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https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001517925/love-lies-and-pregnancy-that-wasnt-okoth-obado-recounts-sharon-otienos-shady-tales Published Date: 2025-05-02 13:06:31 Author: Source: TNX Africa

Jimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors during the game against the Houston Rockets on April 28, 2025, at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. [AFP] The Cleveland Cavaliers thrashed the Miami Heat to cruise into the next round of the NBA playoffs on Monday as the Golden State Warriors battled past the Houston Rockets 109-106 to move to the brink of a series victory. After pounding Miami 124-87 in game three on Saturday, No.1 Eastern Conference seeds Cleveland once again piled on the misery for their outclassed opponents with a crushing 138-83 victory to complete a 4-0 series win.…

Yamal of FC Barcelona during the Final Copa del Rey match between Real Madrid at La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on April 26, 2025. [AFP] Should Barcelona win the Champions League, Yamal is a potential Ballon d’Or winner. Barcelona hosts Italian champions in the first leg of the Champions League semis. Barcelona last reached the Champions League final a decade ago, with Lionel Messi as their torch-bearer. Now the Catalan giants rely on another generational talent in Lamine Yamal as their ‘X-factor’ when they host Inter Milan today in a semi-final first leg clash. At the peak of his powers Messi…

Liverpool’s Egyptian striker, Mohamed Salah, takes a selfie with the fans after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on April 27, 2025. [AFP] An Egyptian hero and living legend in Liverpool, Mohamed Salah has burnished his remarkable legacy at Anfield with one of the greatest all-time individual seasons to deliver the Premier League title. The 32-year-old has scored 28 goals and provided 18 assists so far as Liverpool equalled Manchester United’s record of 20 English top-flight titles on April 27, 2025. A third player of the year award from both his fellow players and football writers appears a formality, with…

Paris Saint-Germain’s French forward Ousmane Dembele (CR) celebrates with Desire Doue (CL) after scoring PSG’s first goal during the French L1 football match vs Olympique Lyonnais at the Parc des Princes in Paris on December 15, 2024. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Paris Saint-Germain’s chances of beating Arsenal and reaching the Champions League final may depend to a large extent on Ousmane Dembele rediscovering the form in front of goal that made him Europe’s most lethal finisher in the first three months of this year. Dembele scored 25 goals in 20 games in all competitions for PSG between mid-December and mid-March, his statistics those…

Marco Arop and Emmanuel Wanyonyi in action in the 800 final at the Olympics in Paris. [AFP] No soul under the sun can match with precision and class David Rudisha’s brilliance in 800m. His feat seemed to have a heavenly touch. No one would have directed such a steady progression in the race –not even the prophets, but only God. And ‘King’ David summoned his powers to stand out as the greatest 800m athlete of all time. His unrivalled achievements in the two-lap race clearly shows a steady evolution in the men’s 800m all-time mark in the last 15 years. .fade-out-container{position:relative;background:none;top:-95px;padding:4rem…

Daily Nation photojournalist Chris Omollo [Courtesy] The Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) has issued strong condemnation following an unprovoked attack on Daily Nation photojournalist Chris Omollo during Sunday’s Premier League fixture between Gor Mahia FC and Mara Sugar at Dandora Stadium. Omollo, who was reportedly struck on the head by police while covering the match, lost consciousness and is now receiving medical care at Nairobi Hospital. The incident occurred despite Omollo and his colleagues identifying themselves and cooperating with officers present at the stadium. According to reports, authorities had directed journalists to enter through a separate gate to avoid…

Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot reacts as Liverpool’s Dutch defender #04 Virgil van Dijk (L) and Liverpool’s English midfielder #19 Harvey Elliott spray him with champagne after the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on April 27, 2025. [AFP] Liverpool are English champions for a record-equalling 20th time after romping to the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first season in charge. The Reds have made light of the departure of long-serving manager Jurgen Klopp, streaking clear of the field to end realistic debate about where the title was heading with months to spare. AFP Sport…

Newly launched Konza City Stars FC [Courtesy] Newly launched Konza City Stars FC is aiming for the skies. The team, composed of workers stationed at the great Konza Technopolis Development Authority in Machakos County, aims to punch tickets to the top-tier Football Kenya Federation (FKF) leagues in the coming years. The outfit, formed late last year, played its first high-profile friendly match on Friday night under floodlights at the Konza Technopolis Grounds. The hosts lost 5-3 against visiting Jua Kali Vitambi FC from Machakos. Dazzling striker Joshua Mutua scored a hat-trick for Konza in the 37th, 40th and 77th minutes…

https://www.tnx.africa/features/article/2001517421/inside-controversial-rongo-church-where-members-live-buried-in-compound-when-they-die Published Date: 2025-04-26 08:13:03 Author: Source: TNX Africa

Nelson Makokha of Menengai Oilers (center) evades a tackle from Kabras Sugar duo of Kevin Wekesa and Patrick Lumumba during Kenya Cup match played on March 1,2025.[Washington Onyango,Standard] Menengai Oilers head coach Gibson Weru is optimistic his side will give it everything when they face arch-rivals Kabras Sugar RFC in the much-anticipated Enterprise Cup final this Saturday at the Nakuru ASK Showground. Weru says the Oilers are ready to go all out in search of silverware against the reigning champions Kabras Sugar. “We respect Kabras Sugar, but we do not fear them,” Weru said confidently. “We are looking forward to…

