Audio By Vocalize Arsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (L) vies with Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku (R) during the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Mikel Arteta defended his decision to select Kepa Arrizabalaga in the League Cup final after the Arsenal goalkeeper’s costly mistake sparked a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday. Kepa was guilty of a horrendous blunder in the second half at Wembley when he let Rayan Cherki’s cross slip through his fingers, gifting Nico O’Reilly the chance to head in City’s opener. Arsenal never recovered…
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Audio By Vocalize CAF Confederation Cup action between Wydad Casablanca Olympique Safi [Wydad, Facebook] A momentary lapse in concentration by former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech led to Moroccan club giants Wydad Casablanca making a stunning exit from the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday. The 33-year-old cheaply surrendered possession just outside the box and fellow Moroccans Olympique Safi took advantage to score in the 90th minute and take a 2-1 quarter-final second-leg lead. Ziyech then showed his class by equalising with an unstoppable shot direct from a free-kick to salvage a 2-2 draw, but Safi qualified on away goals after the…
Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring vs Club Atletico de Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on March 22, 2026. [Oscar DEL POZO / AFP] Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to stay on leaders Barcelona’s tail at the top of La Liga. After the Catalan giants edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 earlier, Madrid ensured the gap to the champions stayed at four points by beating Diego Simeone’s side at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ademola Lookman put Atletico ahead in the first half but…
Audio By Vocalize United Kenya Club Golf Day overall winner Noah Onsomu in action on the par-five 18th hole at Kenya Railway Golf Club, March 21, 2026. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Dual member, Noah Onsomu skilfully navigated the rain-soaked Kenya Railway Golf Club course, carding an impressive score of 39 stableford points to defend his crown during the United Kenya Club golf day over the weekend. The wet course conditions pushed the 68-player field to its limit. The handicap 21 Onsomu registered the standout performance to secure a back-to-back victory by a single stroke. “I told myself not to be greedy, play straight, and take my medicine,” Onsomu said during…
Audio By Vocalize Mercy Cherono (of Kenya Prisons playing against Hilda Akinyi and Captain Violet Mukhekhe of KDF Women in today’s KVF Women National League at Nyayo Gymnasium on Dec 14, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The fight for the second edition of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup title gathered momentum over the weekend as teams battled for a better placement in their pools ahead of the knockout stage. In the men’s title hunt, Chema Volleyball Club and Kenya Prisons won their last preliminary ties to secure maximum points and top their pools. Chema beat Trailblazers Club 3-1 (25-14, 25-19, 20-25, 25-23) to top…
Audio By Vocalize Mercy Oketch celebrates after winning the 400m women’s final during the 2025 Absa Kip Keino Classic- World Continental Tour Gold Nairobi event at Ulinzi Complex on May 31, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] All eyes were on 400m star Mercy Oketch and world 5000m silver medallist Jacob Krop on day two of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland on Saturday. But the two Kenyan athletes, who flew the country’s flag in 400m and 3000m finished fourth and fifth respectively in highly competitive showdowns, which came to a close last evening in Kujawy Pomorze. Other Kenyan flag bearers, Rosemary Longisa and Gladys Chepngetich started on…
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards players celebrate their win in the Sportpesa Premier League over Tusker 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium on March 22, 2026 [AFC Leopards, Facebook] AFC Leopards kept their hopes of challenging for the Sportpesa Premier League title alive after narrowly edging out Tusker 1-0 in a tight match at Nyayo National Stadium yesterday. Ingwe headed into the encounter 10 points behind leaders Gor Mahia and they needed a win to try and not only cut the gap but also maintain the pressure on the record Kenyan champions who silenced Shabana 2-1 on Saturday. Hassan Beja struck the winning goal in…
Women engaged in sex work on a street in Nairobi. Those interviewed were all above 18 years, biological mothers to at least one child aged less than five years, and engaged in full-time sex work in the past three years.One young mother from Nairobi’s Huruma estate recalled losing her baby just weeks after birth.“He was sick for three days vomiting and stooling; he did not go to the hospital and died in the brothel,” she said.She has many colleagues, all female sex workers, who have also lost babies in different ways. This is the disturbing pattern now being observed in Nairobi and…
President William Ruto being welcomed by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron at the Kisumu ports on March 19, 2026/HANDOUTPresident William Ruto has pledged Sh400 million for the upgrade of Kisumu County Referral Hospital, offering renewed hope for improved healthcare services in the lakeside city.The announcement was made on Friday at the Kisumu State Lodge during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, following an appeal by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron, who urged the Head of State to intervene and modernise what he termed an ageing facility.Oron noted that the hospital, originally constructed decades ago before independence as a military facility, has since outlived its design and…
Kenya marked World Kidney Day 2026 on Thursday with a national commemoration at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi.The event brought together policymakers, kidney specialists and healthcare providers to address the rising burden of kidney disease and highlight the growing role of modern medical technologies in improving kidney care.The event was marked under this year’s global theme, “Kidney Health for All.” Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale led the national celebrations and emphasised the need for stronger prevention strategies, early screening and improved access to specialised treatment services.According to recent data from the Ministry of Health, about 3.1 million Kenyans are…
Women engaged in sex work on a street in Nairobi. Those interviewed were all above 18 years, biological mothers to at least one child aged less than five years, and engaged in full-time sex work in the past three years.One young mother from Nairobi’s Huruma estate recalled losing her baby just weeks after birth.“He was sick for three days vomiting and stooling; he did not go to the hospital and died in the brothel,” she said.She has many colleagues, all female sex workers, who have also lost babies in different ways. This is the disturbing pattern now being observed in Nairobi and…
Audio By Vocalize Former national and East Africa boys’ rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School yesterday beat Butula Boys 12-0 in their opening Group B match of the 2026 Western Region Term One games, in Vihiga County. Fame Wekesa and Samuel Mwangi scored one try each for Barbarians who are yearning to secure a return to the national stage, while Austin Shuma made his conversion good. Reigning national champions and hosts Vihiga High School played to a 14-14 draw against 2026 national winners Bungoma High while St Peter’s Mumias hit St Paul’s Amukura 12-3 in Group A. Senende Boys edged…
