UDA members after participating in grassroots elections in Vihiga County on January 10, 2026. [Brian Kisanji, Standard] The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) yesterday conducted grassroots elections in 20 counties, in an exercise marred by low voter turnout and delays in the delivery of election materials. President William Ruto joined other UDA members in voting at Koilel…
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was left ruining a key mistake that proved very costly for him during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. At the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, referees are among those earning a tidy sum but one of them missed out on a good payday after he…
Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen celebrates his goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final football vs Algeria at the Grand stadium in Marrakesh on January 10, 2026. [SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP] Victor Osimhen scored one goal and set up another as Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 in their Africa…
Allan Wainaina of Nairobi School celebrates with relatives at their home in Kiamunyi, Nakuru County on January 9, 2026. He scored an A of 83 points in the 2025 KCSE examinations and got 400 marks in KCPE examinations four years ago. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Four years after sitting their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)…
Agnes Ngetich delivered an impressive run to retain the senior women’s 10km title in Kenya at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. Agnes Ngetich reigned supreme in the women’s senior race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. Going into the race, with Beatrice Chebet missing the 2026 season to start a…
Building under construction collapses in Karen. [Kenya Red Cross] A building under construction opposite Karen Community Church along Ngong Road, Nairobi, has collapsed. According to the Kenya Red Cross, six people have been evacuated, and all those who were trapped have been accounted for. “Six casualties have been evacuated to the hospital. Clearing of the…
After dominating the mixed relay with back-to-back victories in the previous two editions, Kenya missed out on a medal for the first time, as Australia rose to claim the gold. Team Kenya were handed a reality check in the mixed relay race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida. Despite putting in…
Teachers and students at Moi High School Kabarak in celebration after the school posted an impressive mean grade of 10.6 in the 2025 KCSE examinations. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] While the 10.6 mean score posted by Moi High School-Kabarak might suggest a system of collective excellence, the secret of the school’s triumph also lies in the…
A member of ‘3 Raices,’ a pro-government group known as ‘Colectivos,’ stands guard with an assault rifle at the organization’s headquarters in the working-class neighborhood of 23 de Enero, in Caracas on January 7, 2026. [AFP] The capture by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and the killing in the operation of 32 Cubans…
President William Ruto took part in the UDA grassroots election on January 10 at Koilel Primary School, Uasin Gishu The ruling party is conducting the first round of elections in 20 counties to elect officials at the polling station level Ruto commended the candidates and voters for strengthening grassroots leadership, saying their commitment furthered the…
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden says she’s ready for the pressure of being the hunted as she prepares to face top rivals Sha’Carri Richardson and Julien Alfred. After a phenomenal 2025 season that saw her claim a historic triple crown at the World Championships, American sprinter Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is shifting her focus from chasing rivals to chasing greatness….
A Nairobi student who went viral for traveling in Business Class on a KQ flight after his KCSE exam has scored an A- Rodney Mongare is now preparing to join Zino Aviation in South Africa to begin his journey to become a pilot His mother, Ruth Kemunto, has spent four years driving him to and…
President William Ruto says Kenya does not have the financial capacity to fully fund free education despite the increased budget allocation The President spoke in Nakuru during the launch of the second phase of the NYOTA business financing program He recalled how the old policy came close to collapsing universities when education was fully funded…
Pitso Mosimane’s next coaching move remains uncertain as talks continue over potential roles with both Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana. The future of celebrated coach Pitso Mosimane remains a hot topic in South African football circles, with potential moves to both former club Mamelodi Sundowns and the national team, Bafana Bafana, being intensely debated. While…
Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly used the Good News International Church to radicalise followers through distorted biblical preaching, a Shanzu court was told. While testifying on the final day of the hearing, shortly before the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) closed the case, one of the investigators into the Shakahola cult-like activities claimed…