Audio By Vocalize NOC-K President Shadrack Maluki and Koitalel Samoei University College Principal Prof Winston Jumba Akala sign a Memorandum of Understanding at NOC-K Headquarters, Nairobi. [NOC-K Media] National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) has entered into a partnership with Koitalel Samoei University College to set up a sports centre dubbed ‘Olympiafrica’ at the institution. …
Kakamega deputy governor Ayub Savula revealed the phone conversation with President William Ruto about the strategies for the 2027 election Savula urged Ruto to exclude Moses Wetang’ula and Musalia Mudavadi from the campaigns in Western Kenya The deputy governor of Kakamega explained how his team plans to get 2.6 million votes from Western Kenya for…
Audio By Vocalize Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission offiices in Nairobi. [File, Standard] A new report ranks Kenya’s corruption fight among the worst globally, with the country scoring 30 out of 100 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) released on Tuesday. The drop from 32 points last year places Kenya 130th out of 182 countries,…
Kenyan forward Job Ochieng has been lauded by Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy and former Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal following his historic La Liga debut. Harambee Stars forward Job Ochieng has been showered with praise following his La Liga debut for Real Sociedad last weekend. Ochieng came on as a 65th minute substitute as Sociedad…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto. [File, Standard] Cabinet has approved sweeping payroll reforms following a special audit that uncovered widespread manipulation of 4.7 million records by 720 system editors within the Government Human Resource Information System-Kenya (HRIS-K). The audit of the 2024-2025 financial year disclosed failures in governance, integrity and cybersecurity, with instances of…
British runner Georgia Hunter Bell has shared some of her new race tactics which she is hoping to use to beat her rivals who include Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon. Olympics 1,500m bronze medalist Georgia Hunter Bell has opened up on a new race strategy that she is getting used to as she looks to succeed on…
What started as a journey of hope abroad ended in grief for the family of Kepha Ngugi, who died in Dubai just a few months after leaving Kenya The resident of Juja has left behind a wife and three young children who are now facing grief and financial challenges His loved ones are appealing for…
In Rabat, preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup are already translating into a tripartite economic dynamic between Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, with public and private stakeholders outlining the contours of a legacy set to extend far beyond the sporting arena. At the Mohammed VI Football Complex—now a showcase of Morocco’s sporting and institutional development—the…
Audio By Vocalize English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Brentford at St James’ Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 7, 2026. [AFP] Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday Manchester City must address a habit of second half slumps if they are to retain any hope of chasing down Arsenal…
Audio By Vocalize Senate Speaker Amason Kingi during the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme on February 6, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Senate has accused the Council of Governors (CoG) of engaging in public mudslinging following claims of extortion and intimidation by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC). Senate Speaker Amason Kingi…
Audio By Vocalize Pakistan’s Babar Azam plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Pakistan and USA at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on February 10, 2026. [AFP] India said Tuesday it would be “a challenge” to face a “quality” Pakistan team in…
Trailblazers Volleyball Club has signed Malawian International Griffin Lwazi. The signing of Lwazi brings to two the number of Malawian Internationals signed by the Kenyan club and joins compatriot Moses Mzumara who has been with the club for one year. Trailblazers Volleyball Club Chairman Julius Leshan said the arrival of the experienced outside hitter…
US sprint legend Michael Johnson has come up with various proposals aimed at fixing his failed project Grand Slam Track with athletes to benefit more. Michael Johnson’s beleaguered Grand Slam Track league has filed a reorganization plan in a bid to emerge from bankruptcy and secure its future. The proposal, submitted Monday in US Bankruptcy…
Djibouti continued to strengthen its reputation as one of Africa’s emerging football development hubs as high‑profile delegates attending the CECAFA Elective General Assembly toured the FIFA Talent Academy in Djibouti City. The visit showcased the country’s growing investment in youth football and its commitment to building a sustainable future for the sport. The delegation included…
A woman from Kenya who traveled to Oman to look for work has disappeared in panic Herma Jepchoge from Nandi County was last seen after it was reported that her employer had stolen money from her bank. Herma’s family is in a state of uncertainty and they are appealing for help to find the whereabouts…