Commission on Administrative Justice Chairperson Charles Dulo and Vice Chairperson Dorothy Jemator Kimengech, during a media briefing on February 13, 2025. [File, Standard] The Ombudsman, an independent constitutional body that investigates complaints of abuse of power and unfair treatment in the public sector, has ordered the Ministry of Education to release full capitation…
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo celebrates winning in the men’s 5000m final athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, on day nine of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, central England, on August 6, 2022. [File, Standard] Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, won his third consecutive men’s crown on Saturday at the World Cross…
South African track legend Caster Semenya has celebrated her wife as the couple marked a major milestone in their marriage. Former Olympics and world 800m champion Caster Semenya may have endured tough times in her athletics career in recent years but she has plenty to be thankful for in other spheres of her life. Semenya,…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party elections were conducted smoothly across Vihiga county Saturday, with no major incidents being reported. Party officials and members turned out in large numbers to participate in the exercise, which was largely peaceful, transparent and well-coordinated. A spot…
Frankline Kibet secured Kenya’s first individual medal in the men’s junior race at the as Ethiopia’s Marta Alemayo defended her title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. The women’s under-20 6km and men’s under-20 8km races at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida were won by Marta Alemayo and Frankline Kibet,…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has given a big indication that his stay at the club could be coming to an end with Pitso Mosimane linked to the role. Amid speculation linking legendary coach Pitso Mosimane with a return to Mamelodi Sundowns, current coach Miguel Cardoso looks to have hinted at leaving the club. Cardoso’s…
Luca Zidane was at the centre of ugly scenes as Algerian players attacked the referee following their AFCON 2025 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria on Saturday. Tensions flared following Nigeria’s 2-0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, culminating in a chaotic on-pitch confrontation involving Algerian goalkeeper Luca Zidane. The Super Eagles…
KCB players lock horns with Nakuru RFC during their Kenya Cup clash at Nakuru Athletics Club in Nakuru City, where KCB dominated the encounter to secure a 43–19 victory. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Eric Cantona scored four tries and Patrick Lumumba added a hat-trick to inspire defending champions Kabras Sugar to a 74-10 win over Kisumu…
Search and rescue are going on after a building partially collapse in Karen on January 10. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] At least two people have been killed, seven others injured after a building under construction partially collapsed on Saturday evening in Karen, Nairobi. According to the National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU), the incident was reported shortly…
Ex-Gor Mahia playmaker Austin Odhiambo made an immediate impact for his new club Nejmeh SC as he scored on his debut in their big win over local rivals on Saturday. Austin Odhiambo did not need time to settle in at his new club as he made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut for…
Kakamega Homeboyz players celebrate after scoring against in a past match. [File] AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia were handed a boost in their pursuit for the 2025-2026 title after Kakamega Homeboyz were stunned 2-1 by Bandari’s two stoppage-time goals in Saturday’s SportPesa Premier League match at KPA Sports Club. At the same time, Murang’a Seal…
UDA members after participating in grassroots elections in Vihiga County on January 10, 2026. [Brian Kisanji, Standard] The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) yesterday conducted grassroots elections in 20 counties, in an exercise marred by low voter turnout and delays in the delivery of election materials. President William Ruto joined other UDA members in voting at Koilel…
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was left ruining a key mistake that proved very costly for him during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. At the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, referees are among those earning a tidy sum but one of them missed out on a good payday after he…
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen celebrates his goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final football vs Algeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] Victor Osimhen scored one goal and set up another as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 in their Africa…
Allan Wainaina of Nairobi School celebrates with relatives at their home in Kiamunyi, Nakuru County on January 9, 2026. He scored an A of 83 points in the 2025 KCSE examinations and got 400 marks in KCPE examinations four years ago. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Four years after sitting their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)…