Vulnerable children from Thika’s Kiandutu slum have benefitted from a two-month mentorship programme during this December holiday, aimed at guiding them away from drugs, early pregnancies and other street dangers. The event convened at Kianjau Primary School in Thika brought together boys and girls aged roughly nine to 17, who have been attending daily sessions…
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe has assured athletes that the Ultimate Championship, which will have a prize pot of $10 million, will not fail like Grand Slam Track. Amid the failure of Grand Slam Track, a new innovation in athletics that sought to change the course of the sport, there is skepticism among athletes over…
Pusoy Card Ranking continues to shape how Filipino players understand fairness, strategy, and tradition within GameZone’s digital card spaces today. The ranking system stands as more than a technical guide. It represents a shared agreement on how wins and losses are decided. On GameZone, Pusoy Card Ranking remains clear, consistent, and familiar, allowing players to…
Timothy Noor Ouma has launched a charity initiative to support youth and families, sharing hope and inspiration through his foundation. In a heartwarming act of giving back to his roots, Harambee Stars defensive midfielder Timothy Noor Ouma hosted a charitable event on December 22, 2025, at Dagoretti Muslim Primary School in Kawangware, Nairobi. Partnering with…
Kenya’s darting dream crashed yesterday as David Munyua’s fairytale run at the 2026 professional Darts Corporation (PDC) World Darts Championship came to an end in Round 2, falling to Dutch sensation Kevin Doets in a high-stakes showdown that silenced the buzzing hype around Africa’s breakout star. In the second round of the 2026 PDC World…
Jubilation marks end of Tong-Il Moo-Do fest. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] The 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship ended on a high at the Aga Khan Academy Multi-Purpose Hall. The tournament returned to Mombasa after last year’s edition was postponed and eventually suspended since the Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation (KMTF) could…
The Bafana Bafana midfielder has reflected on the ruthless winning mentality under Pitso Mosimane, subtly hinting at why his approach could suit a future replacement for Hugo Broos. Bafana Bafana midfielder Keagan Dolly has praised former coach Pitso Mosimane for instilling a winning mentality at his old club, Mamelodi Sundowns. Keagan Dolly enjoyed a decorated…
The Mpesa Foundation has officially launched a Sh60 million major Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) facility at the Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital, aimed at improving maternal services in the area. The maternity complex boasts a 90-bed capacity and is expected to alleviate the financial burden on mothers and children.Speaking during the launching ceremony, Governor…
Grand Slam Track is seeking additional emergency funding from its main creditor as it battles a deepening financial crisis under bankruptcy protection. The troubled track and field startup, Grand Slam Track, has disclosed debts exceeding $31 million and warned it could collapse “within weeks” without an emergency high-interest loan from one of its primary backers….
Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the 35th Africa Cup of Nations match v Zimbabwe at Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco on December 22, 2025. [Anadolu via AFP] Mohamed Salah struck deep into added time to rescue Egypt from an opening-day scare, as the seven-time Africa Cup of Nations champions edged Zimbabwe 2-1 in a dramatic…
Kenya’s David Munyua saw his fairytale run at the World Championships end at the second round but what did he stand to earn had he made the third round? Kenya’s David Munyua saw his historic run at the World Darts Championship come to an end on Monday and he will miss out on a bumper…
Kenyan referees Peter Waweru Kamaku, Stephen Yiembe and Dickens Mimisa started their AFCON 2025 campaign without any controversies on Monday night. Kenyan referees Peter Waweru Kamaku, Stephen Yiembe and Dickens Mimisa had an incident-free performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday. Kamaku and Yiembe were first on duty during South Africa’s thrilling…
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted official licenses to telecommunications giants Safaricom PLC and Airtel Money Kenya Limited to operate as Intermediary Service Platform Providers (ISPPs), opening the door for millions of mobile users to access Kenya’s capital markets. In a statement released Monday, December 22, the regulator emphasized that these strategic approvals aim…
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed his relief at seeing his side avoid dropping points against Zimbabwe thanks to goals from Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush. Mohamed Salah scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to save Egypt from an embarrassing draw against Zimbabwe, securing a 2-1 victory in their Africa Cup of Nations opener on Monday. The…
Liverpool will have to do without their British-record signing Alexander Isak up to at least March 2026 after he underwent surgery on a fractured leg. Liverpool’s British-record signing, Alexander Isak, is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a fractured left leg, with his return not expected until the spring of…