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Trucks along the Northern Corridor/FILEImporters, exporters and logistic firm have welcomed Kenya Revenue Authority’s decision to open the Regional Electronic Cargo Monitoring System (RECTS) to private vendors.The move, they say, will help ease delays and improve cargo movement along the Northern Corridor.RECTS is a digital platform that allows East African tax authorities to track transit goods in real time using GPS and smart electronic seals.The Shippers Council of Eastern Africa (SCEA), which represents importers, exporters and other stakeholders in the logistics and shipping industry, said increased competition among electronic seal providers should address longstanding shortages that have contributed to delays…

Teen pregnancy Teenage pregnancy in Kenya has become a recurring national crisis, and yet, when going to the ballot next year for the general elections, if history repeats itself, it’s not going to appear in any presidential manifesto.  Instead, every few months, the teenage pregnancy crisis usually hits the headlines as a new report emerges, reporting the same old figures of one in five teenagers being pregnant, or having been pregnant before the age of 18. A moral panic ensues and once in a while, some government officials are moved enough to give a speech or two on the issue, but in…

Kerarapon Primary School pupils get a glimpse of the planned improvements during the groundbreaking ceremony for the school’s infrastructure project.Kerarapon Primary School in Kajiado County is set for an infrastructure upgrade following a Sh27 million investment by the M-PESA Foundation. The project will improve sanitation and security at the school, which has 515 learners and 15 teachers. Established in 1962, Kerarapon Primary has for years relied on temporary mabati structures for its sanitation and utility facilities. The upgrade will include construction of a 10-door boys’ ablution block and a four-door ablution block for teachers. The project will also include secure…

https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001558118/maasai-mara-under-siege-court-case-challenges-illegal-tourism-developments Published Date: 2026-09-19 09:09:28 Author: Source: TNX Africa

Audio By Vocalize Tusker defender Eugene Ikutwa tackles Gor Mahia winger Shariff Musa (down) during their 2026 FKF Super Cup match at Nyayo Stadium on August 23. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Once again, the SportPesa Premier League has been thrown back into uncertainty after the High Court in Murang’a stopped the 2026-2027 season from starting as earlier planned today. The latest court order is a major blow to clubs that had already prepared for the new campaign, with some teams having travelled across the country ahead of fixtures scheduled for this weekend Justice Dorah Chepkwony ruled that the new season cannot…

Audio By Vocalize Nairobi has received a major economic shot in the arm after being picked to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. The economy of the city and the country as a whole is set to benefit greatly from  the World Championships coming to Nairobi, both directly and indirectly. Figures from host cities of previous editions paint the picture clearly. According to the World Athletics 2025 annual report, $522 million was the total amount generated from the 2025 World Championships held in Tokyo, Japan. This translates to Sh67.6 billion. In the 2025 edition, ticket sales alone generated $28.3 million,…

Cooperative Alliance of Kenya CEO Daniel Marube /HANDOUTKenya’s Sacco sector needs stronger governance, prudent investment decisions and better management of technology and cybersecurity risks, the Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has said.The warning comes amid concerns over investments promising unusually high returns, with CAK urging Sacco leaders to scrutinise such opportunities before committing members’ funds.According to CAK, the national apex body for Kenya’s co-operative movement, Sacco leaders should exercise greater caution when deciding where to invest members’ money, particularly in schemes whose business models are difficult to establish.CAK chief executive Daniel Marube said Saccos have evolved into major financial service…

The writer, Harrison Andeko: “I never imagined that, within days, I would encounter the same story—not in a newspaper, but in the house of someone close to me.” What exactly happened to humanity? How did we get here? Six days ago, The Star newspaper carried a story titled “Poison in the Bottle: Killer Alcohol Floods Market as Rogue Traders Mint Billions.” I read it briefly and moved on to other stories, as I often do. I never imagined that, within days, I would encounter the same story—not in a newspaper, but in the house of someone close to me. I had heard…

Audio By Vocalize Reachle Mwihaki and Brigitte Gathoni of Githurai Thailand Boxing Club in action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya will take part in the Elite Men World Boxing Championships to be held in Dubai on December 3-13. As a crucial event for the Hit Squad, the team is ready to improve on its ratings after failing to impress in several international assignments this year. This will be the fourth international assignment for national boxing teams after the World Cup 1 in Brazil, World Cup 2 in China, Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, and Eurasian Dauria Cup in Russia two weeks…

Audio By Vocalize KCB scrum-half Samuel Asati in a past action. [KCB Rugby] At 5’6, Samuel Asati is rarely the biggest man on a rugby field. But when the ball leaves the scrum, size quickly becomes an afterthought. With a sharp turn of the feet, a sudden change of direction and a dummy that can leave defenders guessing, the KCB and Kenya Sevens scrumhalf has built a career on making his small frame work to his advantage. “I was small, but I never feared the big guys,” Asati says. “When I was a kid watching rugby, at first, I didn’t…

Audio By Vocalize Arsenal’s midfielder Max Dowman celebrates scoring against Ipswich. [AFP] Liverpool piled on the misery for troubled Tottenham with a 3-1 win in the League Cup third round, while teenage star Max Dowman dazzled for Arsenal in their 4-2 rout of Ipswich on Tuesday. After a woeful start to the Premier League season, Tottenham’s hopes of a morale-boosting cup run came to a dispiriting end at rain-lashed Anfield. They were swatted aside by Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai scoring for the Reds. Roberto De Zerbi’s fourth-bottom team are without a win or even…

Audio By Vocalize Germany’s Alexander Zverev hits a return to the USA’s Ben Shelton during the men’s singles final at the US Open. [AFP] Newly-crowned US Open champion Alexander Zverev makes a quick return to action this weekend as he bids to help Germany reach the Davis Cup Finals, while American Ben Shelton hopes to put his Flushing Meadows final defeat behind him. World number two Zverev downed Shelton in four sets on Sunday to continue a dream season after ending his long wait to win a Grand Slam title at the French Open in June. Leading Germany to a…

Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy durig a past open media traiing session [FKF] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has trimmed down his provisional roster to a streamlined 24-man squad as Kenya prepares to kick off its Group D 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign. The South African tactician has dropped some foreign-based players to forge a tighter, highly competitive unit. High-profile exclusions include vice-captain Joseph Okumu, goalkeeper Ian Otieno, Wrexham defender Zak Vyner, Celta Vigo’s Aldrine Kibet, and surprise provisional invitee Louis Millard. McCarthy has placed his trust in a refined blend of…

Together As One Microfinance director Hezekiah Kariuki Traders and entrepreneurs have been cautioned against diverting business capital to finance political campaigns, with a financial expert warning that doing so could expose their enterprises to financial strain.Together As One Microfinance director Hezekiah Kariuki said business savings should primarily be used to sustain operations and expand enterprises rather than finance political activities. Kariuki said entrepreneurs should keep their business finances separate from funds used to support political ambitions. “During and after campaigns, I have observed many ventures collapse after entrepreneurs directly or indirectly indulge in funding campaigns,” Kariuki said. He said the unpredictable…

Police in Democratic Republic of Congo dispersed opposition protests in several cities on Tuesday against proposed constitutional changes that critics say could allow President Felix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, with Reuters witnesses reporting tear gas and warning shots in Kinshasa. The demonstrations were called by the opposition C64 coalition, linked to former presidential candidates Martin Fayulu, Moise Katumbi and Delly Sesanga. A previous protest organised by C64 in the capital Kinshasa in June was violently dispersed by security forces. Several hundred people took part in the protest in Kinshasa, according to two Reuters witnesses. In the cities of Lubumbashi and Uvira, protests were officially prohibited by local authorities but went ahead anyway…

Audio By Vocalize Lilian Odira reacts after winning the gold medal in the women’s 800m at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. [AFP] The moment that athletics enthusiasts across Kenya have been waiting for with bated breath came yesterday. The World Athletics Council announced that Nairobi will host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, the global premier track and field show. With the announcement, Kenya becomes the first-ever African country to host the World Athletics Championships. The hosting rights were seen as a major reward for Kenya, a country that has produced world and Olympic medalists from the 1960s. Like…

Audio By Vocalize Golf Park Club’s Josphat Rono in action. [Maarufu Mohamed,Standard] Josphat Rono of Golf Park Golf Club is the new champion of the NCBA Malindi Open. He braved the swirling sea breeze, tight fairways and lightning greens to close with a three-round total of 217 gross at the par-70 Malindi Golf & Country Club on Sunday. He held off a charging pack on the final day to claim the victory that also saw him walk home with the winner’s prize money of Sh127,200. Rono started day one on Friday carding 76 gross in the wind, played 74 gross…

Audio By Vocalize KCB Rugby players celebrate after winning the National Sevens Circuit title on Sunday. They won the title after finishing third at Christie Sevens. [Jonah Onyango,Standard] KCB Rugby Club strengthened their claim as the greatest team in Kenyan sevens rugby after winning a record-extending sixth Sportpesa National Sevens Circuit title despite finishing third at the Christie Sevens final leg over the weekend. The bankers did not need to win the final tournament to lift the overall crown, having built a strong lead during the six-leg competition. Their consistency across the season proved decisive as they finished ahead of…

An eye test being conducted on a student at the Mukuru Promotion Centre/HANDOUTA simple eye test and corrective glasses could be one of the biggest investments a parent can make in their children.Research reveals that Uncorrected Refractive Error (URE) is the leading cause of vision impairment in children and causes a total of 24,959 years cumulatively of lost schooling in Kenya every year. URE is a term used for vision challenges – short-sightedness, long-sightedness and astigmatism or blurry and uneven sight at all distances. Globally, 17.8 million children aged 5 to 17 years live with URE. However, if URE is…

Audio By Vocalize  Awendo Football Academy in action against Indomitable Lions from Siaya during the Nyanza Region finals in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Awendo Football Academy from Migori are this season’s Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Champions after defeating Indomitable Soldiers from Siaya 4-0 in a thrilling boys’ final played at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu, over the weekend. Led by head coach Dennis Otondi, Awendo secured their maiden regional title impressively, with Kevin Mukaramoja scoring a hat-trick to inspire the Migori-based side to victory. Mukaramoja opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through a spectacular free…

Audio By Vocalize Awendo Football Academy in action against Indomitable Lions from Siaya during the Nyanza Region finals in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Awendo Football Academy from Migori are this season’s Safaricom Chapa Dimba Nyanza Regional Champions after defeating Indomitable Soldiers from Siaya 4-0 in a thrilling boys’ final played at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium in Mamboleo, Kisumu over the weekend. Led by head coach Dennis Otondi, Awendo secured their maiden regional title in impressive fashion, with Kevin Mukaramoja scoring a hat-trick to inspire the Migori-based side to victory. Mukaramoja opened the scoring in the 23rd minute through a spectacular free…

Audio By Vocalize Shujaa provisonal players after the Christie Sevens. [KRU Media] Rayvone Ambale and Michael Lukusi have been rewarded for their impressive sevens season with Kabras Sugar after earning places in Shujaa’s provisional squad for the Safari Sevens. Kisumu RFC speedster Harrison Mauve is also among the new faces in the squad announced by the Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) ahead of the new season. The trio stood out during the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, earning a chance to fight for places in the national team as Kenya prepares for another busy campaign. Ambale and Lukusi were instrumental in Kabras’…

Audio By Vocalize Hackers and Whackers Golf Day Division Two winner Mark Karobia. [Mose Sammy] Home golfer Brian Wamatu surged through a crowded field of 237 golfers to claim the highly anticipated Hackers and Whackers (Kurutus) golf day overall title at Vet Lab Sports Club over the weekend. Wamatu, playing off a handicap of 23, delivered a masterclass performance within the handicap 19+ category to register a sterling score of 41 stableford points to edge out his rivals. “My driving was spot-on, but the real secret was staying calm on the greens – I just took it one hole at…

QNET appoints Jared Thwaits as its Regional General Manager for East and Southern AfricaQNET has appointed Jared Thwaits as its Regional General Manager for East and Southern Africa, with Kenya included in his area of responsibility.Thwaits will oversee the company’s operations and strategy across the region, focusing on consumer protection, distributor education, compliance, customer experience and digital transformation.QNET, which operates through a direct-selling model, said it plans to strengthen education for customers and Independent Distributors in Kenya while promoting responsible business practices.“Kenya has one of Africa’s most dynamic entrepreneurial populations and a highly developed digital economy. This creates enormous potential,…

