William Ruto at State House on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/williamsamoei President William Ruto has opened up on proceeding to farming if voted out in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in Othaya on Saturday, April 5, 2025, the head of state noted that the voters will have the ultimate say during the 2027 polls,…
Orlando Pirates have pulled off a shock yet again after confirming the appointment of a little-known coach, having been linked to the likes of Benni McCarthy and Rulani Mokwena. As it has become the style of Orlando Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza, he has pulled yet another surprise regarding the appointment of the club’s head coach….
The government has committed to settling the Kes.30 billion owed to hospitals by the defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) as part of the transition to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Last week, the government disbursed Kes.1.5 billion and plans to release an additional Kes.3 billion this week. The remaining payments will occur progressively,…
Some of the suspects who appeared before the court in relation to money stolen from fuliza . Seven men suspected to be behind Sh449.6 million heists from a digital loan borrowing platform could not explain how they bought high-end vehicles and motorbikes. For this reason, the High Court has ordered that they be forfeited…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi on Thursday hosted Water Cabinet Secretary Eric Murithi Mugaa at the county headquarters to discuss collaboration on water access and irrigation expansion in the region. The talks were aimed at enhancing the supply of water for domestic and agricultural use to boost food production. “This collaboration is a crucial step in…
Michael Johnson has already been under severe pressure from field athletes like Tara Davis-Woodhall over the absence of field events at his inagural Grand Slam Track. When Michael Johnson unveiled his bold new project, Grand Slam Track, he promised to inject fresh energy into the sport. His mission was simple: revive track and field at…
President William Ruto had arrived in Kwale county for the ongoing 61st Heroes' Day celebrations He was received by Kithure Kindiki who was appointed as deputy president following the removal of Rigathi Gachagua Several Kenyans are waiting for the president's speech considering the growing tension in the political arena. Kwale – President William Ruto has…
Richardson has explained how mastering the art of emotional control after falling short of getting gold in the 100m fueled her into anchoring team USA to 4x100m relay Olympics gold. Sha’Carri Richardson delivered one of the most defining performances of her career at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, anchoring Team USA to victory in the…
Audio By Vocalize Tiger Woods watches his drive on the sixth hole during round-robin play at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament, in Austin, Texas on March 29, 2019 [Eric Gay, File] Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays Tuesday in the TGL golf league, weeks…
AFC Leopards face the prospect of losing the club’s cherished team bus for just Ksh300,000 unless they find a quick solution with one of their former players. AFC Leopards stand the risk of losing their team bus for as low as Ksh300,000 after losing a case that sought to stop the auction of some of…
Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a dedicated team to lead the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenyan sports. The unveiling, held on Monday, November 25, in Nairobi, coincided with the start of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. During the event, Murkomen emphasized the importance of the initiative and urged…
Narc-Kenya party leader Martha Karua has added weight to the ongoing discussion of the dramatic arrest of the advocate for healthcare reform Grace Njoki Mulei. Taking to her official X account, on Friday, January 24, 2025, Karua pointed out that arresting Mulei at the hospital denied her access to health which is a fundamental right…
The Kenyan official who disappeared in March this year while in operation in Haiti has been confirmed dead Benedict Kabiro disappeared following an ambush attack by Haiti activists in Port Sonde The National Police Service (NPS) presented sad news to families in Kenya; Kabiro was among the Kenyan officials who traveled to Haiti 2024 to…
Butere girls high school drama students perform during zonal games. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] A Nyamira court has directed Butere Girls High School drama students to present their play titled “Echoes of War” at the ongoing 63rd National Drama and Film Festivals in Nakuru. Justice Winfrida Okwany delivered the ruling on Tuesday, directing that the students who are…
St. Peters Boys High School rugby team’s Reagan Williams in action against Koyonzo High School during the National schools second term ball games in Kakamega on July 31, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] Former rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School will be keen to remind naysayers that indeed rugby is made at the Barbarians territory when the Kakamega County…