Former President Uhuru Kenyatta with former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i during a grass root party members meeting at Thika Green Golf Resort on 7th November 2025. [Jubilee Party] The Jubilee Party leadership has come to the defence of their Party Leader, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, against attacks from some supporters of the broad-based government. The…
A Nigerian commentator says South Africa’s current players aren’t ready for Europe, highlighting Benni McCarthy as one of the few who impressed. Following Bafana Bafana’s premature exit from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a familiar debate has resurfaced: is South African football producing players capable of competing at the highest level in Europe? South…
Gor Mahia are weighing up the option of lodging a complaint at FIFA over the non-payment of a Ksh6.4 million transfer fee for defender Alphonce Omija. Gor Mahia are exploring the possibility of seeking the intervention of world football governing body FIFA after Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel failed to honour a transfer agreement. K’Ogalo…
Benni McCarthy’s desire to manage one of the giant Scottish clubs has been rekindled after Celtic sacked their new coach just one month into the job. For the second time this season, Celtic have gone back in for veteran Martin O’Neil to help rescue their season. O’Neil was first appointed interim manager when Brendan Rodgers…
World Athletics have released the final entry lists, setting the stage for a highly anticipated Cross Country Championships featuring many of the world’s top distance stars. The stage is set for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, with official entry lists confirming that 485 athletes from 52 nations will compete on Saturday,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kakamega Homeboyz’s Oliver Machaka and Gor Mahia’s Ben Stanley Omondi during SportPesa Premier League at Moi International sports center, on December 17, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will be seeking to move two points clear at the top of the SportPesa Premier League when they face off against bottom…
American sprint queen Gabby Thomas is keen to try out a longer distance this season after conquering the 200m race. Having conquered the 200m, Olympics champion Gabby Thomas is considering trying out a longer distance in 2026 as she continues to challenge herself. The American, who has Olympics gold and World Championships bronze and silver…
David Kipkoech, Kevin Chesang and Daniel Ebenyo during the National Cross Country Championships at Eldoret Sports Club, Uasin Gishu County, on October 25, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Kenya’s national cross-country team has departed for the 46th edition of the World Cross Country Championships, scheduled for January 10 in Tallahassee, Florida, with the senior…