Nigerian music stars continued to make an impact in 2025. Nigeria’s music stars made a mark in Afrobeats, R&B, and in Hip-Hop. These Nigerian musicians continued to show their skills through extensive collaborations. 2025 saw Nigeria’s music industry continue to boast of its most musicians to chart on both local and international charts. This article…
Jet Bet lets football fans make the most of the AFCON semi-finals by turning every thrilling moment into smart, exciting, and potentially rewarding bets. The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is reaching its most exciting stage the semi-finals. With only four teams left battling for continental glory, every goal, tackle, and decision matters. This is…
Petroleum prices remain unchanged in December EPRA review. [File, Standard] The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (Epra) has reduced fuel prices effective Wednesday, with petrol dropping Sh2 per litre while diesel and kerosene fall Sh1 each. In Nairobi, petrol will retail at Sh182.52, diesel at Sh170.47 and kerosene at Sh153.78 per litre following the latest…
Former AFC Leopards coach Gilbert Selebwa has urged caution, suggesting the Harambee Stars face major questions as they look ahead to the 2027 AFCON. As the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco heads towards its climax, the football world is already looking ahead to 2027, when Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will co-host the tournament….
Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the government’s ambitious plan to transform Kenya into a first-world economy within a single generation, stressing that the goal is achievable if the country remains focused on people-centred development, technology, and strategic partnerships. Speaking at the 14th Development Partners Forum 2026 in Karen, Nairobi, Prof. Kindiki asserted that…
An autopsy has confirmed that 35-year-old Samuel Macharia, a seasoned Mt Kenya guide who went missing during a climbing expedition last month, died from asphyxia, finally providing his family with answers after weeks of uncertainty. Asphyxia occurs when the body does not receive enough oxygen due to blocked breathing, a condition that can quickly lead…
A candidate at Riooga SDA Mixed Secondary School meditates a prayer before the start of KCSE examinations. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] Pressure today is often imagined as something loud and dramatic. People recognise it only when it looks like panic, tears, or a complete breakdown. Anything quieter is brushed aside as overreacting or making…
Pitso Mosimane has made an update amid widespread reports that he is in talks with Mamelodi Sundowns over a possible comeback. With speculation linking him to the Mamelodi Sundowns job, veteran coach Pitso Mosimane has remained silent over the reports. Mosimane has been widely reported to have been in talks with Sundowns over a possible…
Kenya’s passport is back on the global stage, climbing five spots in the latest Henley Passport Index to rank 68th worldwide. This improvement marks a turnaround after months of decline, when in October 2024, the Kenyan passport slipped to 73rd place, allowing holders access to only 70 destinations visa-free or with visa-on-arrival privileges. According to…
The Rift Valley regional security team has launched a coordinated joint operation aimed at curbing the production, distribution and consumption of illicit brew across the region. The move is designed to enhance public safety and protect lives. The multi-agency crackdown, which commenced on Wednesday, targets illegal alcohol brewing and distribution dens that have continued to…
Discover how Nigeria’s esports scene is expanding, shaping youth culture, and creating new opportunities across the entertainment industry. Growing Interest in Esports in Nigeria: Trends and Opportunities Nigeria’s entertainment scene is evolving fast. Where stadiums once drew the nation’s loudest cheers, screens now capture the same passion. Esports, once dismissed as a niche, has become…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has scored a major breakthrough in the Shakahola massacre trial, as a key suspect has voluntarily stepped forward to confess in a move that could see him testify against cult leader Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and the other defendants. During proceedings at the Mombasa High Court yesterday, Justice Diana Kavedza…
Analysing what drives odds movement across Premier League and Champions League fixtures – from team form to betting trends and fan sentiment. Football is a game of rhythm, and so is the market that shadows it. Every touch, every injury update, every whisper of a tactical shift moves numbers behind the scenes – numbers that…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi is reeling from heavy financial losses after authorities demolished his businesses near Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi during a dramatic midnight operation on Wednesday. Police officers stormed the area shortly after midnight, firing teargas canisters and live rounds to disperse workers and bystanders before bulldozers moved in to flatten the premises. The…
Mara Sugar’s David Omondi (left) and Koutima Yves of Kenya Police during their SportPesa Premier League match at Police Sacco stadium on January 14, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia came from 2-0 down at the break to edge out a stubborn Murang’a Seal 3-2 in a five-goal thriller rescheduled…