Dominican Olympic 400m champion is set to visit Cuba for a two-week break after her historic season. Olympics 400m champion Marileidy Paulino of the Dominican Republic is heading to Cuba for a relaxing vacation after her historic and highly successful 2024 athletics season. The sprinter, who dazzled the world with her record-breaking performances, is taking…
The family of the famous Super Metro Sacco conductor Gerald Mwangi popularly known as Makanga bae who died after a grisly road accident, has announced his burial date. According to the statement shared by the Sacco, Makanga bae will be buried on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his rural home in Muthure, Wangige Kiambu County….
Three Kenyans who spent over four months in a Madagascar jail are finally back home, thanks to the efforts of the Blue Economy Ministry, the Kenya Maritime Agency, and various human rights organisations. The fishermen were arrested for operating in foreign waters without the necessary documentation. The three men, originally from the Kenyan coast, recounted…
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata. [Elvis Ogina,Standard] As the Senate impeachment trial of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unfolded on Wednesday, Murang’a Governor Irung’u Kang’ata met with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to discuss “national cohesion and the progress we have made as a country under devolution.” The meeting quickly fueled speculation about Kang’ata’s political ambitions, especially…
Raphael Varane discusses what made him leave Manchester United and the moment he knew his career had reached its end. Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has shared his thoughts on his exit from Old Trafford and his subsequent retirement from professional football in a revealing interview with L’Équipe. After three impactful years with the…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has released the timetable for the Kenya Primary School Education Assessment (KPSEA), set to commence with a rehearsal on October 25. The main examinations will follow, running from October 28 to 30. KNEC specified that each paper’s allocated time is listed alongside its subject, and no additional time will…
Nairobi – Lawyer Tom Macharia tried to use President William Ruto's remarks to defend the Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguawho is facing an impeachment trial. Lawyer Tom Macharia (left) is part of the legal team representing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (right) in his impeachment case. Photo: Senate of Kenya.Source: Twitter Macharia is one of the strongest…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi Kenya’s upper house of parliament, the Senate, is set to vote on Thursday on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office in what has become an unprecedented political saga that has captivated the nation. The vote follows an impeachment trial that began earlier this week, marking only the second…
Rejected by Nigeria in 2021, Annette Echikunwoke switched to the U.S. winning Olympic silver and reflecting on UC roots. Nigeria-born Annette Echikunwoke has come a long way from her days at the University of Cincinnati (UC) to becoming one of the world’s top athletes. The Olympic silver medalist in hammer throw, who recently made history…
This week, the National Treasury unveiled its annual borrowing plan for the financial year 2024/2025, with Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi expressing confidence in a projected growth rate of 5.5 percent for the Kenyan economy. This optimistic forecast suggests that Kenya’s economy will maintain stability in the medium term, despite rising global geopolitical tensions, including conflicts…
The Director General of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Professor Elijah Songok, has emphasized that the impact of climate change is not only an environmental or economic issue but also a public health crisis, especially in African countries. Speaking at the 3rd Health and Climate Change Conference held at the Machakos Convention Centre from…
President William Ruto and Mama Miriam Njeri, a beneficiary of the last mile electricity connectivity project in Kirungu village, Murang’a county. [File, Standard] It is now an open secret that Kenyans may soon face rising electricity cost following the government’s recent Sh95 billion ($736 million) agreement with Adani Energy Solutions. This deal is aimed at…
A woman from Trans Nzoia whose husband was killed by their son has narrated what happened that terrible night He revealed that the dispute started when his son realized that he was cooking misheveve vegetables instead of sarat He attacked her and turned on her father when she ran to intervene, beating him senseless The…
Kenny Bednarek has expressed deep gratitude while giving back to his community after a successful track season and hometown celebration. Olympic 200m silver medallist Kenny Bednarek has risen to global prominence not just for his blistering speed on the track but also for his character and work within his community. Recently, Bednarek returned to his…
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