American flag on pole under blue sky during daytime. Image used for representational purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was directing the Federal Bureau of Prisons to rebuild and reopen the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay to “house America’s most ruthless and violent Offenders.” “Rebuild, and open…
Harambee Stars were on the end of a hiding from Ivory Coast on Tuesday but what lessons did Kenya pick from the match against the African champions? Harambee Stars were given a thrashing by Ivory Coast following their 3-0 defeat in a World Cup qualifier in Abidjan on Tuesday. Kenya were totally outplayed by their…
The former world indoor champion is focusing on training to address weaknesses after three indoor races as he prepares for the US trials. American sprinter Trayvon Bromell will not be competing in any other race ahead of the US trials for the World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The former world indoor champion has already…
Harambee Stars captain Michel Olunga will be seeking to achieve two things in one match as his club Al Duhail face Al Gharafa in the Qatari League where they are enjoying a good run. Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga will have two things on his mind as his club Al Duhail faces Al Gharafa in…
Former Kenya Pipeline Company employees at the Kisumu Law Courts on February 10, 2025. [Courtesy, ODPP] Two former Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) employees and a truck driver have been convicted of stealing petroleum products worth Sh2.4 million from the company’s Kisumu terminal. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) announced that…
Screenshot As Donald Trump’s meme coins spark a surge in crypto interest, Wall Street Pepe, MIND of Pepe, and Meme Index emerge as the most promising meme coins under $0.01, ready to capitalize on the upcoming bull run. Donald Trump’s recent entry into the cryptocurrency market with the launch of Official Trump ($TRUMP) and Melania…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs his players during a training session as the team finalised its preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Since Benni McCarthy’s appointment as Harambee Stars head coach, he has wasted no time reshaping the identity of…
The High Court in Nairobi has allowed an application by the Law Society of Kenya(LSK) and granted orders directing the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and eight other state agencies to produce the six abducted persons before the court tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11am. The Law Society of Kenya has sought orders directing the National…
Manchester United suffered another defeat from Brighton at Old Trafford against Brighton, a few days after the great victory After the game, their coach Ruben Amorim got angry and broke the TV set while criticizing his players The Red Devils have lost seven of their last 15 games under the Portuguese coach, who was appointed…
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) surgeons have performed a delicate, seven-hour reconstructive surgery that saved the life and began restoring the face of a 12-year-old boy, who suffered catastrophic injuries after a mobile phone battery exploded in his mouth. The complex procedure, which stabilised the child’s shattered jaws, secured his airway, and…
The former world indoor champion has explained how he handles social media pressure. American sprinter Trayvon Bromell has opened up about the toxic nature of social media, noting that it has even forced him to stopping speaking about his spirituality to focus on his career. Bromell has always been vocal about his strong relationship with…
Naivasha MP Jane Kihara speaks at a past function. [File, Standard] The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has summoned Naivasha MP Jane Kihara to appear before its disciplinary committee on Tuesday, December 24, at 9:00 a.m. The summons follows allegations of misconduct, including remarks criticising the Party and questioning its inner workings. In a statement, UDA…
Land Minister Alice Wahome has accused ODM party leaders of biting two in how they are dealing with the Kenyan government first Wahome wanted a party led by Raila Odinga to admit that they were part of a broad government led by President William Ruto The minister said that ODM politicians could not benefit from…
Lieketseng Lucia Tjatji, 34, a fashion designer and a traditional healer (sangoma), poses for a photograph inside her tin shack, where she practices her traditional healing, at her home in Maseru, Lesotho on March 19, 2025. [AFP] In a sunlit shack on the outskirts of Lesotho’s capital Maseru, 34-year-old Lieketseng Lucia Tjatji sits under…
Agents of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) attended the game between Algeria and DR Congo The agents have been to Morocco and even witnessed the hosts’ game against Tanzania on Sunday Algeria beat DR Congo thanks to an extra time goal and set up a sweet quarter final against Nigeria Agents from…