Audio By Vocalize Floods have displaced over 30 families from their homes in Namanja area of Trans Nzoia County following heavy rains. [Martin Ndiema, Standard] Flooding triggered by overnight heavy rains has displaced more than 30 families in Namanjala village, Trans Nzoia County. The floods disrupted learning for more than 100 students, who…
Kenya’s economic transformation in the tourism sector is anchored on the development of world-class facilities that attract and sustain visitor demand across key segments, including Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE). By strengthening this infrastructure, Nairobi is increasingly positioning itself as a premier destination for business tourism, unlocking opportunities across the broader tourism value chain….
Harambee SACCO is diversifying its product portfolio beyond conventional offerings to tap into youth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as shrinking formal employment compels deposit-taking cooperatives to rethink their growth strategies and reduce overreliance on salaried government workers. Harambee SACCO National Chairman, Macloud Malonza, said during a capacity-building workshop for delegates in Mombasa…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Hospital dismisses claims of collapse amid wrangles. [File, Standard] The leadership of The Nairobi Hospital has dismissed claims that the institution is facing collapse. During a press briefing on Thursday, March 19, Board Chairperson Dr Barcley Onyambu and Chief Executive Felix Osano said recent public reports suggesting financial mismanagement or institutional…
Construction of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Kirinyaga is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in the county’s journey toward becoming a regional hub for agro-processing and industrial development. The facility, located within the Sagana Agro-Industrial suburb, which is a designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ), will go a long way in supporting…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United coach Michael Carrick reacts in the technical area during the Premier League match vs Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 15, 2026. [Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto] Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to…
Audio By Vocalize Deng Pajieth Bul of St Mary’s Yala (center) battles two Kisumu Boys defenders during the Nyanza Region games at Maseno. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Heavyweights St Mary’s School Yala were on top form after dominating their respective disciplines at the ongoing Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games being held at Maseno. Yala,…
Audio By Vocalize Chachil Omondi of Manyatta flies in to score against Nyambaria during the Nyanza Region games at Maseno. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Manyatta Secondary, Maseno School and Ng’iya Girls stamped their authority at the ongoing Nyanza Region Term One games with strong performances at Maseno School and Maseno University grounds. …
Audio By Vocalize Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe and Brazilian Fifa Deputy Secretary general Mattias Grafstrom (R) attend a press conference at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on December 20, 2025. [Sebastien Bozon/AFP] CAF President Patrice Motsepe has defended the independence of the Confederation of African Football’s judicial bodies after the…
Audio By Vocalize Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi in action during the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 second Leg vs Nashville SC at Chase Stadium on March 18, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images via AFP] Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday, but could…
Audio By Vocalize Galatasaray’s Dutch forward Noa Lang receives medical attention after cutting his thumb during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg vs Liverpool at Anfield in on March 18, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] Galatasaray’s Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen broke his right arm in the Champions League defeat to Liverpool with…
Audio By Vocalize Iran supporters cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifiers group A football match vs North Korea at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran on June 10, 2025. [ATTA KENARE / AFP] Iran will “boycott the United States” but “not the World Cup”, Iranian football…
Audio By Vocalize DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala during the Spice FM morning show at the Standard Group Head Office along Mombasa Road on March 19, 2026[Boniface Okendo, Standard] Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party leader Cleophas Malala has denied claims that he is working with another political party ahead…
Democracy for Citizens (DCP) Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has sharply criticized the ongoing Nairobi River regeneration project, accusing the government of “selective justice” in its demolition of structures along the riparian land. Speaking during an interview on Kameme TV on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, the former deputy president argued that while the homes of the…
The Linda Mwananchi campaign is kicking back into gear after a short break. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna announced that the team will hold public events in several major towns to mobilize support. The tour starts in Narok this Sunday, March 22, moves to Nairobi on Friday, March 27, and concludes in Mombasa on Sunday, March…