Orange Democratic Movement ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and SG Edwin Sifuna. [File, Standard] Confusion continues to rock the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party. It has now emerged that Party Leader Oburu Oginga and Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna may not be reading from the same page. In a carefully-worded statement on Friday, February 6,…
World Athletics’ decision to reject Jacob Kiplimo’s half-marathon world record has sparked debate, with questions raised over whether the ruling was fair. Piergiuseppe Picotti, an athlete representative with Federico Rosa, has shared his disappointment following the verdict on Jacob Kiplimo’s world record in the half-marathon. Competing at the 2025 Barcelona Half Marathon, Jacob Kiplimo obliterated…
The Saudi Pro League has warned Cristiano Ronaldo against exerting powers that he does not have amid an ongoing strike from the star forward over ‘limited support’ for Al Nassr. The Saudi Pro League has issued a firm statement emphasising that “no individual—however significant—determines decisions beyond their own club,” as speculation mounts over Cristiano Ronaldo’s…
Caption President William Ruto has named new envoys to missions aboard in fresh changes in his administration’s Foreign Service. “The president has instituted further changes within the nation’s Foreign Service, whose diplomatic footprint now extends to seventy-two countries/territories,” said a statement by Chief of Staff Felix Koskei. Frank Ole Kibelekenya has been nominated as…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has weighed in on the chances of Lewis Hamilton winning a Formula One title again under his new team Ferrari after a nightmare 2025 season. Olympic legend Usain Bolt has reaffirmed his belief that Lewis Hamilton remains the greatest Formula 1 driver of all time, though he predicts the British…
Kenyan prospect Zech Obiero has expressed his delight at the massive support he has received back home as he looks forward to a great start at English side Tranmere Rovers. Harambee Stars prospect Zech Obiero has expressed his gratitude to Kenyans for showing his great support following his transfer to English League Two side Tranmere…
The Seattle Seahawks speedster has entered the speed debate by expressing interest in racing Olympic champion Noah Lyles while confidently backing himself against Tyreek Hill. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver and kick return specialist Rashid Shaheed has weighed in on the spirited rivalry between Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill and Olympic champion Noah Lyles, expressing his…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has received praise for matching Rulani Mokwena’s run of results amid criticism from fans over his style of play. While Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has come under fire this season, an analyst feels he has done a brilliant job in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), same as ex-tactician Rulani…
The Environment and Land Court at Milimani has awarded Ksh25.8 million in damages to 1,032 waste pickers working at the Dandora dumpsite, after finding that state agencies violated their constitutional rights by exposing them to harmful air pollution for years. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday, Justice Anne Omollo ruled in favour of the waste…
A memorial service for Charles Wangari in Laikipia, Kenya, honored his life without a body after he died in Russia, where he was fighting for the country against Ukraine The family heard of the early death and bitterly mourned the lost future, faced with the reality of war that refuses closure to loved ones. Opinion…
The High Court orders Inspector General Douglas Kanja and DCI Mohamed Amin to release the missing businessman Ahmed Mohamed Ibrahim Failing to extradite him, the court said they must submit affidavits within 24 hours detailing his arrest, detention, or whereabouts. Ahmed, a 25-year-old fishmonger, was reportedly forcibly removed from a bus in Korinda on January…
Kenyans have made a firm stance on English Championship club Charlton Athletic ahead of Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje’s debut match. Kenyan fans have made their demands on English Championship side Charlton Athletic regarding Harambee Stars defender Collins Sichenje who could make his debut on Friday night. Sichenje sealed a transfer to the English side…
The Kenyan football fraternity and Kakamega Homeboyz Football Club are mourning the tragic death of defender Silas Abungana, whose life was cut short in a shocking incident linked to a family land dispute. Abungana, 25, died after his younger brother allegedly attacked him during a heated argument over family land, turning a domestic dispute into…
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Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has approached the courts to contest Governor Gladys Wanga’s decision to lock him out of his office. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, February 5, Magwanga said he had filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to compel Wanga to reopen the office, which he claims she closed last year….