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…
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 gaming firm SportPesa unveiled a multi-million sports sponsorship investment in Nairobi on Thursday. Kenya’s boxing queen now hopes to step…
Madam Tessie Musalia, spouse to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Chair of the Ushiriki Wema Foundation, has urged students at Kenya Utalii College to turn acquired skills into life-changing opportunities. She emphasised that “training alone will not change your lives; learning to operate the barista machine will transform them,” as she officially handed over…
Jimimah Schilling, Trade Commissioner – Australian Trade and Investment Commission for Africa (left), presents the Murdoch University Open overall prize to Andrew Saiti (right) at Muthaiga Golf Club, January 28, 2026. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Home player, Anthony Saiti, chalked a sterling score of 42 stableford points to claim the third Murdoch University Open played…
Kenyan starboy Mohammed Bajaber joined Tanzanian giants Simba for big money last July but he could end up leaving the club earlier than expected over a number of reasons. Harambee Stars forward Mohammed Bajaber is reportedly staring at exclusion from the squad at Tanzanian giants Simba. Bajaber joined Simba last July but had to wait…
Pape Thiaw of Senegal gestures during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. [AFP] CAF has fined Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and runners-up Morocco after chaotic scenes during the 2025 Afcon final that ended in crowd trouble, player protests and disciplinary…
Pape Thiaw of Senegal gestures during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 18, 2026. [AFP] CAF has fined Africa Cup of Nations champions Senegal and runners-up Morocco after chaotic scenes during the 2025 Afcon final that ended in crowd trouble, player protests and disciplinary…
Hellen Obiri will be making her debut at the London Marathon this year but will have to deal with competition from the world’s fastest women ever, over the 42km distance. Two-time Boston Marathon champion Hellen Obiri opted against signing up for a possible hat-trick in the American city and is instead set to make his…
Kisumu is among the areas set to receive a lift in the form of sports infrastructure following the start of work towards a new 10,000-seater state-of-the-art stadium. The Kenyan government is not just looking to improve sports infrastructure in Nairobi but also across the country and Kisumu is among the major towns set to benefit….
A former Mamelodi Sundowns player has outlined a number of things which he feels will prevent the current team from winning the CAF Champions League. Former Mamelodi Sundowns forward Katlego “Mahoota” Mashego has given reasons why he thinks his ex-team stands little chance in the CAF Champions League. Sundowns are considered one of the favourites…
Wydad Athletic Club coach Amine Benhachem has admitted that he would have loved to keep his ‘best player’ Thembinkosi Lorch but understands the offer was too good to refuse. Wydad Athletic Club coach Amine Benhachem has opened up over the departure of South African star Thembinski Lorch who has been in great form at the…
Following the conclusion of the UEFA Champions League phase, teams are looking forward to the knockout round but who could play who? Five English clubs have booked their places in the Champions League last 16 after securing top-eight finishes in the new league phase, while Newcastle United must navigate a tricky play-off round. Arsenal, Liverpool,…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale at the Members of Parliament retreat in Naivasha. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has accused hospitals of masterminding the loss of billions from the Social Health Authority (SHA), revealing that Ksh11 billion went missing due to fraudulent claims by health facilities. Speaking on Wednesday, January 28, during the Members of…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba came under fire from Members of Parliament after he publicly admitted that the government lacks clear data on how much it costs to educate a child in Kenya from Grade One through university. Ogamba made the startling disclosure on Wednesday during an intense parliamentary session held at Lake Naivasha Resort…
[Courtesy] Kenya has taken another important step in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after the government announced plans to invite a high-level Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation to inspect key stadiums earmarked for the tournament. The government has confirmed that a CAF inspection team is expected in Kenya next month…