The Ministry of Health has directed the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) to investigate medical professionals who allegedly claimed they participated in or witnessed miraculous healings during a recent Prophet Owuor crusade in Nakuru. In a statement, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the government respects the role of faith and spiritual nourishment…
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt into a decisive AFCON 2025 Round of 16 clash with Benin as Nigeria and Mozambique also battle for quarter-final spots in Morocco. The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 enters its third day of the round of 16 on Monday, January 5, 2026. Following a high-stakes Sunday that saw Morocco…
Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto on Sunday, accusing him of protecting alleged drug barons within his Cabinet. Speaking during a church service at AIPCA Kiratina in Kiambu County, Gachagua challenged the President to start his anti-narcotics crackdown from within…
Denzel Onyango of Kenya celebrates being crowned the new World Alliance Boxing Association light heavyweight champion after defeating Ignatius Njego of Uganda at Charter Hall, Nairobi, on September 23, 2023. [File, Standard] Kenyan professional boxers has little time to rest as they gear up to numerous fights this year. The fights range from…
SRC Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has approved a revised salary and leave allowance structure for national government civil servants as part of the fourth remuneration review cycle for 2025-2029, signaling a major update to public sector compensation. The decision, made during SRC’s 691st meeting on 19th December 2025, will take…
Kenyan referees delivered a composed, top-class performance as Cameroon eliminated Bafana Bafana from AFCON 2025, earning widespread praise amid South Africa’s exit. In the high-pressure environment of the AFCON 2025 Round of 16, the quality of officiating can be the difference between a fair result and a continental controversy. On January 4, 2026, Kenyan referee…
Morocco’s forward Brahim Diaz celebrates scoring his team’s first goalduring the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match vs Tanzania at Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat on January 4, 2026. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz maintained his goal-a-game record at the Africa Cup of…
Cameroon’s forward Christian Kofane celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match vs South Africa at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on January 4, 2026. (Paul ELLIS / AFP) Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon…
This screengrab taken from the X account of Rapid Response 47, shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (centre) inside the US Drug Enforcement Administration headquarters in lower Manhattan, New York, on January 3, 2026. [AFP] That US President Donald Trump means his words, no matter how outlandish they may sound, is not in doubt….
Brahim D’az’s decisive strike helped Morocco edge past Tanzania, as the Atlas Lions maintained control despite persistent pressure from their opponents. Morocco shocked Tanzania in their Round of 16 clash at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday, January 4. Morocco, having historically dominated this fixture, has…
Jacob Kiplimo will spearhead a strong Ugandan team as he prepares to defend his world cross country crown in Tallahassee. Two-time defending champion Jacob Kiplimo is set to lead a formidable Ugandan team at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee on January 10, 2026. Jacob Kiplimo, who has a decorated history in the…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja arrives at the site of the collapsed building in South C on January 4, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has broken his silence after the public questioned his continued absence for nearly three days after a mixed-use multi-storey building collapsed in South C shopping centre, claiming two lives….
Kakamega Homeboyz secured a narrow win to halt AFC Leopards’ impressive unbeaten run in their opening match of 2026. Kakamega Homeboyz held on to their early advantage to secure a hard-fought 1-0 victory over AFC Leopards in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League match at the Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, January 4. AFC Leopards…
Parents in Mombasa on Sunday thronged bookshops, uniform outlets, and open-air markets as they made last-minute preparations for the reopening of schools for the 2026 academic year. A spot check by the Kenya News Agency found hundreds of parents moving from one shop to another, clutching long lists of required items, in a frantic effort…
President William Ruto attending an interdenominational church service at Chesombur in West Pokot County, on January 4, 2025. [PCS] President William Ruto has vowed to disarm all criminals in the Rift Valley and across the country, saying sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace, unity and stability. The President spoke on Sunday while attending an…