Audio By Vocalize Explosive contests, adrenaline rushes and battles to defend titles are expected as athletics stars converge at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Kujawy-Pomorze’s Arena Torun in Poland. From 12.05pm East African time today, the athletics world is set for mouth watering show. Observers say that indoor record books are likely to be re-written at the event that comes to a close on Sunday. For track and field stars from countries across the world, national pride is at stake as experienced athletes eye crowns alongside experienced counterparts. Kenya’s unimpressive performances in recent editions caused the slimming of its…
Audio By Vocalize Deng Pajieth Bul of St Mary’s Yala (center) battles two Kisumu Boys defenders during the Nyanza Region games at Maseno. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Heavyweights St Mary’s School Yala were on top form after dominating their respective disciplines at the ongoing Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games being held at Maseno. Yala, who ruled basketball, handball and rugby in Siaya County, carried the momentum to the regionals, where they currently lead their pools in the three disciplines. In fact, the Black Saints as they are commonly referred to are through to the semifinals in basketball after winning…
Audio By Vocalize Chachil Omondi of Manyatta flies in to score against Nyambaria during the Nyanza Region games at Maseno. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Manyatta Secondary, Maseno School and Ng’iya Girls stamped their authority at the ongoing Nyanza Region Term One games with strong performances at Maseno School and Maseno University grounds. In handball, Manyatta showed why they remain the team to beat after securing two convincing wins to book a place in the semi-finals with a game to spare. They began their campaign with a 26-21 victory over Menara and then thrashed Nyambaria 31-11 in their second match.…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United coach Michael Carrick reacts in the technical area during the Premier League match vs Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 15, 2026. [Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto] Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place. The Red Devils have enjoyed a resurgence since former United and England midfielder Carrick was appointed caretaker boss in January until the end of the season. United are now third in the Premier League ahead of their…
Audio By Vocalize Iran supporters cheer during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifiers group A football match vs North Korea at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran on June 10, 2025. [ATTA KENARE / AFP] Iran will “boycott the United States” but “not the World Cup”, Iranian football federation president Mehdi Taj said in a video released by the Iranian press agency Fars. Iran is currently scheduled to play its group matches in the US in this year’s tournament. “We will be preparing for the World Cup. We will boycott the United States but not the World Cup,”…
Audio By Vocalize Galatasaray’s Dutch forward Noa Lang receives medical attention after cutting his thumb during the UEFA Champions League, round of 16 second leg vs Liverpool at Anfield in on March 18, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] Galatasaray’s Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen broke his right arm in the Champions League defeat to Liverpool with Dutch international Noa Lang set to undergo surgery on his thumb, the Turkish club confirmed Thursday. Galatasaray said Osimhen “suffered a fracture to his right forearm (which) has been put in a cast”. “The decision regarding surgery will be made in the coming days after…
Audio By Vocalize Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi in action during the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 second Leg vs Nashville SC at Chase Stadium on March 18, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. [Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images via AFP] Argentine superstar Lionel Messi bagged the 900th goal of his glittering career on Wednesday, but could not prevent Inter Miami from crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on away goals after a 1-1 draw with Nashville. Messi, 38, scored his milestone goal after just seven minutes to put Miami 1-0 up in the second leg of their last-16 clash in…
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 2025 AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco was controversially overturned, with the governing body recording Morocco as winners. Speaking after the ruling, Motsepe said CAF’s reforms have improved impartiality, but acknowledged that a persistent credibility problem remains, driven by what he described as ‘legacy distrust’.…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi will field two teams for the Kenya Open Boxing Championships to be hosted in the same city on April 1-4. Part of the first team are the finalists of the National Intermediate Championships that was held in Thika two weeks ago. The second squad are those who were selected during the Nairobi Open Boxing Championships at Kaloleni Social Hall over the weekend. The eleven winning finalists here were minimumweight John Burugu…
A man has died by suicide in Mwala, Machakos County, following a domestic incident that left his wife injured.The 48-year-old was found hanging from the rafters of an unfinished house under construction at Kyawango Market in Mwala Sub-County on Saturday. Mwala Sub-County Police Commander Fredrick Suter said the man had a rope around his neck and that his body was discovered during a police pursuit.According to Commander Suter, the deceased had earlier attacked his wife with a machete before going into hiding. The woman was admitted to Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where she continues to receive treatment. Police documented and…
Audio By Vocalize Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo calls for a VAR decision during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. [AFP] Senegal football fans slammed AFCON’S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a “disgrace for Africa” as they woke up to the news Wednesday. Gora Ndiaye, a resident of Dakar who works as a chauffeur, told AFP he felt like he had “been hit over the head”…
Audio By Vocalize Senegalese players raise the trophy after winning the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) final match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026. [Samah Zidan / AFP] Senegal’s football authorities said they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday. “The Senegalese Football Federation condemns this unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable decision, which brings African football into disrepute,” it said in a statement. “To defend its rights and the interests of Senegalese…
Audio By Vocalize Senegalese players raise the trophy after winning the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) final match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026. [Samah Zidan / AFP] Senegal’s football authorities said they will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday. “The Senegalese Football Federation condemns this unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable decision, which brings African football into disrepute,” it said in a statement. “To defend its rights and the interests of Senegalese…
Audio By Vocalize FIFA will have YouTube as a preferred platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026. [Inside FIFA] FIFA has announced YouTube as a preferred platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The collaboration with the competition’s Media Partners and content creators will expand the way viewers experience the tournament across YouTube channels, including extended highlights, behind-the-scenes footage, Shorts, and video-on-demand content, to boost reach and engagement. For the first time in World Cup history, Media Partners will have the option to live-stream the first 10 minutes of every match on their YouTube channels, while a select number of…
