The hopes of reopening the Nakuru War Memorial Hospital are dwindling, two years after it was shut down by the County Government of Nakuru in January 2024. Despite eight court orders from the Environment and Land Courts in Nakuru and Nyandarua, and the Court of Appeal, no significant steps have been made for the hospital to be reopened and…
Nigeria’s players have threatened relegation from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of their quarter-final match The three-time champions are expected to meet the 2019 champions, Algeria, on Saturday in a fierce match between two African giants Their preparations for the match could be hampered by their recent spat with the Nigeria Football Federation…
Daniel Ebenyo Simiu celebrates winning the Senior men 10km Race during the 3rd edition of the Sirikwa Classic World Cross Country Tour event at the Lobo village, Eldoret on February 03, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s senior men runners will hoping to reclaim the elusive individual gold at the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida…
Pastor James Irungu, the young man who took the internet by storm after trying to hug a tree for 80 hours, unfortunately did not reach his goal, but well-meaning Kenyans are defending him When Irungu came out, some Kenyans accused him of trying to imitate Turphena, who broke his 48-hour challenge to create awareness of…
COTU secretary general Francis Atwoli questioned former president Uhuru Kenyatta’s political influence ahead of the 2027 General Election Atwoli questioned claims that Uhuru’s support could have given Jubilee deputy leader Fred Matiang’i the House. He pointed to confusion within Raila’s 2022 campaign, saying Uhuru’s involvement lacked clear coordination with the frontline teams Warning Matiang’i to…
AFC Leopards players celebrate a goal during a past FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on April 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards moved top of the SportPesa Premier League table on Wednesday after seeing off Nairobi United 2-0 in a rescheduled midweek match played at Nyayo National Stadium. Ingwe had…
Pitso Mosimane and Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed talks, but key issues must be resolved before any progress can be made. Negotiations between Mamelodi Sundowns and former coach Pitso Mosimane are underway, but reports of an imminent agreement may be premature as significant details are still being ironed out. Speculation about a sensational reunion began in…
The owners of the BBS commercial center in Eastleigh street have filed a case with the NCIC due to Rigathi Gachagua’s remarks about the fraud scandal in Minnesota.
On Thursday, January 8, newspapers turned their attention to the intensifying political chessboard, detailing shifting alliances and planned moves as leaders put themselves in place early, with the 2027 General Election looming. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Thursday, January 8. Screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. The Star…
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has launched investigations into doctors from Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) who publicly claimed to have witnessed or certified alleged “miracle cures” during a recent faith-healing crusade in Nakuru. MTRH management has confirmed that it is fully cooperating with the medical regulator and has already begun…
The Member of Parliament for Githunguri, Gathoni Wamuchomba, has criticized former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua for his remarks about the placement of Mt Kenya schools. Wamuchomba described Gachagua’s suggestion that elite national schools in the region should admit only local students as illogical. He accused the former DP of using tribal sentiments to block access…
The African 100m record holder has reacted after Letsile Tebogo offered to train YouTuber IShowSpeed ahead of a potential sprint challenge during his Africa tour. African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala has responded to Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo’s offer to train popular YouTuber IShowSpeed for a friendly race against the Kenyan sprinter. The challenge emerged…
Pastor James Irungu, the young man who took the internet by storm after trying to hug a tree for 80 hours, unfortunately did not reach his goal, but well-meaning Kenyans are defending him When Irungu came out, some Kenyans accused him of trying to imitate Turphena, who broke his 48-hour challenge to create awareness of…
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a contentious motion aimed at de-whipping and expelling Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, opting instead to pursue alternative dispute resolution within the party. In a letter dated January 6, 2026, Aguko, Osman & Company Advocates, representing Senator Oketch, confirmed the withdrawal of the motion, which had…
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders who meet the entry requirements for the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) can now apply for courses through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) portal. KUCCPS opened the application window on Wednesday, with the process set to run until January 27, 2026. The January intake…