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji resurfaced on Sunday evening, accusing police of laying siege to his home over Saturday’s violence at Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s meeting in Embu. The uniformed and police officers in civilian clothes had been at his home in Mutunduri as early as 6am, allegedly waiting to apprehend him. “Sending such a big number of police to my home is unnecessary. There is a better way to use the police. A simple summon to any police station is enough. This is pure misuse of taxpayers’ money,” Mr Mukunji wrote on his Facebook page. The MP said he was…

Audio By Vocalize Tusker midfielder Chrispin Erambo (in front) celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Al Ahli Madani from Sudan during their preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup return leg match at Nyayo Stadium [Stafford Ondego] Tusker booked their place in the second round of the Caf Confederation Cup after edging Sudanese side Al-Ahli Wad Medani 1-0 in the return leg played yesterday at Nyayo Stadium to progress on a 3-2 aggregate. Chris Erambo scored the decisive goal with a superb finish as the brewers held their nerve to complete the job at home. Julien Mette’s side went…

Audio By Vocalize 800 Club Afrique’s Leachim Adams is tackled by Mean Machine players during their Christie Sevens match at RFUEA Grounds yesterday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Menengai Oilers, Kabras Sugar and KCB Rugby Club booked their places in the quarter-finals of the Christie Sevens after winning their opening two matches at RFUEA Grounds yesterday. The results have also kept the battle for the 2026 SportPesa National Sevens Circuit title alive, with KCB moving closer to being crowned champions at the final leg of the season. KCB, who lead the overall standings, are six points ahead of second-placed Kabras and need…

Audio By Vocalize Check presentation by Trade and Development Bank during the launch of the third edition FMA Charity Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club in Nairobi on Saturday. [Jonah Onyango. Standard] Over 250 players are expected to grace the third edition of Fund Manager’s Association (FMA) Charity Golf Tournament set for par 72 Karen Country Club in Nairobi on October 9. Hopeful to win this year’s edition which was launched in Nairobi yesterday is handicap 21 Fred Mburu. The Royal Nairobi Golf Club (RNGC) player is already working on his short game to sharpen his skills ahead of the…

Teki chief executive Martin Muli /HANDOUTKenya is stepping up efforts to position itself as Africa’s leading digital trade hub as the continent accelerates implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade Protocol.More than 200 policymakers, business leaders, investors, technology innovators and development partners are expected to attend the Digital Trade Congress (DTC) 2026 in Nairobi on August 28, under the theme “From local to global: scaling cross-border trade.”The congress is being organised by Teki in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) through its Pan-African E-commerce Initiative (PECI), which is the anchor sponsor.The partnership seeks…

My invitation to Israel was one that would have been difficult to reject, even as the war in the Middle East continued to cast a shadow over the region.There was the obvious curiosity about what I would find beyond the headlines — the politics, the security concerns and the images of conflict that have dominated international coverage. But my assignment offered an opportunity to look at another side of Israel, one that is rarely captured in the language of geopolitics: the quiet diplomacy taking place in hospitals, where doctors, families and children meet across borders for one reason — to…

Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho gives a press conference at the Ciudad Real Madrid training ground in Madrid on September 7, 2026. [AFP] FIFA said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made “in due course”, after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said the showpiece match would be staged in Morocco. Morocco, Spain and Portugal are co-hosting the 2030 tournament and have already begun competing for the right to stage the final, with Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, viewed…

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Kipkelion Sub-County Offices over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. ‎The suspects allegedly demanded Sh500,000 from a complainant in exchange for terminating a murder case against him. ‎Following preliminary investigations, the Commission mounted an operation that led to the arrest of the suspects earlier today while allegedly receiving Sh120,000. They were processed at South Rift Regional Office and later released on a cash bail of Sh30,000 pending completion of investigations. EACC reiterated its commitment to combating corruption in all sectors. It…

The battle for political influence ahead of the 2027 General Election intensifies this weekend as President William Ruto heads to Nyanza while opposition formations fan out to Nairobi and Northern Kenya. The President begins a five-day tour of Nyanza on Sunday, starting with a church service before meeting about 10,000 leaders drawn from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay and Migori counties. Published Date: 2026-09-12 06:00:00 Author: Source: The Standard

https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001557544/asbel-kiprop-reveals-alleged-drink-spiking-ordeal-after-night-out-with-mchele-babe Published Date: 2026-09-12 00:26:32 Author: Source: TNX Africa

Audio By Vocalize Elvis Muigua in action. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Twelve months after surviving a tense three-hole playoff in the coastal heat to lift the NCBA Malindi Open Vasco da Gama Cup, the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club star Elvis Muigua will once again be the man to beat when this year’s edition at the historic par-70 Malindi Golf & Country Club course in Kilifi County tees off today. Muigua arrives on the Coast in red-hot form after last weekend, he produced a gritty final round to win the NCBA Railway Invitation at Railway Golf Club with a three-round…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Cornelius Kemboi will be in action alongside Jacob Krop in the men’s 5000m at the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. [AFP] Unstoppable stars are converging in Budapest, Hungary, for the World Athletics Ultimate Championships, which kick off this evening, and none appears willing to surrender their place at the top this season. Olympic and World Championships medallists, alongside record holders, are renewing rivalries in a show touted as the ultimate contest. Going by the entries, the National Athletics Centre, which hosted the 2023 World Championships, is set for blistering showdowns. Kenyan stars will be up…

Audio By Vocalize FIFA President Gianni Infantino. [AFP] France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced yesterday. The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales, which have also publicly withdrawn support for Infantino. FIFA confirmed last weekend that Infantino will stand for president in an election next March, despite the backlash over his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men’s and women’s World Cups. At this…

Audio By Vocalize Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister celebrates his goal against Atletico Madrid. [AFP] Alexis Mac Allister strengthened his case for an improved Liverpool contract with the win as Andoni Iraola got off to a winning Champions League start by beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday. Mac Allister expressed his frustration at not being offered a new deal on the eve of the match, but responded by blasting home from the edge of the box to cap Liverpool’s comeback. Marcos Llorente had given Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time. “It’s difficult to ask for more,” said…

