The Luhya Council of Elders has asked the government to give former Lugari Member of Parliament, Cyrus Jirongo, a national burial The elders said that the honor will be used as an honor not only for the Jirongo family but also for the entire Luhya community They also explained why the former MP, who also…
Kenya’s world 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi, Kenya’s long distance and steeplechase athlete Edmund Serem, Kenya’s London Marathon and Berlin Marathon champion Sabastian Sawe, President’s award from President of World Athletics. [AFP] After illustrious World Athletics awards in Monaco on Sunday night, the country’s superstars are buoyed by another historic recognition. Despite missing out on the…
Boxing coach John Ochieng in a past tournament. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After months of grinding, Kenyan juniors to this year’s Africa Youth Games have intensified training ahead of the continental challenge that begins on Wednesday in Angola. Having begun their training individually in August, the athletes who will fly the Kenyan flag are now in…
Nancy Mokua of My Jobs in Kenya in action during the Standard County Golf Classic at Royal Golf Club, on October 23, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] It was a battle of might and power as hundreds of golfers battled in the Nairobi edition of the exciting Standard County Golf Classic at the par…
PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa proudly announced the official opening of the Istanbul Beach Cave Restaurant, a unique dining experience that brings authentic Turkish cuisine to Kenya’s coastal hospitality landscape. Housed in a natural coral cave along Kenya’s North Coast, the restaurant offers guests an immersive experience, blending the flavours of Turkey with Kenya’s…
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham just 16 days after leading the club to a historic Europa League triumph. Ange Postecoglou has been sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager just 16 days after leading the club to its first major trophy in 17 years. The Australian’s dismissal comes as a shock to many, following a…
Femke Bol has shared glimpses of her festive preparations, blending holiday cheer with reflections on an eventful athletic journey. Olympics women’s 4 × 400 metres relay gold medalist Femke Bol has shared heartwarming glimpses of her Christmas celebrations, giving fans a peek into her life off the track. The 24-year-old Dutch hurdler, known for her…
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has stepped down as Vice Chair of the Council of Governors after a public outcry over comments he made about the late Raila Odinga. The remarks, delivered in Kikuyu at a funeral in Nyeri, landed during a week of national mourning. They sparked swift condemnation from both sides of the aisle,…
Team Kenya are seen on a boat on the River Seine during the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. [AFP] Contentious issues are threatening to cause another push and pull in the race to reform Athletics Kenya (AK) through a review of its current constitution. As gathering of views in the ongoing AK…
Finland president Alexander Stubb whne he was hosted by Kenya’s DP Kindiki Kithure. PHOTO/@KindikiKithure/X.Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Monday, May 12, 2025, officially received Finland President Alexander Stubb ahead of his three-day state visit to Kenya. The Finnish president landed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport alongside his spouse and was welcomed by Kindiki on…
Morocco forward Ayoub El Kaabi (3rd L) celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage match vs Zambia at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on December 29, 2025. (Gabriel BOUYS / AFP) Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over…
Content creator Dem Wa Facebook posing for a photo during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079107519460Comedienne Dem Wa Facebook was among the A-list of celebrities who graced the sold-out ‘My Mistakes’ show by her former boss, Oga Obinna, on the night of Saturday, June 7, 2025. The comedienne took time to shower him with heartfelt words in…
Winner: Kenya’s Rosemary Wanjiru is tended to by a helper after collapsing in the finish area during the 51st edition of the Berlin Marathon in Berlin, Germany on September 21, 2025. [Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP] The marathon was first run on April 10, 1896, during the inaugural Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. But 130 years…
Suna East MP Junet Mohammed at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. January 14th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] For decades, The Standard Group PLC (SG) through its print, broadcast and online platforms, has remained steadfast in its commitment to inform the public, hold the powerful to account, and safeguard Kenya’s democracy. We have relentlessly reported on matters of national importance, putting facts first. The live coverage of the June 25, 2025 protests was undertaken with professionalism, care, and an unwavering…
American rapper Snoop Dogg has unveiled an ambitious vision tied to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, blending love, culture, and creativity in a bold new venture that reflects his signature style. Paris Games fixture Snoop Dogg has set his sights on yet another iconic Olympic venture—designing the medals for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. The…