Oketch withdraws motion seeking to expel Sifuna from ODM

Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. [ File,Standard] Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking the de-whipping and expulsion  of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from the party. In a letter on Tuesday, January 6, to ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Oketch, through his advocates Aguko, Osman and Company, said he had decided…

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‘I’m doing really well and recovering fast’ – Ayden Heaven sends Manchester United major injury boost

Ayden Heaven’s injury is not serious, and he could return after the break, boosting Manchester United’s defensive options. Manchester United have received a welcome injury boost with the news that rising star Ayden Heaven’s setback is not as serious as initially feared raising hopes he could return to action shortly after the international break. The…

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Omollo justifies Kisumu Polytechnic’s spot in Ksh1.2B EASTRIP textile project

Interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo at a past function. PHOTO/@ray_omollo /X Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr Raymond Omollo, has defended the government’s decision to designate Kisumu National Polytechnic as the Regional Flagship TVET Institute for Textile Technology (RFTITT) under the Ksh1.2 billion Eastern Africa Skills for Transformation and Regional Integration…

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Morara celebrates going 3 months without begging for money online

Political activist and government accountability advocate Morara Kebaso is celebrating going for three months without asking for money online. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Morara asked Kenyans to join him in the celebrations. A screenshot of Morara Kebaso’s statement. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital from a statement shared by @MoraraKebasoSnr…

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Hussein Mohammed and LOC rushed into action with CHAN deadlines looming

Kenya has intensified preparations for CHAN 2025 with LOC’s first meeting, government infrastructure upgrades, and stakeholder collaboration ensuring readiness. FKF President Hussein Mohammed has applauded the government’s unwavering commitment as the country accelerates preparations for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). With the tournament set to kick off in just over a month, the Local…

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‘You didn’t get anything in my time’

Unlike modern athletes who get so many incentives even when they do not win any medals, sprinters during Maurice Greene’s era only received medals and nothing else for their efforts. American sprint icon Maurice Greene and British legend Linford Christie have voiced strong opinions about how much easier it is for modern track and field…

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Boost for Esports Kenya Ahead of Kenya Phygital Cup

Kenya national Esports president Ronny Lusigi (right) and player Barabara Maush in a past event. [ESports Federation of Kenya, Standard] The Esports Kenya Federation has received a major boost ahead of the upcoming Kenya Phygital Cup after 82 Sports was unveiled as the official sponsor for the event set for December 6, 2025,…

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Visa-Free Policy Spurs 19.79% Growth in Kenya’s Tourism Earnings

Kenya’s tourism industry has experienced a significant boost following the introduction of the visa-free policy in January 2024. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, in a statement on Tuesday, February 25, announced that tourism earnings for 2024 had reached Ksh452.2 billion, reflecting a 19.79% increase compared to 2023. “In 2024, Kenya welcomed 7.5 million tourists, both international…

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