Sadio Mane received a hero’s welcome at his Saudi club Al-Nassr with captain Cristiano Ronaldo serving him a cake as the rest of the squad cheered. Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al-Nassr teammates gave Sadio Mané a hero’s welcome upon his return from the Africa Cup of Nations, celebrating Senegal’s victory with a custom cake. Mane…
President William Ruto warned schools against harassing parents through high-priced uniforms, some costing up to KSh 38,000 He accused the suppliers and schools of colluding to turn the uniform into a corrupt cow blocking admissions Ruto ordered that no child should be denied school because of uniforms, insisting government funding addresses learning needs President William…
Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (centre) evades a tackle from Kabras Sugar duo of Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Lumumba in a past Kenya Cup match. [Washington Onyango,Standard] The battle for individual honours in the 2025–2026 Kenya Cup is beginning to take shape as teams also sharpen their focus on the race for the playoffs after…
Newspapers on Saturday, January 24, discussed various topics, with President William Ruto appointing Mama Ida Odinga as Kenyan ambassador and permanent representative of the United Nations Environment Organization (UNEP) dominating all the pages. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, January 17. Photos/screenshots: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1….
When SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi officially assumed office after her appointment in April 2025. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard] Shocking revelations have emerged over the recruitment of senior county bosses at the Social Health Authority (SHA), with nearly half of the positions reportedly taken by individuals from just two communities. The revelations have sparked public uproar and…
A 22-year-old minibus driver, Ayanda Dludlu, is facing 14 counts of manslaughter after a fatal accident in Vanderbijlpark on January 19 that killed 14 students. Police say he recklessly tried to pass other vehicles on the road before colliding head-on with a sand truck in an avoidable crash. Dludlu, who also faces charges of attempted…
The Raila Odinga International Stadium, with a capacity of 60,000 people, is now more than 80 percent complete, marking an important step in the development of sports infrastructure in Kenya The General Secretaries led by Elijah Mwangi inspected the area, confirming the government’s readiness to host AFCON next year through a coordinated multi-agency approach The…
Darwin DeLeon seemed restless during the funeral service of his children, who lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Nakuru county The grieving father could not help but express his grief during the memorial service held in Nairobi, a situation that was seen in the touching photos that left many on the internet…
Kenya U20 goalkeeper Christine Adhiambo during a training session at Kasarani Stadium. [FKF Media] The women’s U20 national football team Rising Starlets is gearing up for battle against Tanzania in hunt for a ticket to the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup. The neighbours will clash in a two-legged third round contest that will see…
Veteran comedian Eddie Butita surprised netizens after he publicly introduced his new girlfriend, three years after breaking up with Eunice Mammito Now, a young Kenyan has also come forward to say how people have been confused for more than two years claiming he looks like the comedian He revealed the efforts he took in trying…
Kenya Police Bullets coach David Bujego reacts during their FKF Women Premier League match against Trinity Starlets. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Champions Kenya Police Bullets will today take on Zetech University Sparks in a Football Kenya Federation Women’s Premier League match at the varsity’s Mang’u Campus Grounds. The law enforcers will be looking to secure their…
Mathare United’s Cetric Asango (left) in past action during a SPL match at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango] The second leg of the 2025–2026 SportPesa Premier League season gets underway this weekend with round 18 matches, and while the title race is still open, much of the attention will be on the fight to avoid relegation. …
When SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi officially assumed office after her appointment in April 2025. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard] Shocking revelations have emerged over the recruitment of senior county bosses at the Social Health Authority (SHA), with nearly half of the positions reportedly taken by individuals from just two communities. The revelations have sparked public uproar and…
A former Mamelodi Sundowns player has defended Miguel Cardoso, urging patience amid growing fan calls for his dismissal. A former Mamelodi Sundowns defender has voiced his astonishment at the growing calls for head coach Miguel Cardoso to be sacked, despite the team’s recent successes. Cardoso, who took the helm midway through last season, guided the…
Oginga Odinga’s extended family has a meeting expected to take place on February 1, as revealed by Raila Odinga Junior In his statement, Junior suggested that the meeting, organized by his uncle Senator Oburu Oginga, will be political, while expressing his intention to distance himself from such political issues The family appears to be divided…