President William Ruto inspects a guard of honour during celebrations marking the 62nd Jamhuri Day at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has announced plans to revive construction of several stalled roads across Nairobi, including projects in Embakasi South, Embakasi East and Dagoretti South constituencies. Speaking during celebrations marking the 62nd Jamhuri Day…
Kaizer Chiefs have received a come get me plea from one of Africa’s top coaches amid the struggles of the current coaching team at the club. As Kaizer Chiefs’ co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze continue to struggle for consistent results, a number of top coaches are also being linked to the job. Chiefs…
President William Ruto has promised to name the Talanta Stadium after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga while revealing plans to further upgrade Nyayo. President William Ruto has yielded to calls to rename the Talanta Stadium after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ruto has come under increasing pressure to honour the late Odinga by…
The triple Olympic champion has reflected on the spark Melissa Jefferson-Wooden has ignited in her as she prepares for a powerful comeback. Three-time Olympic champion Gabby Thomas has opened up about the influence of Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden as she assured fans she will return to the track stronger after an injury-plagued season, outlining…
Drama was witnessed on and off the pitch as Kuwinda 1 stunned Basel to seal a place in the Abbas Khalif Super Cup semi-final and keep alive their dream of winning the grand prize. Kuwinda 1 stormed into the Abbas Khalif Super Cup semifinals in miraculous fashion after defying overwhelming odds to stun Basel 2-1…
At exactly 12.25 pm, the sea of humanity gathered at the Nyeri Governor’s office grounds and broke into dance, celebrating after Truphena Muthoni inscribed her name on the Guinness World record after hugging an indigenous tree for 72 hours in a stretch. The 22-year-old environmentalist had previously set another record on February 2 this year,…
How Rwanda’s high-profile football sponsorships have come under growing international criticism and political pressure despite the government’s defence of the strategy. The government of President Paul Kagame, in power since 2000, has invested significantly through its tourism board in commercial partnerships with top clubs like Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid. Rwanda has also…
Bafana Bafana have resolved the disciplinary issue with Mbekezeli Mbokazi, allowing the team to focus fully on their AFCON preparations. South Africa’s assistant coach, Helman Mkhalele, has confirmed that the disciplinary issue concerning defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been resolved, allowing the team to focus entirely on their upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign. Bafana…
The Gor Mahia defender has reflected on the biggest challenge he faced after CHAN and how it has begun to ease. Gor Mahia defender Sylvester Owino has spoken about the challenges and rewards of his rising popularity following a standout performance at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Sylvester Owino was a key player for…
Marc Brys intensifies his feud with Samuel Eto’o by issuing his own AFCON squad and publicly accusing the FECAFOOT boss of narcissistic behaviour. The saga surrounding Marc Brys’s tenure as Cameroon’s head coach has taken another dramatic turn following the involvement of Samuel Eto’o. After Samuel Eto’o attempted to sideline the Belgian by appointing a…
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has his future on a knife-edge following his team’s Champions League defeat to Manchester City. The hosts battled valiantly against Manchester City, but a second successive home defeat has pushed their manager closer to the exit. On a night that could have been his last, Xabi Alonso watched his team…
Jonah Ayunga believes being clinical in front of goal will be key to helping his club St Mirren turnaround their season after slipping closer to the relegation zone. Harambee Stars striker Jonah Ayunga remains confident that St Mirren will get their campaign back on track after a poor run that has left them closer to…
Kenya’s Kimoi Moi (left) and Bashir Dantata of Nigeria during Lagos Incoming tour for Simon Kuseyo memorial cup at Nairobi Polo Club, on November 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After leading their teams to successful victories last weekend, Gideon Moi and his son Kimoi lead their different teams for another round of expected…
A court in Iran has opened a case against two marathon organisers after women compete in their event without wearing hijabs. Two organisers of a marathon on Iran’s Kish Island have been arrested after several female participants ran without the mandatory headscarf, the nation’s judiciary announced on Saturday. The arrests follow Friday’s race, where images…
Kenya Ports Authority’s Okoro Ifunanya and FOX Divas’ Yvonne Muhawenimana at FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers, Nyayo National Stadium, Nov 9, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The stage is set for a fierce battle as Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) square it out with Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Women Basketball League…