Kenya’s John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei fended off strong opposition to win the Valencian Marathon titles in record times. Kenya’s John Korir and Joyciline Jepkosgei shrugged off stiff competition to win the Valencia Marathon on Sunday. Korir, who failed to finish the Chicago Marathon in October, made amends when he trounced a strong field to…
Former Kitui MCA James Wangunze, his accomplices Mike Muthami and Raphael Muthoka when they appeared before Milimani Anti-Corruption Magistrate Court on Friday, March 21, 2025. PHOTO/Zipporah Ngwatu The Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Friday, March 21, 2025, released former Chuluni Member of County Assembly (MCA) James Mbuvi Wangunze and his accomplices on a Ksh300,000 bond…
Slain drug baron Swaleh Yusuf Ahmed and his wife Asma Abdalla Mohamed at the Shanzu Law Courts in Mombasa County. [File, Standard] The recent jailing of a Mombasa woman for 40 years in addition to a Sh826 million fine for trafficking heroin and cocaine worth Sh279 million marked the end of the heirs of the Akasha…
Former Devolution PS Peter Mangiti during an interview at the Railways Golf Club in Nairobi, on October 19, 2023. [File, Standard] The Court of Appeal has upheld the acquittal of former Principal Secretary for Planning, Peter Oganga Mangiti, and 22 others in a Sh47.6 million graft case linked to the National Youth Service (NYS) Season…
The United States government has announced that its embassy premises in Nairobi will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 In a statement released on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, the U.S. embassy said the closure will be in accordance with the U.S. national day of mourning for the late former President Jimmy Carter. The Embassy,…
The Kisii High Court has sentenced four suspects for their role in the brutal lynching of four elderly victims accused of witchcraft in Banda Sub-location, Marani Sub-County, on October 17, 2021. Amos Nyakundi Ondieki, Chrispine Makwaro Ogeto, Hesbon Ogondi Gichana, and Evans Ogeto Okari were arrested on the day of the attack following reports from…
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his aide Obeid Lutale are facing legal confusion after their colleague Eron Kiiza was sentenced to nine months in prison for contempt of court Kiiza was arrested in Kampala's military court after a confrontation with a soldier who prevented him from going to the lawyers' section. The defense lawyers,…
In a stunning twist to the Sh60.8 million fake ambulance tender scandal, The Standard can reveal that the scam was orchestrated from the office of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omolo by senior officials and aides, and that the whistleblower who tipped off police is a close aide to the PS. Premium Article Get Full Access…
Finally Ryan Ogam was introduced by Austrian Wolfsberger AC club following pressure from Kenyans The club used the views of Kenyans who were asking for the Harambee Stars striker after the announcement was released earlier this month Ogam stayed for one season in Tusker FC and showed good quality, thus enabling him to be included…
Faith Kipyegon has cemented her legacy with three Olympic golds, balancing elite training, motherhood and a potential marathon future. Three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon may have already cemented her legacy as the greatest female 1500m runner of all time but she is far from done. Fresh off her historic third Olympic gold medal in the…
Shadrack Maritim disappeared on October 27, and many people were worried because he had just gone for a run in the morning, as was his usual habit. His family shared CCTV footage showing him leaving the house, but when he got to the road, he started running, and there was nothing more His partner, who…
Tara Davis-Woodhall has reflected on her Paris Olympic gold, and her next major goal. Tara Davis-Woodhall has disclosed how her life has changed since she won the long jump gold medal at the Paris Olympic Games. The reigning world indoor champion believes that her win has not only benefited her but also the thousands of…
The family of Kenyan migrant Kepha Otundo blame UK social services for his death from freezing temperatures in Reading, Berkshire Otundo, 47, was living in a tent after losing his job and house, and was evicted from the area, leaving him in a dangerous winter environment. His cousin, Mosoku Geofrey, described Otundo as the most…
Former Kimilili MP Suleiman Murunga Former Kimilili Member of Parliament Suleiman Murunga is dead. Murunga died Wednesday night in a Nairobi hospital where he was receiving treatment. He served as Kimilili MP between 2013 and 2017 under the Ford Kenya party. His death was confirmed by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who…
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League side, Shabana FC is set to unveil the team’s new official kit on March 9th at Gusii stadium. This comes after the Kisii-based side signed a Sh. 75 million sponsorship deal with Kenya’s leading gaming firm, SportPesa last year. According to the…