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Audio By Vocalize National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOC-K) president Shadrack Maluki (left) shakes hands with Ridha Layouni, the president of the Association of Africa National Olympic Academies. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya is currently hosting the 11th edition of the Association of Africa National Olympic Academies (AANOA) forum in Nairobi. The high-profile seminar has encouraged African countries to foster unity to give the continent an edge when it comes to global games. “Africa must unite, we must read from the same script if we want to have a win-win situation in the continent as far as sports is concerned,” visiting…

Audio By Vocalize Liam Rosenior has been sacked as Chelsea manager following a run of five successive Premier League defeats, the club announced on Wednesday. The 41-year-old had only been in charge for just over three months after being lured away from French side Strasbourg which is affiliated to Chelsea’s American owners. Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton on Tuesday proved the last straw. It is the first time Chelsea have lost five consecutive league games without scoring since 1912, a run which has left them seven points adrift of the Champions League places. “Chelsea Football Club has…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Junior Starlets players celebrate scoring against Namibia during the return leg of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier on April 18, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya’s women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have climbed five places in the latest FIFA world rankings, rising to position 128 globally in a move that reflects their growing competitiveness on the international stage. The team confirmed the milestone in a brief but upbeat message shared on their official platforms, expressing confidence in their upward trajectory. “Up we go! We move up to 128th in the FIFA World Rankings.…

Audio By Vocalize GSU players celebrate after scoring a point against Prisons Nairobi during their KVF National League match at Nyayo Gymnasium. [KVF Media] National League champions the General Service Unit (GSU) will lead Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and Equity Bank at this year’s Men’s African Volleyball Club Championship that begin tomorrow at the BK Arena and Petit Stade in Kigali, Rwanda. The three Kenyan sides will be among 30 top teams from across the continent that will be battling for glory. GSU, KPA and Equity have their work cut out as they look to improve on Kenya’s 2025 performance.…

Social Health Authority (SHA) headquarters.  On March 20, 2026, the Departmental Committee on Health of the National Assembly declared SHA unsustainable. If you live in Kenya, you will have seen it countless times. A message in a family or church WhatsApp group. Someone is sick, the diagnosis is serious, and the hospital wants money before treatment. An M-Pesa till number is accompanied by an appeal: please send what you can.In your busyness, you quickly send something. You don’t dwell on it, because if you did, you would ask a question none of us wants to answer: Is this how we’ll keep each…

Audio By Vocalize Eldoret City Marathon race director Moses Tanui (second left) and Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii (third left) during a test fun run in Eldoret, on April 20, 2026. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] Eldoret City Marathon’s One Mile elite race will be uniquely special, organisers said on Monday as preparations for the Sunday showdown entered the homestretch. Governor Jonathan Bii said Eldoret was ready to host huge numbers of athletes, fun runners and fans, who will be thronging the City of Champions for what is expected to be another electrifying show this weekend. “The new One Mile race will…

In a move to address the escalating financial pressures on Kenyan households, Jubilee Life Insurance has officially launched Faida Elimu Insurance Plan.The transformative education protection and investment solution is designed to ensure that a child’s academic journey remains uninterrupted, regardless of life’s uncertainties.While education is often hailed as a key pillar of Kenya’s economy, the reality for many Kenyan families is increasingly defined by education uncertainties and uneasiness.According to Kenya’s Inequality Crisis Report by Oxfam, approximately 36% of Kenya’s population is under the age of 15, with over 14 million pupils currently enrolled in primary and secondary schools. However, significant financial barriers…

Audio By Vocalize English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 19, 2026.  [AFP] English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take on Inter Milan on Saturday, August 1, spearheaded by their Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland. The match will kick off the “Hong Kong Football Festival” at the city’s futuristic 50,000-seat Kai…

Audio By Vocalize English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 19, 2026.  [AFP] English and Italian football giants Manchester City, Chelsea, Inter Milan and Juventus will square up for pre-season friendlies in Hong Kong in August, the clubs announced on Tuesday. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City, currently arm-wrestling Arsenal for the Premier League title, will take on Inter Milan on Saturday, August 1, spearheaded by their Norwegian goal machine Erling Haaland. The match will kick off the “Hong Kong Football Festival” at the city’s futuristic 50,000-seat Kai…

Audio By Vocalize John Korir of Kenya (left) and Sharon Lokedi of Kenya pose for a portrait during a trophy presentation after taking first place in the men’s and women’s divisions during the 130th Boston Marathon on April 20, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. [AFP] Defending champions John Korir and Sharon Lokedi completed a Kenyan double-double at the Boston Marathon on Monday, both delivering tactical masterpieces to clinch back-to-back victories in the 130th edition of the prestigious road race. Korir took advantage of perfect racing conditions to claim the fourth marathon win of his career with a majestic performance to win…

Audio By Vocalize The 2026 Absa Kip Keino Classic meet Director Barnaba Korir addresses the Press on the preparation of the event at Riadha House in Nairobi, on April 20, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]  International athletes have started jetting into the country for the seventh edition of the Absa Kip Keino Classic set for Friday at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Olympic women’s 200m champion Gabby Thomas was the first to arrive in the country on  Sunday and is currently stepping up training in the Kenyan capital to acclimatise to the high altitude Nairobi weather ahead of her debut…

Audio By Vocalize Beatrice Chebet celebrates after winning the women’s 10000m final during the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on September 13, 2025. [AFP] Kenya is a country that produces world champions. From the Rift Valley come runners who have dominated the global stage for decades. The country of 55 million has, at various points, been simultaneously the best on the track, the road and cross country. Kenya has never produced a professional tennis player of international standing. It has never won a medal in cycling, rowing, equestrian, or sailing at a major international games. If the talent is as…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya Pipeline’s Emmaculate Nekesa in action against local rivals DCI at the African Club Championship quarter-finals tie in Cairo,Egypt. Pipeline won 3-1. [Courtesy Al Ahly Volleyball Club] Kenya Pipeline and KCB Bank will face off in the semi-finals of the 2026 Women’s African Volleyball Club Championship that is currently on in Cairo, Egypt. They triumphed in their respective quarter-final matches on Monday to assure Kenya of a place in the finals. Pipeline beat fellow Kenyans the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) 3-1 in the quarter-finals duel while KCB dismissed Mayo Kani Evolution (MKE) Cameroon in straight sets of…

