The 22-year-old, inspired by Jakob Ingebrigtsen, is making a determined comeback as he eyes a spot in Kenya’s 2025 World Championship team. Kamar Etiang has battled numerous injuries in the past two seasons, and as he looks to make a resounding comeback, Jakob Ingebrigtsen remains a huge motivation. Kamar Etiang noted that just like Jakob…
Tajik politician Mike Sonko promised to help Bungoma Giant, Isaac Otesa after his public appeal The tall man had asked for Sonko's help, citing food and housing problems in Kayole Street, Nairobi Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Otesa expressed his excitement and thanked the politician for hearing his request The former governor of Nairobi Mike Sonko has…
A former Manchester United coach has warned that Bafana Bafana face a tough challenge at the World Cup due to the strength of their group opponents. Former Manchester United assistant coach René Meulensteen has delivered a stark warning about Bafana Bafana’s prospects at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, suggesting they face a monumental task to…
Mara Sugar and Sofapaka battled to a 1-1 draw in premier League match played Sunday in Awendo. Sofapaka went ahead through Ronald Ssempala’s strike in the fourth minute. The 2009 winner thought they had already won the match but Mara Sugar levelled the scores in added time through Mathias Isogol. Sofapaka who were out…
Audio By Vocalize Boxer Shaffie Bakari in action on July 26, 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in West Midlands Birmingham in United Kingdom. [File, Standard] 2019 All Africa Games flyweight champion Hassan Shaffi Bakari is not a happy man after losing his bantamweight semi-final’s match in Kenya Open Boxing Championships at Kaloleni Social Hall, Nairobi…
The High Court has dismissed an application by the Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) seeking to seize Ksh.574 million from bank accounts belonging to former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko, handing him a major reprieve in a long-running money laundering case. Justice Nixon Sifuna delivered the ruling on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, rejecting ARA’s bid to confiscate…
Kiambu governor Kimani Wamatangi. PHOTO/@KWamatangi/X The arrest of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi early Tuesday morning, April 15, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the country’s political and anti-corruption landscape, deepening scrutiny of county-level governance and reviving questions over whether public office remains a vehicle for service or self-enrichment. The Tuesday morning operation, carried out by…
Azimio leader Raila Odinga topped the list of most influential leaders in Kenya with 26%, President William Ruto followed with 7%, and his sacked deputy Rigathi Gachagua with 6% Gen Zs, who played a key role in demanding good governance during the anti-finance bill protests, ranked fourth at 5% Deputy president-elect Kithure Kindiki registered 1%…
Kalonzo Musyoka spoke about his wife's health, Pauline Musyoka, and confirmed reports of being sick Kalonzo shared the way he cared for Pauline, saying he would do everything for her, as if he would do her in such a situation Despite the challenges, the politician stressed that his strong faith in God is what motivates…
Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wa Muchomba at a past event. PHOTO/@hon-wamuchomba/XAs Kenya observes World Menstrual Day, Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has called on the government to address the persistent challenges in the provision of sanitary towels to schoolgirls. In a statement shared on her official X account on the evening of Wednesday,…
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi before talks in Moscow on March 16, 2026. [AFP] When Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi boarded a flight to Moscow on Sunday, he carried the hopes of hundreds of Kenyan families whose sons had been lured into the Russia–Ukraine war with false promises of lucrative…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has shared how a bold decision while he was just starting his football career turned out to be the best he ever made. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy is among African football legends who enjoyed a great playing career, turning out for European and South African giants. McCarthy played for…
Rising Starlets a past match at the Nyayo National Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With stakes higher than ever before, Rising Starlets will have everything to fight for when they lock horns with Ethiopia today (3pm) in the return leg match of the second round of the 2026 Fifa Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers at Ulinzi…
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed, although conflicting accounts have emerged about his death The killing comes years after he was released from detention in 2017, where he was trying to re-enter Libyan politics. Saif al-Islam, once regarded as his father’s political heir by a key figure in…
The Talanta Hela Stadium project, Kenya’s largest sports venue, is progressing steadily and remains on track for year-end completion. The Government of Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering the state-of-the-art Talanta Hela Stadium by the end of this year, with the construction of the 60,000-seater facility currently 40% complete. The new stadium, set to…