Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has come out strongly in defence of the NYOTA youth grant, dismissing claims by some political leaders that the funds are too small to make a meaningful impact on young Kenyans. Speaking at Kabiruini Showground in Nyeri County, Kindiki said the NYOTA programme marks a critical first step in the government’s…
The Gabon government has reversed a decision to sack Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Bruno Ecuele Manga who had been kicked out of the national team over AFCON failure. The Gabonese government has lifted the sanctions previously imposed on its national football team, captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and defender Bruno Ecuele Manga, the country’s football association confirmed. The…
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has issued a stern warning to the public, members, and partners not to engage with Ezekiel Mutua, who has no authority within the organization following his dismissal. In a public notice dated January 12, 2026, and published in leading newspapers, MCSK’s Board of Directors expressed concern that Mutua…
American streamer IshowSpeed has given his seal of approval to the Talanta Stadium which is nearing completion ahead of AFCON 2027. Popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed, real name Dareen Jason Watkins Jr, is the latest to be left in awe of the architectural marvel that is Talanta Stadium. IShowSpeed is in Kenya as part of his…
Former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo. [File, Standard] Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo was the first to publicly play down former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo’s declaration that he would contest the presidency in 2027. Dismissing it as “hot-air, a wild goose chase and a fools errand” the outspoken legislator said Owalo’s presidential…
US sprinter Marvin Bracy, who is serving a 45-month doping ban, and South African Clarence Munyai are the latest to sign up for the much-maligned Enhanced Games. Following in the footsteps of fellow American sprinter Fred Kerley, Olympic silver medalist Marvin Bracy-Williams has signed with the controversial Enhanced Games. The move comes as Bracy-Williams is…
Kenya’s Albert Korir crosses the finish line to win men’s New York City Marathon in 2021. [AP] Kenya’s former New York marathon champion Albert Korir was provisionally suspended on Monday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug in the latest hit to the reputation of the country’s running programme. Korir, 31, tested positive…
Manchester United have reportedly agreed terms with former midfielder Michael Carrick to become the club’s interim manager until the end of the season. Manchester United are expected to announce Michael Carrick as their new interim manager by Wednesday, with talks progressing for the former midfielder to take charge until the end of the season. The…
Real Madrid’s Spanish coach Xabi Alonso gestures as he gives a press conference at Valdebebas training grounds in Madrid on December 9, 2025 on the eve of their Champions League football match against Manchester City. [AFP] Real Madrid said Monday that coach Xabi Alonso has left the Spanish giants by mutual consent, to…
A middle-aged woman posted a TikTok video warning her of her husband’s side plan not to have children with her Mum Aidah bravely shared her reasons for issuing the warning, appearing to suggest she never had a problem with her husband’s cheating The video caused mixed reactions online, with many applauding her courage, and others…
Benni McCarthy and Pitso Mosimane are gaining strong backing as future Bafana Bafana coaches, while questions remain over whether Rulani Mokwena is ready for the role. As Hugo Broos’s tenure with Bafana Bafana approaches its final chapter, the conversation around his successor is intensifying. With the Belgian coach expected to retire after the 2026 World…
A family in Kisii county was deeply saddened by the sudden death of their son, Joel, shortly after returning home. Joel had traveled home to celebrate his son’s good KCSE results, but the joy turned to tragedy His father, Isaiah Sanduku, narrated what happened from the time Joel arrived home until he was found dead…
Admission of the pioneer Grade 10 cohort into senior schools under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system began smoothly today across various institutions in Kirinyaga County. At St. Faustina Kerugoya Girls’ Senior School, learners arrived early in the morning accompanied by their parents and guardians to complete the admission process. Scouts assisting parents to the admission…
ODM MPs addressing the media in Nairobi on January 12, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] A meeting of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Committee held in Vipingo, Kilifi County, on Monday, January 12, resolved to begin pre-election coalition talks with parties, including President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA), ahead of the August 2027 elections….
Ryan Injendi, the son of former Malava Member of Parliament Malulu Injendi, married his beautiful girlfriend, Dorothy, in a lavish wedding ceremony on Friday, January 9 The couple tied the knot in an emotional ceremony hosted by the Attorney General’s office, then celebrated with a lunch attended by close friends and family. Ryan and Dorothy…