Gor Mahia’s Shariff Musa (left) and Deric Mwanzi of Sofapaka fc during FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Gor Mahia’s charge towards another attempt to retain the FKF Premier League title was slowed down on Thursday evening when relegation-fighting FC Talanta bagged a shocking 1-0 win over the defending champions in a midweek match played at Dandora Stadium. Emmanuel Osoro’s first half strike was enough to hand Talanta maximum points, three points that lifted them out of the relegation zone. A win for Gor would have seen the champions close the…

Reigning champions Inter Milan will face Roma in the pick of Matchday 34 fixtures in Serie A this weekend. Inter will welcome Roma to the San Siro for a clash which will be key to their hopes of retaining the Scudetto, though the visitors are fighting to get into Europe themselves and will head to Milan with hope that they can put a spanner in the works for the Nerazzurri. “We continue this journey. It’s a struggle, but it makes us proud,” said Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi, who is worried about the effect of fatigue on his team. “It’s…

Players in the health sector have been urged to amplify the awareness campaign about Thyroid disease in an effort to educate the public about the prevalence and risks associated with thyroid disorders, which often go undiagnosed due to their subtle symptoms. Dr. Roselyn Ngugi, Chair of the Kenya Diabetes Study Group, spoke at the launch of the Thyroid Africa awareness campaign in Nairobi. She announced that the campaign will provide free screening services across counties to facilitate early detection and management of thyroid conditions. “Thyroid disease should be included in the category of non-communicable diseases for it to receive appropriate…

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has eulogized Pope Francis as a true example of servant leadership. Speaking Friday when he joined the faithful at a requiem Mass of the late His Holiness Pope Francis at Holy Family Basilica in Nairobi County, Kenyatta remarked that late Pope was truly a man who walked in the path of giving dignity to human life, regardless of whichever position one found themselves in. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta “The Pope chose to serve and not to be served. He was truly a man who walked in the path of giving dignity to human life, regardless of…

Konqa254 was the place to be on Thursday evening as Kenya’s creative scene showed up for the Guinness Smooth campaign launch.   The launch targeted Gen Z with bold colours and interactive experiences. Guinness Smooth, a lighter version of the iconic Guinness stout, has been introduced in select African markets including Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda as part of the brand’s strategy to attract younger consumers. Walking in, guests received event passports that guided them through three main experience options. You could choose between getting your nails done at the nail parlour, having expressive makeup applied or visiting the fashion co-creation station…

Former Argentine soccer star Diego Maradona smokes a cigar before the start of the Argentine First Division soccer match between Boca Juniors and San Lorenzo de Almagro at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires February 19, 2006. [REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci] Diego Maradona was a “very difficult patient” who had to be coaxed into treatment, a surgeon told the trial Thursday of seven health professionals accused of criminal negligence over his death. The Argentine football legend died on November 25, 2020 at age 60, while recovering at home from brain surgery for a blood clot. His seven-person medical team is on trial for what…

 Leicester City’s Jamie Vardy applauds fans after a match [Reuters/Carl Recine] Jamie Vardy will leave former Premier League champions Leicester at the end of the season, the relegated club announced on Thursday, describing the lightning-quick forward as their “greatest-ever player”. The talismanic striker, a key member of the side that lifted the English league title against seemingly impossible odds in 2016, vowed to continue playing even at the age of 38. The former England international joined the Foxes in 2012 from non-league side Fleetwood for just £1 million ($1.3 million) and has scored 198 goals in nearly 500 appearances. The club captain…

Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on April 24, 2025. [AFP] Oklahoma City made a stunning 29-point comeback after Memphis lost star guard Ja Morant to a hip injury as the Thunder beat the Grizzlies 114-108 on Thursday to reach the brink of a playoff sweep. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Jalen Williams added 26, and Chet Holmgren scored 23 of his 24 points in the second half to spark the second-largest NBA playoff victory fightback since 1997. “It wasn’t pretty. They hit us first. But we did what we had to do…

Vinicius Jr. of Real Madrid fights for the ball against Gavi of FC Barcelona during the La Liga “el Clásico” match on October 28th, 2023. [AFP] Hansi Flick’s Barcelona are closing in on a potential quadruple this season but blocking their path are eternal rivals Real Madrid. Although the Catalan giants, also in the Champions League semi-finals, are widely considered the best team in Spain at the moment, Carlo Ancelotti’s faltering Los Blancos could claim both domestic titles still on the line. Madrid trail leaders Barca by four points in La Liga, with another Clasico to come in May, but…

Kabras Sugar scrum half Brian Tanga (center) floors the ball during Kenya Cup match against Menengai Oilers played on March 1,2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Kenya rugby power house Kabras Sugar will be keen to continue their dominance when they face off against Menengai Oilers in the Enterprise Cup final set for Saturday at the ASK Showground in Nakuru. This year’s final marks a shift from the traditional RFUEA Grounds, which has hosted the event in previous years. It will be the first-ever Enterprise Cup final meeting between Kabras RFC and Menengai Oilers. However, it will be their third consecutive encounter in as many weekends. The…