Audio By Vocalize NOC-K athletes’ representative Eliud Kipchoge (second left) poses for a group photo with refugees Olympic team for Dakar youth competition at the Complex Sports Centre, Kaptagat in Eldoret Uasin Gishu County. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Young refugee athletes are set to make history at the first Youth Olympics to be held on African soil in October. The six-member refugee youth team, which has been training at the Complete Sports training camp in Kaptagat, has promised a stellar show at the international competition to be staged in Dakar, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13. Yesterday, the first-ever Refugee…

Audio By Vocalize Former Tottenham and Chelseas manager Mauricio Pochettino. [File, AFP] Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to the side he led to the runners-up spot. Chelsea were fined £10 million ($13.4 million) in July and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in relation to breaches of Premier League rules during the Roman Abramovich era. The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third-party investment in players. Owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital…

Yego Kenya founder and CEO Karanvir Singh, strategy director Anita Kagotho and corporate sales manager Simon Muthama during a press briefing on the official launch of Metermoto at their offices, Fedha plaza, Nairobi on August 18, 2026 /LEAH MUKANGAIKenya’s online boda boda industry is looking to eat into the share of offline riders as digital platforms introduce new technologies aimed at bringing more trips onto their networks.Ride hailing platform Yego says it is seeking to move passengers away from negotiated fares towards systems that calculate charges based on time and distance.The shift could change how one of the country’s most…

Sampling exercise in the field during PMS survey/HANDOUTThe Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is expanding oversight of the storage, transportation and distribution of medicines and other health products across the country.This is being done through a planned nationwide compliance inspection targeting public and private hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical wholesalers and transporters.The exercise forms part of the Board’s continued efforts to strengthen compliance with Good Storage and Distribution Practices and ensure that health products retain their quality, safety and effectiveness throughout the supply chain.In the Financial Year 2025/2026, PPB conducted 3,453 compliance inspections.Of the premises inspected, 2,845 were compliant, representing…

Four people were charged on September 9, 2026 have been charged with harassing business operators in Nairobi’s River Road area following President William Ruto’s recent directive to lock foreign petty traders out of the country. Peter Macharia Gatena, Lawrence Ireri Kamau, Josephat Mburu Kamau and Ruannalice Nyambura Ng’ang’a were charged before a Milimani Law Courts magistrate Carolyne Mugo. The four, who were arrested by DCI detectives on September 8,2011, were accused of demanding property with menaces contrary to Section 302 of the Penal Code, Chapter 63 Laws of Kenya. Ms Njoroge told the magistrate the suspects visited Teelux Company Limited on September 8,2026, and…

Audio By Vocalize Sombea Boxing Club boxers training ahead of a tournament that featured young boxers. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] It was another international outing but it was same old results for Kenyan boxers. Kenyans travelled to Russia for the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, and on Tuesday they were knocked out after only one match. The two boxers were beaten in the first round of their respective bouts in different weight categories at the Megapolis Sports Arena. Coming as a makeshift international assignment that was not earlier scheduled in the International Boxing Association (IBA) Calendar of Events, most African…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi in action during 800m final during at the Brussels Diamond League meeting on September 4. [AFP] Emmanuel Wanyonyi will be the only Kenyan reigning world champion at the inaugural Ultimate Championships, set to kick off in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday. The Olympic champion will be among 381 global stars who are eyeing glory and the ultimate Sh9 million winner’s prize money. Although Kenya’s reigning world and Olympic champions, including Faith Kipyegon (women’s 1500m), Beatrice Chebet (women’s 5000m) and Lilian Odira (women’s 800m), will conspicuously be missing in action because of various reasons, Wanyonyi does…

Audio By Vocalize China’s Zhang Ziyu plays during their FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 match against Czechia in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday. [AFP] Chinese teenage basketball player Zhang Ziyu stands 223cm (7ft 4in) and towers over opponents at the Women’s World Cup — but off the court she’s “just a little girl”. That was the assessment of the giant 19-year-old by team-mate Han Xu after China’s 74-70 overtime win over the Czech Republic on Sunday in Germany. The teenage centre scored three points in just over 10 minutes on court against a physical Czech side, having been more of…

Audio By Vocalize Elvis Muigua in action at Railway Golf Club on Sunday. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Nyali Golf and Country Clubs’ Adel Balala and John Kamais of Nakuru Golf Club have been confirmed into the squad that will represent Kenya at the upcoming continental All Africa Golf Team Championship to be held at the Golf Citrus La Forêt Course in Hammamet, Tunisia next month. With the Kenya Golf Union KGU expected to name two wild-cards selections from among a three-way shootout between Junaid Manji of Sigona Golf Club, Maahir Patel of Sigona Golf Club and Eugene Wafula of Muthaiga Golf…

Audio By Vocalize Former Sports PS  Peter Kaberia. [File,Standard] The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved graft charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine others over the alleged theft of Sh330 million Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) funds. Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga approved the charges against Kaberia, four other former Ministry of Sports officials and five businessmen following an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigation into funds allocated for Kenya’s preparations to host the 2018 CHAN tournament. The tournament was later moved from Kenya after organisers deemed the country unprepared, raising questions about how…

Audio By Vocalize 21km Stanchart Marathon warm up race winner Millicent Kemunto (centre) gets the winning prize from Karen Mumbi of After Six Africa Project Team and race convenor Daniel Gatama. [Courtesy] More than 2,000 runners turned up at Parklands Sports Club on Sunday for a warm-up race ahead of the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, with Victor Kiplagat and Millicent Kemunto winning the 21km men’s and women’s races respectively. Kiplagat clocked 1:10:10 to win the men’s 21km race, while Kemunto took the women’s title in 1:22:46. The event offered runners a chance to test their fitness…

Audio By Vocalize Kenyan forward Job Ochieng celebrates scoring once and providing two assists as Real Sociedad edged Elche 3-2 in a dramatic La Liga encounter on September 7, 2026 [Real Sociedad, FB). Kenyan forward Job Ochieng emphatically announced himself on the La Liga stage, scoring once and providing two assists as Real Sociedad edged Elche 3-2 in a dramatic encounter on Monday. Making only his second appearance for the Real Sociedad first team, Ochieng was directly involved in all three of his side’s goals and was named the official Man of the Match after producing a standout attacking display.…

