Audio By Vocalize Dr Aggrey’s Marvel Omondi (right) dribbles past Lukenya Boys’ Dominic Tong. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Former national basketball champions Dr. Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi are among hot shots who will be seeking a good start when the 2026 Coast Region Term One games begin today at Kenyatta High School, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County. …
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) alerted motorists to expect heavy traffic during the Safari Rally, scheduled for March 12–15, 2026. The agency urged drivers to take alternative routes to dodge delays and stay safe on the main highways. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, KeNHA Director-General Luka Kimeli noted that the authority expects major…
Audio By Vocalize Mechanics give rally cars their final touches at the service park at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute as teams prepare for the start of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Mechanics were racing against time to fix different car components on racing machines before the WRC Safari…
Audio By Vocalize Elfyn Evans from Great Britain navigated by Scott Martin driving Toyota Yaris at the Super Special Stage Kasarani in Nairobi during the WRC Safari Rally on March 20, 2025. [File, Standard] Once again, it’s that time of the year when the battle between man and machine will have a fever pitch grip…
In Hamisi, many young people know what it means to work hard and still feel stuck.They wake up early, chase small opportunities, sell what they can, and hope the day brings enough to keep them moving. For some, it is farm produce. For others, small retail, tailoring, beauty services, boda boda work or casual labour….
Audio By Vocalize The Democratic Party of Kenya has accused President William Ruto’s administration of attempting to seize control of The Nairobi Hospital through intimidation and political interference, sparking a fresh dispute over the management of one of Kenya’s oldest private medical institutions. In a statement issued by party leader Justin Muturi, the party claimed…
Audio By Vocalize Activities during cars preparation at the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya Service Park at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute in Naivasha on March 11, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists to brace for disruptions on key roads as the Safari Rally takes over Naivasha…
Audio By Vocalize Linda Mwananchi team led by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna at Mukuyu in Kaiti, Makueni County, on March 8, 2026. [Courtesy, Standard] The Linda Mwananchi faction of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has awarded the government a score of one out of 10 for implementing the 10-point reform…
Audio By Vocalize Members of the Iranian women’s football team to claim asylum in Australia, player Mohaddeseh Zolfi (left) and Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar (third left), five other teammates and officials in Sydney on March 11, 2026. [AFP] Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after…
The government is privatizing state corporations to unlock their value and use the proceeds to build much-needed mega-infrastructure, President William Ruto has said. The president explained that by unlocking this value and directing it toward transformative infrastructure, Kenya is building a stronger and more resilient economy driven by its ingenuity, enterprise, and determination to secure…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has launched body-worn cameras for Customs and Border Control officers to boost transparency during inspections at airports, seaports, and land borders. KRA officials noted that the initiative aims to settle the frequent disputes between officers, travelers, and importers during tax assessments and baggage checks. In the past, conflicting stories often…
The ODM Linda Wananchi movement is stepping up to provide an independent look at how the 10-Point Agenda, originally brokered by President William Ruto and former party leader Raila Odinga, is actually moving along. Deputy party leader Godfrey Osotsi noted that the group intends to publish a “People’s Report” to show the real progress of…
Audio By Vocalize Reagan Williams of St Peter’s Boys Mumias (left) seeks to evade tackles from his Koyonzo High School markers. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Former national and East Africa rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School yesterday thrashed Musingu High School 60-9 to advance to the semi-finals of Kakamega County Term One games. The Barbarians, who…
Audio By Vocalize A past match between Iterio Boys and Kisii School. [FILE] Kisii High School overcame Nyanchwa Boys to clinch the county secondary schools Term One basketball championships in a repeat final that was played at Moi Gesusu High School. Kisii School defeated Nyanchwa, who have been multiple champions, in the high-stakes final that…
Audio By Vocalize Mechanics give rally cars their final touches at the service park at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute as teams prepare for the start of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Not since 1965, when brothers Joginder Singh and Jaswant Singh won the East Africa Safari Rally…