Gor Mahia’s dou Joshua Onyango and Benson Omalla celebrate their lone goal against Sofapaka fc during FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium on Saturday, April, 19, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will be keen to close the gap between them and leaders Tusker to within a point when they face off against relegation-fighting FC Talanta in a midweek FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium from 4 p.m. today. The defending champions are currently third in the 18-team standings with 47 points, four points behind league leaders Tusker, sitting top with 51 point,s having played…

Manchester City’s Spanish manager Pep Guardiola applauds fans after the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester City at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on April 19, 2025. [AFP] Pep Guardiola admitted his wild celebration of Matheus Nunes’s stoppage-time winner against Aston Villa felt strange because Manchester City don’t score as many late goals as their Premier League rivals. Nunes fired City to a crucial 2-1 victory over top-five rivals Villa in the fourth minute of stoppage-time at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. Guardiola responded to Nunes’s composed finish from an acute angle by launching into…

Kenya Chipu in action against Tunisia during the Rugby Africa Barthes Trophy in Zimbabwe. [Rugby Afrique] The Kenya national Under-20 rugby team’s chances of defending their Barthes Trophy title hang in the balance after they went down 32-22 to Namibia in a crucial round two match played at the Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare. Commonly referred to as Chipu, Kenya had kicked off their title defence last Saturday with a 29-21 victory over a resilient Tunisia as Simon Jawichre’s new look outfit looked to defend the title they won last year. However, a defeat to rivals Namibia hangs Chipu’s…

Moses Shumah (L) of Kakamega Homeboyz FC fight for ball with Musa Oundo of AFC Leopards SC during their FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on April 05, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards will be seeking redemption when they face off against Ulinzi Stars in a midweek FKF Premier League match played at Dandora Stadium on Wednesday. Ingwe are currently on a six-match winless run that has seen the team drop from fourth in the standings to seventh. In fact, Leopards have lost their last two matches, with their last win coming in mid-February when they…

Get Up to Sh3.25M When You Need It with MOGO Car Logbook Loans!As the cost of living continues to rise, many Kenyans are seeking quick and reliable financial solutions to cover urgent expenses. One such option is MOGO Car Logbook Loans, which allows car owners to access up to Sh3.25 million using their vehicle logbook as collateral without hidden fees or extra charges. This means you receive the full amount you need to handle your financial challenges.Many lenders add extra charges. They ask for upfront fees and charge for car evaluations. These extra costs can make things more complicated. MOGO…

Ethan Ampadu of Leeds United celebrates their win against Preston North at Elland Road in Leeds, England, on April 12, 2025. [AFP] EPL Leeds and Burnley return to the Premier League. Leeds United and Burnley won automatic promotion to the Premier League on Monday as faltering Sheffield United were forced to settle for a place in the Championship play-offs. Leeds, who have spent two seasons in the second tier of English football, humbled Stoke 6-0 at Elland Road, with Joel Piroe scoring four goals. Daniel Farke’s men knew that if Chris Wilder’s Sheffield side failed to beat Burnley in the…

Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Anunoby of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 21, 2025, in New York City. [AFP] The Detroit Pistons snapped their record 15-game NBA playoff losing streak with a 100-94 victory over the New York Knicks on Monday to level their Eastern Conference first-round series at one game apiece. Cade Cunningham scored 33 points with 12 rebounds, and Dennis Schroder added 20 points off the bench — including a go-ahead three-pointer with 55.7 seconds left — as the Pistons thwarted another Knicks’ rally bid. The Los Angeles…

US’ Simone Biles competes in artistic gymnastics during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, on August 5, 2024. [AFP] Nadal says he doesn’t miss playing tennis. Biles and Nadal were feted at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony.   AFP, Madrid. American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 28-year-old, a seven-time Olympic champion, won three gold medals in Paris last year, making a thrilling return to the Olympic stage after a long mental health break. “I’m enjoying my…

Mondo Duplantis with the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on April 21, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. [AFP] World and Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis claimed one of the biggest prizes in sport on Monday by being named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award. The Swedish superstar was presented with the accolade at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid in a ceremony that brought together the greatest athletes not only of the past 12 months, but of the 21st Century. It was the fourth time lucky for Duplantis, who had been nominated for this award for the past three…

Kenya Chipu Daniel Wamalwa (left) in action against Tunisia. [Rugby Africa] Defending champions Kenya kicked off their Rugby Africa Under-20 Barthés Trophy campaign with a disciplined 29-21 victory over a resilient Tunisia side over the weekend in Harare, Zimbabwe. Kenya was made to sweat by a young Tunisian side that has come to the tournament in Harare with the target of rebuilding after last year’s disappointing tournament outing in the same Zimbabwean capital city. But the East Africans have clearly come to Harare with one thing in mind: to defend their title and make it two years in a row.…