The proceeds will be ring-fenced for green, blue and social projects, including renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, clean transport, water management, affordable housing and financing for small businesses and women and youth-led enterprises. But while Kenya is attracting increasing interest from investors seeking sustainable assets, market officials and climate finance experts say the bigger challenge is no longer availability of capital but the shortage of well-structured, investment-ready projects. NSE chief executive Frank Mwiti said the market has sufficient capital to finance sustainable investments, but project origination and structuring remain major bottlenecks. “It’s a big challenge originating projects that can actually absorb…

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale./HANDOUTThe Government has renewed its push for universal infant screening for sickle cell disease, with Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale calling for early detection, reliable access to treatment and stronger referral systems.Duale spoke Tuesday when he resided over the opening session of the three-day Global Sickle Cell Disease Conference in Nairobi, held under the theme ‘Global Standards, Local Impact: Advancing Sickle Cell Care Across Systems and Communities.’Leaders present at the opening session included MoH’s Director for Family Health Dr. Bashir Issak, Global Alliance for the Sickle Cell Disease Organization (GASCDO) CEO Ms Biba Tinga, Sickle Cell…

Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s French forward #10 Kylian Mbappe addresses a press conference at the Ciudad Real Madrid training ground in Madrid on September 7, 2026. [AFP] Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe said Monday it was natural for people to consider him as a potential Ballon d’Or winner this year after his World Cup exploits. The France captain scored 10 goals at the tournament this summer to win the Golden Boot, with his country finishing fourth, and has netted 22 in the competition during his career, making him the World Cup’s all-time top scorer. Mbappe, 27, has not yet…

Standard photographer Michael Mute speaking to the media in Kisumu. He was among the journalists attacked during Linda Mwananchi rally in Homa Bay. Faith MateteRocks and debris litter a road in Homa Bay following Sunday’s violence during the Linda Mwananchi tour.What began as a routine assignment to cover the Linda Mwananchi political rally in Homa Bay on Sunday turned into a fight for survival for journalists who found themselves trapped between angry crowds, flying stones, crude weapons and tear gas.For journalists travelling with the caravan, the most frightening moments came on the return journey from Sindo as they approached Koduogo…

The government has always been keen to attract foreign investment to complement local efforts for national development. Of course, foreign investors are not in it for philanthropy, but for tangible gain. The raging debate on President William Ruto’s apparent targeting of an Indian multinational, Tata Chemicals, over its Magadi soda industry raises some pertinent issues. One, as foreigners set up enterprises to extract products for export, they must enable locals to also benefit. Following criticism by opposition politicians, the President now says the Magadi ash mining contract will be advertised for competitive bidding. This will open up the area to…

Audio By Vocalize Umoja’s Bobby Onyango dribbles the ball past Davies Siaji of Equity Dumas during their KBF National Leaugue play-off at Nyayo Gymnasium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Equity Bank Dumason on Saturday beat Umoja Basketball Club 68-50 in game one of the best-of-three Men’s Premier League quarter-finals play-offs at Nyayo Gymnasium. Dumas, who finished third in the regular season, will be looking to seal their semi-final spot today when they take on Umoja who ranked sixth in the second game. A good start ensured that the bankers who are determined to secure a place in the last four after missing…

Audio By Vocalize Malkia Strikers players react to a defeat to Egypt during their 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Championship final at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyans watched helplessly as the dream of an immediate stress-free ticket to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics went up in smoke at a fully packed Kasarani Indoor Arena on Friday evening. Malkia Strikers’ straight-sets defeat to Egypt in the final of the 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Women’s Nations Championship not only stripped them of the continental crown but also denied them Africa’s ticket to the global showpiece. Finishing…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi reacts after winning men’s 800m final during the World Athletics Diamond League meeting at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, on Friday. [AFP] When he chased glory in the blistering 800m race at the Diamond League finals in Brussels, Belgium last night, Emmanuel Wanyonyi achieved the most remarkable feat of his athletics career so far. The Olympic and world 800m champion carried an official 1000m world record, which he set at the Monaco Diamond League on July 10. World Athletics ratified the 2:11.83 new record on Thursday, just a day ahead of last evening’s…

Audio By Vocalize Tusker defender Eugene Ikutwa celebrates after scoring a goal during their FKF Super Cup match against Gor Mahia at Nyayo Stadium on August 23. [Stafford Ondego] Tusker FC will begin their latest African adventure this weekend carrying the memories of a club that has previously come close to continental glory. The brewers face Sudanese side Al Ahli Madani in Kigali in the preliminary round of the CAF Confederation Cup, with coach Julien Mette setting his young side an ambitious target; reaching the group stage. For Tusker, the return to continental football comes four years after their last…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Faith Cherotich celebrates after winning women’s 3000m steeplechase during the World Athletics Diamond League meeting at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, on Friday. [AFP] World champions Faith Cherotich and Emmanuel Wanyonyi lived up to their billing as the undisputed favourites when they claimed victories on the opening night of the Diamond League finals in Brussels, Belgium. The brilliant duo was among six Diamond League champions who erased meeting records on the opening day of the two-day finals. Cherotich opened the Kenyan stars’ Diamond League trophy account, unleashing a brutal sprint in the home straight to…

InvestKenya CEO John Mwendwa/ HANDOUT.Kenya hopes to tap into the United Kingdom textile and clothing market market with improved access under the UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).The push comes as manufacturers simultaneously explore opportunities in the European Union and China, while the two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has restored certainty for exporters targeting the lucrative US market.The UK-Kenya trade relationship has expanded significantly under the EPA, with total trade rising from £1.4 billion (about Sh245 billion) in 2023 to £2.1 billion (about Sh358 billion) in 2025, according to the Kenya Investment Authority (InvestKenya).InvestKenya said the…

Pregnancy. Only 37 per cent of facilities providing delivery services meet all the basic standards for emergency obstetric and newborn care.Delays inside health facilities, where women and newborns arrive but fail to receive timely and quality care, are now the biggest driver of maternal deaths in Kenya, a new analysis shows.The delay accounts for 45 per cent of the factors contributing to maternal and newborn deaths, compared with 30 per cent linked to delays in deciding to seek care and 25 per cent caused by difficulties in reaching health facilities.Polycarp Oyoo, Programme Advisor at the International Centre for Reproductive Health Kenya…

