The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) conference 2025 has officially kicked off today at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The Conference has brought together a diverse assembly of African and international stakeholders under the theme “Taking Ownership: Rethinking Sustainable Financing for Africa’s Food Systems”. The Conference will run from May 20th to 22nd…
United Democratic Alliance Secretary -General Hassan Omar said the World Muslim Community paid KSh 129.5 million to save the life of Stepehn Munyakho who had to be killed Omar said following the move, Munyakho, who was previously scheduled to be executed in Saudi Arabia will return home Munyaka was sentenced in 2011 for the murder…
The Jamaican has sparked a new golden era in sprinting, sharing powerful insights after his remarkable World Championship 100m triumph. Jamaican hero Oblique Seville etched his name into the history books after capturing the gold medal in the men’s 100m at the World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo. The victory marked a triumphant return to…
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] The tendency for presidents to lose their popularity shortly after winning an election is a well-documented phenomenon in political history. In 1973, John Mueller famously remarked that the best way for a president to leave office as a beloved leader is to resign the day after their inauguration. This…
Wilson Sossion during the 2023 World Teachers’ Day celebrations. PHOTO/@Sossion_wilson/XFormer Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has said that police officers must be accountable for their actions. Speaking during a live TV interview on Thursday, July 3, 2025, Sossion indicated that extra-judicial killings should be completely eradicated and that police officers involved…
Outgoing Lady Captain, Penny Wambui in action at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, November 8, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The weeklong Lady Captain Penny Wambui 2025 prize concluded on Saturday at the Royal Nairobi Golf Club, leaving a trail of glamour, elegance, and fierce competition in its wake. The prestigious event, supported by over 30…
Barack Obama has not publicly mourned the death of Raila Odinga despite being a distant cousin, which raised questions from Kenyans The former US president has maintained his presence on social media, offering condolences to others, but has not commented on Raila’s death. The lack of public condolences has left many wondering if Obama is…
About the day before the sudden death of former prime minister Raila Odinga, the owner of Royal Media Services SK Macharia spoke about his health The journalist provided private information about Raila’s situation in India, assuring many that he would soon travel to Kenya Following Raila’s death, Macharia shared emotional memory in honor of the…
Top runners will be lining up at the Valencia Marathon looking to end their seasons on a high and walk away with the millions set aside for top finishers, course and world record breakers. Thousands of runners will descend in the streets of Valencia ready to fight for top honours at the Valencia Marathon and…
Yvonne Okwara questioned the leaders about the promise of a pancake machine that has not been fulfilled amid the heavy floods Governor Johnson Sakaja faced scrutiny over the lack of rescue resources and his delay in responding to the flood crisis Public opinion showed a mismatch between political promises and actual progress in disaster management…
President William Ruto has announced that he has secured Botswana’s support for Raila Odinga’s candidacy for the African Union Chairmanship post. Ruto made the confirmation via a statement on X on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after meeting with the recently elected President of Botswana, Duma Boko. Apart from the AUC and Raila’s candidacy taking centre…
The 26 -year -old pastor, Fanish Ramsey Maloba, was trapped at the border with a two -meter snake in the bag Maloba told the police the snake had manifested himself during a demons in Uganda, causing him to transport him to his church in Kenya for more spiritual intervention Citizens caught the video of the…
Manchester City are contemplating a move to sign Tijjani Reijnders as they continue revamping their squad with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne set to leave. As Manchester City brace for life after Kevin De Bruyne, the club is carefully scouting midfielders who can bring a new dimension to their evolving engine room — and…
Michael Johnson has opened up on a deeper inspiration for Grand Slam Track which features the likes Olympians Gabby Thomas, Kenny Bednarek, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Co. Olympic track legend Michael Johnson has revealed a deeper inspiration behind the founding of Grand Slam Track. The former Olympic champion and world record holder remains an influential figure…
The retooling process for Trainers of Trainers (ToTs) in Kenya’s Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) is underway, but it’s not without its bumps. Delays in reimbursements are causing a sluggish start, leaving Curriculum Support Officers (CSOs) and Sub-County Directors feeling demotivated. These delays, handled by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC), have had trainers arriving late, especially in…