Audio By Vocalize JKUAT Cougars players celebrate after earning promotion to the Kenya Cup. [JKUAT Cougars, X] Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Cougars and Mwamba RFC have been promoted to the Kenya Cup. The two clubs secured promotion after impressive wins in their KRU Championship semi-final matches played over the weekend. For JKUAT Cougars, it is a historic moment as they earned their first-ever place in the top tier. The university side confirmed their promotion with a commanding 40-9 victory over Homeboyz RFC in a match that underlined their growth and consistency throughout the season. The Cougars…

Audio By Vocalize Nygel Amaitsa and Kevin Wekesa of Shujaa tussle for the ball against Uruguay during the Sao Paulo Sevens. [World Rugby] Kenya Sevens team’s dream of making it back to the World Rugby Sevens Series Division One remains on course despite a mixed show at Hong Kong Sevens.  The Kelvin Wambua-led Shujaa finished seventh overall in the opening leg of the SVNS Championship after seeing off France 21-7 in the classification game yesterday.  Shujaa landed the opening try in the sixth minute through Nygel Amaitsa to take a 7-0 lead. France responded in style, with Maxim Granell crossing over…

Audio By Vocalize Manchester City’s Norwegian striker Erling Haaland (R) heads the ball in front of goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on April 19, 2026. [AFP] Manchester City beat stumbling Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to take charge of the Premier League title race as Liverpool strengthened their push for a Champions League place. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners have been in pole position for months but are wobbling at the worst time as they seek to win the English title for the first time in…

Co-operatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya/ FILEThe Sacco sector is set for a major overhaul and tighter regulation, which could mark a turning point for millions of savers.This follows recommendations by a committee on Saccos set up by Co-operatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya last April to review the Sacco Society Act 2008 and recommend reforms aligned with emerging trends and global best practices.Policymakers are also pushing for a review of the law aimed at creating stronger safety nets and enhanced governance, which could change how things are done in one of the country’s most important pillars of financial inclusion.The committee report on “transformation…

Audio By Vocalize Shujaa center Dennis Abukuse in action against Australia at Hong Kong Sevens. [KRU] Kenya Sevens are out of Hong Kong Sevens. Shujaa exited the competition after losing 26-22 to South Africa in the Main Cup quarterfinals played on Saturday afternoon. Shujaa had a poor start to the game when Samuel Asati stepped out of the field in an attempt to kick the ball downfield, resulting in South Africa being handed a scrum five meters from the try box. Selvyn Davids capitalized on the advantage to score off the scrum for 7-0 lead after Tristan Leyds conversion. Kenya…

Audio By Vocalize Shujaa center Dennis Abukuse in action against Australia at Hong Kong Sevens. [KRU] Kenya Sevens are out of Hong Kong Sevens. Shujaa exited the competition after losing 26-22 to South Africa in the Main Cup quarterfinals played on Saturday afternoon. Shujaa had a poor start to the game when Samuel Asati stepped out of the field in an attempt to kick the ball downfield, resulting in South Africa being handed a scrum five meters from the try box. Selvyn Davids capitalized on the advantage to score off the scrum for 7-0 lead after Tristan Leyds conversion. Kenya…

Audio By Vocalize Former women’s marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei in past action. [FILE] The refusal by a World Athletics panel to allow global stars to transfer their allegiance to Turkey is bringing into focus the tight regulations that guide the switching of citizenship. On Thursday, bids by several athletes, among them five Kenyan big shots including former women’s marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei, were rejected for not meeting the regulations. Over the years, Kenyan athletes have successfully switched allegiance. While the transfer of allegiance has not meant physical relocation to their adopted countries, Kenyan stars often remain in their…

Audio By Vocalize Former women’s marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei in past action. [FILE] The refusal by a World Athletics panel to allow global stars to transfer their allegiance to Turkey is bringing into focus the tight regulations that guide the switching of citizenship. On Thursday, bids by several athletes, among them five Kenyan big shots including former women’s marathon record holder Brigid Kosgei, were rejected for not meeting the regulations. Over the years, Kenyan athletes have successfully switched allegiance. While the transfer of allegiance has not meant physical relocation to their adopted countries, Kenyan stars often remain in their…

Audio By Vocalize Shujaa center Dennis Abukuse in action against Australia at Hong Kong Sevens. [KRU] Kenya Sevens sneaked through to the Hong Kong Sevens quarterfinals on Saturday morning after coming from 10-0 down to stun United States of America (USA) 17-10 in their final Group C match played at Kai Tak Sports Park. Victory saw Kenya book their place in the Hong Kong SVNS World Championship quarter-finals, where they will now face off against South Africa from 1.28pm East African Time. Shujaa went into the match having lost their opening two fixtures against New Zealand and Australia and were…

Audio By Vocalize Sports PS Elijah Mwangi after launching the Elite National Sports Camp at Hospital Hill High School, Nairobi. [Kenya Sports Academy] The Elite National Sports Camp officially kicked off in Nairobi yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the continued effort to develop and elevate sporting talent across the country. Now in its second day, the 10-day camp organised by the Kenya Academy of Sports (KAS) at Hospital Hill High School and Lavington Girls’ School has brought together over 600 most promising young athletes. The camp features a diverse range of disciplines, including football, rugby, basketball, handball, volleyball, hockey,…

Audio By Vocalize Shujaa players in action at the Hong Kong Sevens. [Kenya Rugby] Kenya Sevens began their journey to try and earn promotion back to the World Rugby Sevens Series on the back foot after suffering back-to-back defeats in the opening leg of the SVNS World Championship, Hong Kong Sevens yesterday. Shujaa went down 28-12 to New Zealand in a match played at Kai Tak Sports Park as the East Africans remain bottom of Group C. The national team came into the fixture having not beaten New Zealand in their last 13 meetings, with their last victory dating back…

Audio By Vocalize Victor Otieno (left) of AFC Leopards dribbles the ball past Brian Musa of Kenya Police during their SportPesa Premier League match at Kasarani Stadium on December 13. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] AFC Leopards will have a chance to move top of the SportPesa Premier League standings, even if only briefly, when they take on defending champions Kenya Police today at Nyayo Stadium. With just seven matches left in the 2025-2026 season, the title race has tightened into a two-horse contest between Leopards and archrivals Gor Mahia. Leopards sit second on 55 points, just two behind leaders Gor Mahia,…

Audio By Vocalize Junior Starlets right back Faith Boke in action during a training session at Ulinzi Sports Complex. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Junior Starlets will be seeking to seal their second round slot when they lock horns with Namibia in the return leg of the first round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers today at Ulinzi Sports Complex. With a precious but narrow 2-1 advantage following last Sunday’s away win in Windhoek, the Kenyans stand on the precipice of the second round, for all they need is a draw or win to advance. However, they can’t afford…

