The winner Bernard Chepkwony finishes the 42km Elite Athletes category during the 22nd edition of The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on October 26, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard Iten-based Benard Chepkwony braved a chilly morning to clock 2:11:01 and win the 22nd edition of Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon on Sunday. Alex Chepkwik…
Gout Gout has overcome identity challenges and personal struggles to break records but who are the people behind his success? Gout Gout is an emerging sprinter from Australia who has captured the attention of the athletics world with his blistering speed. Beyond his achievements on the track, Gout Gout’s journey is one of resilience and…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has shed light on the managerial philosophy of Jose Mourinho that led to rift with Eden Hazard. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has shed light on the rift between former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and winger Eden Hazard. The Harambee Stars tactician, who won the Champions League with Porto under…
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has thrown her full support behind NACADA’s recent proposals aimed at tightening alcohol regulations, arguing that the pushback likely comes from individuals profiting off underage drinking. Speaking during an interview on K24 TV on Thursday, July 31, 2025, Elachi questioned the outrage over rules designed to protect the public, especially…
Audio By Vocalize Harun Liluma, an employee of KMPDC is linked to the alleged Social Health Authority (SHA) registration scandal. [Gloria Milimu, Standard] Harun Liluma, a Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) employee linked to the alleged Social Health Authority (SHA) fraud, has been freed. Liluma and co-accused, facing multiple charges including abuse…
Prof, Lin Zhanxi, Chief Scientist and Innovator of Juncao Technology, make his remarks during the official opening of a three-day workshop on the National Capacity Building Conference on JUNCAO Grass Technology and Kenya’s inclusion in Phase III of the UN-DESA JUNCAO Technology project held at the Sarova Stanley…
The Government has launched an aerial application of bird repellents to control the Quelea bird menace devastating wheat and barley farms. This innovative solution seeks to protect crops, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance food security amid significant losses caused by the infestation. Speaking at the launch, in Mau Narok, Narok County, Dr Paul Ronoh, Principal…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has shed light on what prevented him from attending the Paris 2024 Olympics having promised his supporters that he would be among the fans. Usain Bolt has revealed that an Achilles injury suffered in a charity match was behind his no-show at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Bolt, who retired after…
Cervical cancer, a largely preventable and treatable disease, continues to pose a significant health threat to women in Kenya and worldwide in general. Despite medical advancements, lack of awareness and limited access to preventive care have allowed the disease to claim thousands of lives annually. In recognition of January being Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, here…
Former UDA Secretary general Cleophas Malala addresses the Press at party headquarters on February 17, 2024. [File, Standard] Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Cleophas Malala has sensationally placed President William Ruto’s party at the centre of a multi-million-shilling tax evasion scandal involving unremitted taxes. Speaking exclusively to The Standard, Malala accused UDA of…
A house party in progress. Image used for representation purposes. PHOTO/Pexels A Florida school principal has been charged after around 100 children were found at a house party at her home. Police were called to the Roosevelt Elementary School teacher Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan’s address, where youths were drinking, in Cocoa Beach on 19 January, according…
Pope Francis during a past address. PHOTO/@VaticanNews/X Pope Francis’ discharge from the hospital where his life was twice in danger during a five-week stay marked an extraordinary day – even more than anyone expected. Early this morning, senior officials told Sky News the Pope refused a helicopter ride back to the Vatican. He preferred,…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino has urged the national government to keep their promise and compensate families of those killed during June-July 2024 countrywide anti-government protests led by Gen Zs. Speaking on Sunday, November 10, 2024, during Governor Gladys Wanga’s thanksgiving ceremony in Rangwe, Homa Bay County, the vocal…
A police cruiser used for illustration. PHOTO/Martin Oduor The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old, Bernard Kungu who is accused of smuggling 152 rolls of bhang at a bus terminal in Migori while en route to Mombasa. According to a statement released by the DCI on Tuesday,…
Muluyha is not worried about the prospect of losing key midfielder Keith Imbali to Shabana in the ongoing mid-season transfer window. Kariobangi Sharks head coach William Muluya has played down concerns over the departure of talented midfielder Keith Imbali to Shabana, viewing it instead as an opportunity for other players to step up. Imbali, a…