Junior golfers enjoy a photo moment during the Nyanza Junior Golf tournament on April 20, 2025.[Washington Onyango, Standard] The 2025 Nyanza Junior Golf Tournament marked another step forward in grassroots golf development after more than 100 young golfers, from as young as eight to budding adults of 21, dominated the fairway at the Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu over the weekend. Attracting golfers from clubs across the vast Nyanza and Western corridor — from Kisii and Kericho to Kakamega and Nandi Bears- golf is fast finding its way into the football-dominated region. In the 9-Hole category, Wayne Getanda emerged top…

Arsenal’s English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka scores in spite of Real Madrid’s Belgian goalkeeper #01 Thibaut Courtois during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Arsenal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, on April 16, 2025. [AFP] Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal side came of age as they dethroned Champions League kings Real Madrid with ease to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2009. A commanding 3-0 first-leg victory last week, lit up by two stunning Declan Rice free-kicks, laid the foundations in London. But a 2-1 win in the cauldron of…

Wydad Casablanca and Tanzanian forward Selemani Mwalimu poses with new FIFA Club World Cup trophy : Tanzanian forward Selemani Mwalimu is bursting with excitement after finally realising his dream of becoming a proper professional football player. Unveiled by Moroccan powerhouse Wydad Casablanca in February, the 19-year-old is eager to make his mark as he prepares for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Mwalimu has made headlines this season with his impressive goal-scoring performance in the Tanzanian Premier League, catching the eye of talent scouts across Africa. His move to the Moroccan club came after a successful stint at Singida Black…

Liverpool’s Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk controls a ball during a warm-up. On September 30, 2023. [AFP] Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on Thursday committed his future to the Premier League club, signing a new two-year contract. The Dutch defender follows Mohamed Salah in ending months of speculation by extending his stay at Anfield, with fans preparing to celebrate winning the Premier League title. “I’m very happy, very proud,” said Van Dijk, who, like Salah, would have been out of contract at the end of the season. “There are so many emotions that go through my head right now, speaking about…

 Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder #11 Gabriel Martinelli (L) scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Arsenal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 16, 2025. [AFP] Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid’s superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph. The Gunners’ 3-0 quarter-final first leg triumph last week gave them a vital cushion in the Spanish capital as they made the final four for the first time…

Club FC Swagger pupils train at their Elgon-view training ground in Eldoret Uasin ishu County recently. April 16, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] At a school playground in Eldoret’s Elgon View, a group of 16 boys are effortlessly tackling, dribbling as they display enthralling running back thrills. The Under-15 boys are taking instructions from a coach as they implement a training programme. Their focus, the young football talents say, is a tournament in Dubai later this year. FC Swagger Academy players aged between 10 and 15 years are fresh from Chipukuzi Tournament in Arusha, Tanzania and they are training for the Dubai…

Kimut Rono of Alaa Rockers club and Ramsey Muhamzi of Kibera Olympic in action. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Mombasa and Vihiga counties pulled out of Kenya Open Boxing Championships that box-off at Charter Hall, Nairobi Tuesday afternoon. The two branches cite inability to raise substantial financial resources to fund their activities as their main predicament that forced them out of the four-day boxing extravaganza. Mombasa County Boxing Association Secretary General Chrispin Onyango confirmed that it was sad to pull out of the tournament owing to financial difficulties. “Owing to financial difficulties that we have recently gone through, we’ll be unable to…

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe (left) during the AFCON 2023 [LinkedIn] Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is the only official from the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region selected for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America. …. More to follow …. Published Date: 2025-04-15 07:05:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o | Apr 15, 2025 Source: The Standard

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe (left) during the AFCON 2023 [LinkedIn] Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is the only official from the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region selected for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America. …. More to follow …. Published Date: 2025-04-15 07:05:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o | Apr 15, 2025 Source: The Standard

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe (left) during the AFCON 2023 [LinkedIn] Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is the only official from the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region selected for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America. …. More to follow …. Published Date: 2025-04-15 07:05:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o | Apr 15, 2025 Source: The Standard

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe (left) during the AFCON 2023 [LinkedIn] Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is the only official from the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region selected for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America. …. More to follow …. Published Date: 2025-04-15 07:05:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o | Apr 15, 2025 Source: The Standard

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe (left) during the AFCON 2023 [LinkedIn] Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is the only official from the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region selected for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America. …. More to follow …. Published Date: 2025-04-15 07:05:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o | Apr 15, 2025 Source: The Standard

Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe (left) during the AFCON 2023 [LinkedIn] Kenyan referee Stephen Yiembe is the only official from the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) region selected for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in America. …. More to follow …. Published Date: 2025-04-15 07:05:20 Author: By Robert Abong’o | Apr 15, 2025 Source: The Standard

Kenya’s crypto sector stares at shake-up with new bill Kenya will now be able to regulate the cryptocurrency and digital asset space if the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill 2024 is made law. The bill, now before Parliament, proposes to license and regulate all entities dealing in virtual assets, such as cryptocurrency exchanges, digital wallet services, and custodians. Under the proposed law, it will be illegal to offer these services without approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) In the bill, “virtual assets” are defined broadly to include digital representations of value used for payment, investment, or transfer —…