Audio By Vocalize Western Region school games are not just a competition for students but a battleground where stars are born, dreams are forged and legacies tested. This year’s regional Term One games that begin in Vihiga County today will be no different as six national champions take on the fields with relentless drive to defend their regional titles and qualify for the national games. Stakes are higher for the six as they seek to overpower their fierce opponents who are keen to dethrone them and book tickets to this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One…
Audio By Vocalize Kisii School in action against Maseno during the rugby 15s final. [File,Standard] Kisii School, Cardinal Otunga Mosocho and Nyambaria Boys will be upgrading their sibling rivalry in this year’s Lake Region Term One schools championships that start today at Maseno School as they fight it out for the Rugby 15s trophy. Nyambaria and Cardinal Otunga Mosocho will be joining other Nyanza greats Anjego, hosts Maseno, Yala, Otieno Oyoo and Gendia in the tournament as they seek to dethrone Kisii Boys who are the reigning Federation of East Africa Schools Champions. Kisii School and their home buddies Nyambaria…
Audio By Vocalize The medals are presented to Senegalese players after wininning the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) final match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026. [Abu Adem Muhammed / AFP] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title they won in January and declared Morocco champions. Several Senegalese players had temporarily left the pitch late in the match in protest at a refereeing decision. CAF said “the Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the match,”…
Audio By Vocalize Maseno School hockey players celebrate after knocking out Kisumu Day in a past match. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Kisumu Day, St Mary’s Yala and Nyakach Girls will be seeking to assert their dominance in hockey, rugby and basketball respectively when the Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games begin today at Maseno School. For Kisumu Day, the games have arrived at the right time as Booker Odhiambo seeks revenge against Homa Bay champions Our Lady of Mercy Ringa Boys who showed no mercy to the Kisumu giants when they stunned them 1-0 in the finals of the 2024…
Audio By Vocalize Santos’ forward Neymar [Nelson Almeida, AFP] Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday Neymar is “not 100 percent” fit so will miss two friendlies later this month as youngster Endrick returns to the squad. Santos’ Neymar has not played for Brazil since October 2023 due to a serious knee injury but has played four games for his club since mid-February. The 34-year-old misses out on pre-World Cup friendlies against France on March 27 in Boston and Croatia four days later in Orlando. Brazil start their bid for a sixth World Cup title, but first since 2002, against…
Audio By Vocalize Chelsea’s head coach Liam Rosenior looks on during a team training session at the training ground in Cobham, west of London on March 16, 2026. [Toby Shepheard / AFP] Chelsea were fined £10.75 million ($14.27 million) and received a suspended one-year transfer ban on Monday in relation to historical breaches of Premier League rules. The Blues avoided a points deduction after self-reporting the undisclosed payments of more than £47 million under former owner Roman Abramovich. The sanctions relate to information shared with the league by the consortium led by American businessman Todd Boehly following their takeover of…
Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) takes part in a team training session at the Etihad Stadium on March 16, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] Kylian Mbappe is ready to return from injury as Real Madrid aim to eliminate Manchester City in the Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday. Mbappe was sidelined by a knee injury for Real’s 3-0 win over City in the first leg in Madrid last week. But the France forward, who has scored 38 goals in 33 appearances this season, is set to feature at the Etihad Stadium. “Mbappe is ready…
Audio By Vocalize Viola Chimweno during the Eldoret City Marathon on April 27, 2025. [File, Standard] A roadmap to the 2026 Eldoret City Marathon has been drawn as the City of Champions gets set for what is expected to be another thrilling contest in April. The seventh edition is tipped to be bigger, with the 10km fun race expected to pull huge numbers to Eldoret for the April 26 race. Last month, Uasin Gishu County returned as the title sponsor while Standard Group PLC came back as the media partners. This year, the race is once again coinciding with the…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto presents the trophy to Takamoto Katsuta after powering to victory during the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 15, 2026. [PCS] Mastery of route counted for nothing for local drivers at the end of the four-day Safari Rally in Naivasha. It was another tough outing for the local lads. They could not master the extensive challenges of this year’s event that ranged from heavy rains, mechanical challenges, time barred, stone throwing, inferior racing machines and lack of substantial sponsorships. A concoction of all misfortunes a drive would not wish for. Female…
Detectives in Kirinyaga County have launched a manhunt for a suspect believed to be linked to the murder of a 28-year-old woman whose body was discovered in a thicket in Mwea East Sub-County.The body of Betty Wanjiru Nyaga was found on Wednesday morning at Mugumoini Village in Nyangati Location. Police who visited the scene noted that the victim had sustained multiple injuries, including visible wounds on the head, thighs, and legs, as well as bruises on the face.Investigators suspect the location where the body was found may have been a secondary crime scene, as there were no signs of struggle…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto awards Karan Patel and his navigator Tauseef Khan, after winning the ARC category during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya at Hells gate in Naivasha on March 15, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] President William Ruto has announced that the government will no longer use exchequer funds to promote the Safari Rally starting next year, signalling a major shift in how Kenya finances its most iconic motorsport competition. Speaking in Naivasha on Sunday during the closing ceremony of this year’s rally, Ruto said the private sector will take over the funding and promotion of the event.…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto joins the top three finishers on the podium after presenting their trophies following the WRC Safari Rally Kenya at Hells gate inNaivasha [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Emotions gripped the air at Hell’s Gate when Toyota Gazoo Racing star Takamoto Katsuta cruised to the finish line to win his first-ever WRC Safari title on Kenyan soil on Sunday. Katsuta clocked 3:16:05.6 to win the adrenaline filled four days race with a 27.4 second’s margin. Adrien Fourmaux of Hyundai came second in 3:16:33.0 as another Toyota speedster, Sami Pajari, completed the podium in 3:20:31.7. Amid tears, Katsuta,…
Audio By Vocalize Upper Hill’s Evans Baya (left) and Christopher Munene of Nairobi School in last year’s Nairobi Region Term One games. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Dagoretti High, Upper Hill, Hospital Hill, Highway, and Mwiki Secondary School exerted their dominance over their peers to retain Nairobi Region titles. They were crowned yesterday as this year’s regional Term One games ended at different venues in Nairobi West Sub-Region. Dagoretti High, who have ruled city boys’ basketball since 2018, edged out fast-rising Highway Secondary School 69-65 in a tightly contested final to extend their reign to seven years in a row. Gift Fidel anchored…
