Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Vice Chairman Anthony Muheria addresses a press briefing in Nairobi on November 13, 2025. [File, Standard] Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria has criticised the government over the challenges facing Grade 10 learners who reported to school but are yet to begin learning. Archbishop Muheria said that President William…
Manchester United survived a late onslaught from Fulham after Benjamin Sesko’s goal secured a third successive win under interim manager Michael Carrick. Benjamin Sesko netted a dramatic 94th-minute winner to give Manchester United a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford, lifting his side back into the Premier League’s top four after a spirited…
President William Ruto has announced an allocation of KSh 4 billion for the major expansion of the Gikomba Market in Nairobi Speaking at the PEFA All Nations Gospel Church in Gikomba, Ruto directly linked the ongoing fire in the market to conflicts over land ownership. He announced that the patent will be processed in the…
President William Ruto condemned the violence in a church service in Nyeri county attended by Rigathi Gachagua Speaking in Nairobi, the head of state wanted respect for places of worship as political tension increased The President further explained to the police officers what should happen in politically charged incidents in places of worship Nairobi –…
Education CS Julius Migos and Kuppet officials after visiting teachers at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, after they were involved in an accident at City Primary School, Ngara, on February 1, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Thirteen teachers remain hospitalised following a road accident in Nairobi in which a public service vehicle ploughed…
The government provides protection for opposition leaders after the Nyeri attack during a church service in Murang’a county Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the attack was managed by the government and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident Senator Joe Nyutu questioned the timing of the deployment of the police and demanded accountability for those involved…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men’s race at the 2025 London Marathon in central London on April 27, 2025. [JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP] Sabastian Sawe will defend his title at the TCS London Marathon on April 26 when he will headline a star-studded field that also features Jacob Kiplimo, Joshua Cheptegei,…
Newly elected Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Baringo Branch Executive Secretary Kenneth Chelagat has pledged to lobby for the creation of an office to serve teachers in remote parts of the county. Speaking after being declared winner in a hotly contested election at Kabarnet Vocational Rehabilitation Centre,…
Samurai’s Omwakwe Arungah (left) and Fredd Kambo of Tanquarey during the day 1 of the Horseman Cup Topurnament at the Nairobi Polo Club on Friday, July 14, 2023. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Tusker Malt is one step away from capturing the 2026 Chairman’s Cup. This is after they decisively defeated NPC 5-3.5 to romp into the finals…
Kenya’s Shujaa and Lionesses will have a capacity crowd backing them during the World Rugby HSBC Division 2 Tournament set to take place at Nyayo Stadium this month. Organisers have confirmed that all tickets for the upcoming HSBC Division 2 Tournament, scheduled for February 14-15 at Nyayo Stadium, have been completely sold out. No tickets…
Ulinzi Stars defender Brian Birgen (left) in action against AFC Leopards’ Victor Omune during their SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia opened a four-point gap between them and archrivals AFC Leopards after thrashing relegation-fighting Sofapaka 3-0 in yesterday’s SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo Stadium. Gor headed…
Kabras Sugar’s George Nyambua (left) and Brighton Mwalawa of Kenya Harlequins settle scores during Kenya Cup match at RFUEA Ground. Feb 10, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Kabras Sugar maintained their unbeaten run in the 2025-2026 Kenya Cup campaign after thrashing Kenya Harlequin 48-13 in an entertaining round seven match played at the ASK…
Emilly Andayi (left) of Rising Starlets of Kenya in action with Annie Felicia of Cameroon during their African Qualifiers FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2024 return leg match at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] Rising Starlets are leaving nothing to chance as they prepare for their two-legged third round 2O26…
Molo MP Kuria Kimani has put schools’ heads on notice over illegal levies being charged in schools in order to admit grade 10 learners to their schools. The legislator noted that such levies have hindered the Ministry of Education from attaining 100% transition and any school principal found…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to building churches after making a large contribution to the Mission of St. Peter’s Enocha Legio Maria in Dandora. William Ruto donates KSh 2 million to the Legio Maria Church in Dandora.Source: Facebook The president sent the donations to the church through the governor of Homa Bay Gladys…