Audio By Vocalize Eritrean players in a past match [EFF] Seven Eritrean football players who helped the national team secure a historic victory in Eswatini last week have failed to return home, a source close to the squad told the BBC. The players left after matches in Eswatini, but while some teammates flew back via South Africa, the seven are understood to have absconded. Eritrea’s team had been celebrating a return to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group stages for the first time in 19 years, following a 2-1 win in Eswatini and a 4-1 aggregate score. However, sources…
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Audio By Vocalize Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (L) fights for the ball with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha during the last 16 second leg UEFA Champions League at Anfield on March 11, 2025. [Oli SCARFF/AFP] When Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool last met in the Champions League a year ago, the Anfield outfit were marching towards the Premier League title and were described as “an almost perfect team” by the French club’s coach Luis Enrique. Fast forward to this season and a formidable PSG appear clear favourites as the sides clash again in the Champions League quarter-finals, with the first leg in Paris…
Audio By Vocalize Bayern Munich’s English forward Harry Kane [Alexandra Beier/AFP] Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said on Monday he would wait until matchday to make a final call on Harry Kane’s fitness to start the Champions League visit to face Real Madrid, which he labelled the “toughest” trip in the competition. The England striker missed Bayern’s win at Freiburg on Saturday with an ankle issue but the German side are hopeful he will be ready to play at the Santiago Bernabeu in the quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. Kane trained with his team-mates early on Monday before Bayern flew…
Audio By Vocalize AC Milan forward Niclas Fullkrug (R) tackled by Napoli defender Juan Jesus (L) during the Italian Serie A at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Naples on April 6, 2026. [CARLO HERMANN / AFP] Napoli are still in the hunt to retain their Serie A title after the champions beat Scudetto rivals AC Milan 1-0 on Monday. Matteo Politano came off the bench and lashed home the only goal of the game with 11 minutes remaining in front of delighted fans in Naples as the hosts racked up a fifth straight win. Napoli leapfrogged Milan into second…
Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Day captain Sam Baraza Wafula of Grade 10 in action against Ringa Boys during the Nyanza Region hockey finals at Maseno School on March 21, 2026. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Nyanza Region champions Kisumu Day will renew their rivalry with Rift Valley giants St Anthony’s Kitale when they kick off their national hockey campaign at the KSSSA Term One Games today. The two sides headline Pool A in what promises to be an exciting opening clash, with Kisumu Day eager to stamp their authority early against a team with a rich history that includes national and East…
Audio By Vocalize St Mary’s Yala captain Emmanuel Obado flies in to score against Kisii during the Nyanza Region handball boys preliminaries played at Maseno School on Match 20,2026. [Washington Onyango, Standard] St Mary’s School Yala are heading into the KSSSA National Term One Games in Kisumu with bold ambitions, targeting three national titles in handball, rugby 15s and basketball. The Siaya County giants have enjoyed a strong build-up to the nationals, qualifying teams in all three disciplines and arriving in Kisumu full of confidence after impressive performances at the Nyanza Region games. In rugby 15s, Yala are making a…
Audio By Vocalize Amrish Patel (red) enjoys a light photo moment with his flight mates during the Nyanza Golf Club Mug of the Month in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Amrish Patel produced a fine round of golf to emerge the overall winner of the Nyanza Golf Club mug of the month for March after beating a competitive field of 50 golfers with an impressive score of 67 nett. Played under wet and challenging conditions, the course proved difficult for many, but Patel kept his composure to rise above the rest. The fairways were muddy and slow, forcing players to adjust their game throughout the round.…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar during the Great Rift-10-Aside rugby contest [Kabras, Facebook] Kenya Cup champions Kabras Sugar are focused on winning more titles after emerging victorious in the Great Rift-10-Aside rugby contest last weekend. The team is determined to wrestle the Enterprise Cup, successfully defend the Kenya Cup title and possibly lift the National Seven Circuit title. The revelations came after they defeated Nakuru RFC 21-0 to win the Great Rift-10-Aside title at Nakuru Athletic Club over the weekend having narrowly missed it last year. Last year, Kabras Sugar lost 15-0 to Menengai Oilers in the final. This time, the sugar millers were made to struggle…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba in a past training session. [File, Standard] The women’s national senior