The Gertrudes Children’s Hospital has appealed for more partners to support efforts aimed at expanding cancer screening capabilities to ensure timely diagnosis of affected children. Speaking during the 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament held at the Muthaiga Golf Club over the weekend, Gertrude’s chief executive officer, Dr. Robert Nyarango, said childhood cancer, once considered a…
Albert Korir celebrated his fourth New York City Marathon podium, finishing third in 2024 and expressing joy for competing on his favourite course. Albert Korir has expressed immense joy following his podium finish at the 2024 edition of the New York City Marathon. The Kenyan distance sensation finished an impressive third once again, stopping the…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of Kenya and the Communist Party of China (CPC) are in the process of collaborating on various areas of shared interest. This collaboration was revealed on Monday during a meeting between officials from Kenya’s ruling party and a delegation from the CPC, led by Li Xi, a member of the…
Rumors are heating up as Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman drop hints of a budding romance, leaving fans intrigued by their playful interactions and public displays of support. World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson has caught the public’s eye once again—but this time it is off the track. The gold medalist was spotted in Atlanta over…
A Kenyan mother was shocked after her housekeeper allegedly turned on the heater in the children's bedroom and moved it near the curtains The maid claimed that the woman's six-year-old son was responsible for turning on the heater and moving it near the curtains. After reviewing the CCTV footage, the mother realized that it was…
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has committed to cascade Climate Information Services (CIS) to subcounties in all the 47 counties, while tapping essential indigenous knowledge and co-producing climate information with local communities. So far, only fifteen counties have developed their CIS Plans, representing 63pc of the national target, based on local needs…
The 2011 World 100m champion has revealed why he believes his namesake Ackeem Blake will be a force to be reckon with in future. Jamaican sprint legend Yohan Blake, known for his record-breaking speed as the second-fastest man in history over both 100 meters (9.69 seconds) and 200 meters (19.26 seconds), has highlighted the rising…
As Americans vote for their next president on Tuesday, the usual dividing line is often that of the party: Democrat vs Republican. But there are other issues that could play a decisive role in the mind of voters to choose between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Several opinion polls indicate that…
President William Ruto has urged the Judiciary to exercise restraint on national and public interest matters in an effort to prevent individuals and groups whose goal is to advance their sectarian agenda. The President noted that the line between public interest and populist politics can be blurred, saying we live in a complex and dynamic…
Gabby Thomas has been humorously called out by Ilona Maher after suggesting they run a marathon together sparking laughs online as the Olympians embraced unique roles at the NYC Marathon. American rugby union player Ilona Maher has humorously voiced her doubts about running a marathon following an Instagram poll by fellow Olympian Gabby Thomas that…
Sudan has cancelled a port deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in an apparent protest against Abu Dhabi’s alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group engaged in a deadly conflict with government forces. Finance Minister Jibril Ibrahim said his country had cancelled a memorandum of understanding with the UAE to…
The Kenya Landscape Actors’ Platform (KenLAP) is backing streamlining of various laws regulating the country’s landscape in a bid to mobile sufficient resources to support landscape restoration. According to the platform, the country’s landscape is currently facing severe degradation as a result of among others, climate change, unsustainable land use practices, population increase and deforestation….
UASU Secretary General Dr Constantine Wasonga. [File, Standard] Members of Parliament are making a last-ditch attempt to resolve the Sh13.8 billion pay dispute involving lecturers of public universities. The Dons are on strike pushing for better pay. The strike so far has paralysed learning in all public universities across the country, throwing graduation plans into…
A family in Tigania West region is in mourning after losing their son who was expected to take his KCSE exam The candidate was reported to have died around midnight, a few hours before the exam began Within the same neighborhood, two female candidates who were pregnant gave birth at Meru Hospital Sad events befell…
Marinakis had been given a five match ban for spitting on the floor as the match officials walked past following Forest’s 1-0 Premier League defeat by Fulham at the City Ground on September 28. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has lost his appeal against a five-game stadium ban. The 57-year-old was found guilty of improper…