Former Makueni County governor Kivutha Kibwana expressed his concerns over the calls being made by President William Ruto’s allies for Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to resign following his stance on the surge in cases of abductions and extrajudicial killings. Taking to his official X account on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Kibwana hinted that…
The Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a net profit of Kes.30 billion for the financial year ending June 30, 2024. During a financial results announcement in Nairobi on Tuesday, October 29, Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira revealed that KPLC will distribute dividends to its shareholders for the first time in over seven…
KCB RFC head into the 27th Safari 7s with fresh leadership and rising talent, ready to build on their recent success. The Kenya Commercial Bank rugby club (KCB RFC) will take to the pitch this weekend for the highly anticipated 27th edition of the Safari 7s. The prestigious tournament is set to run from Thursday,…
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria has hailed the nomination of Prof. Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President, following Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment. Wa Iria lauded President William Ruto’s decision to nominate Kindiki, describing him as calm, knowledgeable, and well-positioned to unite Kenyans under Ruto’s administration. The former governor faulted the leadership of…
Tyreek Hill bested Josephus Lyles, brother to Olympic champion Noah Lyles as potential showdown still looms large. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill bested Josephus Lyles, younger brother of Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles, in a 100-meter dash at the ATX Sprint Classic in Austin, Texas on Saturday. While not the Lyles brother he initially…
Harambee Starlets set to make major change in the dugout as FKF makes crucial decision. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is reportedly on the verge of dismissing Harambee Starlets’ head coach, Beldine Odemba, irrespective of the outcome against Tunisia on Tuesday according to insiders. Harambee Starlets play Tunisia in Tunis on Tuesday in the Women’s Africa…
Kenyan distance runner John Korir crosses the finish line as he wins the men’s race during the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts.[AFP] Until recently, the contest for the men’s title at the 2025 Valencia Marathon scheduled for Sunday was considered less competitive compared to the women’s show. But with the…
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has dismissed the opposition, asserting that none of its members can mount a serious challenge against President William Ruto in the upcoming general elections. Nyamu described individuals who recently joined the opposition as united only by a shared fate of losing to Ruto, despite growing chants calling…
Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) Party Leader Eugene Wamalwa(centre) and his Deputy Wafula Wamunyinyi(left) welcome Seth Panyako(right) to vie for the Malava Parliamentary Seat in the November 2025 By-Election. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Malava parliamentary by-election threatens to split the united opposition after Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) leaders issued a 24-hour ultimatum…
The Kenyan tennis star has made a public plea for financial help as her aunt battles a serious illness and faces mounting medical bills. Kenya’s history-making tennis star, Angella Okutoyi, has made a public, heartfelt appeal for financial assistance to help her aunt, Cynthia Okutoyi, who is currently hospitalised with a severe and chronic illness….
The fifth edition of Tusker Oktobafest concluded with an exhilarating finale, uniting beer enthusiasts across Kenya in a month-long celebration of Kenyan beer, music and culture. This year’s festival expanded across multiple regions, from Western Kenya to the Coast, and included cities and towns such as Eldoret, Kisumu, Mombasa, Nanyuki, Juja, Karatina and Kitengela. Each…
Participants march along Kenyatta Avenue in Nakuru City during celebrations to mark World AIDS Day, on December 1, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Doreen Nafula, 19, a teen who recently sat for her KCSE Exams, is among many youths who are the least concerned about HIV infections. When asked if she has ever had an HIV…
Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret set a record in Kenya’s health care by successfully performing the country’s first-ever Renal Artery Bypass Surgery. The groundbreaking operation was carried out on June 24, 2025, by the hospital’s Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery team, led by Dr. Stephen Takow. The patient, a 20-year-old woman, has since been…
The parents to Boniface Kariuki, the hawker who was shot by police in the head on Tuesday last week’s demonstrations the mother Susan Njeri kariuki and the father John Kariuki with relatives after visiting Boniface Kariuki in the ICU brief the media at Kenyatta National Hospital Saturday 21st June 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard] The family of Boniface Mwangi, the hawker…
Mills, who famously coached Usain Bolt to legendary status, is deeply concerned by the state of Jamaican athletics following dismal Paris 2024 Olympics and World U-20 championships. Glen Mills, the legendary coach behind Usain Bolt’s rise to sprint supremacy, has issued a stark warning for Jamaica’s track and field future. Following a disappointing performance at…