Cabinet Secretary Nominee for Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Projects Geoffrey Ruku/NATIONAL ASSEMBLYPublic Service, Human Capital Development and Special projects cabinet secretary nominee, Geoffrey Ruku has said that he is worth Sh377 million.Speaking on Monday when he appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments, Ruku said his wealth is divided into lands and buildings, sacco and savings, shares and vehicles.“Lands and buildings Sh40 million, family residence Sh60 million, Sacco and savings Sh15 million, Shares from private company Sh250 million, Motor vehicles about Sh12 million, a total of Sh377 million,” he said.It is standard procedure for CS nominees to…

A fuel attendant at work/FILEKenya’s energy regulator, EPRA, has announced a drop in fuel prices in its latest monthly review (April 15-May 14), offering relief to consumers. The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on April 14 lowered the prices of petrol, diesel, and kerosene, citing reduced global oil prices and favorable exchange rates.”In the period under review, the maximum allowed petroleum pump prices for Super Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene decreases by Sh1.95/litre, Sh2.20/litre and Sh.2.40/litre respectively,” Epra said.“The prices are inclusive of the 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) in line with the provisions of the Finance Act 2023, the…

Hansi Flick during a match between FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund in a Quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on April 9, 2025. [AFP] Failing a collapse at Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, Hansi Flick will take Barcelona through to the semi-finals of this season’s Champions League, confirming the Catalan club’s reemergence as a genuine contender to win European football’s biggest prize. This year marks a decade since Barcelona won the last of their five European Cups to date, when a side coached by Luis Enrique and spearheaded by Lionel Messi, Neymar and…

Liverpool’s Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk at the end of a match against West Ham United at Anfield on April 13, 2025. Liverpool won 2 – 1 [AFP] Virgil van Dijk says he expects a “big summer” for Liverpool in the transfer market as he reportedly closes in on a deal that will secure his future at Anfield. Arne Slot’s men are on the brink of a record-equalling 20th English league title after Sunday’s 2-1 victory at home to West Ham, in which Van Dijk scored the winner. They are 13 points ahead of second-placed Arsenal with just six games…

Reggae artiste Max Romeo, passed at the the age of 80. (Photo Courtesy/Facebook) The world of reggae is in mourning following the passing of Jamaican legend Max Romeo, who died at the age of 80 due to heart complications. News of his death broke over the weekend, announced via a heartfelt statement from his family that was shared on social media. Tributes poured in from across the globe, as fans, musicians, and political figures remembered a man who was as bold as he was beloved. Born Maxwell Livingston Smith in 1944, Romeo was never one to shy away from controversy—or…

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And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

And when we woke up, we had these bodies. They’re like, except I’m having them! Oh, I think we should just stay friends. You’ll have all the Slurm you can drink when you’re partying with Slurms McKenzie Hey, tell me something. You’ve got all this money. How come you always dress like you’re doing your laundry? Yes, if you make it look like an electrical fire. When you do things right, people won’t be sure you’ve done anything at all. I just want to talk. It has nothing to do with mating. Fry, that doesn’t make sense. Quite possible. It…

Olympic Junior School Girls players celebrate their win during the M-pesa Jr. NBA national finals at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa County on Friday. [Courtesy, Standard] St John’s Junior School and Olympic Junior School from Nairobi region are this year’s M-pesa Jr. NBA national champions after a thrilling final held at the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa County on Friday. Kariobangi-based St John’s Juniors beat hosts Aga Khan Academy 30-23 to clinch the boys’ national title. St. Johns booked their ticket to the championship round with a convincing 42-20 semi-final win over Nyanza’s Siaya Central Juniors while Aga Khan…

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne dribbles the ball during their English Premier League match against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium on April 12 2025. [AFP] Manchester City stormed back from two goals down to thrash Crystal Palace 5-2 as Kevin De Bruyne’s masterclass kept alive their top-five challenge. Pep Guardiola’s side were in danger of suffering a major setback in their bid to reach the Champions League after goals from Eberechi Eze and Chris Richards put Palace in control at the Etihad Stadium. But, in his first home match since announcing he will leave at the end of…

During Brookside national term one games at Shanzu Teachers training college. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] New rugby 15s champions will be crowned after last year’s winners All Saints Embu surrendered their trophy. All Saints yesterday fumbled when it mattered most, losing to Kisii School 12-3 in the semi-final of the Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games at Shimo La Tewa High School, Mombasa. Kisii School who are eyeing their maiden national title are hoping to finally get it right after failing to make it happen for the past two years. The Nyanza region champions will today clash with Western’s Vihiga…

Dr. Aggrey Boys’ Marvel Omondi (right) dribbles past Lukenya Boys’ Dominic Tong during their basketball semi-finals in the ongoing Brookside national Term One games at Shimo La Tewa School grounds, Mombasa County, on April 11, 2025. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Reigning boys’ basketball champions Dr Aggrey from Coast and former holders Laiser Hill Academy from Rift Valley yesterday defied all odds to book a final date of the ongoing Brookside Secondary Schools national Term One games at Shimo La Tewa High School, Mombasa. The two sides were forced to play with less than the required 12 players due to challenges with…