team Harambee Starlets are upbeat ahead of the four-nation inaugural Fifa Women’s series to be host from April 11 to 15 at the Nyayo National Stadium. Starlets are currently in camp preparing for the tournament that will see them play Australia, India and Malawi. The series is timely and will serve as part of Starlets preparations for the postponed Women Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) that will now be staged from July 26 to August 16. Head coach Beldine Odemba…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba in a past training session. [File, Standard] The women’s senior national football team Harambee Starlets are among teams in the race for the 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (Soya). After a year of success, five teams made the final shortlist and are now waiting with bated breath for Friday night’s 2025 Soya gala where winners will be feted at Uhuru Gardens. Starlets had a remarkable year, securing a return to the continental stage and excelling in other regional competitions. Qualifying for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon)…
Audio By Vocalize St Anthony’s Boys Kitale player in past action during the Rift Valley Secondary School games. [File, Standard] Former national and East Africa hockey champions St Anthony’s Boys High School Kitale and Friends School Kamusinga will have everything to play for at this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games that start on Tuesday in Kisumu. The two will be looking to recapture the national crown and restore their fading glory. Stakes will be higher at the games that have shaped the sport not just at school level but have been part of the rich Kenyan hockey…
Audio By Vocalize Athletes compete in 42KM women race during the 2nd Eldoret City Marathon in Uasin Ngishu County on April 21, 2019. [File, Standard] The Eldoret City Marathon, an annual show that has offered exciting running experiences since 2018 is in a race to attain a World Athletics label. For the last eight years, the race that has pulled the biggest crowds to Eldoret City has maintained its unique status and stature. It remains the highest paying marathon in Africa and its unique course, which takes athletes through nearly all the suburbs of the City of Champions, has not…
Audio By Vocalize St. Peters Boys High School rugby team in action against Koyonzo High School during the National schools second term ball games in Kakamega on July 31, 2025. [File, Standard] After a 10-year hiatus, former national boys’ rugby 15s champions Bungoma High are yearning to reclaim lost glory. The 2016 national winners will be seeking to ascend the throne left by Western Region compatriots Vihiga High at this year’s Brookside National Term One games that begin on Tuesday in Kisumu. Having not played on the big stage for a decade, Bungoma High coach Titus Wangila says that they…
An iinteraction between a patient and a doctor at a hospital/AI ILLUSTRATIONOn a quiet morning in Nairobi, Jane Njuguna recalls the moment her life changed. What began as persistent fatigue and unexplained pain soon spiralled into something far more serious — a diagnosis she had never heard of before: multiple myeloma. “I didn’t understand what was happening to my body,” she says. “I was always tired… and the pain wouldn’t go away.” Her story is one of many that are coming to light as Kenya joins the world in marking World Myeloma Day — a moment to raise awareness about…
The beneficiary infant being attended to inside a health facility on the Introduction of the Bili Ruler, a low-cost device priced at Sh1,200, used for early detection of neonatal jaundice on March 30, 2026/ MoHA simple, low-cost medical device is transforming newborn care in western Kenya, offering fresh hope in the fight against jaundice—one of the leading causes of infant illness and death globally.The Bili Ruler, priced at just Sh1,200, is being used in hospitals across Kisumu and Siaya counties, where it is helping health workers detect jaundice early and act fast.Since its rollout on January 13, 2025, no jaundice-related…
Interior PS Omollo urges Kenyans to prioritise safety during the Easter Holidays/ Faith Matete Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has called on Kenyans to prioritise safety and security during the Easter holiday period, urging citizens to remain vigilant as they mark the religious celebrations.In a message issued ahead of the long holiday, Omollo extended Easter wishes to Kenyans, noting that the season is a time of reflection, hope, sacrifice and renewal.“This season reminds us of hope, sacrifice and new beginnings, and calls on each of us to uphold peace, unity and responsibility to one another,” he said.Easter, which runs from Good…
President William Ruto, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi and other leaders during the conference which was opened by the President on March 28, 2026Kenyans have been urged to leverage trade and investment opportunities to boost the country’s economy.The call came during the opening of the 19th Ambassadors and High Commissioners Conference in Nairobi, where speakers emphasized the importance of domestic ownership of investments.Equity Group Managing Director and CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, highlighted that while foreign investors continue to see Kenya as an attractive destination, long-term returns often flow abroad.He said this can put…