Audio By Vocalize MMUST winger Tyson Juma (left) in action against Zetech. [MMUST RFC] Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) will head into the Embu 7s this weekend with little pressure and plenty of belief as they look to upset some of the bigger names in the National Sevens Circuit. The university side has been drawn in a tough Group D alongside former champions Mwamba, Zetech Oaks and Daystar Falcons. While KCB Rugby and Kabras Sugar are leading the race for the overall circuit title, MMUST are taking a different approach. MMUST coach John Asila says his players…

Three people have died after the vehicles they were travelling in were involved in a road crash along the Nairobi-Mombasa highway in the early hours of Friday.Athi River East Deputy Sub-County Police Commander Christine Masaro said the three died at the scene while 14 others sustained serious injuries.The crash occurred at about 1:40 am near a club in Syokimau, Machakos County. All three who died were men.Masaro said the crash involved a 16-seater passenger service matatu and a private car. Both vehicles were travelling from Nairobi towards Mombasa when the crash happened.”The matter was reported to SNP Police Station as…

Audio By Vocalize Malkia Strikers players react to defeat during their 2026 CAVB Women final match against Egypt at Kasarani Gymnasium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Egypt ended Kenya’s long reign as African women’s volleyball champions after handing Malkia Strikers a painful 3-0 (22-25, 15-25, 15-25) defeat in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena yesterday. The result saw Egypt reclaim the continental crown for the first time in 23 years and consequently secure a direct ticket to the LA 2028 Olympic Games, while Kenya were forced to surrender a title they had hoped…

Kenya’s public sector wage bill is tipped to hit Sh1.287 trillion in the financial year that ended in June 2026, on increased hirings and salary reviews, piling more pressure on the Exchequer to free up funds for development projects and delivery of critical services like health. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) disclosed that the wage bill was expected to grow by Sh40 billion from the Sh1.247 trillion in the year ended June 2025. A hiring spree for teachers, nurses and other medical personnel and security agencies is behind the anticipated spike as Kenya struggles to strike a balance between…

Audio By Vocalize Li Yueru of the Dallas Wings in action. [AFP] China’s WNBA star Li Yueru will miss the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in Berlin after losing her passport in the mail. “Li Yueru’s passport was accidentally lost while being mailed in the United States,” the Chinese Basketball Association said. The document could not be found before the tournament’s registration deadline, so Li was unable to travel to Germany, the association said. The Women’s Basketball World Cup starts today, with China meeting the United States in their first game. “Unfortunately, I can’t be with my sisters this time,”…

Audio By Vocalize Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during his second-round match at the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships on Wednesday. [AFP] Carlos Alcaraz said on Wednesday he plans to play fewer tournaments in future, blaming an “impossible” tennis calendar for a rising number of injuries in the sport. Alcaraz, who has only just returned from a four-month layoff caused by a wrist injury, was speaking after he moved into the third round of the US Open with a four-set defeat of Portugal’s Jaime Faria. The reigning US Open champion overcame a sluggish start before defeating his 72nd-ranked opponent 4-6, 6-0,…

Audio By Vocalize United Kingdom’s Lewis Hamilton during the Dutch Grand Prix on August 23, 2026. [AFP] Lewis Hamilton will seek to boost his hopes of an unprecedented eighth drivers’ world championship with a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win on Sunday when he races on Ferrari’s home tarmac. As he bids to reduce local hero Kimi Antonelli’s 59-point advantage — the Italian having claimed six wins for Mercedes — the 41-year-old seven-time champion has been given encouraging news. Ferrari plans to introduce an updated power unit while Antonelli, 20, faces a grid penalty for taking a new engine. Hamilton…

Audio By Vocalize KCB scrum-half Samuel Asati (centre) in action against Kabras Sugar. [KCB Rugby Media] KCB Rugby will be looking to tighten its grip on the National Sevens Circuit when the competition moves to Embu this weekend for the penultimate leg of the 2026 season. The bankers arrive at the Embu 7s at the top of the standings with 76 points, knowing that another strong performance could put them in a commanding position ahead of the final leg: the Christie Sevens next week. With the national title now within sight, KCB will be aiming to turn its consistent season…

Audio By Vocalize Kabras Sugar star Mathias Osimbo during a past training session. [Kabras Sugar] Kabras Sugar will renew their rivalry with Strathmore Leos when the two sides meet in Pool C at the Embu 7s, the next leg of the 2026 National Sevens Circuit, on September 5 and 6. The two teams will be joined by Nondescripts and Nakuru RFC in what promises to be one of the most closely watched pools of the tournament. Kabras head to Embu with confidence after winning the Driftwood 7s in Mombasa, where they beat KCB in the final. They will be hoping…

Audio By Vocalize Reachle Mwihaki and Bridget Gathoni of Githurai Thailand Boxing Club in action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The Githurai Thailand Boxing Club is firmly on track to achieving its dreams of becoming one of Kenya’s top clubs. This follows a timely boost from the Safaricom Foundation through its Ndoto Zetu Phase 8 initiative that will invest Sh100 million, bringing its total investment in Ndoto Zetu to Sh700 million since the launch in 2019. Bridget Gathoni, a Form Three student and member of the Githurai Thailand Boxing Club, who competes in the 48kg minimum weight category, expressed her appreciation for…

Audio By Vocalize Rwanda and Ghana players in action during the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship quarter-final match at Kasarani Gymnasium on September 1, 2026. [KVF Media] Rwanda and Cameroon yesterday won their quarter-final matches to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Women’s African Nations Championship currently on at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. The Rwandese carved their names deep into continental history after defeating Ghana to secure their second consecutive semi-final berth at Africa’s premier women’s tournament. Going into the high-stakes quarter-final clash, both sides carried fierce ambitions of growing into volleyball…

Audio By Vocalize Walter Njenga in action on the par-four ninth hole at the Thika Sports Club on Saturday. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Former Thika Sports Club Captain, Walter Njenga, posted a round total of 39 stableford points to win the Changamkia na Unicolour golf tournament ultimate prize at Thika Sports Club on Saturday. Njenga banked on his knowledge of the 18-hole course to prevail over a field of 183 golfers who included juniors, guest, and club members, who took to the fairways as they battled for the top honours. This is the second in a series of tournaments by paintmaker…