Audio By Vocalize GSU players celebrate after scoring a point against Prisons Nairobi during their KVF National League match at Nyayo Gymnasium. [KVF Media] Reigning Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Men’s National League champions the General Service Unit (GSU) yesterday saw off Prisons Nairobi in straight sets in the ongoing joint leg of the 2025-2025 season at Nyayo Gymnasium. The victory saw the paramilitary side register their fourth win to enhance their chances of sealing a play-offs slot. GSU are having a tough season after losing key players to local opponents while left attacker Nicholas Matui ditched the side for a…

Audio By Vocalize Edgar Miheso (left) of Kisumu Lakeside challenges Stephan Simiyu of Ulinzi Warriors during their Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo Gymnasium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League champions Ulinzi Warriors will today face off with Umoja Basketball Club in their first-leg encounter of the 2026 season at Ulinzi Sport Complex. The soldiers will capitalise on home advantage to extend their dominance over Umoja in this weekend’s top-of-the-bill duel. This is one of the three top-tier matches lined up this weekend. Some matches that had been scheduled were postponed. Defending champions Nairobi…

Audio By Vocalize Nakuru City Academy and Soka Talent Academy players in action during Rausha Kipaji Cup in Nakuru. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Golden Strikers Football Academy are through to the quarter-finals after topping their U7 Pool D of the Rausha Kipaji Football at Nakuru Athletic Club. Golden Strikers garnered 12 points from four matches after winning all of them against Citam School, Kinderville School, Nakuru City Football Academy and MEC. Also making it to the last four is Citam School, who finished runners-up with seven points from four matches. In Pool A, Ballers of Good and Dios Football Academies made…

Audio By Vocalize FC Talanta team. [File, Standard] For Idd Mubarak, football was never just a passion. This was a choice. One he made early on and refused to walk away from. Now 22, Mubarak plays as a goalkeeper for FC Talanta, a government-sponsored club, after choosing to bet on himself, even when others were not convinced of his exploits. Raised in Kitale, Mubarak had dreams that stretched far beyond the borders of his hometown. While at Trans-Nzoia Primary School, he advanced to the national level as an individual player, where he was scouted by St. Anthony’s Boys High School…

Audio By Vocalize Nygel Amaitsa and Kevin Wekesa of Shujaa tussle for the ball against Uruguay during the Sao Paulo Sevens. [Courtesy, World Rugby] After a year out of the World Rugby Sevens Series, Kenya will today begin their journey to earn promotion back to the top tier, HSBC SVNS Division One, when they kick off their Hong Kong Sevens campaign against Australia and New Zealand in the afternoon. Pooled in Group C alongside Australia, New Zealand and the United States of America, Shujaa will first face the Aussies at 12.56 pm East African time before playing the All Blacks Sevens in…

Audio By Vocalize Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on April 10, 2026. [AFP] Golden State star Stephen Curry scored the go-ahead three-pointer with 50 seconds left as the Warriors rallied to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-121 and stay alive in the NBA play-in on Wednesday. Curry, a four-time NBA champion who missed 27 games from February to early April with a nagging knee injury, shook off a slow first half to finish with 35 points. He connected on seven of 12 three-point attempts to help the Warriors, who…

Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga (not in picture) is shown a red card by referee Slavko Vincic as Bayern Munich players react, April 15, 2026. [AFP] Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said the decision to send off Eduardo Camavinga “ruined” Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final after his team were eliminated by Bayern Munich. Substitute Camavinga picked up two yellow cards in quick succession to be dismissed with four minutes remaining of the quarter-final second leg. The tie was level when Camavinga was shown red, but Bayern scored twice late to win 4-3 on the night, 6-4 on…

Audio By Vocalize Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans at full-time during the UEFA Champions League Quarter Finals match between Sporting CP, April 15, 2026. [AFP] Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal’s angst-ridden progress to the Champions League semi-finals proved they have the character to cope with the mounting pressure of their bid to end a six-year trophy drought. Arteta’s side survived an anxious quarter-final second leg against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday as they held on for a goalless draw that secured a 1-0 aggregate victory. The Gunners were well below their best at the Emirates Stadium, but Sporting couldn’t take advantage…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Jepchirchir and Brigid Kosgei compete in the Women’s marathon of Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture on Aug. 7, 2021. [Yomiuri Shimbun via AFP] World Athletics’ Nationality Review Panel has refused the applications of 11 athletes seeking to transfer their allegiance to Türkiye. According to information on the World Athletics website, the athletes concerned are Catherine Relin (Selin Can) Amanang’ole (KEN), Rajindra Campbell (JAM), Jaydon Hibbert (JAM), Brian Kibor (KEN), Brigid Kosgei (KEN), Ronald Kwemoi (KEN), Nelvin (Can) Jepkemboi (KEN), Favour Ofili (NGR), Wayne Pinnock (JAM), Rojé Stona (JAM) and Sophia Yakushina (RUS). In…

Audio By Vocalize PSG players care for Liverpool’s French striker Hugo Ekitike who lies injured during the UEFA Champions League quarter final, second-leg at Anfield on April 14, 2026. [AFP] Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club’s Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain, his national team coach Didier Deschamps said Wednesday. The 23-year-old crumpled in a heap holding his lower right leg with a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon during the first half of Liverpool’s 2-0 quarter-final second-leg defeat to European champions PSG on Tuesday. “Unfortunately, the severity…

Audio By Vocalize Bayern Munich forwards Luis Diaz (L) and  Harry Kane celebrate after scoring the equalizing 3-3 goal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany, on April 15, 2026. [Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP] Harry Kane praised Luis Diaz’s late “moment of magic” which delivered the killer blow as Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. Holding a 2-1 first-leg advantage, Bayern fell behind three times on the night in the first half as record 15-time champions Real produced a familiarly strong performance on the European…

Audio By Vocalize Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice reacts after the UEFA Champions League quarter-final vs Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium on April 15, 2026. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Declan Rice said reaching another Champions League semi-final was “an amazing achievement” for Arsenal despite failing to silence their critics in a 0-0 draw at home to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. The Gunners progressed 1-0 on aggregate thanks to Kai Havertz’s late winner in the Portuguese capital last week. Arsenal, who have never won the Champions League, were knocked out in the last four by eventual winners Paris Saint-Germain last season.…

Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Gymkhana Cricket Club proprietor Bhavesh Gohil during his manifesto launch in Nairobi on Wednesday night. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Cricket Kenya (CK) elections are set for this Sunday in Nairobi and former Kenyan internationals, current players, captains and coaches have thrown their weight behind business magnate Bhavesh Gohil aka BG for the top job. The coaches and players believe the Nairobi Gymkhana Cricket Club boss is the right man for the chairman’s post in a fierce two-horse race between Gohil and Kenyan cricket legend Tom Tikolo. “I’m impressed with the cricket development pathway that Gohil has set…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Harambee Starlets players celebrate finishing runners-up against Australia Matilda’s during their FIFA Women’s Series 2026 match on April 15, 2026.[Stafford Ondego, Standard] President William Ruto has congratulated the Harambee Starlets following their historic runners-up  finish at the FIFA Series Women’s Tournament, describing their performance as a major milestone for women’s football in Kenya. In a message shared on X on Wednesday, the President praised the national women’s team for their resilience and determination, noting that they had carried the country’s hopes with pride on the global stage. “Well done, Harambee Starlets, on finishing runners-up at the…

Audio By Vocalize Australia Matilda’s players celebrate winning the FIFA Women’s Series 2026 tournament at Nyayo National Stadium on April 15, 2026.[Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyans miss many chances against the star-studded Australia side. The match was the final of the Fifa Series after the two sides beat India and Malawi to reach the final. History was written in the Nairobi sunset as Kenya’s Harambee Starlets went toe-to-toe with Australia’s Matildas for the first time in a Fifa-sanctioned clash last evening.  The Matildas outclassed Kenya 2-0 under the lights at an almost packed Nyayo Stadium, with Chelsea legend Sam Kerr and…

Kisumu Governor Anyang’Nyong’o after a consultative security meeting within the Lakeside City /FAITH MATETEKisumu county commissioner Benson Leparmorijo /FAITH MATETEKisumu central MP Joshua Oron after a consultative security meeting /FAITH MATETE Leaders in Kisumu have issued a strong warning against rising insecurity, declaring they will not allow a few individuals to tarnish the city’s reputation as a key investment and economic hub. Speaking after a high-level security consultative meeting, Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said the county leadership had resolved to take firm action following recent incidents of lawlessness. “As you can see, we have been holding consultations this morning with leaders from Kisumu county,…

Audio By Vocalize Liverpool’s Dutch manager Arne Slot reacts after conceding a goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against PSG, April 14, 2026. [AFP] Mohamed Salah’s glorious Liverpool career will have an anti-climactic end after Paris Saint-Germain swatted aside Arne Slot’s men in a meek Champions League exit that will ensure a trophyless season for the Reds. Ousmane Dembele struck twice, as for the second consecutive season, Liverpool was eliminated by the French champions on their own turf. Last season, there was at least pride in bowing out only on penalties to the side that would go on to win…

Audio By Vocalize Winner 100M Men Ferdinand Omanyala during Athletics Kenya Trials for World Championships and Commonwealth Games at The Moi International sports Center, Kasarani Stadium.[Jonah Onyango, Standard]   Top Kenyan and global athletes are bracing for a high-stakes showdown at the Kip Keino Classic set for April 24 in Nairobi, with expectations running high ahead of the evening meet. Olympic and world medallists are expected to headline the event at Nyayo National Stadium, promising adrenaline-filled races and blistering speeds. In the men’s 1500m, all eyes will be on a mouth-watering clash between Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi and world gold…

Audio By Vocalize Winner 100M Men Ferdinand Omanyala during Athletics Kenya Trials for World Championships and Commonwealth Games at The Moi International sports Center, Kasarani Stadium.[Jonah Onyango, Standard]   Top Kenyan and global athletes are bracing for a high-stakes showdown at the Kip Keino Classic set for April 24 in Nairobi, with expectations running high ahead of the evening meet. Olympic and world medallists are expected to headline the event at Nyayo National Stadium, promising adrenaline-filled races and blistering speeds. In the men’s 1500m, all eyes will be on a mouth-watering clash between Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi and world gold…

Audio By Vocalize Atletico Madrid’s  forward, Antoine Griezmann and teammates celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on April14, 2026.[AFP] Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said that his team was ready to finally win the Champions League after knocking out Barcelona on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals. The Rojiblancos fell to a 2-1 quarter-final second leg defeat at home but that was enough to progress 3-2 on aggregate after their 2-0 win at Camp Nou last week. Atletico, who have never won the competition, will face Arsenal…

Audio By Vocalize Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot reacts after conceding the second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final,on April 14, 2026. [AFP] Liverpool manager Arne Slot said he would be surprised if Hugo Ekitike features again this season after being stretchered off in his side’s Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain. A serious-looking injury to Ekitike compounded a miserable night for the English champions as Ousmane Dembele’s double sealed a 2-0 win at Anfield for the holders, who progressed to the semi-finals 4-0 on aggregate. The former PSG striker crumpled in a heap holding his lower right leg…

Audio By Vocalize  Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final, second-leg football match. [AFP] Ousmane Dembele’s double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English champions’ woes, Hugo Ekitike suffered a serious-looking injury that could end his season and hinder Liverpool’s chances of being back among Europe’s elite next season. Arne Slot’s men sit fifth in the Premier League and will end the campaign trophyless after being kept at arm’s…

Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets players during their FIFA Women’s Series 2026 match at Nyayo National Stadium on Apri 11, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya will hope to have luck and favour on their side when they tackle Australia in the Fifa Series final today. Harambee Starlets booked their place in the final after a composed 2-0 victory over India at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Martha Amunyolete early in the game and Tereza Engesha in the second half saw Beldine Odemba’s side begin the tournament on a strong note in front of home supporters. Australia, however, arrive in the…

Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s English midfielder Jude Bellingham addresses a press conference on April 14, 2026, in Munich, Germany. [AFP] Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham said Wednesday’s second Champions League quarter-final leg at Bayern Munich would define his club’s season amid a stuttering domestic campaign. Trophy-less last season, Real are staring down another year without silverware, with the Champions League perhaps their best chance this year. Bayern hold a 2-1 lead after winning in Madrid and needs to avoid defeat to reach the final four. Real Madrid’s French forward Kylian Mbappe (C) and his teammates take part in a…

