An aeroplane at Heathrow Airport. PHOTO/@HeathrowAirport/XThe root cause of the fire that sparked a major power outage at Heathrow Airport remains unknown, the UK’s national energy system operator has said. The blaze in March at the North Hyde Substation, which supplies electricity to Heathrow about 1.5 miles away, caused a power outage, which meant Europe’s…
The Nairobi City County Government has launched an aggressive crackdown on billboard companies with unpaid revenue arrears and unapproved outdoor advertising structures, in a renewed push to restore order and boost county revenue collection. Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga said the operation, ordered by County Executive Committee Member for Built…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has weighed in on his future in Kenya, confirming when he thinks will be the right time to leave. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has explained why he has no desire to work in Kenya beyond his contract. McCarthy, who took over Harambee Stars in March this year, has a…
Gareth Southgate has reflected on past failures that inspired his personal growth as he detailed the challenges facing young men today. Sir Gareth Southgate has recalled one of the most troubling moments of his career as a football player. The former England men’s football team manager went down memory lane to the day he missed…
Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo celebrates winning in the men’s 5000m final athletics event at the Alexander Stadium, on day nine of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, central England, on August 6, 2022. [File, Standard] Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo, the reigning Chicago Marathon champion, won his third consecutive men’s crown on Saturday at the World Cross…
Gout Gout’s manager believes he is on the verge of making history as he prepares to take on the world’s best sprinters. Gout Gout’s manager James Templeton has backed Gout Gout to make history as he chases fast times in the 100m and 200m. If Gout Gout achieves the feat of going under 10 seconds…
Kelvin Kiptum’s untimely passing leaves his sub-two-hour marathon goal unfulfilled, but the evolution of marathon times, Kenyan dominance, and technological advancements signal the likelihood of sub-two-hour marathons becoming common. The men’s marathon has experienced major shifts and if not for the untimely passing of Kelvin Kiptum, the world could have seen a sub-two-hour marathon this…
KDF’s Victor Odhiambo (left) and Hassan Wanende of Busia County in a past action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After missing the first leg of the National Boxing League that was held in Busia, defending champions Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Kenya Prisons will honour the second in Mombasa next week (July 17-19). Their absence made league…
Activists Boniface Mwangi (Left) with Hussein Khalid during demonstration on July 25, 2024 [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been released from detention by Tanzanian authorities, Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has confirmed. The release ends several days of silence and rising diplomatic tension between Kenya and Tanzania. Mwangi had…
Former Chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Wafula Chebikati died on Thursday, February 20 Following his death, his body was transported to his home in Kitale for a funeral service scheduled for Saturday, March 8 Prior to a highly intended funeral service, the government has issued strict rules to attendees to follow…
National Assembly’s Speaker Moses Wetangula, Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and other leaders during the burial ceremony of the late Mwalimu James Mukhwana Wetangula at Tuuti I. kibabii ,Bungoma , County. The late was an elder brother to Speaker Wetangula on December 19, 2025. [SPU, Standard] Leaders from across the country have called on the people…
Grant Holloway believes ‘luck’ evaded him at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games, which cost him the gold, while teasing Noah Lyles for being on the right side of fate when he narrowly edged out Kishane Thompson to clinch 100-meter gold in Paris. American hurdler Grant Holloway believes that luck is a critical factor in winning…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania January 6, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today January 6, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
Ruth Chepngetich has dedicated her record-breaking performance to Kelvin Kiptum after claiming her third Chicago Marathon victory in fine fashion. Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich took almost two minutes off the world record at the Chicago Marathon by clocking 2:09:56 on Sunday. Not only did she obliterate Tigist Assefa’s world record of 2:11:53, set in Berlin last…
Prof Abraham Kithure Kindiki on Friday took the oath of office as the second-in-command, at a colourful ceremony at Nairobi’s Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), pledging to give his boss President William Ruto the necessary support he requires. Dressed in a dark suit, white shirt, red tie and dark brown shoes, Prof Kindiki arrived at…