CAF president Patrice Motsepe has voiced strong confidence in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to successfully host the 2027 AFCON despite concerns about readiness. Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has dismissed concerns over East Africa’s readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, expressing full confidence in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to…
Rigathi Gachagua led DCP MPs to a repeat meeting in Mombasa to review progress and strategize for the 2027 elections Former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala, who is widely seen as Gachagua’s deputy, was absent from recent meetings Organizing secretary Mithika Linturi presented the party’s strategic plan for 2026, while Gachagua emphasized preparation as the key…
President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the presidential election Uganda Thursday, January 15, extending his tenure of more than four decades and getting a seventh term in office. The announcement, made on Saturday by the Electoral Commission, followed a tight vote held amid nationwide internet outages and logistical challenges that delayed voting…
Gavana wa kaunti ya Narok, Patrick Ole Ntutu amewaonya wakaazi wa gatuzi dogo la Transmara Magharibi dhidi ya kushambulia, kuzuia au kutekeleza aina yoyote ya ghasia kwa mtumishi wa umma anayetoa huduma kwa umma kihalali. Ntutu alisema kuwa yeyote yule atakayepatikana katika makosa ya aina hii basi bila…
A bright student from Leshau Boys High School in Nyandarua county who scored a mean grade of A in the 2025 KCSE examination is appealing for help from well-wishers to help in pursue university education. Anthony Ng’ang’a from Warukira village in Shamata Ward scored an A of 83…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni waves at supporters as he leaves after casting his ballot in Rwakitura on January 15, 2026 during Uganda’s 2026 general elections. [AFP] Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African observers saying arrests and abductions…
A signpost showing the controversial St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa church in Kamagambo. [Anne Atieno, Standard] The family of the late GSU officer Dan Ayoo, whose body was buried within a controversial church’s compound, is now seeking help after a ‘wrong body’ was exhumed from the church. According to the GSU officer’s family,…
SAFA president Danny Jordaan has backed Hugo Broos to remain in charge of Bafana Bafana for now, stressing the need for stability despite the AFCON setback. Following Bafana Bafana’s disappointing early exit from the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, pressure has mounted on head coach Hugo Broos to step down from his position. Despite a Round…
Members of Uganda’s police force and the Ugandan army patrol the streets two days after the country’s 2026 presidential election as vote counting continues in Kampala on January 17, 2026. [AFP] Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said Saturday that he had escaped a police raid on his home and was in hiding as the country…
Nakuru East Member of Parliament David Gikaria admitted to being under pressure from his constituents to comply with Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro’s move to reduce school fees to KSh 500 per term He questioned the source of Nyoro’s funding, linking it to his former position as budget committee chairman and suggesting that he…
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Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has responded to allegations that he plans to leave former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua as DCP Mukunji accused former Trade Minister Moses Kuria of spreading false stories and insisted that he will never join President William Ruto’s Kenya First government He condemned attempts to influence his political allegiance with…
Pitso Mosimane has alleged that death threats and unfair treatment led to his exit from Mamelodi Sundowns as he continues his legal appeal against the club. Renowned football coach Pitso Mosimane has alleged that death threats from certain club officials were a key factor in his departure from Mamelodi Sundowns. Court documents claim that when…
Home Affairs Minister Kipchumba Murkomen condemned the brutal attack by youths in Nandi Hills, calling the actions of the officers barbaric and unacceptable He confirmed that investigators from the NPS and IPOA have been dispatched, while the Inspector General is already involved in the matter Murkomen vowed that any officers found guilty would be arrested,…
The Harambee Stars defender has returned to Gor Mahia following his time playing in Sweden, bringing back valuable international experience to the club. Record FKF Premier League champions Gor Mahia FC have officially announced the return of powerhouse defender Frank Odhiambo. The Kenyan international rejoins the club from Swedish top-flight side Djurgårdens IF, bolstering Gor…