The Scotland-based striker has outlined how he plans to earn a spot in Benni McCarthy’s AFCON 2027 squad. St Mirren striker Jonah Ayunga has expressed his ambition to represent Kenya at the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The Harambee Stars forward believes that being given the chance by coach Benni McCarthy would be a ‘career…
More than 11,000 learners in 24 public day schools across Nyando Constituency, Kisumu County, are set to benefit from a free school feeding and emergency education support programme. Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children Services, Hanna Cheptumo said the government has stepped up efforts to protect and support vulnerable learners in Nyando by providing…
Kenya clubs spent nothing on new players in 2025, according to a FIFA report, but how much did they bank in transfer fees last year? Kenyan clubs have raised eyebrows following the release of the FIFA transfer report of 2025. Kenyan clubs signed a number of players, some moving from one local club to the…
Miguel Cardoso addressed fans at Mamelodi Sundowns, responding to Pitso Mosimane comparisons and calling for unity. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made an emotional plea for unity to the club’s supporters following a period of noticeable tension between the dugout and the stands. After Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 Premiership win against Sekhukhune United,…
Miguel Cardoso addressed fans at Mamelodi Sundowns, responding to Pitso Mosimane comparisons and calling for unity. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has made an emotional plea for unity to the club’s supporters following a period of noticeable tension between the dugout and the stands. After Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 Premiership win against Sekhukhune United,…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has pushed back against media reports that he says distorted his recent remarks on parliamentary attrition, clarifying that he never predicted that half of sitting Members of Parliament would lose their seats in the next General Election. In a detailed statement, Wetang’ula said sections of the media lifted his comments…
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw thanked fans for their support but asked them to stop fundraising for him and focus on more important causes. Senegal’s head coach, Pape Thiaw, has publicly requested that fans stop organising fundraisers in his name and instead channel the funds toward more pressing causes. The call comes after supporters launched an…
President William Ruto has announced ambitious plans to upgrade Gusii Stadium to international standards and renovate Kisii Airport, projects designed to spur economic growth and create jobs in Kisii County. Speaking on Thursday during the NYOTA capital disbursement in Nyanza, Ruto said the government is prioritizing infrastructure improvements to attract investment and strengthen regional connectivity….
Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida for excessive speeding and could face legal penalties under state law. Olympic 100m silver medallist Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested in Florida on Thursday, accused of driving more than 100 mph, according to jail records. The 25-year-old track star was booked into Orange County Jail on a charge of dangerous…
The National Olympic Committee of Kenya plans to establish a high-performance training centre at Kenyatta University. The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) has announced plans to establish a high-performance training centre at Kenyatta University, a move aimed at strengthening athlete preparation and modernising coaching systems across the country. The facility will serve as a…
Handicap 0.5 Mike Mwirigi after a recent tournament..[File, Standard] After scoring crucial goals in the Maria Bencivenga Memorial Cup and the Soldier’s Salute Championships, Mike Mwirigi hopes to replicate a similar performance at the Chairman’s Cup tomorrow at the Nairobi Polo Club. This is the final competition in the Nairobi Polo Club January events before…
Fomer president Uhuru Kenyatta hand over Kenyan flag to captains of Kenya Olympic teams to Rio Olympics at State House, Nairobi on Friday 22/07/16. [File, Standard] World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is happy with the progress made in strengthening anti-doping systems, following the implementation of corrective measures after the 2024/25 audit, which had threatened to take…
NOC-K male athlete’s representative and two-time Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge during the Road to LA28 seminar in Machakos on November 14, 2025.[NOC-K Media] Plans are underway for the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) to set up a high-performance training centre at Kenyatta University. Speaking during the launch of a high-performance training for coaches and…
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika [SportPesa] Former World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika is glad to ‘revive’ her boxing career, after a brief lull, after leading gaming firm SportPesa unveiled a multi-million dollar sports sponsorship investment in Nairobi yesterday. Kenya’s boxing queen now hopes to…
Teachers Service Commission Headquarters, Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Mombasa has dismissed a petition challenging the recruitment process for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer, clearing the way for the Commission to proceed with the hiring. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, January 29, Justice Ochara Kebira…