Former Chelsea stars Salomon Kalou and William Gallas have given reasons why the club should go back in for a club legend to replace Enzo Maresca. Following the sacking of Enzo Maresca from Chelsea on New Year’s Day, a number of candidates have emerged as possible replacements for the Italian at Stamford Bridge. The name…
Search efforts at a collapsed building in Nairobi’s South C estate along Muhoho avenue. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Area, Lang’ata Sub-County, Nairobi, has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the approvals and oversight governing high-rise construction in the city. Questions have emerged over how the building…
In this article, Pulse Sports Kenya highlights seven young athletes from around the world who are poised to make a major impact on the track and field scene in 2026. The 2026 track and field season is shaping up to be a historic bridge between generations, with youngsters and senior athletes looking to make their…
Beatrice Chebet has addressed her decision to withdraw from the World Cross Country Championships, hinting at a new chapter while assuring fans of her return in the future. Double world champion Beatrice Chebet has spoken for the first time after withdrawing from Kenya’s team from the World Cross Country Championships scheduled for Tallahassee, Florida, on…
Rescue efforts at a collapsed 16-storey building in South C, Nairobi, were temporarily suspended after a nearby 14-storey building showed signs of structural instability National Director of Disaster Management William Sifuna explained that the pillars of a nearby building had weakened due to the previous collapse. Authorities cordoned off the area, cleared the debris, and…
Rescue efforts at the collapsed building in South C Nairobi on January 2,2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Authorities have identified Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf as the owner of the multi-storey building that collapsed in South C, Nairobi, killing four people. The National Construction Authority (NCA) said Yussuf is the sole director of Abyaan Consulting Limited, the firm…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called for a meeting for Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters before the 2027 elections In his message, Wanga reflected on Raila Odinga’s legacy and called for commitment to justice and service delivery Amid the recent rifts in the Orange party, Wanga explained why the leadership of party leader Oburu…
With track and field stars looking forward to what 2026 will bring, what would be the perfect season for former world champion Sha’Carri Richardson? As various track and field stars make plans for 2026, American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson is among those who will be hoping for a change in fortunes. Richardson had 2025 to…
The year 2025 opened with hope, but was later marred by tragedies that claimed the lives of elected officials and prominent celebrities. Among the dead is former IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati, who is remembered as one of the most prominent people in Kenya. The death of ODM leader Raila Odinga on October 15 was the…
Education CS Julius Ogamba addresses the press in Naivasha on June 6, 2025. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Parents and guardians of Grade 10 learners have received a major reprieve after the Ministry of Education allowed them to seek admission for Grade 10 learners at senior schools of their choice. This follows a second phase of placement review scheduled…
With Arsenal ending 2025 in style, the Gunners travel to Bournemouth in great form and here is all you need to know about the Premier League clash. Premier League leaders Arsenal aim to kick off 2026 with a victory as they travel to the south coast to face Bournemouth on Saturday. The Gunners ended the…
The list of the most profitable companies in Kenya in 2025 was dominated by businesses in the banking, telecommunications, energy, and manufacturing sectors Safaricom continued to perform well in the domestic market, recording strong profits under the leadership of Peter Ndegwa During the period under review, local lenders, including Kenya Commercial Bank and Equity Group,…
Rescue efforts ongoing at a collapsed building in Nairobi’s South C estate along Muhoho avenue. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] At least two people who are trapped inside the 16-storey building under construction that collapsed in Nairobi’s South C estate early this morning are feared dead. Families of two people trapped and identified as guards who were…
Many people ushered in the New Year 2026 by lighting fireworks around the world, but for some, the celebrations turned out to be sad. Two people were killed in fireworks-related accidents, while several others were injured, according to a police statement In a separate incident, a popular church that also serves as a major tourist…
CAF president Patrice Motsepe became a billionaire after investing in the mining sector and a former Kaizer Chiefs player has decided to put his money in the industry after retirement. CAF president Patrice Motsepe became one of the richest men in Africa thanks to his investment into the mining sector and he seems to have…