CNN 01st April, 2025 12:29 PM An image of a plane used for illustration purposes in this article. PHOTO/Pexels A flight carrying more than 200 people from Bali, Indonesia, to Melbourne, Australia, was forced to turn around after a passenger tried to force open a plane door as the aircraft flew over the Indian…
Michael Johnson disagrees with Stephen Francis’s suggestion to ban athletes from social media, arguing instead that social media can be a helpful tool if used correctly. American sprint legend Michael Johnson disagrees with Shericka Jackson’s coach Stephen Francis on the issue of banning athletes from social media if they are to avoid pressure and focus…
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s African Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship candidate, convened a pivotal meeting with elected leaders from Western Kenya under the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) banner, aiming to solidify the party’s presence in the region ahead of upcoming grassroots elections. Raila hosted a dinner with ODM Members of Parliament and governors representing the Mulembe nation…
Loice chemnung during the 2025 Kenya Prisons Service inter-regional athletes, Darts and Chess Championships at Ulinzi Sports Complex، June 6، 2025. [Jonah Onyango، Standard] Sports enthusiasts and stakeholders are proposing a raft of measures to grow the multi-million industry. They have told a taskforce constituted last year to collect views from Kenyans in a planned…
Three SportPesa jersey-sponsored teams, Gor Mahia, Murang’a Seal and Shabana ignite Matchday 2 with passion, pride, and fierce competition. The second day of action in the SportPesa League promises intensity, rivalry and moments that will define the early season. Starting from Dandora Stadium in Nairobi to Mbaraki Sports Club in Mombasa and Gusii Stadium in…
On Monday, the High Court postponed the hearing of a case that challenges the proposal to lease Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Adani Group. The court rescheduled the hearing for November 11, 2024. Justice Bahati Mwamuye made this decision to adjourn after Attorney General, Dorcas Odour, along with Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi (Treasury)…
Tonnes of drums of Ilicit Brew at a factory in Mukuru kwa njenga slums in Nairobi.The factory which operates in broad daylight protected by goons is alleged to manufacture various brands of alcohol that is said to be dangerous. [File, Standard] The government is losing billions of shillings in uncollected revenue as it continues to lose ground…
The 2018 Milano Marathon champion faces her ex-husband in court over her estate, revealing struggles with trust, betrayal and resilience behind her success. Marriage is often built on shared dreams and hard work but for former Commonwealth 10,000-meter champion Lucy Kabuu the end of her marriage has become a battle over a shared fortune. In…
Kithure Kindiki has earned a new nickname from President William Ruto after taking the oath of office as the Deputy President. Kindiki took his oath on Friday, November 1, 2024, at KICC in an event that was attended by the Head of State, the Chief Justice, among other top leadership in the country. While welcoming…
The NFL has long held ambitions to expand its presence beyond the United States. America’s favorite sport has grown its footprint internationally over the last two decades. The NFL has visited London for the International series since 2007 and a trio of games were played in October including the six-time Super Bowl winners New England Patriots…
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has pushed back against claims that the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve is obstructing the iconic wildebeest migration. In a statement issued on Thursday, November 27, the agency dismissed the allegations as misleading and inaccurate. KWS clarified that the Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp, which has drawn…
All you need to know about French-Algerian gymnast Kaylia Nemour from achievements to net worth and more. Kaylia Nemour, a French-Algerian artistic gymnast, etched her name in history at the 2024 Paris Olympics by winning the gold medal. This monumental achievement made her the first gymnast from any African nation to secure an Olympic gold…
Mungai Eve has made it clear that she has no patience for DMs that try to sway her loyalty. The content creator on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, shared a few audacious Instagram messages from an admirer who seemed determined to capture her attention, even playing the ‘I got my own money’ card. Messages from this…
Aldrine Kibet training with The Harambee Stars at Nyayo Stadium on Nov 11, 2025 [ Harambee Stars, Facebook] In July this year, Spanish top-tier club Celta Vigo received a wave of followers from the East African plane. The Os Celestes (Sky Blues), who boast a rich history of developing young players, were prepping up for…
Sifan Hassan celebrates her historic World Athlete of the Year award after an unprecedented triple-medal performance at the Paris Olympics. Three-time Olympic gold medalist Sifan Hassan has dedicated her 2024 Women’s World Athlete of the Year award to young girls with big dreams. The 31-year-old Ethiopian-born Dutch runner, who stunned the world with her achievements…