Fred Kerley has explained the misstep that cost him the 100m Olympic title in Paris, believing neither Kishane Thompson nor Noah Lyles deserved to beat him, though he still considers the race one of his best. Fred Kerley has explained how he lost the men’s 100m final title at the Paris Olympic Games and why…
Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa The government has dismissed claims by Catholic Church bishops over outstanding debts under the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF). According to Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa, the defunct NHIF owes healthcare providers Ksh19 billion in debts accrued over a period of more than 10 years. “The Government takes great…
Kenya Prisons coach Josp Barasa reacts against KCB Bank during their Kenya Volleyball Federation KVF Finals and Playoffs at Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi on June 08, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After a dull 2024-2025 that saw them finish with no trophy or medal, former Kenya Volleyball Federation Women’s National League champions Kenya Prisons have one…
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama returned to Celtic Park, receiving a warm welcome and reuniting with fans and former teammates. Former Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Celtic fans and the club after a nostalgic visit to Celtic Park on Tuesday night. The Kenyan powerhouse, who famously scored against Barcelona…
The government has set out plans, aimed at doubling milk production in the country from 5.2 billion to 10 billion liters annually, an initiative which will boost small-scale farmer’s average monthly incomes to Sh56,000. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Andrew Karanja said that achieving these ambitious dairy industry targets require focused, collaborative…
A prison cell. Image used for illustration purposes. PHOTO/Pexels Detectives have arrested 38 persons of interest in connection with a series of attacks targeting innocent civilians along major roads in Nairobi. In a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Saturday, March 15, 2025, the arrests were made during a police…
Botswana sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo has won so much at a very young age but what has been the journey of the 21-year-old? Letsile Tebogo has turned into one of the world’s top sprinters despite still being just 21 years old. Tebogo has had a meteoric rise since bursting onto the scene as a junior…
33 of the 47 representatives of Wadi Kericho voted on Friday evening, August 15, to oust governor Eric Mutai The issue of the removal of the county boss was submitted on August 6, with MCAS accusing him of alleged misuse of office The special argument was discussed for the best part of Friday, in which…
Catholic bishops have warned that two amended laws, the Cybercrime Act 2025 and the Land Act 2025, risk undermining Kenya’s democratic position Pastors said the cyber law gives investigators and courts too much power, opening up room for intimidation and abuse They urged the legislature to reopen the laws, remove vague provisions, and hold public…
Juma Jux engaging President William Ruto and billionaire David Lang’at on Saturday, June 21, 2025. PHOTO/@juma_jux/InstagramTanzanian R&B sensation Juma Mussa Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, on the night of Saturday, June 21, 2025, had the honour of performing at an exclusive VIP engagement ceremony in Nairobi. The Saturday evening event was graced by President…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi tours his demolished business premises along Douglas Wakihuri Road Nairobi on January 14,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] Kiambu Governor Paul Kimani Wamatangi, his wife, children, and 10 others have suffered a major blow after the High Court issued orders freezing their bank accounts over a Sh813 million graft scandal. Justice Benjamin Musyoki ordered…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s fuel stocks enough to last 16 days only as shortages hit. [File, Standard] Kenya’s petrol reserves can only last 16 days. A report by the Ministry of Energy, seen by The Standard, shows that as of Monday, March 30, the country had 138,623 metric tonnes of petrol in stock. Diesel stocks…
Miguna Miguna explained the reasons for presidential candidate Fred Matiang’i should not be allowed to hold any public office He mentioned the preliminary court decisions of Matiang’i and other senior officials and guilty in their 2018 legal warfare In early 2018, Judge George Odunga explained the reasons for his strong decision on the case, the…
President William Ruto on Saturday, January 25, 2025, confirmed that Guinea Bissau endorses the candidature of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga for the African Union Commission (AUC). Speaking at the State House during a joint press statement with the visiting Guinea-Bissau President Sissoco Embaló, Ruto thanked the West African head of state for endorsing and…
A fresh crisis is brewing in Kenya’s health sector after the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) issued a seven-day ultimatum to the government over the delayed implementation of a Return-To-Work-Formula agreement signed in May this year. Speaking on Monday after leading doctors in a peaceful demonstration through Nairobi, KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella…