World 100m champion Sha’Carri Richardson has landed a nomination for a big award in America but she is up against a stellar cast that includes Simone Biles and Coco Gauff. American sprint queen Sha’Carri Richardson is among esteemed names who will contest the BET Awards. In what is her fourth nomination, Richardson has been nominated…
The UK government has introduced changes to its visa application process, affecting Kenyans and citizens from 26 other countries. The UK High Commissioner in Nairobi announced on Monday, October 21 that the shift involves changing the commercial partner responsible for managing visa application centers in several regions. Currently, TLScontact operates these centers on behalf of…
Storms’ Emily Wanjiru (left) and Leese Akinyi of Strathmore Swords in action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] It will take more than just efforts on the court to save Storms from freefall in the ongoing Kenya Basketball Federation Women’s Premier League. This is after they once again failed to register a win after falling 48-73 to Th3 Swish yesterday…
Kithure Kindiki in Buuri, Meru County on Monday, May 19, 2025. PHOTO/@KindikiKithure/XThe construction of the 750-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera Highway, a Ksh100 billion project, has officially begun, ending decades of unfulfilled promises, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed. The highway, linking Isiolo, Kula Mawe, Modogashe, Samatar, Wajir, Tarbaj, Kotulo, Kobo, Elwak, Garre, Rhamu, and Mandera, is divided…
Mamadou Gaye explained that his earlier remarks about East Africa’s AFCON 2027 readiness were meant to provoke reflection, not to offend. Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has broken his silence following comments that East Africa has no proper infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking at a press conference, the veteran journalist pointed…
The First Lady, Rachel Ruto, has called for concerted efforts to help young girls attain their full potential in life. Mrs. Ruto singled out abject poverty as one of the greatest impediments that hinders girls from realising their lifelong dreams, with the majority of them being forced to shoulder the burden of assisting their parents…
For many years, Betlion had been one of Kenya’s most popular betting sites. Used by millions of Kenyans, the betting company boasted great markets, odds and bonuses, but the most loved feature of the brand was arguably its jackpots. Betlion was generally regarded as one of Kenya’s top jackpot sites, but customers have been unable…
Kenyans mourn the death of Fred Wamale Wanyonyi, a security guard who was shot during a Gen Z protest on Wednesday, June 25 Kenya Power confirmed the incident in a statement, expressing deep sadness and sending condolences to family and friends of Male The network criticized the racism, saying the response to rescue would be…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the funeral of the late Eric Mutugi, son of former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti, in Kanyuambora, Mbeere North, on January 3, 2024. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard] There was anxiety at the burial of a former Senator’s son after mourners rejected plea by Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to read President William…
After losing to Yohan Blake at the 2012 Jamaican trials, Usain Bolt vowed revenge and snubbed a highly-paying meet just to train for the London Olympic Games. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has revealed how losing to Yohan Blake at the 2012 Jamaican Olympic trials hurt his ego. The 11-time world champion had gone into…
Charles Omuga will be remembered for his unique voice on the radio as he broadcast death and special broadcast The left journalist began his career at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Dholuo in Kisumu His death was announced on Tuesday, August 12, with a close source of the family confirming the reason The news industry…
NG CDF official logo. Image used for illustration. PHOTO/www.facebook.com/NGCDFKenya/ Five civil society organisations have petitioned the High Court to halt the planned public participation on the National Government Constituencies Fund (NGCF), National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) and the Senate Oversight Fund (SOF) scheduled to take place starting Monday, May 5, 2025, to May…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen at a past function. PHOTO/@kipmurkomen/XCabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, has confirmed that the teenage girl who was kidnapped three days ago in Yatya, Baringo North Sub-County, has been found safe and is now being reunited with her family. In a statement shared via…
President Donald Trump’s administration will continue supporting critical health programs in Kenya despite a High Court ruling that temporarily suspended a US $2.5 billion health deal over concerns about personal data privacy. US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns assured that, once the case is resolved, Kenyans would benefit significantly from the agreement, which is expected…
Both Sha’Carri Richardson and Usain Bolt reveal a shared truth about the unseen journey to fleeting Olympics moments. Olympic silver medalist Sha’Carri Richardson is one of the fastest women alive, and it’s no surprise that her perspective on track and field resonates with that of one of the world’s fastest men, Usain Bolt. Bolt once…