A Nigerian commentator says South Africa’s current players aren’t ready for Europe, highlighting Benni McCarthy as one of the few who impressed. Following Bafana Bafana’s premature exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a familiar debate has resurfaced: is South African football producing players capable of competing at the highest level in Europe? South…
Supporters of President Yoweri Museveni celebrate his victory after the results of the presidential election in Kampala, Uganda, on January 16, 2021. [AFP] The Ugandan government has dismissed claims that it has shut down internet ahead of the upcoming general election, calling the reports false and misleading. This comes after the suspension of Starlink satellite…
The adopted son of the late Raila Odinga, Oketch Salah, has been discussed since his death with many wondering where he was for a long time Salah shared a new video of him dancing with Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga in the stadium, which caused mixed reactions among their followers This comes a few days after…
Gor Mahia are weighing up the option of lodging a complaint at FIFA over the non-payment of a Ksh6.4 million transfer fee for defender Alphonce Omija. Gor Mahia are exploring the possibility of seeking the intervention of world football governing body FIFA after Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel failed to honour a transfer agreement. K’Ogalo…
Benni McCarthy’s desire to manage one of the giant Scottish clubs has been rekindled after Celtic sacked their new coach just one month into the job. For the second time this season, Celtic have gone back in for veteran Martin O’Neil to help rescue their season. O’Neil was first appointed interim manager when Brendan Rodgers…
World Athletics have released the final entry lists, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Cross Country Championships featuring many of the world’s top distance stars. The stage is set for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, with official entry lists confirming that 485 athletes from 52 nations will compete on Saturday,…
Thee Pluto was once in a relationship with Felicity Shiru, but they separated in 2024 after welcoming their daughter Recently, he criticized his ex-boyfriend’s family for preventing him from seeing their daughter and accused Felicity’s mother of not answering his calls The YouTuber also shared a video showing how his rũracio was, which caused people…
Nairobi County Public Service Board intends to commence comprehensive verification for all academic and professional certificates for staff. [File, Standard] The Nairobi County employees have been asked to submit their academic documents for fresh verification in a bid to push out staff with fake papers. The County Public Service Board said this was triggered by…
Strasbourg’s British head coach Liam Rosenior looks on during a press conference at the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France on January 6, 2026. [AFP] Liam Rosenior was confirmed on Tuesday as Chelsea’s new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal, saying the opportunity to succeed Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge was too good…
Kileleshwa Ward Representative (MCA), Robert Alai, has questioned the political maturity of Winnie Odinga, saying he is not qualified to advise ODM on its future direction Alai accused Winnie of rebelling against the leadership of ODM after Oburu Oginga took over as leader following the death of ODM founder, Raila Odinga He also warned the…
Bryan Mbeumo and his Cameroon teammates have been rewarded with millions after their crucial AFCON 2025 victory over Bafana Bafana secured a place in the quarter-finals. Cameroon’s national team players, led by Bryan Mbeumo have received significant financial rewards following their crucial 2-1 victory against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Rulani Mokwena has opened up on the key challenge Orlando Pirates face in signing Relebohile Mofokeng. Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng has his sights set on a move to Europe, despite strong interest from Algerian club MC Alger, according to their coach Rulani Mokwena. The versatile attacker has been a standout performer…
The Kiambu County Government today officially launched the distribution of free learning materials to more than 40,000 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners in a move aimed at strengthening access to quality education at the foundational level. Governor Kimani Wamatangi presided over the flag-off ceremony at the County headquarters in Kiambu town, marking the commencement…
Kimoi Moi of Sosian Energy (right) in action against NCBA during the Moi Cup final match at Manyatta Polo Club on December 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] With a sudden rise in the number of young talented riders, the selection of teams for international championships will be more intense this year compared to last…
A Guardian Angel bus carrying secondary school students overturned in Kimende on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway Pictures showed the bus that had fallen on its side with students sitting on the grass next to locals and passers-by helping them The accident followed a similar one earlier in the morning, which claimed six lives after a bus…