Nairobi County Public Service Board intends to commence comprehensive verification for all academic and professional certificates for staff. [File, Standard] The Nairobi County employees have been asked to submit their academic documents for fresh verification in a bid to push out staff with fake papers. The County Public Service Board said this was triggered by…
Strasbourg’s British head coach Liam Rosenior looks on during a press conference at the Stade de la Meinau in Strasbourg, eastern France on January 6, 2026. [AFP] Liam Rosenior was confirmed on Tuesday as Chelsea’s new head coach on a six-and-a-half-year deal, saying the opportunity to succeed Enzo Maresca at Stamford Bridge was too good…
Kileleshwa Ward Representative (MCA), Robert Alai, has questioned the political maturity of Winnie Odinga, saying he is not qualified to advise ODM on its future direction Alai accused Winnie of rebelling against the leadership of ODM after Oburu Oginga took over as leader following the death of ODM founder, Raila Odinga He also warned the…
Bryan Mbeumo and his Cameroon teammates have been rewarded with millions after their crucial AFCON 2025 victory over Bafana Bafana secured a place in the quarter-finals. Cameroon’s national team players, led by Bryan Mbeumo have received significant financial rewards following their crucial 2-1 victory against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Rulani Mokwena has opened up on the key challenge Orlando Pirates face in signing Relebohile Mofokeng. Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana star Relebohile Mofokeng has his sights set on a move to Europe, despite strong interest from Algerian club MC Alger, according to their coach Rulani Mokwena. The versatile attacker has been a standout performer…
The Kiambu County Government today officially launched the distribution of free learning materials to more than 40,000 Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners in a move aimed at strengthening access to quality education at the foundational level. Governor Kimani Wamatangi presided over the flag-off ceremony at the County headquarters in Kiambu town, marking the commencement…
Kimoi Moi of Sosian Energy (right) in action against NCBA during the Moi Cup final match at Manyatta Polo Club on December 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] With a sudden rise in the number of young talented riders, the selection of teams for international championships will be more intense this year compared to last…
A Guardian Angel bus carrying secondary school students overturned in Kimende on the Nairobi-Nakuru highway Pictures showed the bus that had fallen on its side with students sitting on the grass next to locals and passers-by helping them The accident followed a similar one earlier in the morning, which claimed six lives after a bus…
Chelsea have finally appointed English coach Liam Rosenior who has shared his vision for the Blues after agreeing a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have officially named Liam Rosenior as the new head coach to replace Enzo Maresca, securing his services with a long-term contract extending to 2032. The English manager makes his return…
Migori Senator, Eddy Oketch, has submitted a petition to the ODM party asking for disciplinary action to be taken against the Secretary General and Nairobi Senator, Edwin Sifuna Oketch said Sifuna is violating the ODM constitution, breaking the foundation of the party’s values, and publicly exposing the party’s secrets The motion calls for Sifuna to…
TikTok user, Andrea Andy, was very excited after sharing a plane with former president Uhuru Kenyatta The captain was heard during a speech to welcome customers, acknowledging the presence of the politician on the flight Many Kenyans wondered where Uhuru was going while others asked if he had his own private plane Kenyan TikToker, Andrea…
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. [ File,Standard] Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking the de-whipping and expulsion of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from the party. In a letter on Tuesday, January 6, to ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Oketch, through his advocates Aguko, Osman and Company, said he had decided…
Fans can now buy tickets for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League as organisers explain how to secure their seats. Athletics fans can already secure their seats for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season, with tickets now available for nine of the series’ meetings. The prestigious global tour is set to begin in just four months…
Kenyan referees Peter Waweru Kamaku, Gilbert Cheruiyot, Stephen Yiembe and Dickens Mimisa have so far done well at AFCON 2025 but how much are they earning? Kenyan referees Peter Waweru Kamaku, Gilbert Cheruiyot, Stephen Yiembe and Dickens Mimisa have so far performed well at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Cheruiyot, who is a centre…
CCTV footage captured the argument between Embakasi East Member of Parliament, Babu Owino, and Kileleshwa MCA, Robert Alai, at Cedars Restaurant in Nairobi The two leaders clashed before Alai allegedly grabbed a weapon, prompting local patrons to flee for safety. However, detectives from the Kilimani Police Station have taken action on the incident, seizing the…