Jamaican sprints king Usain Bolt dominated the track before retiring in 2017 but his records are yet to be broken. Two-time Olympic champion Daley Thompson has said Usain Bolt single-handedly saved athletics from oblivion and deserves a huge debt of gratitude. Britton, who is a three-time Commonwealth Games champion and considered by many to be one…
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin has issued a stern warning that any police officer found shielding or aiding drug cartels will face the full force of the law. Speaking during a security assessment tour in Marsabit County, Mohamed visited the Anti‑Stock Theft Unit camp at Gas in North Horr Sub‑County and held…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KE/X The National Police Service has issued a statement after reports that Kenyan and Ethiopian fishermen have clashed in Turkana. In a statement on Sunday, February 23, 2025, National Police Service Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga confirmed that police had received reports of the clashes, and that the matter was…
Cristiano Ronaldo is still breaking scoring records at 40 but there are a number of unusual routines that he has embraced to ensure he remains on top of his game. Cristiano Ronaldo just turned 40 this month but unlike many athletes his age, he is not enjoying his retirement. Ronaldo is instead still breaking scoring…
Faith Kipyegon has credited her close, almost telepathic bond with Eliud Kipchoge as a key source of inspiration in her quest to break the four-minute mile barrier. Faith Kipyegon has opened up about the special relationship she shares with Eliud Kipchoge as she looks to make history as the first woman to clock under three…
Wanjugu Kimathi criticized Mount Kenyan politicians for misusing the Mau Mau inheritance by voting without supporting the generations of freedom fighters He criticized the leaders for passing the terms of Mau Mau while ignoring the poverty -stricken families of the real heroes of freedom Wanjugu emphasized that true “Itangati” means the leadership of the service,…
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal 1A in Nairobi on February 16, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Kenya Airports Authority last week unveiled a sweeping 20-year blueprint for the transformation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, but the ambitious plan has revived concerns that the controversial Adani Group could be circling the country’s aviation asset…
A photo of planet Earth shot from the moon. Image used for representational purposes only PHOTO/PexelsIn April, a team of astronomers announced that they might — just might — have found signs of life on a planet over 120 light-years from Earth. The mere possibility of extraterrestrial life was enough to attract attention worldwide. It…
The Community Health Authority (SHA), which replaced the NHIF, is facing a severe cash crunch, with only five million members out of 29 million sending contributions. Parliament’s Health Committee warned that the program was overwhelmed by demands it could not handle, raising concerns about sustainability and poor implementation. MPs like Didmus Barasa say that underfunding…
Gospel musician Shiru Wa GP accompanied the husband of his late friend Betty Bayo to see a lawyer A TikTok video of their meeting sparked a debate among social media users, who speculated that it was about a parenting conversation. Netizens expressed different opinions in the comment section, even as the lawyer himself explained the…
IEBC Chairperson Dr Erastus Edung Ethekon during the swearing in of the commission at Supreme Court on July 11, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] After weeks of gruelling campaigns for the November 27 by-elections, focus now shifts to Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to deliver a credible election, amid growing concerns over their conduct of…
American Sha’Carri Richardson explains why psychological adjustment has helped mold her into the athlete she is today and she can only get better. Paris Olympic 4x100m relay champion Sha’Carri Richardson has revealed how navigating tortuous times have helped her to develop a bulletproof mentality on and off the track. The Olympic 100m silver medalist has embraced…
Manchester United are expected to appoint Michael Carrick as their new head coach following the sacking of Ruben Amorim Carrick beat Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to the position after some senior stars in the dressing room rejected Solskjaer’s selection The former midfielder was Red Devils manager for three games in 2021 after Solskjaer was sacked Manchester…
Mike Sonko came out with a bold promise to help the families of those who were shot during the riots to watch Raila Odinga Public viewing at Kasarani Stadium fueled the chaos, resulting in the deaths of at least three people In a strong stand for justice, Sonko vowed to help the families of the…
ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna. PHOTO/@edwinsifuna/XNairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has criticised Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi for defending Tanzania President Samia Suluhu’s remarks on the conduct of Kenyan activists. This follows the deportation of the People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua and former Chief Justice (CJ)…