Residents of Donholm estate in Nairobi woke up to loud noise early Friday morning after a gas station next to a popular eatery exploded, sending shockwaves across the neighbourhood. Witnesses reported hearing multiple loud blasts followed by a raging fire that lit up the sky. The blaze is suspected to have started inside the…
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga has thrown her weight behind ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, challenging President William Ruto’s ability to honor pre-election agreements amid growing tensions within ODM. In a statement released on Thursday, February 5, the lawmaker defended Sifuna against accusations of party rebellion after he publicly questioned the viability of ODM’s potential…
The founder of Saint Mark’s Animal Hospital in Lagos, Dr. Mark Ofua, has shared some signs that a snake may be hiding in a room or several snakes may be in a person’s house The passionate veterinarian, who is also a snake expert who has worked since 2014, also shared that snakes are natural and…
Kisumu women’s representative, Ruth Odinga, defended Edwin Sifuna amid major divisions in ODM party politics He raised concerns about funding sources for ODM’s ‘Linda Ground’ meetings and political collaboration with the Kenyan government Kwanza Ruth questioned the government’s commitment to the pre-election coalition agreement amid rising tensions Nairobi – Divisions in the Orange Democratic Movement…
Sirikwa Classic is set to feature a deep field of established and emerging stars, creating a stiff challenge for the defending champions as they aim to retain their titles. The fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country is set to return to Lobo Village on February 14, 2026, reinforcing its reputation as a premier…
Belgut Constituency Member of Parliament Nelson Koech launched a sharp attack on Siaya Governor James Orengo, accusing him of betraying the late Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga. Koech claims Orengo never truly believed in Raila and merely leveraged his ODM association to advance his own political career. Orengo Used Raila for Political Survival,…
WADA has acknowledged unusual claims that some ski jumpers may be exploiting suit measurement rules for performance gains and would investigate if credible evidence emerges. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) may launch an investigation if evidence confirms that male ski jumpers are using penis injections to gain a competitive edge. The controversy emerged in January…
The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) has fired back at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna over his criticisms of alleged delays in implementing the UDA-ODM 10-point agenda, rejecting claims that the committee has failed to deliver on its mandate. Committee members broke their silence on Thursday, expressing frustration at what they described as a deliberate misrepresentation of…
Collins Sichenje’s high-value move to Charlton Athletic highlights how Kenyan football clubs continue to miss out on millions due to poor contract negotiations and weak long-term planning. Collins Sichenje completed a high-profile transfer to English Championship side Charlton Athletic, but the move has highlighted a recurring financial pitfall for Kenyan football clubs. The 22-year-old midfielder…
Kenya’s Sabrina Simader at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. [AFP] Kenya will be represented by only Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy following a late withdrawal of Sabrina Simader. The games kick off today. Simader told Olympics.com that she was prepared to compete in her second Olympic Games…
Feliciano Perez (left) of Nairobi City Thunder dribbles past Peter Odhiambo of NBK Phoenix in a league match at Nyayo Gymnasium.[Stafford Ondego, Standard] National basketball league champions Nairobi City Thunder have made yet another milestone by securing a multi-million sponsorship two-season deal with Flutterwave’s Send App. Speaking during the launch yesterday, CEO Colin Rasmussen said…
Julien Alfred is set to make her return to competition this Saturday as she begins her 2026 indoor season following a challenging previous campaign. Following her withdrawal from the Millrose Games on February 1, reigning Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred is officially ready to ignite her 2026 indoor season. The Saint Lucian sprint sensation has…
Sabrina Simader has ended her bid for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after facing challenges that stalled her qualification process. Kenyan alpine skier Sabrina Simader has called off her planned return to the sport for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, citing insurmountable challenges that derailed her comeback attempt. Sabrina Simader, who had previously…
Nelson Havi’s decision to join Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) quietly changed the political landscape of Nairobi The former LSK president made an official appearance at the DCP offices in Lavington in party uniform, a publicly staged move that established him within the growing opposition party. Gachagua described Havi’s entry as a…
SUPKEM national chairman Ali Hajj Hassan Ole Naado addressing the press in Nairobi over the drought situation in Kenya calling upon the government to mobilize all it’s water resources, including water tankers from NYS. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) has called on President William Ruto to declare drought a national…