Beyond health impacts, emerging nicotine products are also creating new environmental challenges. Used vape devices are electronic gadgets that contain plastics, lithium batteries, and chemical residues.Kenya is facing a silent but escalating crisis driven by the increasing use of tobacco and emerging nicotine products. Every year, an estimated 12,000 Kenyans lose their lives due to tobacco-related diseases, while thousands more suffer from cancer, heart disease, and chronic respiratory conditions that strain families, communities, and the national health system.If current trends continue, the situation is likely to worsen. Evidence presented recently to the National Treasury by the Kenya Tobacco Control and…
Audio By Vocalize Kariobangi Sharks FC and Gor Mahia FC players react to a free-kick during their Sportpesa Premier League match at Kasarani Stadium on April 04, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Gor Mahia’s title charge has been slowed down after relegation-fighting Kariobangi Sharks held the leaders to a 0-0 draw in a tight SportPesa Premier League match played at Kasarani Stadium yesterday. K’Ogalo needed a win to maintain a seven-point gap between them and AFC Leopards, who now have the opportunity to cut the lead to within two points today if they can see off Murang’a Seal at Ulinzi Sports…
Family Bank CEO Nancy Njau /HANDOUTFamily Bank Group’s profit after tax for the year ended 2025 grew by 55.4 per cent to Sh5.4 billion, primarily driven by growth in both interest and non-interest incomes.The profit jump is from the Sh3.5 billion reported the previous year.Net loans and advances expanded by 14 per cent to Sh105.9 billion mainly driven by lending to MSMEs while investment in government securities recorded 45 per cent growth to Sh74 billion.This reflects the growth in interest-earnings, which went up 46 per cent to Sh15.6 billion, while non-interest income which includes revenue generated from fees, commissions, and…
A dentist at work./HANDOUT Just three years ago, Nairobi’s public dental system was stretched to its limits. A population of nearly Seven million was served by only 16 dentists, 11 Community Oral Health Officers, and a single dental technologist many of them nearing retirement. Today, that picture has changed dramatically. Since 2022, Nairobi County has recruited 50 additional dental professionals in what is now regarded as the largest single investment in oral health workforce expansion in Kenya. The move has significantly boosted service delivery across public health facilities, improving access and quality of care for thousands of residents. Governor Sakaja Johnson…
Two people were killed in violent mob unrest in Garoda, Watamu, Kilifi County, police said.The fatalities occurred after one of the victims, who had been shot and wounded, succumbed in hospital on Friday following Thursday’s chaos.Police said two civilians were hit by bullets while officers were trying to contain a crowd that had attacked a local hospital.One of the victims, Kazungu Karisa Jefwa, 22, sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and died upon arrival in hospital. The second victim, a 46-year-old boda boda rider, suffered a gunshot injury to the right thigh and remains admitted at the same facility.The…
Audio By Vocalize Defending champions Butere Girls will be out to extend their dominance in Kisumu when the Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association national Term One games start next week. It will be a showdown of familiar giants and rising challengers in basketball. Butere Girls head into the tournament as the team to beat, having won the national title for the last three years. Drawn in a tricky Group A alongside Moi Girls High, St. Brigid’s and a representative from North Eastern, the Western champions will rely on their experience and winning mentality to navigate the pool. Butere coach…
Audio By Vocalize Coast Region hockey champions St Charles Lwanga are hoping that years of hard work will pay off with a double at this year’s Brookside Secondary Schools National Term One games that begin on Tuesday in Kisumu. St Charles have over the years morphed into a regional hockey powerhouse and are gradually becoming a household name in Kenya and East Africa. After successfully defending their Coast trophies, they are eyeing both the boys’ and girls’ titles. The boys side will be out to upgrade their bronze medals they have won in 2024 and 2025. They will launch the…
Audio By Vocalize Gor Mahia forward Ebenezer Adu celebrates scoring against Sofapaka during their SportPesa Premier League match at Dandora Stadium on September 27, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia will be seeking to solidify their lead at the top of the SportPesa Premier League when they face Kariobangi Sharks today at Kasarani Stadium from 3.15pm. Gor Mahia lead the standings with 56 points from 25 matches, giving them a four-point cushion over second-placed AFC Leopards, who have played a game more. This puts K’Ogalo in a strong position, but the margin is still tight enough. Facing…
