A candidate at Riooga SDA Mixed Secondary School meditates a prayer before the start of KCSE examinations. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] Pressure today is often imagined as something loud and dramatic. People recognise it only when it looks like panic, tears, or a complete breakdown. Anything quieter is brushed aside as overreacting or making…
Pitso Mosimane has made an update amid widespread reports that he is in talks with Mamelodi Sundowns over a possible comeback. With speculation linking him to the Mamelodi Sundowns job, veteran coach Pitso Mosimane has remained silent over the reports. Mosimane has been widely reported to have been in talks with Sundowns over a possible…
Kenya’s passport is back on the global stage, climbing five spots in the latest Henley Passport Index to rank 68th worldwide. This improvement marks a turnaround after months of decline, when in October 2024, the Kenyan passport slipped to 73rd place, allowing holders access to only 70 destinations visa-free or with visa-on-arrival privileges. According to…
Kenya Railways says Governor Wamatangi’s demolished property sat on land reserved for a new railway line ahead of AFCON 2027 The project includes a spur from Nairobi Central Station through Nyayo Stadium and Kibera to Talanta Sports City, aimed at easing fan movement The agency insists all encroachers were served notices and warns that illegal…
Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah shared an emotional moment ahead of their AFCON 2025 game Mane was on the winning side again, scoring the winning goal in the second half as Senegal secured their last place Salah failed again on the continental stage, with the Liverpool star failing to give the champions another championship record…
The Rift Valley regional security team has launched a coordinated joint operation aimed at curbing the production, distribution and consumption of illicit brew across the region. The move is designed to enhance public safety and protect lives. The multi-agency crackdown, which commenced on Wednesday, targets illegal alcohol brewing and distribution dens that have continued to…
Discover how Nigeria’s esports scene is expanding, shaping youth culture, and creating new opportunities across the entertainment industry. Growing Interest in Esports in Nigeria: Trends and Opportunities Nigeria’s entertainment scene is evolving fast. Where stadiums once drew the nation’s loudest cheers, screens now capture the same passion. Esports, once dismissed as a niche, has become…
The parties that make up the Umoja One Kenya Coalition have called for the immediate resignation of the Minority Leader in the National Assembly, Junet Mohamed The parties have accused Junet of making unwise statements that destroy the legacy of former President Uhuru Kenyatta and undermine the integrity of the coalition. They have also called…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has scored a major breakthrough in the Shakahola massacre trial, as a key suspect has voluntarily stepped forward to confess in a move that could see him testify against cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and the other defendants. During proceedings at the Mombasa High Court yesterday, Justice Diana Kavedza…
Former Trade Minister Moses Kuria announced his support for President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, but revealed that his support is driven by personal ambition Kuria, who resigned from the Ruto administration, said he wanted Ruto’s term to end in five years to pave his own political path. The outspoken politician criticized Rigathi Gachagua’s tough…
As soon as the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results were released, candidates who took the exams had no time to celebrate Despite getting good marks in the national exam, the young man immediately started working as a casual laborer to support his family The young man from Nairobi opened up about his…
Analysing what drives odds movement across Premier League and Champions League fixtures – from team form to betting trends and fan sentiment. Football is a game of rhythm, and so is the market that shadows it. Every touch, every injury update, every whisper of a tactical shift moves numbers behind the scenes – numbers that…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is reeling from heavy financial losses after authorities demolished his businesses near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi during a dramatic midnight operation on Wednesday. Police officers stormed the area shortly after midnight, firing teargas canisters and live rounds to disperse workers and bystanders before bulldozers moved in to flatten the premises. The…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced new fuel prices in Kenya, effective Thursday, January 15 In its latest review, the energy regulator slashed prices of heavy petrol, kerosene and diesel, and gave little relief at the pump. EPRA noted that the prices included Value Added Tax (VAT) and other taxes according to the…
Mara Sugar’s David Omondi (left) and Koutima Yves of Kenya Police during their SportPesa Premier League match at Police Sacco stadium on January 14, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia came from 2-0 down at the break to edge out a stubborn Murang’a Seal 3-2 in a five-goal thriller rescheduled…