FIFA President Gianni Infantino when he met President William Ruto in August 2025 [FIFA] Today marks exactly 10 years since Gianni Infantino stepped into office as FIFA President. The Swiss-Italian, who formerly served as Secretary General of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), was quite adamant about “bringing football back to FIFA, and FIFA…
Audio By Vocalize Caption A man believed to be at the centre of recruiting Kenyans for conscription in the Russian army was arrested by police on Wednesday in Moyale, Marsabit County. He was arrested by detectives from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit (TOCU) of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). “Festus is believed to be…
The National Assembly has officially approved the appointment of Canon Dr. Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This confirmation marks a significant step for the Nairobi-based UN agency, as the country prepares to project its environmental agenda on the global stage. The Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has sounded the alarm over a spike in vigilantism, revealing that Kenya has recorded 845 mob justice incidents since January 2025. Appearing before the Senate during a plenary session, Murkomen detailed a grim landscape of lawlessness that has already claimed 579 lives and left 266 others with serious injuries. The…
In a startling revelation to Parliament, State House Comptroller Katoo Ole Metito informed lawmakers that private individuals have seized land belonging to several State Houses and State Lodges across the country. This systemic encroachment has not only stalled critical renovation works but has also sparked serious national security concerns among legislators. Appearing before the National…
The era of manual traffic policing in Kenya is making way for a high-tech future. In a major move to curb road carnage and instill driver discipline, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has announced a massive Sh42 billion rollout of 1,000 smart speed cameras and a nationwide instant digital fines system. The initiative,…
Audio By Vocalize Victor Omune of AFC Leopards reacts missing a scoring chance against Posta Rangers at Ulinzi Sports Complex on November 11, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards will be under pressure to respond this weekend as the SportPesa Premier League returns with a full round of matches that could shape both…
Audio By Vocalize Arsenal celebrate their victory at the end of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 22, 2026. [Glyn KIRK / AFP] Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier…
Audio By Vocalize Kanana Muthomi takes part in the Absa Beat the Pro Challenge in Karen. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 57th edition of Magical Kenya Open (MKO), Presented by Absa, concluded at the par 70 Karen Country Club in Nairobi at the weekend with South Africa’s golf sensation Casey Jarvis winning the 2026…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Odhiambo (left) of Takk Rawinji from Homa Bay in action during the inaugural Kisumu Chairman’s Karate Open played at Kombewa in Seme. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Young karate talents lit up the inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship held on February 21 and 22 at Seme in Kombewa, with standout…
Tension ran high among residents of Kasimori village in Kombewa following a human-wildlife conflict where a man killed a four-meter python that had strangled his pregnant goat. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 23 in Kisumu County, sparked panic among residents of the quiet village as they rushed to see the commotion….
Judith Attyang follows her swing during the February Mug of the Month played at Nyanza Golf Club on February 22,2025 in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Judith Attyang’, Joan Kanjejo and Tito Omore were the stars of the February Mug of the Month at Nyanza Golf Club as over 60 golfers turned up for the special…
Audio By Vocalize Juniors during a past Nyanza Region Chess Championship. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Goldfields Migori, Makini School, Golden Elites, Mudasa, Jalaram, and Beshine School were among the top performers at the Nyanza regional Youth and Cadet Chess Championship, a vibrant event that attracted over 800 young players from across the region. …
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating one of its most turbulent internal crises in recent history. At the center of the storm is Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who remains defiant despite a fierce push from rival factions to strip him of his role as secretary-general. The friction reached a boiling point after the…
Audio By Vocalize A view of the site where Mexican Army troops killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho,’ leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (Jalisco New Generation), during a federal operation in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on February 22, 2026. [STRINGER / ANADOLU / AFP] Multiple Mexican football games were suspended Sunday due…