The massive hospitality project rising near Nakuru’s State House, the Encore Hotel, belongs to businessman Sam Mburu, the husband of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika. Mburu recently broke his silence on the multi-billion-shilling venture following intense parliamentary scrutiny regarding the hotel’s scale and its sensitive proximity to the presidential residence. Addressing concerns over the site’s location,…
Audio By Vocalize Kenyan driver Pauline Sheghu (right) and her co-driver Linet Ayuko in Nairobi on February 26, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Queens of the Dust Pauline Sheghu has received a Sh1 million sponsorship from Kenya Power ahead of next month’s WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha. The announcement comes at a crucial stage when Sheghu…
Audio By Vocalize Junior NBA Africa coach Joel Yoba instructs coaches and teachers during the Basketball Experience Awareness Day at Nyayo Basketball Court on February 26, 2026. [Jonah Onyango] Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and NBA Africa celebrated the Basketball Experience (BE) Teachers’ Awareness Day in style on Thursday at Nyayo Stadium Basketball…
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards captain Kayci Odhiambo (left) and KCB’s Samuel Feargod during SportPesa Premier League at Kasarani Stadium on February 26, 2026. [AFC Leopards Media] AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at…
Audio By Vocalize Kenyan boxers Morris ‘Maketho Maloso’ Okolla [Courtesy] Kenyan boxers Morris ‘Maketho Maloso’ Okolla and Johua Wasike have pledged to shock their opponents in the second ‘Nightmare In Nairobi’ title fights set for Masshouse in Ngong Race Course tonight. Okolla will take on Hudson Muhumuza of Uganda in a 10-round East and Central…
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards players celebrate a goal during a past FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on April 26, 2025. [File, Standard] AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at…
Audio By Vocalize Although Kenya boasts outdoor racing prowess, it has for years limped when it comes to indoor championships. Despite high pedigree athletes exerting dominance at outdoor global shows such as the World Championships and the Olympics, among others, there has been nothing to smile about at the World Indoor showpiece. But the powerhouse…
Audio By Vocalize Sarah Wairimu, the widow of Tob Cohen, at a Kibera court on January 29,2025. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Sarah Wairimu, widow of slain Dutch businessman Tob Cohen, suffered a major blow on Thursday after the Kibera High Court rejected her bid to nullify her ongoing murder trial and restart the case afresh before a…
TECNO has unveiled three newly renovated community football fields in Nairobi as part of its Dream Field Renovation Initiative, with work on a fourth field still in progress. The handover event took place at Kinyago Football grounds, marking the completion of upgrades at Kinyago Football Field, Huruma Sports Ground, and Mathare Area 4, Heide Marie…
Postbank Kenya’s Hilda Jepkosgei (right) and Carol Sirengo of DCI in past Kenya Volleyball Federation League action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) yesterday dismissed debutants A-Plus Volleyball Club to maintain their flawless run as the second leg of the 2025-2026 season served off at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. …
Audio By Vocalize Snoop Dogg welcomed with white towels and a guard in his first visit to Swansea [Instagram] Snoop Dogg was welcomed with a blaze of whirling white towels and a guard of honour on Tuesday in his first visit to Swansea since becoming a co-owner of the Welsh club. The American rapper became…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United’s co-owner Jim Ratcliffe (R) leans over to speak with CEO Omar Berrada (L) during the English Premier League football match vs Manchester City and at the Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025. [Oli SCARFF / AFP] Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada highlighted the “positive financial impact of our off-pitch…
Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni (R) falls after contact with SL Benfica midfielder Leandro Barreiro during the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off second leg at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on February 25, 2026. [Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP] Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team’s 2-1 win against Benfica on…
Audio By Vocalize Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen fights for the ball with Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie during the UEFA Champions League, knockout round play-off second leg at the Allianz stadium in Turin, on February 25, 2026. [Isabella BONOTTO / AFP] Juventus were left wondering what might have been after coming close…
Audio By Vocalize Kenyan rally driver Ishmael Azeli help try to fix their car in last year’s Safari Rally in Naivasha. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Ishmael Azeli and his navigator John Ngugi are ready to go for the jugular in the third leg of the World Rally Championship (WRC), the Safari Rally that’s…