Golfers enjoy a photo moment with juniors at Nyanza Golf Club.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The picturesque Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu will come alive today as it hosts the much-anticipated KenGen Golf Tournament. Over 100 golfers from across the region are expected to participate in the tournament, which will be played in the Stableford format. Tee-off begins at 7:00 a.m., with the first group comprising Irene Omari, E Rumoh, Helen Muma, and F Odhiambo leading the charge. Notable players scheduled for early morning rounds include G Amlafu, Ronny, V Kanyoura, and B Rabach, who are set to tee off between 7:10 and…

Shujaa winger Patrick Odongo in action against Australia at Dubai Sevens. [Kenya Sevens] Kenya Sevens Star Patrick Odongo will be heading to India for the Inaugural Rugby Premier League (RPL) scheduled to take place from the 1st to the 15th of June 2025 in Mumbai at the Brihanmumbai Kreeda Ani Lalitkala Prarthisthan Andheri Sports Complex. RPL is looking forward to hosting 30 marquee international players from powerhouse Rugby 7s nations, including Argentina, South Africa, Kenya, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, Spain, Fiji, USA, and Ireland. Speaking on Patrick Odongo’s selection into the Rugby Premier League, the KRU CEO Thomas Odundo…

Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield, England, on April 2, 2025. [AFP] English Premier League leaders Liverpool will play in Japan for the first time later this year in a pre-season friendly against Yokohama F-Marinos, the J. League said Thursday. Liverpool is embarking on a July Asian tour that will also take them to Hong Kong. Yokohama, who are managed by Gareth Southgate’s former England assistant Steve Holland, were runners-up in last season’s AFC Champions League when they were managed by former Liverpool player Harry Kewell. Previous Yokohama coaches include Tottenham…

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on April 9, 2025, at American Airlines Centre in Dallas, Texas. [AFP]   Luka Doncic shrugged off the raw emotion of his return to Dallas with a dazzling 45-point display against his former club as the Los Angeles Lakers downed the Mavericks 112-97 to punch their ticket to the NBA playoffs on Wednesday. Doncic, who joined the Lakers from Dallas in February in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, was given a rousing reception by Mavs fans packed into the American Airlines Center…

Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel Messi kicks the ball away from LAFC’s US midfielder Marco Delgado during the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal football match at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on April 9, 2025. [AFP] Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami fought back from 2-0 down on aggregate to defeat Los Angeles FC 3-1 and clinch a place in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine World Cup-winner yet again proved decisive in what was a frantic, chaotic and entertaining encounter, sealing a 3-2 aggregate victory from the penalty spot with six minutes of…

Manchester United’s head coach Ruben Amorim during the English Premier League football match against Manchester City at Old Trafford on April 6, 2025. [AFP] Manchester United’s lone hope of salvaging anything from a terrible season lies in the Europa League, where success is vital to helping finance a rebuild of Ruben Amorim’s underperforming squad. United travel to Lyon for the first leg of their quarter-final on Thursday, the first meeting of the clubs since Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal settled a last-16 tie in 2008 en route to the English giants’ last Champions League title. A dour 0-0 draw with Manchester City…

Leandro Trossard, during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Arsenal FC and Real Madrid at Arsenal Stadium on April 8, 2025, in London, England. [AFP] Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid means at least five Premier League teams will play in next season’s Champions League, the English top flight confirmed on Wednesday. The top four sides in the Premier League  automatically qualify for Europe’s top club competition. But due to the success of English clubs in the three European competitions, England is now guaranteed a top-two placing in UEFA’s association club coefficient rankings, which earns a…

All Saints’ Samuel Mukoma (right) evades a tackle by Elvis Achoka of Serani School during Brookside national Term One games in Mombasa on April 8 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A 95-71 whipping is not the start national boys’ basketball champions Dr Aggrey wished for, but it happened yesterday as this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games got underway at Shanzu Teachers College and Shimo La Tewa High School, Mombasa. Reduced to just six players, Dr Aggrey put up a spirited fight, but were outclassed by their opponents, who outnumbered them despite also fielding 10 players. Not even home advantage would save them from defeat as six out…

Nairobi special need education during Brookside term one games at Shanzu Teachers training college on April 8 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi Region is keen to challenge for athletics and cross-country medals at this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games. Priding itself on producing world beaters like 3000m steeplechase Olympic champion Winfred Mutile Yavi, who switched her allegiance to Bahrain, Nairobi will be looking to unveil more future stars in Mombasa. Just like many other Kenyan sports stars, Yavi’s athletics career was launched at the school games where she represented Riruta Central Secondary School and Nairobi Region in…

The 78th Winston Churchill Cup winner, Elvis Muigua at Thika Sports Club, April 6, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard]   Elvis Muigua fired a three-round total of 4-under-par (69, 75, 68) 212 to secure a successful title defence of the Winston Churchill Cup at the par-72, Thika Sports Club layout on Sunday. The Kiambu Golf Club prodigy demonstrated skill and composure throughout the tournament, which was presented by NCBA and co-sponsored by Fidelity Healthguard, Grayson and TSC Management. Muigua, who had a good run in the last ten events with five top-five podium finishes, solidified his status as a top contender in the local golfing scene. The tournament…