Audio By Vocalize Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya meets newly appointed Confederation of African Football (CAF) Acting Secretary General Samson Adamu on April 14, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya has stepped up preparations for the historic  co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya signaling a renewed push for regional coordination and global-standard delivery. Speaking in Nairobi while hosting newly appointed Confederation of African Football (CAF) Acting Secretary General Samson Adamu, Mvurya revealed that Kenya, alongside Tanzania and Uganda, will next week convene a high-level “Pamoja meeting” aimed at unlocking critical policy decisions…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s driver Karan Patel and navigator Tauseef Khan in action during the 2026 Safari Rally. [AFP]   Kenyan drivers are ready and are up to the task of seriously tackling the Uganda Pearl of Africa Rally after a mixed performance at the WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha last month. The event is scheduled to take place in Mbarara in western Uganda, from May 8–11, 2026. As an event that counts towards the Africa Rally Championships (ARC), Kenyan drivers are keen not to disappoint while retaining or improving on their performance in the same rally. This comes after their mixed…

Audio By Vocalize Mumias-born center Madina Okot has been drafted into the Women’s National Basketball Association [WNBA] Mumias-born center Madina Okot has made history after being drafted into the Women’s National Basketball Association, becoming only the third Kenyan to play in the top American women’s basketball league. Okot was selected 13th overall by Atlanta Dream during the WNBA Draft held on Monday night at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City. Her selection marked a major milestone in her fast-rising career and placed her among the world’s elite players. An emotional Okot could not hide her joy after…

Audio By Vocalize Referee Paul Tierney speaks with Manchester United’s Argentinian defender Lisandro Martinez after he pulls the hair of Leeds United’s English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, resulting in a red card, during the  EPL on April 13, 2026. [Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP] Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick blasted referee Paul Tierney for sending off Lisandro Martinez in Monday’s 2-1 defeat against Leeds. Martinez was dismissed in the second half at Old Trafford after the United defender pulled the hair of Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Tierney showed the Argentine a red card after VAR officials told him to…

Audio By Vocalize Alejandro, a volunteer, prepares meat for a stew for neighbours in need at the yard of the childhood home of the late football star Diego Maradona, now transformed into a soup kitchen, in Villa Fiorito, Buenos Aires province, Argentina, on April 9, 2026. [Tomas Cuesta/AFP] Diego Maradona would be happy, his fans say. The childhood home of the late Argentine football legend has been transformed into a soup kitchen for people squeezed by President Javier Milei’s austerity policies. The needy can also ask for clothing at 523 Amazor street in the Buenos Aires suburb of Fiorito, where…

Audio By Vocalize Junior Starlets in action vs Namibia [Facebook] After a successful away trip to Namibia, Junior Starlets have now shifted their focus to the return leg of the first round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier. Starlets, who are seeking to secure their return to the global stage, launched their quest with a 2-1 win against their hosts Baby Gladiators in Windhoek on Sunday. The victory gives them an edge over their guests ahead of Saturday’s second leg encounter set for Ulinzi Sports Complex. A win or draw will see Kenya advance to the next…

Audio By Vocalize The final whistle in Kisumu did more than crown new champions at the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One Games. It also signaled a moment of reckoning for some of the country’s most decorated sports giants. For teams like Kisumu Day, Kakamega High, St Joseph’s Boys Kitale, Kisii School, Nyamira Girls and Lukenya School, the 2026 edition was not about glory, but hard lessons, near misses and the painful reality of a shifting competitive landscape. Beyond those who made it to Kisumu, some former champions did not even qualify for the national stage. Defending handball champions Kimilili…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar Rugby Club [Facebook] Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar Rugby Club will face Ugandan league winners Black Pirates Rugby Club in a historic 2026 Enterprise Cup final, setting up a thrilling Kenya versus Uganda clash after a new cross-border format reshaped the competition this season. For the first time in many year, the Enterprise Cup adopted a regional structure that brought together four Kenyan teams and four Ugandan sides, giving the tournament a fresh feel and raising the level of competition. The move was aimed at strengthening ties between the two rugby nations while offering teams tougher and more varied opposition. The new…

Audio By Vocalize Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya walks away after competing in the New York marathon in New York on November 2, 2025. [CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP] If it is making waves on the roads, marathon king Eliud Kipchoge has done it. But what is the fastest marathoner alive up to after closing his Olympic chapter? In an interview with Standard Sports, the two-time Olympic champion and former marathon world record holder, describes himself as the happiest sportsman even as he begins a new chapter in his athletics career. Kipchoge maintains that he is not eyeing another participation in the Olympics as an active athlete,…

Secretary General of the Kisumu County Boda Boda Association, Dan Omondi, addressing the media in Kisumu./Faith Matete Boda boda leaders in Kisumu County have strongly rejected attempts to ethnicise the attack on Vihiha Senator Godfrey Osotsi, warning against narratives they say could inflame divisions and distort facts as investigations continue.The leaders said the incident, which is under police investigation, should not be used to pit communities against each other or generalise blame to entire groups or professions.“There is nothing like that. A few bad elements went there and attacked the Senator, but now people are trying to make it about ethnicity.…

Audio By Vocalize Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (R) and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta (L) gesture on the touchline during the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Glyn KIRK / AFP] Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic title showdown next weekend. Guardiola’s side closed the gap on Arsenal to just six points with an emphatic 3-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday. Second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku ensured City capitalised on Arsenal’s shock 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth 24…

Audio By Vocalize Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (R) and Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta (L) gesture on the touchline during the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Glyn KIRK / AFP] Pep Guardiola insisted Manchester City must respect Arsenal when they face the Premier League leaders in a seismic title showdown next weekend. Guardiola’s side closed the gap on Arsenal to just six points with an emphatic 3-0 win at Chelsea on Sunday. Second-half goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku ensured City capitalised on Arsenal’s shock 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth 24…

Audio By Vocalize Action between Mathare United FC and New Mathare FC during 1XBet Mtaani Football For Good Initiative friendly match held at the Mathare Depot Grounds in Nairobi at the weekend. [Mathare United, File] Mathare United FC edged New Mathare FC 1-0 in a friendly match played at the Mathare Depot Grounds in Nairobi at the weekend. Daglas Mokaya’s freekick goal in the 30th minute was enough to send the over 3000 fans into delirium in the adrenaline filled Slum Derby. The third edition of 1XBet Mtaani Football For Good Initiative grassroots initiative aims to support local talent and…

Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets celebrate scoring in the FIFA Series vs India at the Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026. [Facebook] Harambee Starlets continued their impressive rise in the FIFA Series with a commanding 2-0 victory over India at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday. The win has been rewarded with a total of Sh1.5 million, adding to the momentum as the team prepares for their biggest challenge yet. The reward package includes Sh1 million pledged by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, alongside an additional Sh500,000 from the Football Kenya Federation after the opening-match success. FKF President Hussein Mohamed confirmed that…

Kenya Progressive Nurses Association (KPNA) President Michael Nyongesa. Faith Matete Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives Secretary General Seth Panyako . Faith Matete National Nurses Union of Kenya President Collins Otieno addressing the media in Kisumu. Faith Matete Kenya’s nursing unions have condemned remarks made by Farah Maalim. They demanded an immediate and unconditional apology over what they termed “demeaning and retrogressive” statements against the profession.The unions gave the MP and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula 72 hours to apologise for remarks made in the National Assembly.During a press briefing in Kisumu, the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives, the National Nurses Association of…

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju addressing media after a church service at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani, on April 12, 2026. Faith MateteFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju addressing a congregation during a church service at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani, on April 12, 2026 Faith MateteFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju being prayed for at St Stephen’s Cathedral in Milimani, Kisumu, on April 12, 2026. Faith MateteFormer Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju has claimed that his life is in danger following an ongoing land dispute, accusing state agencies of facilitating what he termed “blatant impunity” despite court rulings in his favour.Speaking on…

Audio By Vocalize Chelsea’s Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo (L) closes in on Manchester City’s Belgian midfielder Jeremy Doku during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in London on April 12, 2026. [AFP] Manchester City ignited the Premier League title race with a second-half blitz that sealed a 3-0 win against Chelsea as they closed the gap on leaders Arsenal on Sunday. Pep Guardiola’s side produced a devastating spell immediately after half-time, with Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guehi scoring in the space of six minutes at Stamford Bridge. Jeremy Doku wrapped up a…

Audio By Vocalize Bhavesh Gohil (pictured) will square off with former national team captain Tom Tikolo for the chairmanship of Cricket Kenya. [File, Standard] A high-stakes contest that will shape the future of cricket in Kenya is now firmly in motion, with details emerging of the 19 counties whose delegates will determine the next leadership of Cricket Kenya. The Independent Elections Panel (IEP) last week published the final delegates list, clearing 19 counties to participate in the March 19, 2026 poll. Thirteen counties were however locked out for being non-compliant with constitutional requirements. “Only duly recognised full members, being County…

Kenya’s nursing unions’ members during a press briefing in Kisumu. Faith Matete Kenya National Union of Nurses Secretary General Seth Panyako is addressing the media in Kisumu. Faith Matete Nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) are set to down their tools on Monday, citing prolonged salary delays, unresolved bank deductions and stalled pension payments.While speaking in Kisumu on Sunday, KNUN Secretary General Seth Panyako said the situation at the country’s premier referral hospital had reached a breaking point. He alleged that some nurses have gone without stable pay for between four and six years due to what he termed persistent cash flow…

Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathews Owili. Faith Matete Kisumu will not tolerate any form of political violence, intimidation or criminal conduct within its jurisdiction, the county government has declared.This follows the brutal attack on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi on Wednesday.Deputy Governor Mathew Owili on behalf of Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o said the county warned that those seeking to undermine peace and stability through acts of brutality are gravely mistaken. Owili said the law will catch up with those behind the attack and justice will be served.The deputy governor warned that such acts strike at the core of the rule of law and threaten…

Audio By Vocalize After three years of heartbreak and pain, St Anthony’s Boys High School, Kitale, finally recaptured the boys’ hockey title as this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games ended yesterday in Kisumu. Les Titans, as they are fondly known, did it in style, edging out familiar foes Friends School Kamusinga (FSK) Cougars 4-1 in a penalty shootout to reclaim the title they had lost to Musingu High School during the 2023 games held in Eldoret. Stakes were higher than ever before, for it was not just Les Titans who had endured at the hands of Musingu…

Dr Mercy Mwangangi, the SHA CEO.Kenyans seeking specialised treatment abroad can now seek funding from the Social Health Authority beginning April 14. This benefit, which was offered under the defunct NHIF, was suspended when SHA took over in October 2024 but has now been restored.SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi told The Star Health the new package will only be available to paid-up members and is limited to procedures that are not available locally. She said the Benefits Advisory Panel, led by Prof Walter Jaoko, identified 36 such procedures, mainly involving highly specialised care.“We’re very pleased to inform Kenyans that starting on the…

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win 2025 Rotterdam Marathon in Rotterdam. [AFP]  Multiple world champion in the cross country and half marathon, Geoffrey Kamworor, has been on a steady rise after a career-threatening injury in 2020. Fifteen days from today, Kamworor will be lining up in the 2026 London Marathon, where a deep field has been assembled, ostensibly for blistering speeds. For five years, his recovery from a serious leg injury he suffered in a road accident, Kamworor, who has savoured victory twice (2017 and 2019) at the New York City Marathon, is a man…

Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Day High School’s Hockey team Captain Barliy Nagid (left) and Peter Wanjala of St Anthony’s Boys-Kitale during Brookside National Term One hockey at Kisumu Day High School. April 7, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The landscape of Kenyan school sports continued to be altered yesterday as more champions from the 2025 games relinquished their crowns. As this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games end today in Kisumu, new champions will be crowned in various sports disciplines following the dethroning of last year’s winners. Joining St Luke’s Kimilili (boys’ handball), Musingu High School (boys’ hockey), Vihiga…

Foods in a supermarket. Take a moment and think about the last snack or drink you picked up from a supermarket, kiosk, or petrol station. It may have been a packet of crisps, a flavoured yoghurt, a sweetened juice, or a fizzy drink. The packaging probably looked colourful, appealing, and perhaps even healthy. But here is a question many of us rarely stop to ask in that moment: What exactly is inside that product, and how does consuming it affect my health over time?Across Kenya, the eating patterns have changed significantly over the past two decades. Busy work schedules, long commutes,…

The Social Health Authority (SHA) headquarters in Nairobi.Kenyans seeking specialised treatment abroad will now follow a tightly controlled process devised by the Social Health Authority (SHA). SHA CEO Dr Mercy Mwangangi said the oversees treatment package, which opens on April 14, is designed to correct weaknesses that existed under the defunct NHIF, where patients were often referred abroad without proper vetting of hospitals, costs or necessity.Only 36 procedures -deemed unavailable in Kenya – now qualify for overseas care. Patients must be referred by a doctor, vetted by regulators, and approved by the SHA before travel. The authority will cover up to Sh500,000…

