An aerial view of Wilson Airport in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Wilson Airport, East Africa’s busiest general aviation hub, is in trouble. Beneath the constant hum of 120,000 yearly aeroplanes conducting training flights, commercial departures, and safari charters lies a facility struggling with decay, congestion, and systemic failures that have aviation stakeholders deeply worried. The physical…
Audio By Vocalize Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (center) evades a tackle from Kabras Sugar duo of Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Lumumba during Kenya Cup match played on March 1,2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Following an outstanding performance in their indoor and outdoor games, Kenyan universities are set to exhibit a similar level of success in three international…
Audio By Vocalize Upper Hill’s Harrison Kombe (left) and Nathan Wekesa of Dagoretti High in last year’s Nairobi Region Term One games. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi Region boys’ basketball champions Dagoretti High School yesterday made their intentions to extend their reign known as the Nairobi Sub-Region games got underway at different venues across the city. …
Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia Tom Ogweno during a training at Nyayo National Stadium on Wednesday 07/03/12.[Boniface Okendo, Standard] In the early 1990s, two boys popped up at the Tom Mboya Secondary School football team on Rusinga Island. By then, Tom Mboya was headed by the legendary Indimuli Kahi, who went on to shape football…
Joy as Kapsabet Catholics get new bishop A wave of jubilation has swept across Kapsabet as Catholics celebrate the historic appointment of Rev. John Lelei as the new Bishop of Kapsabet Diocese The newly formed Diocese …
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards midfielder James Kinyanjui shields the ball against Bandari’s Rajab Omar during their SportPesa Premier League match at Mbaraki Stadium on February 14, 2026. [Bandari Media] Gor Mahia’s title charge was slowed down yesterday after Posta Rangers held the record Kenyan champions to a 1-1 draw in a midweek Sportpesa Premier…
An aerial view of Wilson Airport in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Wilson Airport, East Africa’s busiest general aviation hub, is in trouble. Beneath the constant hum of 120,000 yearly airplanes conducting training flights, commercial departures, and safari charters lies a facility struggling with decay, congestion, and systemic failures that have aviation stakeholders deeply worried. The physical…
The National Preparatory Committee/Kenya Project Office (NPC) to the World Youth Festival Directorate (WYFD) has underscored the importance of positioning Kenyan youth at the forefront of global engagement. Anchored on the theme “Bridging Nations Through Youth, Everyone Matters,” the Committee reaffirmed its commitment to advancing people-to-people diplomacy, strengthening bilateral cooperation, and ensuring inclusive access to…
Audio By Vocalize Rita Jeptoo of Kenya celebrates after winning of the 2014 Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 12, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. [File, Standard] Under normal circumstances, athletes who are found to have violated anti-doping rules either reform or repent as they plot comebacks. But a worrying trend is sending shockwaves across…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick looks on during the English Premier League match vs Newcastle United at St James’ Park on March 4, 2026. [Andy Buchanan/AFP] Michael Carrick said “defeat hurts” after Manchester United’s 2-1 loss at Newcastle on Wednesday — the first time he has been beaten as manager of…
Audio By Vocalize Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen. [Martin Keep/AFP] Four-time world champion Max Verstappen said Thursday he does not know how the opening Grand Prix of the season will play out under sweeping new regulations, but he “got goosebumps” when he first saw the new Red Bull car. The Dutchman was underwhelmed at pre-season…
Audio By Vocalize The Bill seeks to fast-track the development of key national infrastructure and also attract private and alternative financing. The National Assembly on Thursday, March 5, passed the National Infrastructure Fund Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 1 of 2026. The Bill, introduced by Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, was approved after lawmakers adopted it…
The High Court has allowed the release of former Kiambu governor Ferdinand Waititu after reviewing his bail conditions while continuing his appeal in his corruption case Waititu’s lawyer told the court that the former county governor has already gained his freedom following the amendment of bail conditions granted by Judge Winfrida Okwany The court set…
The Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD) has urged political leaders to exercise tolerance and embrace peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on the second of the 8th edition of the People Dialogue Festival at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, CMD CEO Frankline Mukwanja called on political actors to shun confrontational politics and instead…
James Orengo has questioned the circumstances of Raila Odinga’s death, claiming he was transported to India against his wishes He claims the heart-related problems mentioned by Indian doctors are not convincing without the post-mortem report Orengo insists a proper investigation needs to be done, suggesting Raila’s death was politically motivated Governor of Siaya James Orengo…