UPDF Chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has apologized to the United States after a series of Twitter messages accusing Washington of helping opposition leader Bobi Wine escape. He had previously warned about cutting ties and suspending cooperation, including with Somalia, over the alleged involvement of the US embassy. Muhoozi later retracted his claims, admitting that he acted…
Edmund Serem has revealed three key things that contributed to his victory at the Kip Keino Classic despite being fatigued. Edmund Serem is slowly making a name for himself in the world of steeplechase following his recent dominant display in the sixth edition of the Kip Keino Classic at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. The reigning…
Kenya’s Amos Wanjala has expressed excitement and set high ambitions as he aims to make a significant impact with Valencia CF’s reserve team. Amos Wanjala has spoken for the first time after his move to Spanish side Valencia CF, signing with the club’s reserve team VCF Mestalla. VCF Mestalla have now bolstered their defence with…
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma has expressed his displeasure at what was said by The Gambia boss Johnathan McKinstry before the two sides clashed in a thriller in Nairobi on Friday. Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma watched his team edge a seven-goal thriller against The Gambia in Nairobi on Friday but the victory was more personal for…
Neymar, Paul Pogba and Romelu Lukaku are among the 9 star players who failed to live up to the billing after clubs invested millions in their transfers. Football is undeniably one of the most expensive sport in the world and most clubs has often invested heavily in star players with the hope of achieving instant…
Noah Lyles cancels his much-anticipated Times Square race with Tyreek Hill due to personal reasons, sparking mixed fan reactions online. Reigning 100m and 200m World Champion Noah Lyles has made a shocking announcement: his much-hyped sprint clash with NFL star Tyreek Hill has been called off. The race, which was scheduled to take place in…
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KCB’s Esther Mutinda and Belinda Barasa playing against Gladys Ekuru and Daisy Leting of Kenya Pipeline during the 1st Edition of the Kenya Cup tournament at Kasarani Stadium indoor arena in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Cup women’s champions KCB Bank launched their title defence campaign with an easy win against novices…
Internet sensation Gloria Ntazola during a past event. PHOTO/@ntazola_gloria/InstagramPopular cosmetician and TikToker Ntazola Gloria has candidly disclosed her decision to abstain from voting, revealing that one of the unusual reasons behind her choice is to protect her skin from damage. Speaking during a Q&A session with her followers on Instagram on Thursday, June 5, 2025,…
Israel’s government has approved a plan to encourage the expansion of settlements in the occupied Golan Heights. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the move was necessary because a “new front” had opened up on Israel’s border with Syria after the fall of the Assad regime to an Islamist-led rebel alliance. Netanyahu said he wanted to…
Audio By Vocalize Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe and Brazilian Fifa Deputy Secretary general Mattias Grafstrom (R) attend a press conference at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on December 20, 2025. [Sebastien Bozon/AFP] CAF President Patrice Motsepe has defended the independence of the Confederation of African Football’s judicial bodies after the…
Casket bearing remains of Rex Kanyike Masai during his burial ceremony at Kamuthanga Secondary School in Machakos County on July 5, 2024. [John Muia, Standard] When Rex Masai was gunned down on June 20, last year, the outrage, determination, and resistance surged with renewed force. His killing by police marked a watershed moment for the Gen…
The government has officially opened the 66-kilometer Ngong–Suswa highway, marking the end of prolonged delays, funding setbacks, and stalled works that plagued the project for years. In a statement on Wednesday, the State Department of Roads confirmed that the highway, first launched in 2018, is now fully completed and available for public use. The new…
Rayan Cherki joins Manchester City aiming for trophies, revenge on Manchester United, and freedom under Pep Guardiola after Lyon exit. New Manchester City signing Rayan Cherki has made no secret of his desire to settle an old score with cross-town rivals Manchester United, as he prepares for life at the Etihad following a high-profile summer…
Prime Bank Golf Day overall winner Munge Karoki, on September 21, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] It was a day of grit and impressive scores at the Prime Bank and Amicus Golf Day, where Munge Karoki delivered a stellar performance to claim the overall winner’s title. Playing off a handicap of 9, he amassed…