Audio By Vocalize Boxer Shaffie Bakari in action on July 26, 2022 at National Exhibition Centre in West Midlands Birmingham in United Kingdom. [File, Standard] 2019 All Africa Games flyweight champion Hassan Shaffi Bakari is not a happy man after losing his bantamweight semi-final’s match in Kenya Open Boxing Championships at Kaloleni Social Hall, Nairobi yesterday. Bakari who boxes for league champions Kenya Police lost to little-known Chris Musyoki of Kenya Prisons on a 3-2 split points’ decision. The loss raised eyebrows in the eyes of boxing pundits who questioned Bakari’s future after a string of loses against upcoming boxers…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s midfielder Victor Wanyama reacts during the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations vs Tanzania at the Stadium in Cairo on June 27, 2019. [Javier Soriano/AFP] Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has announced his retirement from professional football. The 34-year-old midfielder has had a stellar career, spanning four coutries, six different clubs, including Beerschot AC (Belgium), Celtic (Scotland), Southampton (England), Tottenham Hotspur (England), and CF Montréal (Canada). He also had a brief stint with Dunfermline Athletic (Scotland). Wanyama made 64 interational appearances, scoring six goals. He boasts having won a UEFA Champions League runners up medal with…
Audio By Vocalize Upper Hill’s Evans Baya (left) and Christopher Munene of Nairobi School during Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Term 1 Rugby match at The Nairobi school on Saturday, March 15, 2025. [File, Standard] Years ago, Upper Hill was Nairobi’s undisputed secondary school sports giant. They dominated their opponents, winning at will in not just one but several disciplines. In 2018, they clinched both the national and East Africa rugby 15s titles, cementing their status as a regional powerhouse. However, administrative changes effected in 2017 hit them hard, proving that indeed, the path to success is rarely linear. The solid foundation…
Audio By Vocalize Nakuru RFC players during a training session at Nakuru Athletics Club on June 10,2025.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The Great Rift 10-Aside tournament kicks-off with the schools and Age Grade Championships this morning at Nakuru Athletic Club. The curtain raiser today has attracted teams in the Under 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18, and the draws will be done this morning, according to the tournament director, Harry Mwangi. “The event kicks off with Age Grade Championships today with all finals to be completed as planned ahead of the main competition tomorrow,” Mwangi told reporters at the launch of the…
Audio By Vocalize CS Salim Mvurya hands a dammy key for Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani to the CHAN 2024 LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye on June 30, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya has taken bold steps in its preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) by unveiling a 38-member Multi-Agency Local Organising Committee (LOC). For the next 15 months, the newly restructured diverse team, drawn from football administration, the private sector, and government, has been entrusted with delivering one of the continent’s biggest football tournaments on home soil. Gazetted by Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya on March 30, the…
Audio By Vocalize US golfer Tiger Woods watches his drive from the 4th tee during his second round, on day two of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 19, 2024. [AFP] A Florida judge granted golf superstar Tiger Woods’s request to leave the United States to seek “comprehensive inpatient treatment” after his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. Woods’s attorney, Douglas Duncan, submitted the motion to travel on Wednesday, citing the 50-year-old golfer’s urgent need for an “intensive, highly individualised and medically integrated program” as well…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Lilian Odirathe new 800m world champion, taking the title over from her Kenyan compatriot Mary Moraa. [Courtesy] At least 800 athletes will be racing for tickets to the two international athletics events set for next month. The track and field stars will be eyeing slots in Kenya’s team to Gaborone, Botswana for the World Relay Championships scheduled for May 2-3 in the three-day national trials next week. A bigger number will be looking to book their places in the squad to the Africa Senior Athletics Championships, a showdown that will be staged in Accra, Ghana on May…
Audio By Vocalize Deaflympics men’s 1500m champion Ian Wambui Kahinga win the men’s 10000m category at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi to qualify for the 25th Summer Deaflympics set for Tokyo, Japan this November 15-26. [KSFD] Double Deaflympics champion Ian Wambui Kahinga and World Para Athletics javelin T13 silver medalist Sheila Wanyonyi are among personalities with disability nominated for top awards at 2025 Sports Personality of the Year Awards (Soya). The winners will be feted during the 2025 Soya gala set for April 10, at Uhuru Gardens. Kahinga claimed two historic gold medals in 10,000m and 5,000m and a world record in 5,000m at…
