The four-time world champion is using her influence to launch a maternity ward aimed at improving maternal and child health in her hometown. Three-time Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is leveraging her global status to combat child and maternal mortality in her home country. The Kenyan superstar has broken ground on the ‘Dare to Dream…
Drama continues to be witnessed in Cameroon as Belgian coach is reportedly still being paid and even received an AFCON bonus when he was removed before the tournament kicked off. The power struggle within Cameroon football continues after it emerged that Belgian coach Marc Brys is still getting paid even after he was removed just…
Noah Lyles has explained his decision to skip the 2026 World Indoor Championships while outlining a selective indoor approach ahead of the outdoor season. Noah Lyles has revealed the main reason he will skip the World Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, scheduled for March 20 to 22, 2026. The reigning Olympic 100m champion noted…
On Sunday, January 25, Siaya Governor James Orengo defended ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna against threats to deprive him of his position Orengo warned that the removal of Sifuna will mean the end of the ODM party before the 2027 General Election The Siaya governor also objected to the ongoing talks of a political alliance…
Ian Mwangi of Kahawa Boxing club and Johnathan Aroko (left) of Kasarani Youth boxing club during The 2025 Nairobi Intermediate Boxing Championship at Githurai new market. Saturday March 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Four counties have finished selection trials of their teams for the National Novices Championships to be hosted in Nairobi on February 5-7. …
DR Congo club St Eloi Lupopo piled Champions League misery on Rulani Mokwena whose side MC Alger face early elimination just like they did not Orlando Pirates. Congolese club St Eloi Lupopo’s giant killing ways have not stopped after they added Rulani Mokwena’s MC Alger to their list of casualties this season. The Lubumbashi-based side…
Kenya’s Nairobi United FC when they faced Tunisia’s Étoile Sportive Du Sahel in the CAF Confederation Cup playoff [Naibois. Facebook] Nairobi United’s fairytale run in continental football hit another hard wall yesterday evening after a 2-1 home defeat to Tanzania’s Azam FC, a result that confirmed their third straight loss in Group B of the CAF…
The heartbeat of Kenyan digital culture just got a whole lot louder. In a historic move for the continent’s creative economy, Kenyan private organizers have officially announced the launch of the TikTok Awards Kenya, a first-of-its-kind celebration dedicated to the creators who have turned 60-second clips into a national movement. The announcement, made at Hash…
Akinyi Lavenda (L) of Ulinzi Starlets challenge Susan Malda of Vihiga Queens FC during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Ulinzi Starlets defeated Kisped Queens 2-0 in a Women’s Premier League football match played at the Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu yesterday. The victory…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the recent appointment of senior county officials at the Social Health Authority (SHA), maintaining that the recruitment process followed merit-based criteria and proceeded without any political influence. Speaking on Saturday at Garissa High School during the handover of a new school bus, Duale said he had no role…
Kelvin Kiptum’s father narrated with great pain the challenges he is going through after claiming to be denied the right to get his son’s money Elder Samson Cheruiyot accused his son-in-law, Asenath Kiptum, and a government official of allegedly exploiting their family since Kiptum’s death. Touching sentiments from Kenyans expressed sympathy and calls to help…
Mamelodi Sundowns have received backing to emerge from their issues and win the South African top flight this season. Mamelodi Sundowns have been backed to emerge from their turmoil and win the South African top flight, the Premier Soccer League (PSL). Sundowns are not recording poor results but are experiencing fan unrest with supporters voicing…
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has announced that it will suspend the operating licences of 29 courier service providers across the country within the next seven days. In a gazette notice dated January 23, the regulator said all the affected firms operate national courier services and maintain a presence in major towns and cities,…
Global credit rating agency Fitch has reaffirmed Kenya’s sovereign credit rating at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, pointing to the country’s consistent debt repayment record and a relatively resilient economy compared to regional peers. In its latest assessment, Fitch said Kenya’s economy remains stronger than many countries in the same rating category and is projected…
On Monday, January 26, national newspapers reported a lot about the violence witnessed in the church where former vice president Rigathi Gachagua attended. Newspapers: An Officer Explains How The Plans To Attack Gachagua Were Made Vigilance HouseSource: UGC Newspapers have also reported on the growing tension within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ahead of the…