Audio By Vocalize SportPesa Racing driver Leonardo Varese and navigator Kigo Kareithi in action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] SportPesa Racing speedster Leonardo Varese is proving to be a fans’ favourite as he combs the rough terrains of Naivasha in search of glory at the ongoing third leg of the World Rally Championship (WRC) series, the Safari Rally. His powerful Toyota GR Yaris Rally3 machine has been a hit with local spectators who are flocking to various stages and hospitality tents, set up in Kambi Moran, Delamere, Mzabibu, Morendat, and Hell’s Gate by gaming firm SportPesa, to give fans a priceless experience…
Audio By Vocalize Oliver Solberg from Sweden navigated by Elliot Edmondson during the 2026 WRC Safari rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Widely regarded as one of the most extreme off-road events on the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, the Safari Rally 2026 is living up to expectations. Since Thursday, the world’s top rally drivers have been criss-crossing the hills and valleys, having to deal with a mix of rough gravel, unpredictable weather, and punishing terrain in Naivasha. This year’s race shifted from the traditional Nairobi stage start, allowing drivers to focus on the harsh, rocky terrain. As of…
Audio By Vocalize Athletics Integrity Unit members [Stafford Ondego, Standard] . The fight against doping has entered a new phase following the unveiling of a two-way intelligence-gathering tool designed for reporting cheats in athletics. On Friday, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said the new reporting system was the latest platform for the athletics community to report doping and other integrity issues in the sport. The unit assured stakeholders that the new tool preserves the confidentiality of people who proactively report integrity concerns. According to AIU, the new tool tightens the noose on cheats through multiple avenues of reporting, including anonymous…
Audio By Vocalize Menengai Oilers players in Blue battles with Kabras Sugar RFC during the finals of the Great Rift 10 Aside at Nakuru Athletics Club in Nakuru City on April 20,2025.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kisumu and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) have been relegated from the Kenya Cup. The two teams will play in the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) Championship next season after a series of poor performances saw them finish in the bottom two. Despite stunning Kenyatta University’s Blak Blad 9-8, Kisumu could not salvage their top-tier status after Impala defeated Nondescripts 17-13. On the other…
Audio By Vocalize Toyota Gazoo Racing team celebrating driver Takamoto Katsuta, navigated by Aaron Johnston winning the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Toyota Gazoo Racing and double Safari podium finisher Takamoto Katsuta replaced teammate Oliver Solberg at the apex yesterday. It was a day that Safari Rally lived up to its billing as the toughest leg on the World Rally Championship calendar. Takamoto clocked 2:41:00.2 to open a massive 1 minute 25.5 seconds lead at the top as Safari Rally heads to the grand finale in Naivasha today. The Japanese saved face for champions Toyota as top…
Audio By Vocalize Coach Mathare United John Kamau. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Mathare United came from a goal down to thrash title hopefuls AFC Leopards 4-1 in an entertaining Sportpesa Premier League match played at Nyayo Stadium yesterday. After a barren first half, Victor Omune gave Leopards the lead at the hour mark before Brian Ouru scored a brace, followed by goals from Isaac Omweri and Ian Omondi that stunned Ingwe 4-1. Victory lifts Mathare United nine points clear of the relegation zone, while Ingwe’s defeat leaves them seven points behind leaders Gor Mahia, who play today against Ulinzi Stars. Gor…
SHA CEO Mercy Mwangagi addresses the media during her official report at SHA offices, Nairobi on June 3, 2025/FILEThe Social Health Authority (SHA) has announced the disbursement of Sh11.1 billion to healthcare providers to settle approved claims under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). The authority said the disbursement process officially commenced on Friday, March 13, 2026, and is expected to continue through Thursday, March 19, 2026, by which time all successfully processed claims should be settled.SHA advised healthcare facilities to allow the payment cycle to run its course and to wait until the end of the cycle before raising…
Audio By Vocalize Steven Cho, former rally driver and now the Hankook WRC representative and competition CEO. [Robert Abong’o, Standard] Widely regarded as one of the most extreme off-road events on the World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar, the 2026 Safari Rally is living up to expectations. Since Thursday, the world’s top rally drivers have been criss-crossing the hills and valleys, having to deal with a mix of rough gravel, unpredictable weather and punishing terrain in Naivasha. This year’s race shifted from the traditional Nairobi stage start, allowing drivers to focus on the harsh, rocky terrain. As of Saturday, every driver…
Players at Limuru Country ClubLimuru Country Club formally unveiled the winning design for its new Club House on Saturday, naming the architect whose vision will define one of Kenya’s oldest private members’ club for the next century. The announcement, made before members, built environment professionals, and invited guests at the Club’s XYZ Area, marks the most significant step in the Club’s recovery since a fire devastated its entire Club House in January 2025. The fire which struck a building that had stood as the social and administrative core of Limuru Country Club since the post-independence era prompted the Board of Directors…
Audio By Vocalize SportPesa Racing driver Leonardo Varese and navigator Kigo Kareithi in action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] SportPesa Racing speedster Leonardo Varese is proving to be the fans’ favourite as he combs the rough terrains of Naivasha in search of glory at the ongoing third leg of the World Rally Championship (WRC) series, the Safari Rally. His powerful Toyota GR Yaris Rally3 machine has been a hit with local spectators who are flocking to various stages and hospitality tents, set up in Kambi Moran, Delamere, Mzabibu, Morendat and Hell’s Gate by gaming firm SportPesa, to give fans a priceless experience…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged officials managing the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) to uphold transparency and accountability in the management of public resources.The call was made during a joint workshop attended by more than 350 NG-CDF account managers, deputy county commissioners, sub-county accountants and committee members from 33 constituencies in Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga counties.Delivering the message on behalf of Secretary/CEO Abdi Mohamud, EACC Western Regional Manager Eric Ngumbi said combating corruption is a shared responsibility and that NG-CDF officials play a key role in safeguarding public trust.“Corruption is a growing threat to the…
Chaos erupted in parts of Nyatike Sub-County in Migori County on Friday after a protest over a robbery incident turned violent, leaving at least 22 police officers injured and property destroyed at Macalder Police Station. Police said the demonstration began peacefully at around 9:00 a.m. but later turned chaotic when a group of youths stormed the police station and the office of the Deputy County Commissioner. The group had been protesting against a surge in crime in the area, police said. The protest was sparked by anger among residents following a robbery with violence incident in which an M-Pesa agent…
