Kenyan universities ready to chase international honours

Audio By Vocalize Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (center) evades a tackle from Kabras Sugar duo of Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Lumumba during Kenya Cup match played on March 1,2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Following an outstanding performance in their indoor and outdoor games, Kenyan universities are set to exhibit a similar level of success in three international…

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Easy does it as top guns dominate Nairobi Sub-Region games

Audio By Vocalize Upper Hill’s Harrison Kombe (left) and Nathan Wekesa of Dagoretti High in last year’s Nairobi Region Term One games. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi Region boys’ basketball champions Dagoretti High School yesterday made their intentions to extend their reign known as the Nairobi Sub-Region games got underway at different venues across the city.   …

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Oguta and Ogweno’s rise from school to stardom

Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia Tom Ogweno during a training at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday 07/03/12.[Boniface Okendo, Standard] In the early 1990s, two boys popped up at the Tom Mboya Secondary School football team on Rusinga Island. By then, Tom Mboya was headed by the legendary Indimuli Kahi, who went on to shape football…

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Posta Rangers slow down Gor Mahia’s title charge

Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards midfielder James Kinyanjui shields the ball against Bandari’s Rajab Omar during their SportPesa Premier League match at Mbaraki Stadium on February 14, 2026. [Bandari Media]  Gor Mahia’s title charge was slowed down yesterday after Posta Rangers held the record Kenyan champions to a 1-1 draw in a midweek Sportpesa Premier…

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Accident report reveals Wilson airport still a ticking timebomb

An aerial view of Wilson Airport in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Wilson Airport, East Africa’s busiest general aviation hub, is in trouble. Beneath the constant hum of 120,000 yearly airplanes conducting training flights, commercial departures, and safari charters lies a facility struggling with decay, congestion, and systemic failures that have aviation stakeholders deeply worried. The physical…

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Young leaders urged to apply for International Festival of Youth 2026

The National Preparatory Committee/Kenya Project Office (NPC) to the World Youth Festival Directorate (WYFD) has underscored the importance of positioning Kenyan youth at the forefront of global engagement. Anchored on the theme “Bridging Nations Through Youth, Everyone Matters,” the Committee reaffirmed its commitment to advancing people-to-people diplomacy, strengthening bilateral cooperation, and ensuring inclusive access to…

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Doping scourge: Concerns as more athletes repeat offences

Audio By Vocalize Rita Jeptoo of Kenya celebrates after winning of the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. [File, Standard] Under normal circumstances, athletes who are found to have violated anti-doping rules either reform or repent as they plot comebacks. But a worrying trend is sending shockwaves across…

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Ferdinand Waititu: The former governor is released after the court reviewed the bond in the KSh 588m case

The High Court has allowed the release of former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu after reviewing his bail conditions while continuing his appeal in his corruption case Waititu’s lawyer told the court that the former county governor has already gained his freedom following the amendment of bail conditions granted by Judge Winfrida Okwany The court set…

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James Orengo claims Raila Odinga was forced to go to India for treatment: “He didn’t go voluntarily”

James Orengo has questioned the circumstances of Raila Odinga’s death, claiming he was transported to India against his wishes He claims the heart-related problems mentioned by Indian doctors are not convincing without the post-mortem report Orengo insists a proper investigation needs to be done, suggesting Raila’s death was politically motivated Governor of Siaya James Orengo…

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2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations postponed

Audio By Vocalize The Confederation of African Football has rescheduled the tournament to run from 25 July to 16 August 2026. The 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has been postponed. The postponement comes after consultations between  Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), and other stakeholders.  The Confederation of…

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