental degradation linked to the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). For over a decade, BATUK has operated from its base in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, under a bilateral defense agreement between Kenya and the UK. But its presence has been overshadowed by serious allegations, including rape, murder,…
Raila Odinga’s funeral evoked mixed feelings across Kenya as thousands gathered to mourn him within the 72 hours specified in his will Many Kenyans noticed Raila Odinga Junior’s partially paralyzed face during the celebrations, sparking discussion about his health condition Junior previously revealed that he has lived with a non-cancerous brain tumor known as an…
Reunions captain Melliyal Schmitt in action during the East and Central All-Africa Championship Trophy at the Great Rift Valley Golf Resort in Naivasha, Nakuru, on October 22, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The opening round of the seventh edition of the East and Central All-Africa Champions Trophy concluded yesterday, with hosts Kenya seizing the early lead…
Olympics and world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi has disclosed the reasons behind his desire to ditch the two-lap race for a longer distance in two years’ time. Emmanuel Wanyonyi is just 21 but at his young age, he is already a world and Olympics champion, things that some fail to achieve in their entire careers….
Kenya and Senegal have strengthened their diplomatic and economic relations by signing several bilateral agreements, including a landmark visa waiver that will allow citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to 90 days. President William Ruto and his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, on Tuesday presided over the signing of the deals aimed…
Arsenal celebrate after scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Champions League football match vs Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in north London on October 21, 2025. [ Ben STANSALL / AFP] Viktor Gyokeres scored twice to end a nine-game goal drought in Arsenal’s second half demolition of Atletico Madrid as a 4-0 win…
World 100m champion Oblique Seville believes he is far from reaching optimum conditions even after storming to World Championships gold in Tokyo last month. Jamaican sprinter Oblique Seville may have ended his country’s 10-year wait for a world title but he feels rivals are yet to see the best of him. Seville was the surprise…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has called for unity among Nyanza leaders after the death of Raila Odinga. Over the weekend, while making remarks in Homabay, Matiang’i observed that Raila had the ability to bring people together whenever the country experienced political tension. He described him as a father figure and a consolidating factor…
Pastor Ezekiel and his wife, Sarah Odero of the New Life Church and Prayer Centre, joined Kenyans in mourning the death of Raila Odinga The servant of God was caught consoling Raila’s wife, Ida Odinga, before heading to the grave of the former prime minister This comes days after Raila was buried at Kang’o Ka…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga is facing strong criticism due to the remarks he made about the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga Politicians from both the government and the opposition condemned his comments as disrespectful Kahiga defended himself saying he was not celebrating Raila’s death but was referring to the political changes in Kenya…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga sparked outrage after linking Raila Odinga’s death to what he called divine intervention that would restore Mt Kenya’s political influence His speech, which he gave in Kikuyu language during the funeral, caused joy in the grassroots but the whole country was condemned for insensitivity. Critics such as former presidential candidate Morara…
World Silver medalist Daniel Ebenyo Simiu in action during the 3rd edition of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour event at the Lobo village, Eldoret on February 03, 2024. [File, Standard] When the national cross country is staged in Eldoret, a number of things stand out, but most importantly, the City of Champions comes…
A delegation of Kikuyu elders led by Ndia MP George Kariuki visited Raila Odinga’s Opoda farm in Bondo to pay their respects The gesture erased the animosity between the Kikuyu and Jaluo communities, long separated by political rivalry and historical mistrust. Kariuki described Raila as a great man, saying his commitment to justice and equality…
Napoli Coach Antonio Conte has hit out at the club’s transfer strategy, seeming to blame the high number of new signings for their woes after a 6-2 thrashing by PSV. Antonio Conte has launched a scathing attack on Napoli’s summer transfer strategy, branding it a “mistake” following a disastrous 6-2 Champions League defeat to PSV…