Audio By Vocalize Takamoto Katsuta from Japan navigated by Aaron Johnston driving Toyota GR Yaris cruises through the Kedong ranch during the 2026 WRC Safari rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Japanese speedster Takamoto Katsuta has described the twin punctures he sustained on his two front wheels at Kedong’ Two as his worst in his WRC Safari Rally career. He said determination was the driving factor when he led the racing machines on its runs to the finishing point for his mechanics to rectify the problem. Takamoto, one of the prominent drivers of the Toyota…
Audio By Vocalize Oliver Solberg from Sweden navigated by Elliot Edmondson during the 2026 WRC Safari rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 2026 Safari Rally is once again why the Kenyan leg is the most challenging yet most exciting race of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). After two days of gruelling through the dust and mud, drivers, from local entrants to leading elites, have one thing in common, or rather, one problem in common…rain. Naivasha has been experiencing rapidly changing weather lately, with heavy, treacherous, and unpredictable conditions, leaving drivers to contend with sudden heavy downpour…
Audio By Vocalize Oliver Solberg from Sweden navigated by Elliot Edmondson during the 2026 WRC Safari rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 2026 Safari Rally is once again proving why the Kenyan leg is the most challenging yet most exciting race in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). After two days of gruelling through the dust and mud, drivers, from local entrants to leading elites, have one thing in common, or rather, one problem in common…rain. Naivasha has been experiencing rapidly changing weather lately, with heavy, treacherous, and unpredictable conditions, leaving drivers to contend with sudden downpours…
Audio By Vocalize Oliver Solberg from Sweden navigated by Elliot Edmondson during the 2026 WRC Safari rally Kenya in Naivasha on March 13, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Toyota Gazoo Racing superstar Oliver Solberg clocked 1:33:50.2 to maintain a one-second lead at the top on Day 2 of the ongoing 2026 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha yesterday. Champions Toyota still maintained top four places on the leaderboard after world champion Sebastien Ogier (1:33:51.2), Safari Rally defending champion Elfyn Evans (1:34.10.7) and young Finn Sami Pajari (1:35:00.7) closed the day in that order. Blazing Solberg had opened a big margin heading to the afternoon loop;…
Audio By Vocalize Tobias Otieno of Kenya Police and Kelly Okonji of AFC Leopards during a SportPesa Premier League match at MISC, Kasarani. Dec 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards will be looking to reduce the gap at the top of the SportPesa Premier League between them and leaders Gor Mahia when they face Mathare United on Saturday at Nyayo Stadium. Leopards sit second on the table with 43 points from 22 matches, seven behind leaders Gor Mahia, who have 50 points after 23 games. A win for Ingwe would move them closer to the leaders and keep their…
Researchers found no evidence to suggest that PrEP use is associated with increased risk for STIs.People who take HIV prevention drugs do not engage in riskier sex, which may expose them to other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Health officials had always feared that users would feel protected enough to take greater sexual risks, potentially fuelling a rise in STIs such as gonorrhea and syphilis in Kenya.The fears were more palpable after Kenya last month introduced Lenacapavir, the once-in-six-months anti-HIV injection.But a new study in Kisumu suggests those fears are largely unfounded.Researchers in Kisumu followed about 650 women, 60 per cent of them…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched a compliance monitoring exercise on the implementation of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) programme to ensure the initiative follows required legal, financial, and governance frameworks. The exercise was launched at the headquarters of the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry in Nairobi, bringing together national and county leaders involved in the programme, which is aimed at accelerating agro-industrialisation and strengthening local economies. Speaking during the launch, EACC Vice Chairperson Monica Muiru commended the Ministry, the Council of Governors, and county governments for partnering with the Commission to safeguard the programme. She…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya Sevens after a past match. [Kenya Rugby] Gabriel Ayimba will make his first-ever Shujaa debut in the international arena next week after being named in the 14-man squad for the second and third legs of the 2026 HSBC SVNS Division Two set to take place in Montevideo and São Paulo respectively. Kenya will be seeking to finish among the top four teams with eyes set on the promotion and relegation championships dubbed SVNS World Championship playoffs. Last month, Kenya finished third during the opening leg played in Nairobi and another top-three finish will increase Shujaa’s chances…
Audio By Vocalize Japanese rally driver Takamoto Katsuta. [File, Standard] It has not been an easy rise to the top for 32-year-old Japanese speedster Takamoto Katsuta. He had to adopt a strict sporting lifestyle that has made him one of the most prominent rally drivers globally. Growing up in a strictly motorsports-loving family, right from his grandfather, Takamoto has followed the strict ethics of a true sportsman to maintain high fitness levels and steady mental faculties. “I spend most of my time doing gymnastics to improve my fitness levels as a professional driver and to be healthy,” he said. Earlier,…
KPC Foundation partners with Rotary Sunshine Rally to promote inclusion /HANDOUTThe KPC Foundation has presented a Sh300,000 sponsorship cheque in support of the 44th Rotary Sunshine Rally (RSR), reaffirming its commitment to promoting inclusion and empowering learners living with disabilities across the country. The cheque was presented by KPC Foundation Board of Trustees member, Zilper Abong’o, to Robert Wakaba, Chair of the 44th Rotary Sunshine Rally, alongside other Rotarians, during a ceremony held at Kenya Pipeline Company PLC Headquarters in Nairobi. The Rotary Sunshine Rally, organized by Rotary District 9212, is one of the longest-running charitable initiatives in the region…
Audio By Vocalize Belgian driver Thierry Neuville and his co‑driver Martijn Wydaeghe splash through a muddy section at the Nawisa shakedown stage during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The 2026 Safari Rally is once again why the Kenyan leg is the most challenging yet most exciting race of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). After two days of gruelling through the dust and mud, drivers, from local entrants to leading elites, have one thing in common, or rather, one problem in common…rain. Naivasha has been experiencing rapidly changing weather lately, with heavy, treacherous, and…
Audio By Vocalize French driver Adrien Fourmaux and his co-driver Alexandre Coria during the shakedown session of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]. 2026 WRC Safari Rally zoomed off to a flying start in Naivasha on Thursday and once again, it was that time when drivers have to try and avoid hitting wildlife. The wildlife are always forced to run for dear life, and the sound of the rally cars interferes with the peace they have always enjoyed in their habitat. Fortunately, Thursday was a good outing for the drivers and the wildlife,…
