Photo of former Nicaraguan President Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, the first female president in the Americas. PHOTO/@JJDiazMachuca/XVioleta Barrios de Chamorro, the first female president of Nicaragua, died early Saturday morning, June 14, 2025, in Costa Rica at the age of 95, her family announced in a statement. Chamorro, an unlikely leader whose rise to power…
Botswana politicians have been slammed over their decision to hog the limelight at the expense of the country’s world beating athletes who won historic gold medals in Tokyo. Botswana government officials have come under fire following a photo taken with the country’s gold medalists from the 2025 World Championships. Team Botswana won gold in 400m…
Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga is the latest to voice his displeasure over the standards of officiating in Kenyan football after dramatic incidents in a local match. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has expressed dismay at the low level of officiating in Kenya after his MOFA FC was on the end of some questionable decisions….
The County Government of Kilifi has commenced the rehabilitation of key roads within Malindi town in preparation for the festive season, aiming to enhance the tourist resort town’s appeal. On Monday, county officials handed over the sites for the rehabilitation of the BP-Alaskan and BP-Malindi Sub County Hospital roads to the contractor, who is tasked…
Ryan Injendi claimed the office of Prime Minister Musalia Mudavadi influenced the UDA polls in Malava He emphasized the agreement between the candidates would give him a ticket, not a vote opposed Despite accepting David Ndakwa, Ryan vowed to remain loyal to President William Ruto and the government Ryan Injendi, son of the late Malava…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has unveiled a major reduction in day secondary school fees, cutting costs from Ksh 1,000 to just Ksh 500 per term for all learners from Grade 10 to Form Four under the newly launched Kiharu Masomo Bora Programme 2026. The initiative will benefit over 12,000 students across 65 day…
Wise Ajuza made a statement during his beloved’s graduation by giving the graduate a live animal Bibi blessed the girl by giving her a cock, an act that became popular during Kisii University’s graduation ceremonies People were delighted with the unusual gift, with many pouring into the video’s comments section to discuss its meaning Several…
The government has urged the Nubian community to pursue their interests as a united front to realize meaningful representation at both the national and county levels. The Director for Minority and Marginalized Affairs Unit, in the Executive Office of the President, Josephat Lowoi, told community leaders during a public participation session in Kibra that their…
Akinyi Lavenda (L) of Ulinzi Starlets challenge Susan Malda of Vihiga Queens FC during their FKF Women Premier League match at Ruaraka Grounds in Nairobi on January 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Ulinzi Starlets defeated Kisped Queens 2-0 in a Women’s Premier League football match played at the Mamboleo Stadium in Kisumu yesterday. The victory…
Caption: President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Friday, March 7, 2025, signed a joint government agreement. Raila and Ruto signed the deal at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), allowing the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to collaborate with Kenya Kwanza to deliver campaign pledges to the people. The historical moment between…
Okumu was dismissed after earning two yellow cards in quick succession after furiously lashing out at the referee for handing out a dubious yellow card Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu endured a frustrating night as he was controversially sent off in Stade de Reims’ 2-1 defeat to FC Nantes on Sunday. The 27-year-old was shown…
Kenya’s fight against malaria has reached a new milestone with the successful mass distribution of mosquito nets, powered by a groundbreaking digital platform ‘digimal’ and the dedicated efforts of community health promoters. The campaign is a first in sub-Saharan Africa to make use of a digital platform, it highlights the transformative potential of technology and…
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. has suspended Dr. Sonia Nzilani, the Executive Committee Member (ECM) for Trade, Marketing, Industry, Culture, and Tourism, for 45 days following her controversial remarks claiming that menstruating women attract crocodiles. The remarks came after the tragic death of a 17-year-old girl who was killed in a crocodile attack while fetching…
Kenyan singer Bien-Aimé Baraza has lavished praise on Tanzanian Bongo Flava sensation Omari Ally Mwanga, popularly known as Marioo, calling him incredibly gifted. Bien, who was speaking to YouTubers shortly after being honoured at the Trace Awards on the night of Thursday, January 30, 2025, stated that Marioo is one of the rare artistes from…
Wayne Rooney believes Arsenal's important decision in the summer will cost the English Premier League title this season Mikel Arteta and the Arsenal squad are currently facing a serious problem, as they have no major attackers available Arsenal have successfully defended the UEFA Champions League quarter -finals with a comfortable victory over PSV Eindhoven Manchester…