Bori residents hold protests, accusing national and county governments of long-standing neglect. [Bruno Mutunga, Standard] Residents of Bori Location in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, have accused successive national and county governments of long-standing neglect, warning that the continued lack of basic social amenities is pushing the community toward displacement. The residents, who staged protests, say…
Detectives at the Nyali Police Station have arrested two suspects linked to a gold fraud that is reported to have defrauded an American investor of KSh 37 million The two, who claimed to be in Mombasa to buy a car, repaired the Mazda Demio they had been using since they arrived, while the police are…
Lodwar County Referral Hospital (LCRH) has accused political leaders of spreading fear and misinformation that is discouraging expectant mothers from accepting life-saving medical procedures, a trend the facility says is contributing to rising infant deaths. The hospital’s warning follows public claims by Turkana Member of Parliament Protus Akuja, who accused LCRH of forcing women…
Christian Coleman was arrested on multiple charges after intervening during Sha’Carri Richardson’s traffic stop, while Twanisha Terry was questioned but released without being detained. American Olympic sprinter Christian Coleman was arrested on Thursday and is facing multiple charges, including resisting an officer, following a traffic stop involving his girlfriend, fellow track star Sha’Carri Richardson. According…
Usain Bolt has hinted at a football comeback, saying he is ready to join a team of former Premier League stars. Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has hinted at a return to the football pitch, declaring he is ready to join a non-league team that features a host of former Premier League stars. The world’s…
The Kenya Defense Force (KDF) has confirmed the tragic death of three soldiers at the Defense Force Recruit Training School in Eldoret after suffering health complications during a routine endurance exercise. Despite prompt medical intervention and referral to the Eldoret Regional Hospital, the workers were declared dead, prompting the KDF to notify their families and…
Tusker coach Charles Okere reacts during their SportPesa Premier League match against Bidco United at Kasarani Annex on November 07, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Tusker will be out to keep their push for the top positions alive when they face Posta Rangers at St. Sebastian Park, Murang’a today (3pm) as the SportPesa Premier League enters round…
An influential politician from Kenya, Bungoma Goliath, started the construction of a three-bedroom village house with his boss, Patrick Riang’a His boss helped in the construction of his new house and promised that they will not stop until the politician has a good house Bungoma Goliath happily helped with the construction, and at one point…
Paul Cracker Munyao, a famous dancer, died on January 29, and the cause of his death was revealed Fans embraced Cracker with love, citing him as the dancer who dominated dance floors in the 1980s and 1990s. Tributes flooded social media, celebrating his legacy and impact on Kenyan dance culture The entertainment industry mourns the…
Mandera Governor Mohamed Adan Khalif was blamed by senators for the purchase of KSh 55.9 million seedlings Senate PAC pressed Khalif to explain the KSh 12 million cash transfer and the type of seedlings purchased, raising concerns about transparency The Auditor General confirmed that only part of the expenditure on seedlings of KSh 55.9 million…
Ferdinand Omanyala finished eighth at the Miramas Indoor Meet as he continues to adjust his approach ahead of the 2026 season. Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala struggled to make an impact at the Elite Indoor Track Miramas Meeting, fading to an eighth-place finish in the men’s 60m final. Competing in the heats, Ferdinand Omanyala finished…
The family of Kevin Maseri, one of the victims of the Kitengela murder, has vowed to postpone his burial until those responsible for his death face charges. An autopsy conducted at the Kitengela Sub-County Hospital confirmed that Maseri died from multiple gunshot wounds, including a bullet to the head The family’s lawyer, Daniel Kanchori, said…
Harambee Starlets goalkeeper Annedy Kundu duirng a training session. [FKF Media] As the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) beckons, national team Harambee Starlets has widened its net as it seeks to have the country’s best fly the Kenyan flag on the continental stage. To ensure that no deserving player misses the opportunity, Starlets…
On Saturday, January 31, newspapers highlighted the opposition’s warning to the IEBC and President William Ruto’s pressure to sue Nyanza voters, as the political temperature rises ahead of the 2027 General Election. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, January 17. Photo/screen: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. The…
Sha’Carri Richardson has broken her silence following her recent Florida arrest, sharing a brief message with fans as she continues with her training. Sha’Carri Richardson has spoken for the first time following her arrest on January 29, 2026, in Orange County, Florida, for dangerous excessive speeding. Authorities reported that she was travelling at 104 mph…