Audio By Vocalize Belgian driver Thierry Neuville and his co‑driver Martijn Wydaeghe splash through a muddy section at the Nawisa shakedown stage during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]. Thierry Neuville set the pace on Safari Rally Kenya’s new shakedown stage as heavy pre-event rain raised fears of an especially punishing third round of the 2026 World Rally Championship. Neuville finished the session quickest, 1.8 seconds clear of Toyota’s Oliver Solberg, with Sami Pajari just 0.4s further back and championship leader Elfyn Evans slotting into fourth. The Belgian, who heads the standings by 13 points…
Audio By Vocalize Elite amateur John Lejirma prepares for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open. [File Courtesy] As the din from the celebrations of South African 22-year-old Jarvis Casey’s 2026 Magical Kenya Open win fades out, questions abound on the lacklustre performance by the Kenyan team. He won the four-day duel with a score of 25-under-255 to lift the 57th edition of the World DP World Tour-sanctioned event. Unfortunately, only one of the 12 Kenyan professionals made the cut. The Kenyan squad had Mutahi Kibugu, Edwin Mudanyi, Jastas Madoya, Samwel Njoroge, Charles Wangai, Harish Shashwant, Junaid Manji, and John Lejirma. Others…
Audio By Vocalize French driver Adrien Fourmaux and co-driver Alexandre Coria during the shakedown of the Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha, Nakuru County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Once again, Naivasha is a beehive of activities. The lakeside town is beaming with confidence on all fronts following the roars of the engines that started with the recce on Monday, scrutineering on Wednesday, and the ultimate rev off of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally on Thursday. The rally has brought with it money in the town as well as love, visitors, revelers, conmen, local and international dignitaries, and all manner of things.…
Audio By Vocalize Dr Aggrey’s Marvel Omondi (right) dribbles past Lukenya Boys’ Dominic Tong. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Former national basketball champions Dr. Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi are among hot shots who will be seeking a good start when the 2026 Coast Region Term One games begin today at Kenyatta High School, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County. Having relinquished their crown to Rift Valley powerhouse Laiser Hill Academy last year, Dr. Aggrey must retain their regional title for them to stand a chance of reclaiming the national trophy. They will take on Kaya Tiwi in their opening Group B match, then face…
Audio By Vocalize Elfyn Evans from Great Britain navigated by Scott Martin driving Toyota Yaris at the Super Special Stage Kasarani in Nairobi during the WRC Safari Rally on March 20, 2025. [File, Standard] Once again, it’s that time of the year when the battle between man and machine will have a fever pitch grip of the rough terrains of Naivasha from today to Sunday. There will be sweat, there might be blood, and there will most certainly be disappointments in the course of the week before the ultimate WRC Safari Rally champion is crowned with cheers, celebrations, toasting, and…
Audio By Vocalize Mechanics give rally cars their final touches at the service park at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute as teams prepare for the start of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Mechanics were racing against time to fix different car components on racing machines before the WRC Safari Rally gets underway this morning in Naivasha. Kenya Wildlife Service Research and Training Institute has been a hive of activity as the crew seeks to beat time ahead of the Shakedown this morning. One of the rally cars being fixed was that of Diego Domínguez,…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen/FILEThe Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Kipchumba Murkomen, will this Friday host the inaugural Elgeyo-Marakwet Elimu Conference at the Lorna Kiplagat Academy in Iten, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. The one-day conference, to be graced by his Education counterpart Julius Migos Ogamba, is aimed at sensitising education stakeholders on the implementation of the Competency Based Education and to address the challenge of poor academic performance in schools within the county.The forum will bring together 2500 education stakeholders, including school principals, student representatives, academics, education administrators, teacher union leaders and leading professionals from the county.The conference, organised under the…
Former Devolution Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera addressing journalists at the Hotel in Kisumu on March 11, 2026./ Faith Matete Fairways Hotel in Kisumu was attacked by goons on Wednesday morning./ Faith Matete Fairways Hotel in Kisumu was attacked by goons on Wednesday morning./Faith Matete Fairways Hotel in Kisumu was attacked by goons on Wednesday morning./Faith Matete Fairways Hotel in Kisumu was attacked by goons on Wednesday morning. Faith Matete Former Devolution Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera has claimed that his hotel in Kisumu suffered losses running into about Sh50 million over the past two months following alleged vandalism and an ongoing property dispute. Speaking to journalists…
Audio By Vocalize Activities during cars preparation at the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya Service Park at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute in Naivasha on March 11, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has warned motorists to brace for disruptions on key roads as the Safari Rally takes over Naivasha from March 12 to 15. The rally, the third leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), will affect movement along major highways, with KeNHA advising road users to use alternative routes to avoid gridlock. Truck drivers face the sternest warning: park at undesignated locations…
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Audio By Vocalize Members of the Iranian women’s football team to claim asylum in Australia, player Mohaddeseh Zolfi (left) and Zahra Soltan Meshkeh Kar (third left), five other teammates and officials in Sydney on March 11, 2026. [AFP] Iranian women footballers claiming asylum in Australia evacuated from their safe house on Wednesday after one team member changed her mind and revealed their location to the Iranian embassy, Canberra said. Seven members of Iran’s visiting women’s football delegation had sought sanctuary in Australia after they were branded “traitors” at home for refusing to sing the national anthem. But one member of…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Sharon Cherop crosses the finish line of the 2012 Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday, April 16, 2012. [FILE] To say that Kenyan athletes have stormed to historic victories across cities around the globe is to state a fact of life. Despite strong opposition from their international peers, their dominance is often almost a guarantee. But one thing has caused a major surprise in the athletics realm in recent years. The country’s athletics stars who are aged above 40 years are continuing to tear up the rulebook with their dominance at well-oiled marathons. Retirement is increasingly missing…
Audio By Vocalize Reagan Williams of St Peter’s Boys Mumias (left) seeks to evade tackles from his Koyonzo High School markers. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Former national and East Africa rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School yesterday thrashed Musingu High School 60-9 to advance to the semi-finals of Kakamega County Term One games. The Barbarians, who are yearning to reclaim their lost glory, showed no respect for their hosts, hammering them with little mercy to inch closer to booking their ticket to the Western Region games that begin next Wednesday in Vihiga County. They have not gone past the region since…
