Petroleum prices remain unchanged in December EPRA review. [File, Standard] The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has reduced fuel prices effective Wednesday, with petrol dropping Sh2 per litre while diesel and kerosene fall Sh1 each. In Nairobi, petrol will retail at Sh182.52, diesel at Sh170.47 and kerosene at Sh153.78 per litre following the latest…
Former AFC Leopards coach Gilbert Selebwa has urged caution, suggesting the Harambee Stars face major questions as they look ahead to the 2027 AFCON. As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco heads towards its climax, the football world is already looking ahead to 2027, when Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will co-host the tournament….
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s ambitious plan to transform Kenya into a first-world economy within a single generation, stressing that the goal is achievable if the country remains focused on people-centred development, technology, and strategic partnerships. Speaking at the 14th Development Partners Forum 2026 in Karen, Nairobi, Prof. Kindiki asserted that…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has reflected on key moments in her life and career, sharing lessons on growth and perseverance. Jamaican sprinting legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce recently took to social media to share three pivotal moments that have shaped her life and career, highlighting her first Olympic victory in 2008, the achievement of earning a college degree, and…
An autopsy has confirmed that 35-year-old Samuel Macharia, a seasoned Mt Kenya guide who went missing during a climbing expedition last month, died from asphyxia, finally providing his family with answers after weeks of uncertainty. Asphyxia occurs when the body does not receive enough oxygen due to blocked breathing, a condition that can quickly lead…
Serahfina Godian John died a day after making unusual statements and saying goodbye to her parents with touching words Her mother, Neema Meshack, said Serahfina was healthy and well, which made her last words and actions all the more disturbing and painful. Although she believes her daughter is in God’s hands, Neema expressed deep sadness,…
A candidate at Riooga SDA Mixed Secondary School meditates a prayer before the start of KCSE examinations. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] Pressure today is often imagined as something loud and dramatic. People recognise it only when it looks like panic, tears, or a complete breakdown. Anything quieter is brushed aside as overreacting or making…
Pitso Mosimane has made an update amid widespread reports that he is in talks with Mamelodi Sundowns over a possible comeback. With speculation linking him to the Mamelodi Sundowns job, veteran coach Pitso Mosimane has remained silent over the reports. Mosimane has been widely reported to have been in talks with Sundowns over a possible…
Kenya’s passport is back on the global stage, climbing five spots in the latest Henley Passport Index to rank 68th worldwide. This improvement marks a turnaround after months of decline, when in October 2024, the Kenyan passport slipped to 73rd place, allowing holders access to only 70 destinations visa-free or with visa-on-arrival privileges. According to…
Kenya Railways says Governor Wamatangi’s demolished property sat on land reserved for a new railway line ahead of AFCON 2027 The project includes a spur from Nairobi Central Station through Nyayo Stadium and Kibera to Talanta Sports City, aimed at easing fan movement The agency insists all encroachers were served notices and warns that illegal…
Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah shared an emotional moment ahead of their AFCON 2025 game Mane was on the winning side again, scoring the winning goal in the second half as Senegal secured their last place Salah failed again on the continental stage, with the Liverpool star failing to give the champions another championship record…
The Rift Valley regional security team has launched a coordinated joint operation aimed at curbing the production, distribution and consumption of illicit brew across the region. The move is designed to enhance public safety and protect lives. The multi-agency crackdown, which commenced on Wednesday, targets illegal alcohol brewing and distribution dens that have continued to…
Discover how Nigeria’s esports scene is expanding, shaping youth culture, and creating new opportunities across the entertainment industry. Growing Interest in Esports in Nigeria: Trends and Opportunities Nigeria’s entertainment scene is evolving fast. Where stadiums once drew the nation’s loudest cheers, screens now capture the same passion. Esports, once dismissed as a niche, has become…
The parties that make up the Umoja One Kenya Coalition have called for the immediate resignation of the Minority Leader in the National Assembly, Junet Mohamed The parties have accused Junet of making unwise statements that destroy the legacy of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and undermine the integrity of the coalition. They have also called…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has scored a major breakthrough in the Shakahola massacre trial, as a key suspect has voluntarily stepped forward to confess in a move that could see him testify against cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and the other defendants. During proceedings at the Mombasa High Court yesterday, Justice Diana Kavedza…