The Kenya sevens rugby team Shujaa has been drawn in Pool A with France, South Africa and Australia in the HSBC Dubai Sevens which kicks off at the end of this month at the Sevens stadium in Dubai. Shujaa will be seeking a triumphant return to the World Sevens series after their promotion this…
Veteran Benga musician, Princess Jully, has been buried at her home in Migori amid great honours Famous attendees include Ida Odinga, Suzanna Owiyo, Ochilo Ayako, Osito Kale and Dola Kabarry Princess Jully's only child, Makajully, shared that her mother ran an orphanage without NGO support The talented Benga musician, Princess Jully, has been buried today,…
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman during a radio interview at Spice FM on May 15, 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has vowed to remain in her post despite growing online criticism. In a statement issued on Thursday, Whitman reaffirmed her commitment to advancing America’s shared goals of increased prosperity, security, and respect…
The African Union’s decision to recognise the continent’s financial institutions will spur intra-African trade, President William Ruto has said. This is one of the AU’s ongoing efforts to promote home-grown institutions and push for support for these bodies to thrive, the President said. “We have also made a decision as African Union Heads of State…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has weighed on the rising cases of abductions, mysterious disappearances and femicides which are currently being witnessed in the country. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Harambee Annex in Nairobi while bidding farewell to the Interior Ministry, Kindiki said that he is exiting the office at…
Photo Courtesy Unsustainable agricultural practices are being blamed on the continuous loss of biodiversity in the country a factor which could further jeopardize Kenya’s food security efforts. According to speakers at the inaugural Kenya Landscape Actors Platform (KenLAP) 2024 Conference, use of harmful pesticides by farmers as well as poor planning of the landscape are…
Sigh of relief to hundreds of fishermen in Lake Victoria following bilateral talks between Kenya and Uganda to address the regular harassment of fishermen by security personnel from the neighbouring country for encroachment and violation of the fishing policies. In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while responding to the question raised by…
Athletics Kenya has submitted a bid to host the World Athletics Championships in the near future, having seen their plans for the 2025 edition fall apart. Kenya has not given up on its bid to host the World Athletics Championships, having missed out on the 2025 edition that will be hosted by Tokyo, Japan. The…
Hashim Dagane has been detained after being linked to the murder of three Eastleigh women whose bodies were discovered in Nairobi and Machakos counties. DCI Deputy Director John Onyango released new details about Dagane's notorious criminal record He said detectives are investigating allegations that the suspect killed one of his wives and three children in…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has bid farewell to the Ministry of Interior, following his appointment as the deputy president. Speaking on Thursday, November 7, 2024, during his maiden media brief as DP, Kindiki boasted of the war against bandits as part of his legacy at the Ministry of Interior. Kindiki on govt strategy Kindiki highlighted…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki while addressing the press at his Harambee House Annex office in Nairobi on 7th November 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged his successor at the Interior Ministry to work on solving the rising murder cases. He made the sentiments on Thursday evening, at Harambee Annex, where he…
Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas recently revealed that she does not like watching herself on screen ahead of the premier of Netflix docuseries SPRINT which she stars in. In a candid revelation, Olympic gold medalist Gabby Thomas shared her mixed feelings about her starring role in the new Netflix docuseries SPRINT. Despite her unease with…
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman during a radio interview at Spice FM on May 15, 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has vowed to remain in her post despite growing online criticism. In a statement issued on Thursday, Whitman reaffirmed her commitment to advancing America’s shared goals of increased prosperity, security, and respect…
Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell has urged athletes to try at least a year of college, revealing the key role that her experience played in her track and field journey and Olympic triumph. Olympic gold medalist Masai Russell has recently shared just how integral her college experience was in shaping her journey to the…
Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has opposed the recent ruling by the High Court on genetically modified (GMO) foods in Kenya. In a statement shared on her X account on Thursday, November 7, 2024, Karua expressed her dissatisfaction with the court’s decision after it dismissed petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on GMO foods in…