Audio By Vocalize Malkia Strikers’ Milka Akinyi and Lorine Kaei try to block Zambia’s Isabel Mudenda during the CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship tie at the Moi International Sports Centre Indoor Arena on Tuesday. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya’s Malkia Strikers face their first major test at the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship when they take on Nigeria in a Round of 16 clash at the Kasarani Indoor Arena today. For the Malkia Strikers, victory will secure a place in the quarter-finals, while defeat will bring their campaign to an abrupt end. Kenya’s perfect group-stage record has raised…

https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001556435/western-kenya-crime-wave-leaves-residents-fearful-as-gangs-escalate-attacks Published Date: 2026-08-29 04:57:09 Author: Source: TNX Africa

Audio By Vocalize Kenya Defence Forces welterweight boxer Fred Omondi. [Courtesy, Standard] Welterweight sensation Fred Omondi of Kenya Defence Forces is a boxer with high ambitions in the fight for top honours. And his ambitions are well measured and articulated and steadily designed to be achieved one after the other. Omondi is a player who never loses hope easily despite the roadblocks put on his path where he overcomes one after the other. That’s how he did it and managed to beat all his opponents to be crowned the welterweight champion at the third leg of the National Boxing League…

Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars and Real Sociedad forward Job Ochieng battles for ball control against Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe during a LaLiga match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on Wednesday. [AFP] Kenyan football fans had plenty to smile about this week as three Harambee Stars players took centre stage in European football, offering a reminder of the talent that continues to grow at home and find its way onto some of the biggest stages abroad. Job Ochieng enjoyed perhaps the biggest moment of the three when he made his first start of the season for Real Sociedad against record Uefa…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Malkia Strikers against Mali  in the CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championshipon at Kasarani on August 27, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Kenya’s Malkia Strikers continued their impressive title defence on home soil after sweeping Mali 3-0 at the Kasarani Indoor Arena to maintain their perfect record at the ongoing CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship. Kenya secured the comfortable Group A victory with scores of 25-17, 25-10 and 25-18, producing another dominant display in front of the home crowd. Head coach Geoffrey Omondi’s charges took control from the opening exchanges, combining powerful wing attacks…

Talent sourcing has emerged as the second biggest challenge after financing for businesses seeking to expand beyond the country’s borders, stakeholders at the Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) forum have said. The right “Talent” capable of navigating new markets was identified as one of the biggest constraints facing African entrepreneurs after access to finance. This was particularly for businesses operating in specialised sectors that require engineers, technology experts, managers and other professionals with experience that is often difficult to find locally. Africa’s Business Heroes senior strategic partnerships and community growth consultant Anysie Ishimwe, said businesses increasingly struggle to find skilled workers…

Tusker FC made a massive statement of intent ahead of the 2026/2027 league season by thrashing reigning league champions Gor Mahia 3-1 to win the FKF Super Cup at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Francis Oduor, Eugene Ikutwa and Ian Simiyu’s diving header completely outclassed Gor Mahia in the annual curtain-raiser. This dominant display provided Tusker with an invaluable confidence boost ahead of the new season. This emphatic victory handed head coach Julien Mette his first piece of silverware of the season and shattered Gor Mahia’s psychological advantage. Tusker goalkeeper Dinka Derrauuld goes for the ball as Gor Mahia’s…

A two-year-old boy drowned in an open water-filled pit near the gate of a residential compound along New York Road in Kiamumbi, Kiambu County.The deceased was under the care of a 21-year-old househelp who told police she had been left to look after the child.The woman left the boy playing with another four-year-old boy within the same compound.A few minutes later, the four-year-old boy returned and informed her that his friend had fallen into an open pit filled with water near the gate.She rushed to the scene and found the child floating in the water and unresponsive. She pulled him…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Dorcus Ewoi leads Jessica Hull of Australia during the Women’s 1,500m at the Xiamen Diamond League. She finished third in Silesia on August 23, 2026 [AFP] Attention is on the second last meet of the Diamond League circuit this Thursday after thrilling showdowns in Silesia, Poland on Sunday. Under-20 record holder Phanuel Koech made a statement in the men’s 1,500m in Silesia and is also set for another major test in Zurich, Switzerland. Although he didn’t claim victory in the event that assembled the world’s super-fast track stars, Koech, who is considered Kenya’s most promising 1,500m…

Audio By Vocalize Justin Ngeera of VetLab Sports Club in action during the Western Region Junior Open at Kakamega Sports Club. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Justin Ngeera and Maryam Mwakitawa held their nerve in the final round to emerge as the overall winners of the third NCBA Western Junior Open at Kakamega Sports Club over the weekend. Ngeera, representing VetLab Sports Club, produced a strong performance over the three-day event, finishing top of the boys’ competition with a total score of 225, nine shots over par. The 15-year-old carded 78 in the opening round before making a big improvement with a…

Audio By Vocalize FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on August 23, 2026. [AFP] UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is “not interested” in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March. Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down as the head of world football’s global governing body over his now abandoned plan to secure private investment in FIFA tournaments, including the men’s and women’s World Cups. Meanwhile UEFA, which oversees…

Audio By Vocalize Wycliffe Ayienda lines his putt on the par-three fourth-hole at the Nyanza Golf Club. [Mose Sammy, Standard] A contingent of golfers from Kisii Golf Club claimed the majority of titles during the seventh leg of the Duracoat Golf Masters staged at the nine-hole Nyanza Golf Club over the weekend. Despite heavy rains pounding the lakeside region over the past four days and an overflowing Lake Victoria partially submerging sections of the course, the conditions failed to dampen the field’s spirit. The event is part of a 13-leg series, with 12 qualifiers from each meet qualifying for the…

SBM Bank Kenya CEO Bhartesh Shah, Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu and Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Anthony Muheria during the official opening of SBM Bank Kenya’s 34th branch in Nanyuki/ HANDOUTMauritian-based SBM Holdings is now eying SMEs and the vast commercial activities in the Mount Kenya region with the opening of a branch in Nanyuki, bringing the total number of branches in Kenya to 34.This is through its subsidiary–SBM Bank Kenya as it continues to strengthen its presence in Kenya’s banking sector since its entry into the Kenyan market in 2017.SBM Holdings expanded into Kenya by acquiring Fidelity Commercial Bank in 2017 and…