Kenya Sevens coach Kelvin Wambua (left) and Andrew Amonde celebrate after Shujaa beat Ireland in their Singapore Sevens opening match. [World Rugby] In 2016, Kenya were playing Argentina in the semi-finals of the Singapore Sevens when Shujaa legend Collins Injera slotted a penalty drop kick from the ten-metre line to beat Argentina 15-12 with the final kick of the match. The victory earned them a final date with Fiji whom they upset 30-7 to lift their maiden World Rugby Series title. History repeated itself today, albeit this time it was Nygel Amaitsa on the ball and France as the opponents…

Women participate in 42 km race during the forth edition of Eldoret City Marathon in Eldoret Uasin County yesterday. Emily Chebet (front) won the race. 10 April 2022. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Kenyan marathoners will have an opportunity to compete with their counterparts from Ethiopia at the Eldoret City Marathon on April 27. Already, at least five elite athletes from the neighbouring country are tuning their sights on competing in the sixth edition. A number of the Ethiopian long distance athletes have been entered under the partnership between the Eldoret City Marathon and the Ethiopian Great Run. With the partnership, which…

Shujaa fly half Nygel Amaitsa (center) competes for the ball against South Africa at Hong Kong Sevens. [World Rugby] After a red carpet entrance back to the World Rugby Sevens Series, Kenya Sevens face an almost immediate setback of being relegated back to the Challenger Series. Shujaa are currently ninth in the standings ahead of Saturday’s Singapore Sevens, the exciting climax to the regular season of HSBC SVNS 2025. The international rugby sevens action promises to be thrilling from the start as teams battle for vital rankings points with the top eight ranked men’s and women’s teams qualifying for the HSBC…

St Joseph Girls Kitale handball players after winning. [Courtesy, JOGA] Two years ago, St Joseph Girls Kitale announced themselves as the queens of handball during the Brookside KSSSA national Term One games. The Rift Valley heavyweights had previously won silver in 2022 before taking gold in 2023. Their rise was, however, put to check last year when they lost the regional title to Murinduko and thus failed to earn a ticket to defend their title at the nationals held in Machakos. The disappointment of failing to make it to the nationals is what has fueled the girls this year as…

Rwandese Celestin Nsanzuwera after lifting the Sunshine Development Tour- East Africa Swing Trophy at the par 71 Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on April 3, 2025. [PHOTO/ SUNSHINE TOUR] Rwandese hard hitter Celestin Nsanzuwera is the winner of the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) East Africa Swing Qualifying School whose curtains came down at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha. The inform Kigali Golf Resorts and Villas player fired two under par 69, for a total four rounds of four under par 280, to dislodge Kenya’s John Lejirma of Royal Nairobi Golf Club,…

Sunshine Tour Commissioner Thomas Abt addresses journalists at the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) East Africa Swing Qualifying School finale at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on Thursday, April 3, 2025. [PHOTO/ SUNSHINE TOUR] The 10 players who have punched tickets to the  Sunshine Tour Qualifying School Final Stage set for Heron Banks Golf and River Resort in Johannesburg, South Africa, on April 8-11, 2025, should expect a cutthroat battle. This was the warning given by Sunshine Tour Commissioner Thomas Abt, who graced the Sunshine Development Tour (SDT) East Africa Swing Qualifying School finale, which concluded…

  Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton (centre R) celebrates taking pole position with his father Anthony Hamilton (centre L) after the sprint qualifying session of the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 21, 2025.  [GREG BAKER, AFP] Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that suggestions that he had lost faith in Ferrari were “complete rubbish” as he looks to rebound from his Chinese Grand Prix disqualification this week in Japan. The seven-time world champion has experienced the highs and lows over his first two race weekends with Ferrari, finishing 10th in Australia before taking…

 Royal Nairobi Golf Club player John Lejirma in action on the third day of the Sunshine Development Tour Qualifying School at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. [PHOTO/ SUNSHINE TOUR] The battle for the prestigious 10 slots for the Sunshine Tour Final Qualifiers slated for Johannesburg, South Africa, next week will heat up at the Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on Thursday. John Lejirma of Royal Nairobi Golf Club heads to the Naivasha finale of the four-day Sunshine Development Tour Qualifying School, perched at the top, having…

Buru buru Girls’ Grace Sharon and Grace Acera of Butere Girls during Kenya Secondary Schools Basketball match Term One games in Machakos County. April 11, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] National girls’ basketball champions Butere Girls will settle for nothing less than the ultimate prize. The Western Region sports giants are eying a third straight title at this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National games that begin on April 7 to 12 at Shanzu Teachers College and Shimo La Tewa High School, Mombasa. Exuding confidence, Butere coach Chris Odeke said his charges are ready for challenge. “We want to…

Martin Kiptoo of Equity Bank (left) spikes the ball during their Kenya Volleyball Federation match against Kenya Army at Nyayo Gymnasium on March 01, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) continued with their winning ways beating their Kenya Army compatriots 3-1 in the Kenya Volleyball Federation Men’s National League match played yesterday at Nyayo Gymnasium. The victory increased KDF’s chances of finishing the 2024-2025 regular season in the top four. The Elisha Aliwa-coached side has been brilliant this season and are also top-contenders for the title. KDF were dominant from the onset with Kenya Army putting up a relentless fight in the first set.…