Audio By Vocalize Hong Kong-bound Shujaa Player pose for a photo with SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri after the squad naming in Nairobi [SportPesa] Kenya 7s Technical Bench has unveiled the Shujaa squad for the first leg of the HSBC World Championship opener in Hong Kong, set for April 17-19, 2026. Head coach Kevin “Bling” Wambua kept faith with the side that finished runners-up in the SVNS 2, making only one change as Kabras Sugar RFC scrum-half Brian Tanga replaces Chrisant Ojwang who is ruled out with a hamstring injury. Tanga made his Shujaa bow at the 2016 Hong Kong 7s and will add much-needed experience to the…

Audio By Vocalize Preparations are in top gear ahead of the third edition of the Football Mums Tournament slated for April 19, 2026, at Kibera DC Grounds, Nairobi. The one-day event, organised by Path to Russia in partnership with Kibra Girls Soccer Academy, will bring together teams majorly composed of young and vulnerable mothers from the informal settlement areas, with a focus on empowering women and promoting the girl child through sport. Young Mothers FC will be looking forward to defending their title they won at the same venue last month. They demolished Lucky Stars FC 10-4 to lift the…

Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Day players warm up before their semis match against Friends School Kamusinga during the Brookside Secondary School games in Kisumu on April 10,2026. [Washington Onyango, Kisumu] Rift Valley giants St Anthony’s Boys Kitale will renew their rivalry with Western Region giants Friends School Kamusinga in the Brookside National Secondary School hockey finals. With defending champions Musingu School resting in Kakamega after bowing out of the Term One games at the regional level last month, a new king will be crowned in Kisumu on Saturday. St Anthony’s who won silver last year when the games were held…

Audio By Vocalize Melvin Khaemba of Moi Girls Kamusinga scores during their Brookside National Secondary School games in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Moi Girls Kamusinga will face off with St Joseph Girls Kitale (JOGA) in the finals of the 2026 Brookside National Secondary School handball finals in Kisumu on Saturday. This is after Kamusinga who are also the defending champions hammered newbies Karai Girls 27-10 in the semifinals played at Kisumu Polytechnic Grounds on Friday. Lavenda Babra led with five goals as Miriam Yego and Ruth Nicole scoring three goals each in the win. Velma Amoit added two gaols with…

Audio By Vocalize Scholastica Wileka of Kaya Tiwi (center) in action against St Brigids during the Brookside Secondary School games in Kisumu on April 10,2026. [Washington Onyango, Standard] By Washington Onyango Butere Girls will renew rivalry with Kaya Tiwi in the finals of the Brookside National Secondary School basketball girl’s finals after cruising through the semifinals played at Kisumu Polytechnic on Friday. The Western Region champions hammered Barchando 86-54 in the semis to reach their fourth consecutive national final as they look to complete a four-peat. The defending champions begun the match on the front foot leading 27-9 in the…

Audio By Vocalize Nyamira Girls hockey players celebrate after qualifying for the Brookside National Secondary School hockey girls’ finals in Kisumu on April 10, 2026. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Former East Africa champions Nyamira Girls came from 2-0 behind to hold Nyanza Region champions Ng’iya Girls to a 2-2 draw before knocking out the favorites 2-1 in eight seconds to qualify for the Brookside National Secondary School hockey finals in Kisumu. Cecilia Akinyi saved a flick in the final quarter where captain Garcia Pauline and Emmaculate Atieno scored to force a draw. Nyamira, who missed the nationals last year when Ng’iya…

Audio By Vocalize Liverpool’s Scottish defender #26 Andrew Robertson (left) and Liverpool’s English defender #66 Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrate with the Premier League trophy at Anfield in Liverpool, England on May 25, 2025. [AFP] Andy Robertson will bring down the curtain on his nine-year career at Liverpool at the end of the season, the faltering Premier League champions announced on Thursday. The 32-year-old has made 373 appearances for the club, winning two Premier League titles and the Champions League as a key member of the side that restored the Reds to the top of the English and European game under Jurgen…

Audio By Vocalize Head coach Aliou Cisse during a press conference in Tripoli on March 13, 2025. [AFP] The Angolan football federation said Thursday it had hired Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winner Aliou Cisse as the new head coach of the national team. Cisse, a former international defender who captained Senegal’s Lions of Teranga to the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, stepped down as Libya coach on Wednesday after just 10 matches in charge. “Today is a day of renewal, a day on which we rekindle hope and reaffirm with conviction our ambition for the future of national…

Chapati/ Wikimedia CommonsInternational Women’s Day may have passed, but the conversations it sparked must continue. As we celebrate the achievements and resilience of women across Kenya and the world, it is also an opportunity to spotlight the critical issue of diet-related health risks that affect women’s wellbeing, particularly the impact of industrially produced trans fatty acids (iTFAs) and the urgent need to strengthen the existing regulations on trans fatty acids.Trans fat, or trans-fatty acids (TFA), are unsaturated fatty acids that come from either industrial or natural sources. Industrially produced trans fats are trans-fatty acids primarily formed during the industrial process…

Crime sceneSome police officers are recuperating after they sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident along the busy Nairobi – Mombasa highway.They include Athi River South Sub county police commander Senior Superintend of Police  David Kandie and Base Commander Chief Inspector Japheth Makembo.The duo were among the officers who were attending to an accident scene along the highway when they sustained the injuries on Wednesday night. A motorist whose motor-vehicle led to the injuries was arrested and detained at the Athi River police station awaiting to be arraigned at Mavoko Law Courts hours after he sped off, abandoned the motor vehicle…

For years, many Kenyan families have been forced to look beyond the country’s borders in search of specialised medical care—often at great financial and emotional cost. That reality may soon begin to change. The arrival of Almeda Healthcare Group  in Nairobi is offering new hope to patients who previously had to travel abroad for treatment. The Egyptian healthcare provider has officially opened its first clinic in the Kenyan capital, bringing advanced medical services closer to home. Kenya’s Ambassador to Egypt, Fredrick Otieno Outa, said the move is aimed at easing the burden on patients who often spend heavily seeking care…

Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Day in action against Mbooni during the Brookside Secondary School games in Kisumu on April 3,2026. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Nyanza Region champions Ng’iya Girls and Kisumu Day are through to the semifinals of the Brookside National Secondary School Term One games currently going on in Kisumu alongside heavyweights St Joseph Girls Kitale, St Anthony’s Boys Kitale, and Nyamira Girls. Ng’iya from Siaya County champions made the semis for the second year running after topping their pool following wins against Mwiki (1-0), AIC Nyayo (3-1), and Mpesa Foundation 3-0. Ng’iya will now renew their rivalry with nemesis Nyamira…

Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards coach Fred Ambani (centre) displays his SportPesa Premier League Coach of the Month award for March, flanked by the technical bench on April 4, 2026. [Courtesy] AFC Leopards head coach Fred Ambani and Posta Rangers forward Jackson Macharia have respectively been named the SportPesa Premier League Coach and Player of the Month for March, following a run of performances that stood out in a fiercely competitive month. Ambani’s leadership inspired a resurgent AFC Leopards side back into the league title conversation and earned him the accolade, his second of the season, while Macharia’s decisive goals single-handedly…

Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Collins Oyuu, addressing the media in Kisumu/Faith Matete Kenya National Union of Teachers Secretary General Collins Oyuu has outlined the union’s progress over the past five years, citing increased teacher employment, curriculum reforms, and strengthened labour relations, while emphasising the need for continued attention on recruitment and promotions.Speaking in Kisumu, Oyuu said the union had stabilised after a period of uncertainty to become stronger and more influential in the education sector.“It is exactly five years since we gave this team the mandate to steer this union from a point of collapse to where it…

Athi Water Works Development Agency CEO Joseph Kamau, when he appeared before the Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation Douglas Okiddy The Athi Water Works Development Agency is losing nearly Sh1.2 billion annually in uncollected revenue, amid growing inefficiencies in water bill collection.This is 56 per cent of the total collection, compared to only Sh1 billion (44 per cent) that the state agency collects on average every year, officials told a parliamentary committee.Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Blue Economy, Water and Irrigation, the agency’s Chief Executive Officer, engineer Joseph Kamau, revealed that the agency is only able to collect…

Audio By Vocalize Bingwa Fests prepare athletes for other major athletic events in the country and nationally . [File] Athletics Kenya Athletes Representative Milcah Chemos says local competitions such as  Bingwa Fest are playing a crucial role in preparing athletes for major international events. Speaking after the national finals of the second edition of BingwaFest at Kinoru Stadium, Chemos noted that the event has been particularly beneficial for athletes without sponsorship. “I want to take this opportunity to thank BingwaFest for coming up with this event, which has really helped upcoming athletes, especially those who do not have sponsorship. This…

Audio By Vocalize Kai Havertz celebrates scoring for Arsenal against Sporting CP in their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon on April 7, 2026. [AFP] The Premier League will have at least five teams in the Champions League next season after securing a European Performance Spot for the second straight year. The extra place was confirmed on Tuesday as Arsenal beat Sporting 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. UEFA awards an additional place to the two leagues with the best overall performance across the three European competitions. The Premier League has been way out in front…

Audio By Vocalize Kenyan fencer Alexander Ndolo in a past event. [File, Standard] The final shortlist for the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year (SOYA) Sportswoman and man of the Year features a prestigious lineup of elite athletes who dominated the international stage. The winners will be feted at the 2025 SOYA gala night that will be held at the Uhuru Gardens. Fencer Alexendra Ndolo, runners Beatrice Chebet, Faith Kipyegon, Faith Cherotich and Lilian Odira are in the race for the women’s award. While the women’s list is dominated by athletics stars, the men’s final five is a mix of sportsmen from…

Audio By Vocalize Marathoner Joyce Kirui, 52, after winning a 1km race in Simat on Good Friday. She is getting ready for Eldoret City Marathon set for April 26. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] Joyce Kirui is ready to inject years of experience into the seventh edition of the Eldoret City Marathon on April 26. At last year’s edition of the Eldoret City Marathon, the legend, a 2009 Read Half Marathon champion, finished 42nd. But don’t mistake Kirui for a rising long-distance runner looking to be spotted by a sports management; she is past her prime, and still writing chapters in her athletics story.…

Audio By Vocalize St Mary’s Yala rugby players and All Saints during Brookside National Term One Rugby match at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium. April 7, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] St Mary’s School Yala announced their arrival back at the nationals with a bang after stunning former national and East Africa champions All Saints Embu 10-8 in a tight match played yesterday at Mamboleo Stadium. Timothy Wesonga crossed over the white wash five minutes from the break to give the hosts a narrow 5-0 half time lead. In the final half, the Eastern champions rallied back through Peter Otieno who scored an…

Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Day High School’s Hockey team Captain Barliy Nagid (left) and Peter Wanjala of St Anthony’s Boys-Kitale during Brookside National Term One hockey at Kisumu Day High School. April 7, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former national and East Africa boys’ hockey champions St Anthony’s Boys High School Kitale launched their title quest with a hard fought 1-0 win against their hosts Kisumu Day as the 2026 Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One Games began Tuesday in Kisumu. As expected, sports enthusiasts turned up in large numbers to rally behind the homeboys, cheering them and applauding every meaningful…

Health CS Aden Duale, IG of Police Douglas Kanja, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen, SHA CEO Mercy Mwangangi and Mbagathi County Referral Hospital CEO Dr Alexander Irungu Wanjiru during the of launch Usalama Cover at Avenue Hospital/HANDOUTMbagathi County Referral Hospital is positioning itself as a critical Level 5 referral facility under the strengthened Social Health Authority (SHA) framework.This follows the official launch of the Usalama Cover on Thursday, April 2, at Avenue Hospital, led by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.The cover brings National Police Service and Kenya Prison Service officers into the public officers’ medical…

There is a particular kind of attention the rest of Africa pays when its largest economy makes a decisive move. On 17 March 2026, at The Peninsula London, Nigeria made that move. The Africa Capital Forum, convened under the theme From Stabilisation to Capital Mobilisation, brought CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso onto the same stage as JP Morgan, IFC, Standard Chartered, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The room was filled with the kind of institutional investors whose capital allocation decisions shape the risk pricing of entire regions.For those of us watching from Nairobi, Kigali, Addis Ababa, or Dar…

Audio By Vocalize Basic Education PS Julius Bitok in Kisumu during official opening of the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Championships on April 7, 2026. [Courtesy] The Ministry of Education will begin crackdown on age cheating and doping in school sports, with teachers found facilitating the malpractice facing disciplinary action from the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok said the ministry will take firm action against individuals involved in manipulating athletes’ ages or exposing students to performance-enhancing substances, warning that the vice threatens the credibility of school competitions and Kenya’s global athletics reputation. Speaking in…