Health PS Ouma Oluga presides over the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) celebrations of Outspan Teaching and Referral Hospital (OTRH) in Nyeri on August 9, 2026 / HANDOUTMedical Services PS Ouma Oluga has called for sustainable healthcare financing, increased investment in local research and innovation, and the development of a competent and compassionate health workforce as Kenya advances reforms towards Universal Health Coverage.He said healthcare financing must be anchored in transparency and accountability, highlighting the role of the Social Health Authority (SHA) in strengthening health financing and improving reimbursements to healthcare providers.Oluga spoke on Sunday in Nyeri while presiding over the…

CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stay away from a youth soccer tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend, saying his presence would overshadow the event due to mounting opposition to his leadership. Infantino is under pressure from three confederations to resign, including Europe’s UEFA, Asia’s AFC and CONCACAF, which represents North and Central America and the Caribbean, after his aborted proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup. Infantino, who could potentially face a vote of no confidence from world soccer’s regional powerhouses, is visiting the Dominican Republic this weekend and was reportedly…

https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001555847/obado-sentencing-sharons-family-seeks-sh35m-house-car-and-millions Published Date: 2026-08-22 09:21:55 Author: Source: TNX Africa

AAR Hospital, Kiambu Road./HANDOUTAAR Hospital has performed Kenya’s first Rezum water vapour therapy procedure to treat benign prostatic enlargement (BPE), introducing a minimally invasive option for men experiencing symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.The hospital said the procedure marks a significant milestone in its efforts to expand access to advanced specialist healthcare in Kenya.BPE, commonly known as an enlarged prostate, is a non-cancerous condition that becomes more common as men age. It can cause painful urination, a weak urine flow, frequent trips to the toilet, particularly at night, and a feeling that the bladder has not emptied fully.Rezum therapy offers…

Audio By Vocalize  Arsenal supporters wearing jerseys and waving flag gather to celebrate the club’s Premier League title win, marking its first league championship in 22 years in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, on May 24, 2026. (Gerald Anderson /AFP) If you thought the wild street celebrations that greeted Arsenal’s historic 2025/26 Premier League title win marked the peak of Kenyan football fanaticism, think again. With the new 2026/27 season kicking off this Friday, August 21, local joints have already begun setting up. From Mombasa to Busia, the entire country is buzzing with anticipation, as WhatsApp banter groups and estate…

Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo when he visited Otieno’s family as relatives and friends gathered to lay him to rest.Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has urged students and mourners attending the burial of the late Elvis “Beast” Otieno to maintain peace and calm during the ceremony.Omollo made the appeal when he visited Otieno’s family as relatives and friends gathered to lay him to rest.The PS also conveyed his condolences to Otieno’s family, the Technical University of Mombasa fraternity and the families of two students who died in an accident involving…

The 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) season is in jeopardy amid a dispute over which rules should govern the promotion and relegation of teams. This uncertainty stems from conflicting FKF rules which were adopted in 2019 and 2025 respectively, and which provide different formulas for promoting and relegating teams. According to the 2019 regulations, the bottom two teams in the Premier League are automatically relegated and the top two teams in the National Super League (NSL) are automatically promoted. The third-placed NSL team then plays the 16th-placed Premier League team in a two-legged play-off, with the winner earning…

Audio By Vocalize Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was taken off the pitch after collapsing in a pre-season friendly on August 18, 2026, three days after a similar incident in Munich. [AFP] Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he is suffering from a neurological disorder after a second on-field collapse in three days on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Germany international fell to the turf just minutes after coming on late in a pre-season friendly at Heidenheim. A similar incident took place on Saturday in Bayern’s home win over RB Leipzig. On Tuesday in Heidenheim, Musiala appeared dazed as he received medical…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Robert Okaka (right) in past action against DRC’s Anauel Ngamissengue. [AFP] After a round of international and invitational championships, which gave them exposure and experience, it’s time for ‘smaller’ teams to shine in the league championships. The smaller teams had their boxers take part in different invitational tournaments across the country, as a few went for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, last month to show their might. When all these are put together, smaller teams had a big share of exposure, and they must claim their glory as the third leg of the National Boxing…

Audio By Vocalize KCB celebrate after winning their Kabeberi Sevens title. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] KCB rugby team used the Kabeberi Sevens to remind their rivals why they remain the team to beat in the National Sevens Circuit. The bankers successfully defended their Kabeberi title after edging Strathmore Leos 14-12 in a thrilling final at the RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi on Sunday. The victory was more than just another trophy for KCB. It was also an important response after a disappointing fifth-place finish at the Dala Sevens in Kisumu two weeks ago. George Ooro and Mike Wekesa scored KCB’s tries, while…

Audio By Vocalize St Joseph’s Girls Kitale’s Valentine Alivitza dribbles past two Nyakach Girls defenders in their national football final at Mpesa Foundation Academy. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National football champions St Joseph’s Girls Senior School Kitale and Nyakach Girls yesterday won their respective pool matches to revive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 East Africa Games here in Morogoro, Tanzania. St Joseph’s (JOGA) thrashed Tanzania’s Kilombero Secondary School in their third Group B match while Nyakach routed home girls Ziba 3-0 in Group A. With the victory, JOGA are now second in their pool with five points…

Audio By Vocalize It was every athlete for themselves as they competed in a cross-country contest. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] World Under-20 champion Emmanuel Kiprono yesterday led Kenyans as they grabbed all cross-country gold medals on offer at the 2026 Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) games here in Morogoro, Tanzania. Fresh from conquering the world in Oregon, USA, Kiprono tore the field apart at the Gymkhana Club Golf Course as he controlled the race from start to finish. He clocked 22 minutes, 25.6 seconds to take gold, with Tanzania’s Benard Emmanuel spoiling the Kenyan party after snatching silver…

Audio By Vocalize Cameroon celebrate winning the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title fter beating Malawi 3-0 in Rabat [CAF] Cameroon, who failed to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations only to get a second chance, beat fairytale finalists Malawi 3-0 on Sunday to be crowned champions. Marie Ngah scored twice and Naomi Eto once in the final in Rabat as the Indomitable Lionesses became queens of African football for the first time after finishing runners-up on three occasions. Cameroon lost at home and away to Algeria in the final qualifying round, but the organisers later…