Harambee Stars players. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars players will each bag Sh500,000 following their impressive 1–1 draw with Angola on Thursday evening in their second Group A match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Kasarani Stadium. The payout fulfils President William Ruto’s pledge of Sh500,000 for every draw, part of…
Bolt congratulates a Jamaican football legend on receiving a national honor for his contribution to the sport and national pride. Jamaican sprinting legend Usain Bolt has shared heartfelt congratulations to fellow Jamaican sports icon Ricardo ‘Bibi’ Gardner, who was recently awarded the prestigious Order of Distinction in the rank of Officer. Gardner, a former national…
When former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua spoke to the media from his Karen home. [File, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has refuted claims that he is a tribalist, calling the label a calculated political attack aimed at diminishing his rising popularity among Kenyans across the country. Speaking during a media briefing in Kansas City,…
Security at CHAN 2024 under spotlight as officials address early concerns and urge fans to uphold standards during ongoing tournament. Kenya’s commitment to hosting a safe and successful CHAN 2024 tournament took centre stage Thursday during a high-level media briefing held at Nyayo National Stadium, focusing on CAF safety and security compliance. The session followed…
Labour and Social Protection PS Joseph Motari said the government was unknowingly paying stipends to ineligible individuals. [File, Standard] It has now emerged that at least 100,000 ineligible Kenyans received payments under the Inua Jamii Cash Transfer Programme. Principal Secretary for Social Protection and Senior Citizens Affairs, Joseph Motari, on Thursday said that an audit…
Education PS Julius Bitok said KEMIS will capture accurate data on all learners and institutions from primary schools to universities, TVETs, and parastatals. [File, Standard] The government is set to launch a new education data system aimed at eliminating ghost students, ghost schools, and inaccurate funding allocations in a sweeping reform that aims to improve…
President William Ruto’s former advisor, Moses Kuria, has expressed alarm over Kenya’s current trajectory, saying the country is headed in the wrong direction. Speaking at the funeral of the late senior chief Eliud Karanja in Dagoretti South, Kuria revealed that these concerns were a major reason behind his decision to step down from government. He…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has flatly repudiated claims of tribalism, decribing them as a desperate political move meant to divert his rising popularity countrywide. Speaking in Kansas City, USA, Gachagua blamed President William Ruto and his allies for spinning the narrative as a plot to label him as a tribalist in a failed attempt…
President William Ruto interacting with an attendant during the official launch of the Hustler Fund at Nairobi’s Green Park Terminus on November 30, 2022. President William Ruto has dismissed calls by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) to disband the Hustler Fund, defending it as a successful initiative. Speaking during a Presidential Private Sector Roundtable…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has sent a message of caution to his players, explaining the need to stay grounded after their victory over DR Congo. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is calling on his charges not to get carried way by their win over DR Congo in the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024)….
The Kenya Police FC defender has shifted his dream club preference from Real Madrid to African giants. Harambee Stars captain Aboud Omar has revealed his dream team, sidelining his previous favourite team, Real Madrid. Aboud Omar has enjoyed spells in the Kenyan Premier League and abroad, and has since disclosed the clubs he would like…
Kenya’s Talanta Sports City project is a landmark Sh44.7 billion investment that will reshape the country’s sports infrastructure and financing model. Kenya marked a significant milestone in its sporting infrastructure development with the listing of Sh44.7 billion in secured medium-term notes on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on July 23, 2025. The stadium will host…
The world watches as Usain Bolt embarks on a powerful new journey to elevate Jamaica’s global presence beyond athletics. Usain Bolt continues to prove that his influence extends far past the finish line. Close to a decade since his retirement from competitive sports, the Jamaican legend is once again placing his nation squarely in the center of the international limelight—this time through philanthropy and tourism. In his newest venture, Bolt launched a new project called ‘Jamaica’, with a vision of sharing the island’s rich spirit, culture, and natural beauty with the world. PAY ATTENTION: Stay updated with…
The South African gaffer has laid out three crucial demands for the Harambee Stars as they gear up for a decisive CHAN 2024 showdown against Angola in a high-stakes encounter. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has wasted no time shifting focus to Kenya’s next key test against Angola following their thrilling 1-0 victory over the…
African Inland Church (AIC) Bishop William Kotut has strongly criticized the country’s youth for constantly speaking ill of Kenya and its leaders. While delivering a sermon at AIC Kabartonjo on Sunday, August 3, 2025, the bishop condemned what many dismiss as casual name-calling, warning that such negativity carries serious consequences. “Words cut deeper than physical…