D’Amato is making her return to the Chicago Marathon after a three-year hiatus. After a tough showing at the US Olympic marathon trials earlier this year, Keira D’Amato is making a determined comeback at this year’s Chicago Marathon on Sunday, October 13. The 39-year-old American runner, who holds the American half-marathon record, is gearing up…
Raila Odinga will be buried at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Cemetery in his ancestral home His son the politician, Raila Junior, was seen dressed in white while standing beside his wife, Wambui Kenyans have praised Wambui for holding her husband’s hand in one of the most difficult times of his life Former prime minister Raila…
Public Service CS Justin Muturi. [Benard Orwongo,Standard]] A sitting Cabinet Secretary has issued the strongest indication that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) is behind the wave of abduction witnessed in the country since the Gen Z demos last year. Public Service Justin Muturi yesterday blamed the National Intelligence Service (NIS) and its boss Noordin Haji…
Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accompanied by wife Dorcas address media moments after he was discharged from Karen hospital. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Pain, anger, tears and the feeling of betrayal screamed loud on the faces of impeached Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua and his family after he was discharged from Karen Hospital. Accompanied by his wife…
Kakamega Hill School Junior school assessment candidates wait to start their exams in their examination room on October 27, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] Over 1.1 million candidates who sat the first Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) will today know their examination score, which marks a major shift away from the competition-driven 8-4-4 model. For…
A side by side photo of newly appointed KRB Chair Aisha Jumwa and IEK President Shammah Kiteme. [File, Standard] The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has urged President William Ruto to revoke the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). In a statement issued…
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has raised concern over illegal sand harvesting and charcoal burning within the lower eastern counties of Kitui, Makueni, Machakos and Kajiado. The council lamented that continued charcoal burning and sand harvesting are major threats to livelihoods in the lower eastern region, as they have gradually had negative…
Harambee Stars midfielder Anthony has given reasons why Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy will soon surprise many after what he has seen from the South African legend. Kenyan midfielder Anthony ‘Teddy Akumu’ has made a bold prediction about Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy. The South African legend started his stint as Kenya national team coach…
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) signage. PHOTO/@KNH/XKenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has confirmed a breakdown of its primary cancer treatment machine following growing public concern, after a local television report revealed that patients had been turned away due to a lack of functioning radiotherapy services. The hospital released a statement on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, hours after…
President William Ruto lightened the mood during a roadside rally in Rongo, Migori County, by playfully silencing a vuvuzela blower—just a day after a shoe was hurled at him during a rally in Suna West. While commissioning a modern market in Rongo, the President paused his speech to address the noisy interruption, earning laughter from…
Former New York City marathon champion Sharon Lokedi spent most of last season plotting for her biggest test yet, running the Olympic marathon course 2022 New York City Marathon champion Sharon Lokedi has concealed how running for her life as a teenager later turned out to be running for her best life in her athletics…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen announced that the government is drafting new laws to regulate religious groups, addressing rising concerns about cult-like activities. Speaking in Kitui County on Thursday, April 24, Murkomen pointed out that some religious groups have been involved in troubling practices, specifically referencing the St Joseph Missions of Africa Church in Rongo….
Tyreek Hill has called out Noah Lyles after an impressive 100m dash that is still incomparable to the Olympic champion. Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill made waves on Friday, clocking a personal best of 10.15 seconds in the 100-meter dash at the Last Chance Sprint Series in Sherman Oaks, California. This was Hill’s first…
AP 21st May, 2025 04:02 PM US Rapper Kid Cudi. PHOTO/@KiDCuDi/XRapper and actor Kid Cudi is expected to testify at the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, taking the witness stand either Wednesday or Thursday to tell the jury about his brief relationship 14 years ago with Combs’ ex-girlfriend, the R&B singer Cassie. Cassie…
Ledama Olekina in Jun 2023. PHOTO/@ledamalekina/XNarok Senator Ledama Olekina has stood by a controversial statement he made on social media in 2023, vowing to kick the IMF and World Bank out of Kenya. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Monday, May 26, 2025, Olekina stood by his words and reaffirmed his strong…