On January 15, Uganda held its 12th General Election since independence, with President Yoweri Museveni leading by a wide margin of seven candidates. A day after the vote, Museveni had received more than 5 million votes, accounting for 75 percent of the votes counted, with Bobi Wine following with 20 percent Bobi rejected the results,…
Ulinzi Stars defender Brian Birgen (left) in action against AFC Leopards’ Victor Omune during their SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nemesis AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia will be in the spotlight when round 17 of the SportPesa Premier League continues this weekend, with today and tomorrow matches expected to have…
Hussein Mohammed outlined Kenya’s transport plans for AFCON 2027, while noting that significant work remains to ensure a successful tournament. Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed has outlined plans for transport and other preparations ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Hussein Mohammed is currently in Morocco for AFCON 2025, observing operations to gather…
Noah Lyles opened his indoor season with an eye-catching win, setting the stage for tougher tests ahead against fellow American stars Trayvon Bromell and Vernon Norwood. Noah Lyles launched his indoor season with an impressive win in the 300m at the Carnes Invitational in Florida, marking his first race at this distance since 2017. The…
Senegal has formally raised concerns over fairness and organisation ahead of the AFCON final against host nation Morocco, calling on CAF to intervene. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has lodged serious complaints against Morocco, citing a “lack of fair play” in the lead-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. In a…
Policemen caught on CCTV brutalising Nandi residents. [Courtesy] Adark cloud of fury hangs over Nandi Hills town following a harrowing night raid in which police officers are accused not only of brutalising residents but also of stealing from them. The incident exposes a chilling new low in police misconduct, transforming law enforcers into alleged robbers…
Dominick Rutto and Naftali Chumba (right) of General Service Unit (GSU) during their Kenya Cup match against Kenya Army at Kasarani Gymnasium last year. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) men’s Kenya Cup champions General Service Unit (GSU) made their intention to retain the title clear yesterday with a victory over Prisons Nairobi. …
MMUST RFC captain Veron Kaburu (left) in a past match. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) rugby team will be hunting their first win of the Kenya Cup season when they host Impala RFC at Masinde Muliro University in a crucial lower-table clash today at MMUST Grounds in Kakamega. The…
Harambee Starlets players celebrate Mwanalima Adam’s goal against Gambia during their 2026 Wafcon Qualifiers first leg match at Nyayo Stadium on October 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] With just about 58 days to the start of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has her work cut out. Drawn…
Policemen caught on CCTV brutalising Nandi residents. [Courtesy] Adark cloud of fury hangs over Nandi Hills town following a harrowing night raid in which police officers are accused not only of brutalising residents but also of stealing from them. The incident exposes a chilling new low in police misconduct, transforming law enforcers into alleged robbers…
Diana Wacera celebrates after scoring for in a past match for Kenya. [Harambee Starlets,X] With just about 58 days to the start of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon), Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has her work cut out. Drawn against African football powerhouses Morocco, Senegal and Algeria in Group A, Starlets who…
Grace Waweru is a young woman from Meru who longs to be reunited with her biological father, who separated from her mother when she was a small child. The young woman has shared a little about their history, hoping to reunite with her father so they can form a relationship after many years Grace has…
Nairobi County Assembly Majority Leader, Peter Imwatok, urged ODM to slow down its political activities, warning against running into post-Raila politics Imwatok said ODM failed to mourn Raila Odinga as a united family after his funeral, leaving deep emotional wounds unaddressed. Makongeni’s representative said the party should go on a national mourning tour before participating…
A video of the late gospel musician Betty Bayo’s widow, Hiram Gitau, having fun with friends at a club has gone viral. In the video, Tash was seen enjoying it with her friends, who poured alcohol into her glass as they partied Kenyans on social media congratulated Tash for leaving the house and trying to…
Twelve youths in Nandi Hills have lodged an official complaint after being brutally assaulted by police officers inside a swimming pool hall The victims, including Gideon Keter and Kennedy Kipkorir, recounted injuries and alleged theft of cash and phones during the raid The group, accompanied by lawyers, reported the incident to the East Nandi Sub-County…