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Mbagathi Level 5 Hospital has unveiled a new oxygen plant worth Ksh11 million, a development set to transform emergency care and improve patient outcomes at the county referral facility. The new plant allows the hospital to produce clean, reliable medical oxygen on-site daily, reducing its dependence on external suppliers. The oxygen is now piped directly…

Manchester United will be looking to move level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea when they host West Ham in the Premier League on Thursday and here is all you need to know. Manchester United and West Ham United, separated by ten places in the Premier League table, are set to conclude the midweek fixtures at…

Nyayo Stadium during the Mashemeji Derby in March 2025. [Robert Abong’o, Standard] Nyayo Stadium will operate under tighter entry, parking, and vendor rules for the Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards this Sunday. Gor Mahia, as the hosts, have announced a series of measures aimed at regulating crowd flow, safety, and revenue for…

World and Olympics champion Noah Lyles intends to open his 2026 campaign at a place where he has won the last four titles in a row. After a 70-day break from competition, world champion sprinter Noah Lyles has confirmed his return to the track, signaling the start of his 2026 season. The American star is…

Five public primary school teachers from Kiharu Constituency have been whisked away to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a reward for their exceptional performance in national examinations. The initiative is part of a motivation programme launched by MP Ndindi Nyoro in 2022 to recognize day school teachers and foster healthy competition among schools. The…

Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir crosses the line to win the women’s race at the 2024 London Marathon, on April 21, 2024. [AFP] This Sunday, a superfast field of women will be on a history-making mission at the 2025 Valencia Marathon in Spain. Spearheaded by world and Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir, the women’s battle for…

Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has explained why he feels Kenya will soon become a football powerhouse and not just a hotbed of athletics talent. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is determined to ensure Kenya becomes known for its football prowess during his time in charge. McCarthy admits the country’s rich athletics history has made…

Boxing coach John Ochieng in a past tournament. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After months of grinding, Kenyan juniors to this year’s Africa Youth Games have intensified training ahead of the continental challenge that begins on Wednesday in Angola.  Having begun their training individually in August, the athletes who will fly the Kenyan flag are now in…

Everything you need to know about Harambee Stars legend Musa Otieno’s legacy. Few names in Kenyan football command as much respect as Musa Otieno. For nearly two decades, Otieno stood as the heartbeat of Harambee Stars, a towering defender whose leadership and discipline made him a national icon. From his breakthrough at AFC Leopards, to…

KPA’s Okoro Ifunanya (left) and FOX Divas’ Yvonne Muhawenimana during the FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers at Nyayo Gymnasium on November 9. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With a big dream, an experienced new coach, quality signings and hours of sweat and pain in intense training, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) have indeed done everything within…

AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani has explained the importance of avoiding any sort of pressure ahead of Sunday’s Mashemeji Derby. AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani is feeling zero pressure ahead of the Mashemeji Derby despite the high stakes. Leopards visit bitter rivals Gor Mahia in the 98th Mashemeji Derby set to be staged at Nyayo…

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has refuted allegations that some of its officers stole a portion of a massive methamphetamine consignment seized during a high-level multi-agency operation on October 25, 2025. In a detailed statement issued on Tuesday, KDF clarified events surrounding the operation, revealing how security agencies intercepted a dhow transporting 1,024 kilograms of…

Mukuru and Kariobangi North residents playing football during the third edition of Vision Changers Kenya Community Sports Festival at Chaminade Training Centre, Mukuru Kwa Njenga. [Vision Changers Kenya]  Mukuru and Kariobangi North communities came together in a rare show of unity last weekend as more than 200 residents took part in the third edition of…

Manchester City legend Yaya Toure had reopened his longstanding feud with manager Pep Guardiola, labelling him a ‘snake’ in his latest criticism. Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has launched a fresh attack on his former manager Pep Guardiola, reigniting their long-standing and bitter rivalry by calling the decorated coach a “snake.” The relationship between the…