Kiambu Golf Club and Kenya 1 Joyce Wanjiru in action at the Sunshine Development Tour Q-School at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on March 31, 2025. [SUNSHINE TOUR ] Sensational Joyce Wanjiru of Kiambu Golf Club is the latest entrant into the pro ranks in the Kenyan golf…
Priscilla Ngipuo started the challenge of hugging a tree for 72 hours to raise awareness about diabetes which has affected many people so far Health officials had to rush the brave woman to Lodwar County Referral Hospital for emergency treatment after she started showing signs of deteriorating health. The Chief Executive Officer of Lodwar County…
President William Ruto on Monday presided over the disbursement of Ksh.258.4 million under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, aimed at boosing youth entrepreneurship. The funding targets 10,337 young entrepreneurs drawn from Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties. Each beneficiary will receive Ksh.25,000 in start-up…
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has given his list of candidates who should be considered for the Manchester United job while explaining why Michael Carrick should not be considered. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has identified four managers Manchester United should target for their permanent managerial role, while explaining why interim boss Michael Carrick is not the…
Grace Kerubo, a property dealer accused of a Ksh.65 million Lavington house fraud, appears before trial magistrate Rose Ndombi on January 19, 2026. A court on Monday, January 19, heard how a luxury home purchase in Lavington, Nairobi allegedly turned into a multimillion-shilling fraud dispute, with a property dealer facing trial over claims that she…
Football has evolved far beyond a beautiful game played on grass. In 2025, the sport’s biggest stars have transformed themselves into global business empires, generating fortunes that rival multinational corporations. From eye-watering salaries in Saudi Arabia to billion-dollar endorsement portfolios, today’s footballers are rewriting the rules of athletic wealth. The modern footballer’s income streams are…
NYS scandal suspect Ben Gethi at the Milimani Law Courts during mention of the case, on June 13, 2016. [File, Standard] A fresh legal battle over a staggering Sh6.2 billion claim has exposed a shocking tale of hypocrisy at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart…
NYS scandal suspect Ben Gethi at the Milimani Law Courts during mention of the case, on June 13, 2016. [File, Standard] A fresh legal battle over a staggering Sh6.2 billion claim has exposed a shocking tale of hypocrisy at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart…
The wreckage of the matatu that was involved in an accident at the Kariandusi area in Gilgil along the Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, on January 19, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Seven people died on the spot in a road accident involving four vehicles on Monday at Kariandusi in Gilgil on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Gilgil Sub-County…
Security personnel in Elgeyo Marakwet county have arrested a 33-year-old man who was found transporting seven bags of bhang with a street value of Sh13 million. Elgeyo Marakwet County Commissioner David Koske said security personnel from Keiyo South received a tip-off from members of the public that they…
Harambee Stars had no movement in their position on the FIFA ranking following the update made on Monday. Harambee Stars’ non-involvement in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has seen them fail to gain on the FIFA ranking as they remained unchanged. Kenya missed a third successive AFCON tournament as Africa turned their attention to…
Peter Karumba Wangui an unusual 24-hour diving challenge to highlight the mental health challenges that many face in silence This man from Murang’a said his “Whistle to Break the Silence” challenge speaks of the courage needed to face the stigma of society Karumba is hoping to become the first Kenyan to attempt the Guinness World…
A father from Mumias left the teachers and students of Mukumu Boys High School in shock after he suddenly disappeared shortly after he arrived to admit his son It is alleged that the man walked about 45 kilometers with the boy, but disappeared after being told the required amount of rent Michael Munyendo, who scored…
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw is staring at sanctions that could see him handed a lengthy ban, potentially locking him out of the World Cup, over his role in the AFCON final walkout. Senegal and their coach Pape Thiaw are facing the prospect of heavy fines after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) opened a probe…
On Monday, January 19, several people were killed in a tragic accident on the Nairobi-Nakuru road involving a trailer and a PSV matatu Witnesses told how the trailer lost control due to speed, causing a head-on collision with a 14-seater rickshaw. Photos from the area showed how bad the accident was, as the matatu was…