Audio By Vocalize Morocco’s Bilal El Khanouss (L) celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the friendly football match between Morocco and Paraguay at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, northern France on March 31, 2026. [Francois LO PRESTI / AFP] Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi insisted Tuesday that his side was fully focused on the upcoming World Cup after a 2-1 friendly win over Paraguay, despite the ongoing controversy of January’s Africa Cup of Nations final. “We are focused on the World Cup. We have had 10 days together where I honestly haven’t felt as though anyone has been distracted,”…
Audio By Vocalize US golfer Tiger Woods reacts on the 18th green after his first round 79 on the opening day of the 152nd British Open Golf Championship at Royal Troon on the south west coast of Scotland on July 18, 2024. [Paul Ellis, AFP] Golf superstar Tiger Woods said Tuesday he was “stepping away” to seek treatment and focus on his health after his arrest last week in Florida for driving under the influence. Woods crashed his SUV into a trailer being pulled by a pickup truck near his Jupiter Island home last Friday. The 15-time major champion was…
Audio By Vocalize Argentina players celebrate with Lionel Messi after he scored vs Zambia at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires on March 31, 2026. [Luis ROBAYO / AFP] Lionel Messi scored one goal and set up another as Argentina thrashed Zambia 5-0 on Tuesday in the South Americans’ final game on home soil before launching the defense of their World Cup crown. Messi, restored to the starting line-up by coach Lionel Scaloni after Argentina’s lackluster win over Mauritania last Friday, made an instant impact in Tuesday’s friendly at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires. The 38-year-old superstar set up the…
Audio By Vocalize DR Congo players and coaching staff celebrate after qualifying for the World Cup during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 1-o win over Jamaica at the Akron Stadium in Zapopan, Jalisco state, Mexico, on March 31, 2026. [Ulises Ruiz / AFP] Delirious football fans took to the soaked streets of the capital Kinshasa and danced into the night in the rain after the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. Defender Axel Tuanzebe, who plays in the Premier League for Burnley, was the hero with the only goal…
Audio By Vocalize 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] Kenya’s Dismas Indiza and Rwanda’s Celestin Nsanzuwera have earned full Sunshine Tour playing rights after finishing third and second, respectively, on the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing Order of Merit, joining Order of Merit champion Njoroge Kibugu. The three players have received special dispensation to compete in the Sunshine Tour’s early-season Winter Swing running April to June 2026. Their Winter Swing begins at…
Audio By Vocalize Windsor pro golfer Njoroge Kibugu attacking the course at the Sunshine Development Tour Qualifying School at the Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha on April 1, 2025 [Photo/ Sunshine Tour] The Sunshine Development Tour — East Africa Swing will return for the 2026/27 season next month with an expanded calendar that now includes a West African leg at Lakowe Lakes Golf Estate in Lagos. The Alpha Bravo Golf Classic is scheduled for 18–21 November 2026, joining eleven Kenyan tournaments and a repeat staging of the SportsBiz Africa Championship in Kigali. Players from both regions can…
Audio By Vocalize Former WBC champion Fatuma Zarika (Right) with National Lightweight champion Javan Buyu at the Ultra Fit Gym in Nairobi where they are upping training ahead of the SportPesa Boxing night. [SportPesa] Former World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s Super-Bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika is set to lock horns with Flora Machela of Tanzania in the SportPesa Boxing set for the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi this Friday. The eight-round women’s Super-Featherweight duel is part of the 10-bout card that will be presented by promoter Maurice Odera of UFS BXNG in the night of long knives. The expected volatile clash will mark the…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya Sevens in action against Uruguay at Sao Paulo Sevens in Brazil. [World Rugby] Kenya Sevens are through to the SVNS World Championship Series. The national men’s rugby sevens outfit booked their spot in the season finale championship Division 1 promotion and relegation playoffs after winning silver at the Sao Paulo Sevens that ended yesterday. Shujaa headed to Brazil worried after finishing third both at the opening Nairobi leg and the Montevideo second leg, which was held in Uruguay 10 days ago. However, four wins at Sao Paulo lifted them to a silver medal finish and to…
