Audio By Vocalize Roberto De Zerbi [Lou Benoist/AFP] Tottenham appointed Roberto De Zerbi as the club’s third manager of the season on Tuesday as they battle to avoid relegation from English football’s top-flight for the first time in nearly 50 years. Former Brighton and Marseille boss De Zerbi has reportedly been handed a lucrative five-year…
Authorities confirmed on Tuesday that they have arrested six suspects following the discovery of 33 bodies in a mass grave at the Kericho cemetery. The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, is currently leading a probe into the origins of the remains and the specific circumstances surrounding their burial. During a visit to the…
Winner: Kenya’s Rosemary Wanjiru is tended to by a helper after collapsing in the finish area during the 51st edition of the Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany on September 21, 2025. [Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP] The marathon was first run on April 10, 1896, during the inaugural Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. But 130 years…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaks to residents during a public rally in the Ukambani region on March 30, 2026. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has promised to hike police salaries if he wins the upcoming election, arguing that better pay will end the harassment Kenyans often face on the roads. During a tour of…
Kenya has cleared a major hurdle in its race to host continental football after the sports ministry confirmed Tuesday that the government paid the USD 30 million (KSh 3.9 billion) hosting fee for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This payment ends weeks of speculation regarding the country’s commitment to the tournament and secures its…
Gikomba market and surrounding areas marked for demolition The government has released architectural designs for a state-of-the-art market at Gikomba, signaling a new era for one of East Africa’s largest trading hubs. This follows a major overnight demolition exercise on Monday, March 30, 2026, where authorities cleared structures near the Nairobi River after the expiration…
The Kenyan boxing community is mourning the loss of 38-year-old Jacob “Jack Spoiler” Oyoko, who tragically collapsed during a professional match at the Mumias Cultural Centre in Kakamega County this past Saturday. Reuben Ndolo, President of the Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC), confirmed the death of the Kisumu-based fighter. Despite receiving immediate medical care at…
Audio By Vocalize Kitutu Chache MP Anthony Kibagendi has suffered yet another blow after he was suspended again from the National Assembly for 14 days, even as he was named for ‘gross disorderly conduct’. This came after Laikipia Mp, Sarah Korere raised a question whether Kibagendi was appropriately in the House, saying that he…
Audio By Vocalize The Russian national faced backlash for secretly recording women’s private encounter in different parts including Kenya. The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) has launched investigations into privacy concerns surrounding the use of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, following mounting pressure from civil society and the public. In a formal response dated…
Audio By Vocalize Varsity Cup CEO Martin Hakunavanhu (right) with the ultimate cup to be won at the Varsity Cup tournament [Courtesy] Amref International University football captain Vincent Kitavi believes they have what it takes to lift the inaugural Kenya Varsity Cup (KVC) that was launched in a colourful ceremony last night. The eight-team competition…
Audio By Vocalize Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. [File, Standard] A family in Trans-Nzoia County, whose kin was killed in a road accident involving a vehicle in a convoy of Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on 8th March, is unable to bury their relative due to lack of land. Hilary Kiptoo, 23, was travelling in…
Audio By Vocalize Sports CS Salim Mvurya hands a dammy key for Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani to the CHAN 2024 LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye on June 30, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has gazetted the Pamoja Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 Local Organising Committee (LOC) to spearhead Kenya’s preparations…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja arrives at Parliament Buildings on March 31, 2026. [Screengrab] Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja emerged from hiding early Tuesday, ending hours of a police manhunt after a failed attempt to arrest him the previous day over his refusal to honour summons by the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC)….
Kenyan professional golfer Greg Snow has earned a coveted Sunshine Tour card for the 2026/27 season following an impressive performance at the Theo Manyama Qualifying School – Final Stage held from 25th to 29th March 2026 at Parys Golf & Country Estate and Vaal de Grace Golf Estate in South Africa. Competing against a strong…
Audio By Vocalize Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing chaired by Migori Senator Eddie Oketch tour Talanta Sports Complex which will host the AFCON next year on March 26, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The government has fully met its financial and institutional obligations to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), including…