Audio By Vocalize A past match between Iterio Boys and Kisii School. [FILE] Kisii High School overcame Nyanchwa Boys to clinch the county secondary schools Term One basketball championships in a repeat final that was played at Moi Gesusu High School. Kisii School defeated Nyanchwa, who have been multiple champions, in the high-stakes final that saw the former basketball champions concede defeat after a 102-89 loss. The match was amongst the many competitive finals that were planned for this year’s calendar, but it was halted due to crowd trouble. The match had to be rescheduled and was transferred to Moi…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) delegates pose for a group photo during the official opening of the Board of Directors and Management workshop in Mombasa on March 9, 2026/HANDOUTThe Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) chairman, Dr John Munyu, has called for wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening Kenya’s medicines regulation and improving efficiency in the oversight of medicines and health products.Speaking during the official opening of the Board of Directors and Management Meeting on review and consideration of key organisational policy and governance documents in Mombasa on Monday, Dr Munyu said the reforms will focus on high-impact areas that improve…
ODM party leader Oburu Oginga in Bondo on Sunday. Faith Matete ODM party leader Oburu Oginga and President William Ruto in Bondo on Sunday. Faith Matete ODM party leaders Oburu Oginga has dismissed claims that cooperation between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the government was set to end on March 7.Instead, Oburu says the date was only meant to mark the anniversary of the broad-based arrangement.Speaking in Bondo on Sunday, Oburu clarified that the date had been widely misunderstood, noting that it was simply set to present an interim report on the implementation of the 10-point agenda agreed upon between the…
Audio By Vocalize Mechanics give rally cars their final touches at the service park at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute as teams prepare for the start of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Not since 1965, when brothers Joginder Singh and Jaswant Singh won the East Africa Safari Rally in a Volvo PV44, has there been a sibling as successful as the Chana brothers, Jasmeet and Ravinder. The Chana brothers are amongst six Kenyans who will be competing in the WRC Safari Rally 2026 in the second-tier Rally 2 class in their potent Ford…
Taifa Group Founder, Rostam Azizi, and Sultan Ali Allana, Director of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED), sign transaction documents at Serena Hotel, Nairobi, on March 10, 2026. Following the signing, Taifa Group—through its affiliate Taarifa Ltd—acquired the entire shareholding previously held by AKFED in NPRT Holdings Africa Limited (NPRT), a Kenyan private limited liability company that holds the majority stake in Nation Media Group.The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has announced plans to sell its entire shareholding in Nation Media Group (NMG), ending a 66-year association with one of East and Central Africa’s largest media…
Audio By Vocalize Bayer Leverkusen’s Danish head coach Kasper Hjulmand attends a press conference prior to the UEFA Champions League at BayArena in Leverkusen on March 10, 2026. [AFP] Bayer Leverkusen coach Kasper Hjulmand questioned whether Champions League opponent Arsenal’s set-piece tactics are legal ahead of Wednesday’s last-16 first-leg tie in Germany. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Hjulmand asked whether blocking opponents should be permitted, particularly with the influence of set pieces in the game growing. “It’s a big challenge but I have to say, I’m a bit confused by these offensive blocks. I don’t know if it’s…
Audio By Vocalize Aymen Hussein (L) celebrates alongside Iraq head coach Graham Arnold (R) in Basra, Iraq, on November 18, 2025. [Tiba Sadeg / Middle East Images / AFP] Iraq coach Graham Arnold pleaded with FIFA on Monday to postpone his team’s intercontinental playoff for the World Cup because many of his players and backroom staff are stranded by the growing Iran war. The Iraqis are due to face either Suriname or Bolivia on March 31 in the Mexican city of Monterrey for a place in the World Cup finals, but with Iraqi airspace closed until April 1, Arnold’s squad…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Michael Carrick [AFP]. Paul Scholes claims he did not mean to offend former Manchester United team-mate Michael Carrick after taking a swipe at the Old Trafford interim boss on social media. Responding to United’s 2-1 defeat at Newcastle in the Premier League last Wednesday, Scholes took to Instagram to point out his old team’s run of disappointing performances. “Michael has definitely got something special about him, because United have been c**p last four games,” Scholes wrote on Instagram. It was a first defeat for Carrick since he replaced the sacked Ruben…
Audio By Vocalize Ryan Gravenberch of Liverpool takes on Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly during the Premier League at Anfield on February 8, 2026. [Steven Halliwell, AFP] Manchester City will face Liverpool in a blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final, while quadruple-chasing Arsenal travel to Southampton. Monday’s draw for the last eight also handed Chelsea a home tie against League One giant-killers Port Vale, who stunned Sunderland with a 1-0 win in the fifth round on Sunday. West Ham, who beat Brentford 5-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw on Monday, will host Leeds in the other quarter-final. But it is City’s latest…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen officiating the launch of mobile registration and issuance of birth certificates in Migori County during the Jukwaa la Usalama tour in 2025Stakeholders from government institutions and development partners have convened for a three-day validation workshop to review the Births and Deaths Registration Bill 2025, a key legislative proposal to modernise Kenya’s civil registration system and improve access to legal identity for all citizens. The exercise is being undertaken by the State Department for Immigration and Citizen Services through the Civil Registration Service (CRS) as part of ongoing reforms within the Ministry of Interior and National Administration.…
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud on Thursday, when he appeared before the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee of the National Assembly/HANDOUTThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has proposed amendments to key constitutional provisions that hinder the effective enforcement of integrity requirements for candidates seeking elective office. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud on Thursday appeared before the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee of the National Assembly, where he made submissions on the implementation of Chapter Six of the Constitution and its interface with provisions on Representation of the People under Chapter Seven. The discussions were held in the context…
Dr Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa: “In the short term, international partners such as the Global Fund are playing a key role in supporting the introduction and early financing.”With the anti-HIV injection Lenacapavir now launched in Kenya, attention is turning to what it will take to ensure equitable access and sustainable delivery. DR GITHINJI GITAHI, Group CEO of Amref Health Africa, reflects on what this innovation means not only for individuals at risk of HIV but also for Africa’s health systems and the future of prevention financing.Q: Beyond the science, why is this moment significant for Africa?A:…
