Sabrina Simader has ended her bid for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics after facing challenges that stalled her qualification process. Kenyan alpine skier Sabrina Simader has called off her planned return to the sport for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, citing insurmountable challenges that derailed her comeback attempt. Sabrina Simader, who had previously…
Nelson Havi’s decision to join Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) quietly changed the political landscape of Nairobi The former LSK president made an official appearance at the DCP offices in Lavington in party uniform, a publicly staged move that established him within the growing opposition party. Gachagua described Havi’s entry as a…
SUPKEM national chairman Ali Hajj Hassan Ole Naado addressing the press in Nairobi over the drought situation in Kenya calling upon the government to mobilize all it’s water resources, including water tankers from NYS. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Supreme Council of Kenyan Muslims (SUPKEM) has called on President William Ruto to declare drought a national…
Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga was brought to court after the county administration closed his office for more than two months Magwanga explained the reason for opposing Governor Gladys Wanga in the 2027 election as their conflicts are increasing Magwanga accused Wanga of misusing billions of money meant for the development of Homa Bay Quarrel between…
Kenya’s Sabrina Simader at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. [AFP] Kenya will be represented by only Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy following a late withdrawal Sabrina Simader. Simader told Olympics.com that she was prepared to compete in her second Olympic Games following PyeongChang 2018 after retiring in July, but she has been forced to pull…
IEBC appointed Moses Ledama Sunkuli as acting CEO and commission secretary following the sudden departure of Hussein Marjan The commission said Sunkuli’s long-term service and operational experience would help maintain continuity during the transition period. The acting appointment comes as the IEBC faces new pressure to rebuild confidence and prepare for the 2027 General Election…
Nairobi United announced the signing of former Kenya Under-20 midfielder Kevin Wang’aya [Naibois] Kenyan football continued to register growing international interest during the January 2026 transfer window, with several players completing moves abroad amid a period of heightened global transfer activity in both men’s and women’s football. According to FIFA’s January Transfer Snapshot 2026, more…
Parliamentary Services Commission (PSC) Commissioner Johnson Muthama has released a statement following the death of his son Moses Nduya Muthama died on Wednesday, February 4, shortly after being rushed to hospital in Machakos Many Kenyans were touched by the former senator’s message, some sharing words of encouragement to the family Nairobi – Parliamentary Services Commission…
Elaine Thompson-Herah shared a deeply personal message reflecting on her resilience and determination as she prepares for a 2026 comeback. Elaine Thompson-Herah, the fastest woman alive, has penned a heartfelt message to herself as she eyes a strong 2026 comeback. The five-time Olympic champion’s historic career has been underlined by a resilient battle against chronic…
A new UAE-funded palace rises above Addis Ababa, symbolising the growing Gulf power struggle in the Horn of Africa. [Screen grab, AFP] On a hill overlooking the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, a giant new palace is emerging, funded by the Emiratis and an ostentatious sign of the way Gulf monarchies are battling for influence in…
Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje is now a Charlton Athletic player [Facebook] Charlton Athletic’s signing of Kenyan international defender Collins Sichenje sparked widespread reaction on social media, with Kenyan fans flooding the English club’s online platforms shortly after the announcement. The English Championship side confirmed the arrival of the 22-year-old on February 2, 2026, completing…
Enock Wanyama has joined Taiwan club Tatung FC [Tatung FC, Facebook] Former Gor Mahia and APS Bomet winger Enock Wanyama has joined Taiwan club Tatung FC. This will be his second station in Taiwan, having previously featured for Taiwan Shihu between 2023 and 2024. The club was formerly known as Leopard Cat Football Club in…
Kenya’s Sabrina Simader at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. [AFP] For the first time in history, Kenya will be represented by the duo of Sabrina Simader and Issa Laborde Gachiringi at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games that kicks off in Italy on Friday. Simader became the first-ever alpine…
Kenyan athletics has suffered a major setback after Olympian Bernard Kibet Koech was handed a four-year ban by the AIU following a disciplinary tribunal ruling. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has confirmed four years of ineligibility for Kenyan long-distance runner Benard Kibet Koech following a landmark Disciplinary Tribunal decision. Bernard Koech, 26, who famously finished…
Absa Bank Kenya CEO Abdi Mohamed (second right) presents the sponsorship cheque for Magical Kenya Open to Kenya Open Golf Limited Commercial Director Ronald Meru at Karen Country Club on February 5, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Five former champions have confirmed their participation in the 57th edition of Magical Kenya Open (MKO) set…