US sprinter Twanisha Terry has expressed her interest in featuring at this year’s Kip Keino Classic which is a major endorsement for the World Athletics Continental Tour meeting. American sprinter Twanisha ‘Tee Tee’ Terry has confirmed her interest in competing in Nairobi this year. Terry, who trains alongside former world 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson and…
Young Kenyans across 27 counties will begin receiving business start-up capital under Phase Two of the NYOTA Project starting this Friday, the government has announced. Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development, Susan Mang’eni, released a detailed disbursement schedule, revealing that the nationwide rollout will be presided over by President William Ruto, who is expected to attend…
The quarter-final matchups at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have displayed how the top teams have reasserted their authority with West and North African sides dominating. At the conclusion of the Round of 16 at AFCON 2023, Cameroon, Morocco, Senegal, Egypt and Algeria were all gone. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast had just sneaked into the…
The Nairobi City County Government has extended the land rates waiver period to January 9 after an unprecedented surge of landowners thronged City Hall and sub-county customer service centres ahead of the initial December 31 deadline. County Receiver of Revenue Tiras Njoroge said the extension is a one-off administrative measure aimed at easing congestion, clearing…
Sikhendu MCA, Andrew Kutitila, has dismissed allegations of a conspiracy to oust the governor of Trans Nzoia, George Natembeya According to him, the president’s meeting with the MCAs focused only on development, not politics, despite Senator Allan Chesang’s attempt to raise the issue Kutitila said the talks about removing Natembeya were pointless, stressing that they…
Wajir East Member of Parliament Aden Daud has launched a scathing attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his recent remarks, accusing him of reckless, divisive rhetoric that threatens Kenya’s national unity and social cohesion. In a statement issued on Monday, Daud faulted Gachagua for what he described as ethnic profiling, saying the former…
Agents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) attended the game between Algeria and DR Congo The agents have been to Morocco and even witnessed the hosts’ game against Tanzania on Sunday Algeria beat DR Congo thanks to an extra time goal and set up a sweet quarter final against Nigeria Agents from…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has disclosed that preliminary findings into the death of former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo point to a road traffic accident, with investigators finding no evidence so far to suggest foul play. In a statement released on Monday, the DCI confirmed that Jirongo died on the night…
Friends and family of the late Atem Mawut, who attended Chavakali Boys High School, mourned after learning of his death, which happened just days before the KCSE results were announced. According to the Chavakali community, the young man had many admirable qualities, and they shared a brief tribute to him citing his heroic struggle with…
Catechist James Njoroge Kabari, his wife Teresia, and their two young children lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Karai area of Naivasha Their daughter, Clare Wairimu, survived the accident and is receiving treatment at the Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Naivasha His catechist brother shared emotional memories of James’ hopes for the new…
Kakamega Primary KJSEA candidates during rehearsals on October 24, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Parents seeking senior school admission slots continue to face frustration amid allegations that some principals are demanding bribes of up to Sh150,000 to secure placement. Interviews with several parents reveal what they describe as blatant abuse of the window opened by the…
President Samia Suluhu has sent a special plane to bring back the players of the national team from Morocco Taifa Stars were eliminated from the Round of 16 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by the hosts on Sunday The government has planned a special event to congratulate the team for their great success…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Monday launched a county-wide programme providing free stationery to all public Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres, aiming to strengthen foundational learning and reduce education costs for families. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held at the county headquarters in Kiambu Town, Wamatangi said the initiative covers 524 public ECDE centres…
On Wednesday, January 7, Kenyan newspapers reported on the politics of the day, highlighting the deal between President William Ruto and KANU chairman Gideon Moi. The front pages of the Daily Nation and Taifa Leo newspapers. Photo: Screenshots from Daily Nation and Nation Today.Source: UGC 1. Nation Today The newspaper highlighted the apparent difference between…
Manchester United have reportedly narrowed their search for an interim coach to two former players who previously coached at the club. Manchester United legends Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick are reportedly in a two-way contest to take over as the club’s interim head coach for the remainder of the season. Sources indicate that both…