Defending champions are set to return to the 2026 Sirikwa Classic Cross Country, boosted by significant sponsor support. Newly crowned World Cross Country champion Agnes Jebet Ngetich and bronze medallist Daniel Simiu Ebenyo will return to defend their titles at the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country on February 14. During last year’s edition of the event,…
Pastor Victor Kanyari spoke about his arrangement to raise the children together with Tash, saying that they have developed a good relationship while prioritizing the welfare of the children He clarified that the children continue to live with Tash despite the previous rumors, noting that plans for them to move in with him are still…
Senegal are expected to be among the CAF disciplinary committee despite winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Lions of Teranga thanked Pape Gueye when they won many chances to beat Morocco in Rabat and win their second title However, the events of the last minutes that saw the Senegalese players leave for a while…
Kenya has been stripped off the hosting rights of a regional volleyball championships due to its lack of readiness for the tournament. Kenya has lost the hosting rights for a regional volleyball tournament owing to the country’s lack of readiness as per the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB). The country was set to host the…
The Government has disbursed Sh258.4 million under the Nyota Project Business Start-Up Capital programme to empower youth entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties, in a renewed push to strengthen grassroots enterprise development and create jobs. President William Ruto on Monday presided over the launch of the disbursement at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, where 10,337…
Seven people were killed in a fatal accident in Kikopey on Monday, January 19, involving a truck and two tricycles Five people died at the scene, while two others died in hospital from their injuries Witnesses described the terrifying moment when the truck lost control and ended up crashing into two tricycles, killing several people…
Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga sought to introduce a new affidavit. [File, Standard] The Court of Appeal on Monday dismissed an application seeking to introduce a new affidavit by Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga in support of the government’s case for the continuation of Housing Levy deductions. In the affidavit, Hinga claimed that the affordable…
Mary Wambui, a 63-year-old tea farmer from the Mbugiti area in Gatanga Sub-county, is a living example of how improved tea earnings are transforming the lives of smallholder farmers. Recently, Wambui installed a biogas system that now meets all her daily cooking needs, an investment she says would have been impossible without income from tea…
Former Nyeri Town Member of Parliament, Ngunjiri Wambugu, has predicted an easy victory for President Ruto in the 2027 General Election Wambugu explained the reasons for the change in the political environment in the country which is now favorable to Ruto since the 2022 election The former MP pointed out how Ruto can regain the…
NYS scandal suspect Ben Gethi at the Milimani Law Courts during mention of the case, on June 13, 2016. [File, Standard] A fresh legal battle over a staggering Sh6.2 billion claim has exposed a shocking tale of hypocrisy at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now…
The division of ODM has increased after the party’s deputy leader Godfrey Osotsi accused the party’s top officials of ignoring internal consultations. Osotsi named party leader Oburu Oginga, Junet Mohamed and Gladys Wanga, claiming they ignored the unity appeal made by Ida Odinga The Vihiga senator defended Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna against what he described…
Commonwealth champion Ferdinand Omanyala admits the need to be in great shape ahead of the 2028 Olympics was behind his move to reunite with his former coach. Africa’s fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala has admitted that a need to perform well heading into the Los Angeles Olympics and during the Games was behind his decision to…
Kaizer Chiefs are reported to be in talks with former Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rulani Mokwena over taking over from next season. Kaizer Chiefs are reportedly eyeing Rulani Mokwena as their next coach ahead of next season, according to reports in South Africa. Chiefs are on the lookout for a new coach given current co-coaches Khalil…
Rachel Bloor woke up in the middle of the night to find a large python sleeping on her chest She remembered petting him in her sleep, thinking it was his dog, only to find out the truth when her husband turned on the light Despite the initial fear, Rachel remained calm and slowly led the…
Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has hit back at reports that his job is under threat from Pitso Mosimane, insisting he is good enough and has support from the club. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has dismissed speculation linking veteran coach Pitso Mosimane with his job. Cardoso watched his team begin the year with a…