Ministry gives parents seven days to adjust school preferences as CBE’s first major test reveals technical failures, confusion over grading system, and top STEM students placed in Arts pathways The government has announced it will reopen Grade 9 senior school placements for a critical seven-day window starting Tuesday, responding to mounting pressure from parents who…
Enhanced Games CEO Maximilian Martin confidently assured Fred Kerley and other athletes that the controversial event would proceed safely despite widespread criticism. The new chief executive of the controversial Enhanced Games has declared that the inaugural event will transform public perception of doping in sports, despite widespread criticism from anti-doping authorities and governing bodies. The…
Walid Regragui admitted Morocco’s AFCON 2025 opener was challenging but praised his team’s second-half response after securing a winning start. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations officially began on Sunday night as host nation Morocco secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Comoros in the opening match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Despite dominating early…
Hugo Broos played down South Africa’s chances while revealing which team he believes are the favourites to win AFCON 2025. Despite an impressive 20-match unbeaten streak in competitive fixtures and a third-place finish at the last Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, has dismissed suggestions that his team are among the top…
Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi socres a bucylce kic vs Comoros in the opening game of the AFCON 2025 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ON December 21, 2025 [Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP] Goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi were enough to see hosts Morocco begin their Africa Cup of Nations…
Chaotic scenes were witnessed at Dandora Stadium on Sunday when a league match between Gor Mahia and Nairobi United was abandoned as some fans left the match venue injured. Kenyan football witnessed another incident of fan violence when Gor Mahia and Nairobi United’s FKF Premier League match was abandoned at Dandora Stadium on Sunday. Naibos…
AFC Leopards Toronto FC with the annual Pamoja Soccer Tournament Runners Up trophy won in Canada at the weekend. [KCA] As Canada prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Toronto and Vancouver, there has been a growing interest in football across the country. The football awareness has led to inspiration and motivation of…
Former Harambee Stars shots-topper Arnold Origi has earned a top coaching qualification that will allow him to train goalkeepers at the highest level in Europe. Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Arnold Origi has added another feather on his cap as he continues to transition into coaching. Origi, who has already been coaching, is now certified to…
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok. [File, Standard] The government will reopen Grade 9 senior school placements for seven days starting Tuesday after widespread complaints from parents over mismatches between learner choices and available slots. Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said learners can adjust their school preferences through Grade 9 institutions or county education…
Inaugural Abbas Khalif Super Cup lives up to the billing as South C Rangers reign supreme to claim the grand prize of 33-seater bus. The inaugural Abbas Khalif Super Cup came to a rousing close with trophies lifted, dreams ignited, and an unusual post-tournament dilemma rolling into focus: what to do with the vehicles won…
President William Ruto is the first sitting Kenyan President to visit Nyatike Constituency in Migori since Kenya attained its independence in 1963. In under one year, the President has visited the Constituency for a record three times. Nyatike Constituency has a population of approximately 200,000 people and is ranked as one of Kenya’s most remote but…
President William Ruto is the first sitting Kenyan President to visit Nyatike Constituency in Migori since Kenya attained its independence in 1963. In under one year, the President has visited the Constituency for a record three times. Nyatike Constituency has a population of approximately 200,000 people and is ranked as one of Kenya’s most remote but…
Universities across the country are increasingly asserting their strength in sports and talent development. This was evident during the 10th edition of the Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National Games, which concluded on Friday at the University of Eldoret. The highly competitive championship brought together 21 universities, underlining the growing investment by institutions in nurturing…
Kenya’s David Munyua during the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace in London, England, on December 18, 2025. [AFP] Kenya’s top-seeded darter, David Munyua, has warned his opponents to get ready for more shockers at the ongoing World Championships in the United Kingdom. He said he’s not intimidated by top names in the global…
Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate his goal against Madagascar in the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) quarter final match at The Moi International Sports Center. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most emotional years in the history of Harambee Stars. It was a year that showed both the…