At least 15 people are feared dead after being involved in an accident on the Nyeri-Mweiga Highway near Dedan Kimathi University Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga explained that the accident involved a matatu, a truck and a motorcycle; four people died on the spot The death toll is increasing as rescuers find them; the injured were…
Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians and Muslims to be more committed to understanding and working together. He made this statement on Friday when receiving a team from the Nairobi-based Pan-African organisation Programme for Christian–Muslim Relations in Africa (PROCMURA). Speaking to the group at the Vatican, the Holy Father highlighted that interfaith interaction is crucial…
Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has sparked international attention after he intervened in the growing tension in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States, and Israel The outspoken general openly declared his support for Israel, saying that the Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) was ready to be mobilized if called upon to…
Over 130 golfers are taking part in the 6th round of the NCBA Golf series which will be held at the Railways golf Club,Nairobi. Winners from the Railways leg will qualify for the series finale expected to be held later this year at Karen Country Club. Golfers will battle for top honors in multiple categories…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua ignored Dennis Itumbi’s claims, refusing to be involved in the allegations about his conduct Gachagua said responding to Itumbi would be below his status, insisting that he would only deal with issues concerning President William Ruto The latest talks add to a long-running feud that has continued since Gachagua’s ouster,…
Audio By Vocalize Senegal’s players parade with the AFCON trophy ahead of the international friendly football match between Senegal and Peru at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on March 28, 2026. [AFP] Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni Mccacrthy has heaped praise on Kenya’s performance especially in the second half despite the team losing 4-5 via post match penalties after 1-1 draw in regular time during the FIFA Friendly series semifinal clash on Friday at Amahoro Stadium,Kigali,Rwanda. Tammel Tamik handed Estonia the lead after 15 minutes heading…
Elijah Mbaire and Agnes Mumbua Ndolo emerged as the men’s and women’s champions respectively at the fourth edition of the Betika Lukenya 10 Million Trees Marathon held on Saturday, March 28, at Kambu Town. In the men’s race, Mbaire won with a dramatic sprint finish in 2:16:44, beating Charles Munyua Njoki by just one second….
Audio By Vocalize Kenya Sevens made a strong start to their HSBC SVNS 2 campaign in Sao Paulo with a dominant 38-7 victory over Germany at Estádio Nicolau Alayon. The win was important for Shujaa, who were looking to bounce back after losing to the same opponents last weekend. It was also a perfect…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto commissions the upgrading of Sh900 million Thika Stadium. [PCS] President William Ruto’s tours of Kiambu County are increasingly being overshadowed by noisy political confrontations. The latest incidents were witnessed on Friday in Juja and Thika where supporters allied to Governor Kimani Wamatangi and Thika Town MP Alice Ng’ang’a engaged in chanting…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has signalled growing confidence in Kenya’s shift towards private sector-led Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as a dual training curriculum prepares for national rollout. During a visit to Don Bosco Boys Town Technical Institute, now operating as an apprenticeship centre of excellence, Dr. Wanjiru Kariuki, Secretary…
A mountain of garbage in Nairobi’s Jericho Residential estate. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Environment Court has ordered Nairobi County to clear all trash dumped at the Umoja residential area and control illegal dumping within 135 days. This comes as the Commercial Court Judge Moses Ado separately barred the county from awarding a 25-year design, construction, operation, maintenance…
Audio By Vocalize Griffins Omondi of st Mary’s Yala scores during their Handball matchup with Manyatta High school on the opening day of Nyanza Regional School Games. [File, Standard] Reigning national and East Africa handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga have been put on notice ahead of this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National…
Audio By Vocalize Mwathi Gicheru of Kenya celebrate with his fans after hitting a birdie in hole 18 during the 2026 All-Africa Junior Team Championship at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Nairobi on March 26, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Team Kenya is looking forward to the World Junior Championship in Japan after…
The Communications and Multimedia Court of Appeal has upheld the cancellation of six broadcasting licenses of Standard Media Group, dealing a major blow to The chief executive officer of the company, Chaacha Mwita, noted that the news house will appeal against the decision in the Supreme Court The caller revealed that the government owes the…