AFC Leopards defender Kayci Odhiambo celebrates with fans after their victory against APS Bomet at Nyayo Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards showed title mentality on Saturday after scoring two stoppage-time goals to edge out a stubborn APS Bomet 2-1 in a dramatic SportPesa Premier League match played at Nyayo Stadium. Trailing 1-0 after 90…
Nigeria secured a hard-fought victory over Egypt in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to take third place at AFCON 2025, leaving fans on the edge until the final spot was decided. Nigeria edged past Egypt in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to claim third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, following their encounter at the…
Former AG Justin Muturi during an interview at The Standard Group. [File, Standard] Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has said that Kenya’s governance challenges stem from poor sequencing and misplaced priorities, warning against what he described as the Government’s growing “preoccupation with grandiosity”. According to Muturi, development is not defined by what looks modern, but…
Manchester United’s Interim head coach Michael Carrick applauds fans on the pitch after the match against Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026. [AFP] Manchester United gave Michael Carrick the dream start to his interim tenure as manager, beating Manchester City 2-0 to deal a huge blow to their local rivals’ Premier League…
Kenya has some of the most expensive schools in Kenya, with international institutions in Nairobi dominating the list Brookhouse schools charge up to KSh 6.8 million in annual fees, although tuition fees vary by student body Peponi, one of the most famous schools in Kenya, associated with the Kenyatta family, is another expensive institution Nairobi…
President William Ruto has intensified efforts to consolidate political support in the Mt Kenya region, rallying thousands of United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots leaders in Nyeri as he pushed a message of national unity, political collaboration and continuity of development ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking at Sagana State Lodge Saturday, President Ruto…
A Kenyan pastor identified as Robert Lumbasi recently claimed that he traveled to Tanzania in 2023 to pay Rose Muhando’s dowry The Tanzanian singer shut down her claims and insisted that she has never been married and would like to end up with a white man In a new video that went viral, Rose explained…
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has voiced strong confidence in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to successfully host the 2027 AFCON despite concerns about readiness. Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has dismissed concerns over East Africa’s readiness to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, expressing full confidence in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to…
Rigathi Gachagua led DCP MPs to a repeat meeting in Mombasa to review progress and strategize for the 2027 elections Former Kakamega senator Cleophas Malala, who is widely seen as Gachagua’s deputy, was absent from recent meetings Organizing secretary Mithika Linturi presented the party’s strategic plan for 2026, while Gachagua emphasized preparation as the key…
President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the presidential election Uganda Thursday, January 15, extending his tenure of more than four decades and getting a seventh term in office. The announcement, made on Saturday by the Electoral Commission, followed a tight vote held amid nationwide internet outages and logistical challenges that delayed voting…
Gavana wa kaunti ya Narok, Patrick Ole Ntutu amewaonya wakaazi wa gatuzi dogo la Transmara Magharibi dhidi ya kushambulia, kuzuia au kutekeleza aina yoyote ya ghasia kwa mtumishi wa umma anayetoa huduma kwa umma kihalali. Ntutu alisema kuwa yeyote yule atakayepatikana katika makosa ya aina hii basi bila…
A bright student from Leshau Boys High School in Nyandarua county who scored a mean grade of A in the 2025 KCSE examination is appealing for help from well-wishers to help in pursue university education. Anthony Ng’ang’a from Warukira village in Shamata Ward scored an A of 83…
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni waves at supporters as he leaves after casting his ballot in Rwakitura on January 15, 2026 during Uganda’s 2026 general elections. [AFP] Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni won a seventh term in office on Saturday after an election marred by violence and an internet shutdown, with African observers saying arrests and abductions…
A signpost showing the controversial St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa church in Kamagambo. [Anne Atieno, Standard] The family of the late GSU officer Dan Ayoo, whose body was buried within a controversial church’s compound, is now seeking help after a ‘wrong body’ was exhumed from the church. According to the GSU officer’s family,…
SAFA president Danny Jordaan has backed Hugo Broos to remain in charge of Bafana Bafana for now, stressing the need for stability despite the AFCON setback. Following Bafana Bafana’s disappointing early exit from the 2025 AFCON in Morocco, pressure has mounted on head coach Hugo Broos to step down from his position. Despite a Round…