Market vendors in Kitengela are counting losses after an early morning fire destroyed their property. According to Racheal Peshut, the chairperson of the market, the fire started at 2 am and was put out at 5 am after it had already razed down property worth millions of shillings….
Nigeria’s 4-0 thrashing of Mozambique in their AFCON 2025 Round of 16 match was overshadowed by on-field tensions between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman. A heated on-field argument between star striker Victor Osimhen and winger Ademola Lookman cast a shadow over the Super Eagles’ commanding 4-0 victory against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations…
EX-KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion during a thanksgiving service at Tenwek High School in Bomet County on February 23, 2023. PHOTO/@Sossion_wilson/X Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion has waded into the arrest of Cleophas Malala, stating that the former senator has been undertaking illegality with his involvement in writing and…
Gor Mahia are weighing up the option of lodging a complaint at FIFA over the non-payment of a Ksh6.4 million transfer fee for defender Alphonce Omija. Gor Mahia are exploring the possibility of seeking the intervention of world football governing body FIFA after Tunisian club Etoile du Sahel failed to honour a transfer agreement. K’Ogalo…
Gilbert Kinyua 40, who was killed at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) on February 06, 2025. [Courtesy, Standard] Kenya National Hospital is on the spot after a chilling incident where a male patient was brutally murdered in the hospital ward. Gilbert Kinyua, 40, was killed by having his neck slit on Friday morning on his hospital…
President William Ruto has launched NYOTA business start-up funds for thousands of young entrepreneurs at an event held in Nyeri The program aims to empower young people through business support, advice, training, and savings in four counties A fun moment featuring a toddler caught the attention and laughter of the crowd President William Ruto On…
Sirisia MP John Waluke was on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, compelled to withdraw a statement he made criticizing members of parliament for the standing ovation on President William Ruto when he announced the cancellation of the Adani deals on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Waluke, while acknowledging that Ruto took over leadership of the country when…
Weed plant. Image used for representation purposes only in this article. PHOTO/Pexels Teen cannabis use rose significantly in parts of Canada after edibles were legalized, a new study shows. The study found a 26% increase in teen cannabis use in provinces that began selling cannabis edibles and extracts in October 2019. Use of edibles…
Ghana’s musical powerhouse, KJ Spio has linked up with Tanzanian Bongo star Harmonize and Jamaican Dancehall icon Konshens to drop “Messi” — an infectious anthem and ultimate party starter. The new single blends the unique styles of global superstars with genre-defying beats and catchy lyrics. With a message centred on staying focused on your own path…
Police officers firing teargas canisters at protestors in Nairobi on Thursday, June 12, 2025. [Stafford Odengo, Standard] A police officer attached to Central Police Station, Nairobi, has been arrested in connection with the death of a 31-year-old teacher and social media influencer Albert Ojwang’. Constable James Mukhwana was apprehended on Wednesday by officers from the…
A senior South African diplomat was found dead outside the Paris hotel after a controversial message causing anxiety from the family The South African president wrote honorary greetings to the late Ambassador, with an investigation into the circumstances of his death He held many ministers’ responsibilities and contributed to international relations and cultural development for…
Kenyan international Collins Sichenje [Charlton Athletic] Charlton Athletic have bolstered their defensive options with the signing of Kenya international Collins Sichenje, who arrives from Serbian side FK Vojvodina for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old centre-back has committed to a three-and-a-half-year contract as part of Charlton’s January recruitment drive. Sichenje joined Vojvodina in 2024 after spells…
Embu town was rocked by protests over the abduction of 24-year-old Billy Mwangi. [Muriithi Mugo] Kenyans expressed outrage at the rampant cases of abductions in the country even as President William Ruto broke his silence about the disturbing trend. Lobby groups warned of a fresh round of countrywide demonstrations to push the State to release…
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Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo (left) and Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie. [File, Standard] Lawmakers on Tuesday clashed over a new BBC documentary that links security officers to the killing of anti-tax protesters outside Parliament in June 2024. The BBC Africa Eye investigation, Blood Parliament, identifies police officers allegedly involved in the fatal shootings of…