Kenyan judoka Amin Harun in action against Mahmoud of Egypt during their under 50kg semi-final of the Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, on December 16, 2025. [NOC-K Media] Kenya claimed three more medals in judo and fencing to push their total medal haul to fourteen in the ongoing Africa Youth Games in…
The Kenyan government has returned home 18 citizens who were caught fighting for Moscow in the war between Russia and Ukraine Foreign officials said the men were rescued through the Kenyan mission in Moscow, issued emergency travel documents, and returned home for counseling and rehabilitation. Authorities have warned of active recruitment networks luring Kenyans into…
Supreme Court Judge Mohamed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court, Nairobi on 30th August 2022 [David Gichuru,Standard] Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim is dead. A close family member has confirmed to The Standard stating that Mohammed, 69, passed away on Tuesday evening after a long illness. Justice Ibrahim was widely respected for his strong commitment to social…
National 400m champion George Mutinda in action in the men’s 400m heats in the ongoing KUSF games in Eldoret. [Stephen Rutto, Eldoret] Mountain runner Isaiah Kiriago stormed to victory in the men’s 10,000m at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret. Representing Kisii University in the national games, Kiriago recovered from a fall…
South African authorities stepped up enforcement of immigration laws, uncovering suspicious activities that have sparked diplomatic concern and international attention. A routine operation revealed unexpected violations, prompting swift government action and raising questions about international cooperation and protocols The incident sparked new tensions between the nations, highlighting sensitive issues of immigration, legality, and controversial programs…
The justice has been serving in the court since 2011, and passed away on Wednesday, December 17.
KNCP Queens and Destiny Queens in action last year. [Courtesy, Standard] Central Region edition of the second season of BingwaFest kicked off on Monday and is set to culminate with the finals on Sunday at Kinoru Stadium, Meru. Defending champions in women’s football, Gachanka Queens, were off to a perfect start as they hammered Isiolo United Ladies 4-0 in their opening match to stay on…
Players during training session at the Talent Camp at Hospital Hill High School, Nairobi on December 17, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games less than a year away, the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) has an ambitious plan to ensure that Kenyan youngsters excel on the global…
Gor Mahia ended their three-game winless run when Alpha Onyango scored a brilliant goal to hand them victory over Kakamega Homeboyz. Gor Mahia ended their run of three games without a win when they bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz thanks to Alpha Onyango’s stunning strike. K’Ogalo headed into the contest at…
The death of former Minister and former Member of Parliament for Lugari, Cyrus Jirongo, left the country in shock and great sadness His three wives—Christine, Anne Kanini and another Anne—received mourners at their home earlier this week The politician was known to have many wives, and during his daughter’s funeral earlier this year, he explained…
President William Ruto has called on ODM to restore unity before the 2027 general election, saying that its strength is important in building a strong government Speaking at the Piny Luo Festival in Migori, he hinted at the possibility of a political alliance, promising ODM equal partnership with UDA Ruto mentioned the legacy of Raila…
Kenyan Sex workers held a press conference in Nairobi demanding the decriminalisation of their work to protect them while on duty. They claim that 27 women in sex work have been murdered in Nairobi this year.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] Twenty-seven women in sex work were murdered in Nairobi in 2025, with SWOP Ambassadors recording 345 cases of…
The death of Cyrus Jirongo caused a debate among Kenyans about the real circumstances surrounding his sudden death Pathologist Joseph Ndung’u gave a detailed report on the injuries sustained by Jirongo, which resulted in his immediate death at the scene of the accident The family contested initial police reports, citing inconsistencies in witness accounts of…
Festus Amimo died in a hotel in Nairobi, and people from all walks of life—famous leaders and ordinary citizens—turned out to mourn him, which clearly showed that he was a man of the people. During the farewell mass for Amimo, his son touched many with his calmness, his deep and sweet voice, as well as…
Manchester United were left red-faced when FIFA sided with Morocco after they had complained over the early release of defender Noussair Mazraoui for AFCON 2025. Manchester United lodged a formal complaint with FIFA after the Moroccan football federation blocked defender Noussair Mazraoui from participating in the club’s chaotic 4-4 draw against Bournemouth. The club argued…