President William Ruto, when he arrived in Emurua Dikkir, Narok, on February 6, 2025/PCSPresident William Ruto has arrived in Emurua Dikirr, Narok County, for the burial of the Late MP Johanna Ng’eno.Ruto arrived some minutes before 10:40 am. He was received by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.Ngeno will be buried at his home later today.Ngeno was among six people who died after a helicopter crashed in Chepkiep, Mosop Constituency, Nandi County.The lawmaker and his aides were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash.The helicopter is reported to have attempted an emergency landing before bursting into flames. Emergency response teams remain at…
Dr Pauline Wanjiku Kibui is investigating the differentiation of male germ cells in primates.The situation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Kenya reflects a global trend of underrepresentation, often referred to as a “leaky pipeline,” in which female participation declines from education to leadership roles. This progressive decline warrants urgent action.Since 2023, a series of “Women in STEM” seminars has been organised by alumni, professors, and associates of the Interuniversity Programme in Molecular Biology (IPMB) to promote gender parity. This program is jointly organised by the Flemish universities Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU…
Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa [holding a phone]Safaricom’s mobile money platform M-Pesa has reached 40 million monthly active users in Kenya, marking a major milestone as the service celebrates 19 years since its launch on March 6, 2007. What began as a simple person-to-person money transfer service has evolved into a comprehensive digital financial ecosystem embedded in the daily lives of millions of Kenyans. In a statement marking the anniversary, Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa said the platform’s evolution reflects the company’s broader mission to empower individuals and businesses through accessible digital financial tools. “Our goal is to give Kenyans and Africa…
The National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) Director General, Mohamed SheikhFor many mothers in Tana River County, accessing healthcare is not a short trip to the nearest facility. It is a journey measured in hundreds of kilometres.But the struggle does not end there. For them, especially the adolescent mothers, their hope is that when they get to the health facility, the healthcare worker will be kind to them, that commodities are in stock and that they can be able to afford services.Tana River County Health Director Oscar Endekwa paints a stark picture of a region where geography shapes destiny.Distance…
A middle-aged man died in a fire in Nairobi’s Ngando, Riruta area on Wednesday night.The blaze started in a furniture store before spreading rapidly to nearby structures, destroying more than 40 buildings, police said. Firefighters rushed to the scene and contained the fire. The man’s body was discovered in one of the flattened structures, police added. The remains were taken to the mortuary pending an autopsy and other procedures.In Kithimu, Embu County, the body of a man was found floating in a dam following a suspected murder. The body, later identified as Michael Gicovi Ndwiga, was decomposed when discovered on…
Kenya Tobacco Control Alliance chairman Joel Gitali addresses the press in Kakamega town recently.The Eleventh Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), held in Geneva, came at a defining moment for Kenya’s tobacco control journey.At a time when the tobacco industry is shifting its focus toward Africa with its emerging tobacco products, COP11 was not just another international meeting it was a wake-up call on what Kenya must do next to protect public health and the next generation from addiction.Kenya was represented by a government delegation alongside five civil…
A flooded road /KENYA POLICE SERVICE/X The Kenya Red Cross has listed several roads that have been affected following heavy rains that hit the city on Friday, March 7.In a statement on X, the Kenya Red Cross stated that heavy rains had caused widespread flooding in Nairobi and surrounding areas, cutting off roads, damaging property, and displacing residents.According to the humanitarian organisation, affected neighbourhoods include Pipeline and Embakasi, where Kware Road has been cut off, as well as Mukuru (Kwa Njenga, Reuben, Viwandani), Kibra, Mathare, Huruma, Baba Dogo, Bosnia, South B and South C, Nairobi West, Lang’ata, Umoja 3, Chokaa,…
Prof Dorcas Kamuya leads the Health Systems and Research Ethics Department at the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi.When scientists search for answers in laboratories, Prof Dorcas Kamuya asks a different set of questions: Are the people who participate in research protected? Who owns the data? Will the discoveries benefit the communities where the studies take place?At the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme in Kilifi, Kamuya leads the Health Systems and Research Ethics Department. This team works to ensure that scientific breakthroughs are guided by fairness, transparency, and respect for communities.As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, the Kenyan bioethicist…
A Kenya Airways (KQ) plane /KQKenya Airways has said it diverted some flights to Mombasa after heavy overnight rainfall in Nairobi and the surrounding areas.In a statement on March 7, the airline said the adverse weather also caused delays and disruptions to several other scheduled flights, including those departing from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday.Passengers have been advised that flight times may change as the airline works to return operations to normal later in the evening.“The heavy overnight downpour in parts of Nairobi and its environs caused disruption to some of our scheduled flights,” KQ stated.”Due to the…
Eye Care.Eight African startups, three of them from Kenya, have been selected to participate in what organisers describe as the world’s first accelerator focused on eye health innovation.The Africa Eye Health Accelerator initiative has been launched by international development organisation The Fred Hollows Foundation, in partnership with Nairobi-based Villgro Africa. It aims to support new technologies and business models to expand access to eye care across the continent.The programme targets innovations that can address major bottlenecks in the sector, particularly workforce shortages and gaps in service delivery.Organisers say the accelerator is seeking solutions such as artificial intelligence-assisted screening tools, low-cost…
President William Ruto in Siaya County, Bondo, during the launch of Siaya Community Digital Hub on March 8, 2026./Faith Matete President William Ruto in Siaya County, Bondo, during the launch of the Siaya Community Digital Hub on March 8, 2026./Faith Matete President William Ruto in Siaya County, Bondo, during the launch of the Siaya Community Digital Hub on March 8, 2026./ Faith Matete President William Ruto has announced a series of multi-billion development projects in Siaya County, including roads, housing, electricity and blue economy investments aimed at boosting the region’s economy. Speaking during a visit to Bondo on Sunday, President Ruto said that they…
Audio By Vocalize Elfyn Evans from Great Britain navigated by Scott Martin driving Toyota Yaris at the Super Special Stage Kasarani in Nairobi during the WRC Safari Rally on March 20, 2025. [File, Standard] Safari Rally defending champion Elfyn Evans has said that he will need a little bit of luck to successfully guard his Kenyan title in the third leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) that revs off in Naivasha on Thursday. The Welshman heads to the Kenyan showpiece buoyed by Rally Sweden victory last month where he stretched his points to 60 and aided his Toyota Gazoo Racing…