Nicholas Matui (left) of General Service Unit (GSU) spikes a ball against Daniel Ngatia (second left) and George Okore of Kenya Forest Service during their Kenya Volleyball Federation National Men’s League match at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium on January 31, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The battle for play-offs slots in the ongoing 2024-2025 season of the Kenya Volleyball Federation Men’s National League will hit feverpitch as teams make their last shots to remain in the race for the title. The mop-up matches will be played from today at the Nyayo Gymnasium and volleyball court. Several spots are still available with only the…

Nicholas Matui (left) of General Service Unit (GSU) spikes a ball against Daniel Ngatia (second left) and George Okore of Kenya Forest Service during their Kenya Volleyball Federation National Men’s League match at Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium on January 31, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The battle for play-offs slots in the ongoing 2024-2025 season of the Kenya Volleyball Federation Men’s National League will hit feverpitch as teams make their last shots to remain in the race for the title. The mop-up matches will be played from today at the Nyayo Gymnasium and volleyball court. Several spots are still available with only the…

Kenyan rally driver Timothy Kinoti and his navigator Uganda’s Mildred Kibuuka after fueling on the second day of Safari Rally in Naivasha on March 21, 2025. [Standard Team] The third leg of the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC), the Safari Rally in Naivasha, is getting hotter by the day for debutant drivers, but there is one speedster who is determined to reach the finish line today. Kenyan driver Timothy Kinoti is showing grit and resilience in his first attempt in the global motorsports’ showpiece where he is aiming, with his Ugandan co-driver Mildred Kibuuka, to complete the journey and return…

Timothi Kinoti of Kenya and his Ugandan co-driver Mildred  Kibuuka fueling at the Galana Energies Malewa Station in Naivasha before they tackled Day 2 stages of the ongoing WRC Safari Rally. [Courtesy] The ongoing third leg of the 2025 World Rally Championship (WRC), the Safari Rally in Naivasha, is getting hotter by the day for debutant drivers, but there is one speedster who is determined to reach the finish line on Sunday. Kenyan driver Timothy Kinoti is showing grit and resilience in his first attempt in the global motorsports showpiece where he is aiming, with his Ugandan co-driver Mildred Kibuuka,…

Fans enjoy the action at the 2025 WRC Safari Rally. Hoteliers and tourism players in Naivasha and its environs have reported a tourism windfall due to an influx of local and international revelers. [Courtesy] Hoteliers and tourism players in Naivasha and its environs have reported a tourism windfall and brisk business fortunes due to the influx of local and international revellers who have trooped to the region for the 2025 WRC Safari Rally Kenya. The annual motorsport extravaganza has breathed life into the tourism sector, with hotels, restaurants, entertainment joints, and other service providers reporting increased footfall and record bookings…

Queen Máxima of the Netherlands was the epitome of elegance as she graced a state banquet in Nairobi on Tuesday night. She was dazzling in regal attire and exquisite sapphire jewellery. Accompanied by her husband, King Willem-Alexander, the Dutch Queen, 53, exuded sophistication in a royal blue long-sleeved blouse, which she paired with a gold skirt featuring an intricate floral pattern. However, it was her breathtaking accessories that stole the spotlight. She wore the Dutch Sapphire Necklace Tiara, a resplendent piece adorned with deep blue diamonds, complemented by matching earrings, a sapphire bracelet, and the Dutch sapphire bow brooch. The…

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Leah Warii’s paintings are a testament to the depth and strength of womanhood, capturing resilience, transformation, and grace. Her use of soft yet vivid tones brings life to her subjects, each telling a powerful story. One of her standout pieces, Weight of Courage, depicts a woman’s neck wrapped in heavy chains, symbolising the relentless burdens women carry. In contrast, Ballerina portrays a woman moving in harmony with flowing fabric, a gentle reminder of the beauty in letting go. “This is about the things women must release,” Leah explains. “It’s about unburdening ourselves.” Held at Ardhi Gallery, The XX Chromosome exhibition…

Kenya’s Sheila Bayley and Sudan’s Ythreb Hassan brought their deeply personal and evocative works together in a duo exhibition, ‘Confluence of Forms’ (Photo: Courtesy) At the heart of Nairobi’s Kemet Art Gallery, two artists, Kenya’s Sheila Bayley and Sudan’s Ythreb Hassan brought their deeply personal and evocative works together in a duo exhibition, ‘Confluence of Forms’. The exhibition, which ended this past Sunday, was more than just a showcase of artistic talent; it was a window into two lives shaped by identity, grief, and survival. Sheila Bayley, a Kenyan painter, displayed three striking series, ‘They Are Watching’, ‘Homegrown’, and ‘Green…

Tanzanian music stars Rose Muhando and Diamond Platnumz. (Courtesy) Kenya has long been a melting pot for diverse musical influences. Many African gospel and secular artistes have made their name in Kenya. From the infectious rhythms of Congolese music to the relatable lyrics and catchy melodies of Tanzanian bongo flava, musicians from across the continent have found a devoted audience in Kenya. Their artistry, cultural infusion, and compelling storytelling have resonated deeply with Kenyan music lovers, shaping the country’s gospel and secular music landscape. Angela Chibalonza, originally from the Democratic Republic of Congo, became one of the most influential figures…