Wreckage of the PSV involved in an accident at Kikopey in Gilgil, Nakuru County. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Five people have been killed in an accident at Kikopey in Gilgil, Nakuru, on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winstone Mwakio confirmed that the loaded trailer’s brakes failed, causing it to hit the back of a…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is set to release his biography in February and he has opened up about what really drove him to tell his story. During his storied football career, Benni McCarthy was a player who divided opinion and was also often misunderstood. McCarthy made plenty of headlines for his goalscoring exploits for…
A 52-year-old man from Ugunja Subcounty is set to receive government compensation after a harrowing encounter with a python that left his domestic dog dead. Charles Osore, a resident of Luoka village in Madungu sub-location, made headlines earlier this week after he killed the massive snake within his homestead and courageously carried the carcass to…
At least six people have died and seven others have been seriously injured after an overnight accident involving a bus and a matatu along the busy Nairobi-Mombasa highway The fatal accident happened near the Katumani area, near Konza Technopolis City while emergency teams were fighting to rescue the stranded passengers Police said the accident involved…
The town of Kisii was attacked by a gang of violent youths targeting residents with machetes and knives, resulting in the death of one person and several serious injuries. Residents of Two Bridges, Nyanchwa, Rogoo, and Upper Hill are living in fear after the wave of brutal attacks increased during the holiday season Survivors recount…
On Saturday, January 3, a fatal accident occurred at Kikopey on the Nakuru-Nairobi Highway Gilgil Sub County Police Commander Winsone Mwakio explained what caused the accident involving three Great Rift Shuttles and two trailers Pictures from the scene show how bad the accident was, as a 14-seater PSV tricycle was badly damaged Nakuru – At…
Lokichar sub-county hospital ended the year on a high note after a local medical team performed a maiden caesarean section on December 26, 2025, at the facility’s newly established theatre. In a remarkable achievement, a healthy baby girl was successfully delivered at exactly 5 pm, weighing 2.6 kilograms…
Environmentalist Truphena Muthoni celebrated receiving her Guinness World Record badge for completing the task of hugging a tree for 48 hours in February 2025 The 22-year-old shared an update on her attempt to hug a tree for 72 hours in December, aiming to break her previous record Truphena also explained how long it will take…
Ivory Coast’s forward #22 Evann Guessand scores during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Gabon and Ivory Coast at the Grand Stadium in Marrakech on December 31, 2025. [AFP] Hugo Broos is hoping to lead South Africa to Cup of Nations glory in Morocco but standing in his…
Eight die in a morning road crash along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Makueni County on January 3, 2026. [Erastus Mulwa, Standard] 8 people died in a Saturday morning accident at Konza, along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Makueni County, where a Matatu belonging to Naekana Sacco collided head-on with a Tahmeed bus headed in the Nairobi…
The Waziri 1xCup Final 2025 showcased how football in Kenya can unite communities and crown champions, celebrating both sporting excellence and lasting social impact. The 2025 edition of the Waziri 1xCup reached its unforgettable conclusion on December 27, delivering a powerful celebration of football, unity, and community spirit in Kenya. The annual charitable tournament, founded…
Wydad AC has confirmed the sad news about one of its players, Stephen Aziz Ki The former Yanga player is sad after starting 2026 with sadness following the death of his youngest son Messages of condolence and condolences have poured in from fans and sportspeople Former Young Africans AC (Yanga) player Stephen Aziz Ki mourns…
Jacque Maribe mourned the death of her aunt Ruth Wangui, just two days after burying her father, Maribe Mwangi The former Citizen TV anchor shared touching Instagram posts highlighting the sudden loss of all family members Wangui died on Christmas Day, just three days after Maribe’s father, and plunged the family into two sorrows Former…
Agnes Ngetich leads in women’s 10,000m race during the World athletics championship trials at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Athletics casts are spoilt for choice as an action-packed 2026 offers numerous opportunities for them to continue to rule the roost. From the World Cross Country Championships set for Tallahassee, Florida next week, to…
A man from Siaya county was left devastated after his dog was attacked and killed by a python Charles Otieno Osore killed the snake and took both carcasses to the police station, seeking justice and compensation Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Chief Warden Grace Kariuki later led a team of officers to visit Osore at his…