Audio By Vocalize Faith Kipyegon of Kenya after winning the Women’s 1500m and setting a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on July 5, 2025 in Eugene, Oregon. [AFP] Since 2023, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon had hinted at long distance racing. And on Sunday, she stylishly put into…
United Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Rigathi Gachagua at Jogoo House in Nairobi after their meeting with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja failed to take off, on February 16, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The United Opposition principals have accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of snubbing a crucial security…
Audio By Vocalize Gregoire Munster from LUX navigated by Louis Louka driving FORD Puma crosses a river at Soysambu Ranch during WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on March 22, 2025. [File, Standard] Following completion of the second leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), the Rally Sweden at the weekend, focus now…
Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia’s Goalkeeper Mathew Gad in their match against Murang’a Seal during Mozzart Cup semi-final match at the Dandora Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Gor Mahia stretched their lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League table after a hard-fought 2-1 win over APS Bomet, opening a six-point gap as…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya Lionesses Grace Adhiambo fights it out with Argentina during their 2026 HSBC SVNS 2 match at Nyayo Stadium on February 15, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Sevens and Lionesses have their work cut out for them next month ahead of the Montevideo Sevens as reality sinks in after the…
United Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa and Rigathi Gachagua at Jogoo House in Nairobi after their meeting with Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja failed to take off, on February 16, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The United Opposition principals have accused Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja of snubbing a crucial security…
Mathare United FC and 1xBet are marking Valentine’s Day with a different kind of message.Instead of romance and classic greetings, they focus on one simple question: Who do you play for? The 1xBet launched an Instagram campaign that highlights responsibility, community and the people behind every effort on and off the pitch. Alongside the message,…
The Ministry of Education has announced a major upgrade in the way national exams and assessment certificates are issued, with the Kenya National Examinations Council set to introduce electronic certificates (e-certificates) for the first time. KNEC will start with a pilot phase targeting candidates who sat national exams from 2023 onwards, a move aimed at…
Egyptian giants Al Ahly are set to face severe punishment from CAF after their Champions League match against AS FAR was marred by incidents of hooliganism. Disorder erupted in the stands during the CAF Champions League group stage match between Al Ahly and AS FAR at Cairo International Stadium on Sunday, February 15, forcing security…
Mutahi Kagwe poses for a photo with Kenyan agricultural youth Morgan Mwamuye during an event in Rome, Italy. Millions of young Kenyans could gain valuable work experience abroad through a proposed agricultural exchange program aimed at countries facing aging populations. Mutahi Kagwe outlined the proposal during the 49th Session of the Governing Council of the…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has disclosed what made him feel at ease coaching top players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has disclosed the mindset he had when he was hired by English Premier League giants Manchester United. In July 2022, McCarthy was appointed United’s attacking…
Kenyans are set to benefit from lower fuel prices after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced reductions on Saturday, February 14. In its latest fuel review, EPRA lowered Super Petrol by Ksh4.24, Diesel by Ksh3.93, and Kerosene by Ksh1.00. The new retail prices will be Ksh178.28 per litre for petrol, Ksh166.54 for diesel, and…
Faith Kipyegon may have just run her first-ever 10km race but the way she won it effortlessly signals a major intention to transition and succeed in long distance races. Faith Kipyegon made yet another massive statement when she won on her 10km debut in Monaco on Sunday. Kipyegon clocked 29:46 and now sits joint 14th…
The newspapers of Monday, February 16, have given importance to a political meeting organized by ODM rebels led by Edwin Sifuna. Newspapers: Splits in the Opposition as Matiang’i is Accused of Being Ruto’s Project.Source: UGC These newspapers also report to me about the cracks emerging in the Opposition Union regarding the method that will be…
A group of political leaders from Mt. Kenya East has thrown its weight behind the re-election of the Kenya Kwanza government, saying the administration has honored key pledges it made before the 2022 General Election. The leaders praised William Ruto for what they described as steady progress in development across the region and the country….