Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Breaks Silence on Pregnancy as She Eyes Historic Olympic Double at LA 2028

Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone revealed she is stepping back from competition while planning an ambitious return aimed at a potential Olympic double at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Women’s 400m hurdles world record holder Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is embracing a new pace of life after a whirlwind year and a half of record-breaking performances. The decorated sprinter is…

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Oketch Salah fires back after Winnie Odinga interview

 Winnie Odinga  during the Political parties’ presentations of their nominations to the joint clerks on November 9, 2022. [Elvis Ogina,Standard] A charged public debate between Winnie Odinga and businessman Oketch Salah has erupted over claims surrounding the final moments of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The debate was triggered by Winnie Odinga’s appearance on Citizen TV,…

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Minister Ogamba Pushed Against the Wall by Members of Parliament Hesitates He Ignores Their Calls, Messages

The Minister of Education, Julius Ogamba, has been strongly criticized by the Members of Parliament during the recess meeting of the Parliament held in Naivasha, being accused of being considered difficult to reach The Member of Parliament for Rangwe, Lilian Gogo, scolded him for ignoring his calls and messages, saying important issues of education cannot…

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‘Clueless!’ PS Bitok draws fire over school fees, uniform confusion

Ichung’wa criticises Education PS Julius Bitok over inefficiency during the transition period. [File, Standard] National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah criticised Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok, calling him ‘clueless’ over inefficiency during the transition period. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing…

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Kiraitu Murungi Announces Retirement From Politics And Enjoying Life: “It’s Time”

Former Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi has hinted that he is stepping down from politics, saying he will now focus on promoting happiness Murungi announced the decision after receiving an honorary doctorate from Laikipia University Recalling his defeat in the 2022 elections, Murungi said he suffered from “post-election depression” before discovering positive psychology. Despite rumors about…

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Collins Sichenje: How Charlton Beat Luton Town and Colorado Rapids to Sign Harambee Stars Defender

Charlton Athletic secured the Harambee Stars defender by structuring a deal that outweighed higher offers from rival clubs. Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje is on the brink of a historic move to English Championship club Charlton Athletic for a reported fee of €1.9 million. According to Nogo Mania, only the medical examinations remain before the…

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Why 1998 bomb blast survivors will not be compensated

  Aerial view of the US embassy, August 7, 1998. [File, Standard] Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp

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Why Ruto’s Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is facing trust crisis

Progress Plus Alliance (PPA) party leader Maliba Arnold and Political Risk Analyst Dismas Mokua on Spice FM. [Screengrab] President William Ruto’s National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) has drawn renewed opposition from political leaders who question its governance structure and funding mechanisms. Progress Plus Alliance (PPA) party leader Maliba Arnold accused the president of creating the fund…

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