Babu Owino speaking at a past event. PHOTO/@babuowino/XEmbakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has said his security detail has been withdrawn just hours after he participated in the Wednesday, June 25, 2025, protests to commemorate protesters who had lost their lives in 2024. In a statement on Thursday, June 26, 2025, Owino indicated…
The interior of a jail cell. Image used for representation only. PHOTO/PexelsMore than 200 inmates escaped from a jail in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi late on Monday when they overpowered prison guards after being allowed to leave their cells following a series of earthquakes, local officials and police said. The jailbreak began just…
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has explained how lessons from their loss to Brazil on Saturday will prepare them for their clash against Kenya’s Harambee Stars on Tuesday. Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw described his side’s 2–0 friendly defeat to Brazil at the Emirates Stadium as “a good loss” — one that will provide critical lessons…
At least 102 people have died after floods and landslides caused by several days of heavy rain hit villages in the Gamo Region of Ethiopia. The disaster hit three districts, Gacho Baba, Kamba and Bonke, after heavy rains that did not stop weakened the hills and caused huge mudslides. Authorities say the death toll rose…
Gor Mahia tactician Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has expressed contentment with point secured in stalemate against Kakamega Homeboyz. Gor Mahia head coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance in their goalless draw against Kakamega Homeboyz at the Mumias Sports Complex on Sunday in the FKF Premier League. In a tightly contested affair,…
Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai has signed the Turkana County Finance Bill and the Turkana County Biashara Fund Bill into law. The Finance Act allows the County Government of Turkana to set or adjust fees, charges, licenses, permits, rents, and rates for services it provides. The Biashara Fund Act establishes…
World Athletics has cancelled the 2025 Road Running Championships due to unforeseen challenges in the planning process. World Athletics has announced the cancellation of the 2025 edition of the World Road Running Championships. The event was initially scheduled for September 26-28 in San Diego, California, centred around Balboa Park, but the 2025 edition has since…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. [File, Standard] Kenya has clarified its role in the Sudan peace talks, citing its history in conflict mediation and reaffirming its commitment to providing a non-partisan platform for affected parties. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya remains committed to working with regional bodies, including the African Union (AU) and…
A Boeing plea deal intended to resolve a case related to two fatal crashes of its planes has been rejected by a US judge. The plane maker agreed with the US government in July to plead guilty to one count of criminal fraud, face independent monitoring, and pay a $243m (£191m) fine. However, Judge Reed…
As the world marks International Women’s Day, Pulse Sports highlights some of the most talented footballers in Africa currently. The world is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8, dedicated to the efforts and great strides made by women around the world. In 2025, the theme is “Empower Every Woman: Equality, Progress, Inclusion,” emphasizing the…
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud during his swearing-in at the Supreme Courts, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Abdi Ahmed Mohamud has been sworn in as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s (EACC) new Chief Executive Officer. Speaking during the ceremony that was presided over by Chief Justice Martha Koome, Mohamud who was the commission’s…
Small-scale chicken farmers should aim to go commercial. This is one of the foremost messages that the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is promoting. The organization has developed numerous technologies, innovations, and management practices (TIMPS). These are geared towards improving farmers’ production and boosting their market access so that they can capitalize on…
Kileleshwa Member of County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai has criticized the reliance on foreign aid, describing it as a form of modern colonialism. Taking to his X account on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Alai expressed opposition to the practice of accepting aid for essential sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and security, arguing that such…
BBC 07th March, 2025 06:56 AM American actress Pamela Bach. PHOTO/@PamelaBachHasselhoff/Instagram Pamela Bach, the former Baywatch actress and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, has died aged 62. Bach was found at home in the Hollywood Hills on 5 March after she died by suicide, said the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s office. She met Hasselhoff…
President William Ruto has underscored the government’s commitment to delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) despite challenges tied to the shift from National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Speaking during his State of the Nation address in Parliament, Ruto stated that the government has taken steps to stabilize the healthcare system….