Audio By Vocalize St Mary’s Yala rugby team prepares for the national KSSSA games in Kisumu. [File, Standard] After eight years in the cold, St Mary’s School Yala are back where they believe they belong, and this time, they are not just making up the numbers. The 2003 national rugby 15s champions are heading to Kisumu for the upcoming KSSSA National Term One Games with renewed belief and a clear target, winning a second national title. For years, Yala had faded from the big stage, watching as rivals Kisii dominated while they struggled to find their footing. St Mary’s Yala…
Audio By Vocalize Senegal’s players parade with the AFCON trophy ahead of the international friendly football match between Senegal and Peru at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on March 28, 2026. [AFP] Senegal on Saturday paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they have been ordered to return ahead of a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on March 17 reversed Senegal’s 1-0 final victory over Morocco in Rabat on January 18 and awarded a 3-0 victory to the hosts. On Saturday, Senegal captain Kalidou Coulibaly…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya Sevens made a strong start to their HSBC SVNS 2 campaign in Sao Paulo with a dominant 38-7 victory over Germany at Estádio Nicolau Alayon. The win was important for Shujaa, who were looking to bounce back after losing to the same opponents last weekend. It was also a perfect start as they push for promotion to the World SVNS Championship. Germany took an early lead in the second minute when Jakob Dipper beat Festus Shiasi on the outside to score. The conversion was successful, giving them a 7-0 advantage. Shujaa responded quickly. Samuel Asati sent…
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has uncovered an internal excise stamp theft syndicate, denying the country millions of shillings in revenue.The syndicate was exposed following a detailed audit and internal review of excise stamp records, which revealed that millions of stamps recorded as lost in October 2024 were unaccounted for.“The exercise culminated in the recovery of Sh120, 278,879 and decisive action against seven members of the staff implicated,’’ KRA told the Star in a statement.Investigations established that the discrepancies were not the result of a single incident, but rather a gradual accumulation of control failures spanning several years, particularly between 2022 and 2024.One officer…
Audio By Vocalize Griffins Omondi of st Mary’s Yala scores during their Handball matchup with Manyatta High school on the opening day of Nyanza Regional School Games. [File, Standard] Reigning national and East Africa handball champions Moi Girls Kamusinga have been put on notice ahead of this year’s Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One games set for April 7 to 11 in Kisumu. If the ruthless purge at the regional stage is anything to go by, then Kamusinga must do everything within their power to protect their crown which is on the line. New faces will dominate…
Audio By Vocalize Mwathi Gicheru of Kenya celebrate with his fans after hitting a birdie in hole 18 during the 2026 All-Africa Junior Team Championship at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Nairobi on March 26, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Team Kenya is looking forward to the World Junior Championship in Japan after booking a ticket to the global event on Thursday. The Kenyans finished runners-up to South Africa in the third and final round of the 2026 All Africa Junior Team Championship held at the Par-72 Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club in Nairobi. South Africa once…
Audio By Vocalize Shujaa forward Kevin Wekesa in action against Uruguay at Montevideo 7s. [Courtesy, World Rugby] Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses will on Saturday face a defining weekend as the HSBC SVNS 2 series heads to its final leg in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with both sides chasing playoff places. Shujaa arrived with momentum after a strong third-place finish in Montevideo, which lifted them to third overall with 32 points. The Kevin Wambua-coached side is now within touching distance of qualification, but they must deliver another solid performance to seal their place. Their campaign begins on Saturday against Germany at…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars Ryan Ogam celebates scoring against Estonia in the FIFA Series in Kigali, Rwanda [Harambee Stars, Facebook] Harambee Stars exited the FIFA Friendly Series in Kigali after a 1-1 draw with Estonia ended 5-4 to the Europeans in a tense penalty shootout at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night. Estonia had taken the lead in the 21st minute through Tanel Tammik, who rose above Kenya’s defence to head home from a well-delivered cross. Kenya rallied after the break, with Austria-based forward Ryan Ogam breaking his goal drought by chipping home a composed equaliser in the 51st minute.…
Audio By Vocalize John Juma stepping up training at Pal Pal Gym in Nairobi ahead of his WBA Africa Gold Super Lightweight Title contest against Charles Chilala of Tanzania on April 3. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Flawless John Juma from Baba Dogo is looking forward to maintaining his blemish-free record at the forthcoming SportPesa Boxing set for the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi this coming Friday. The 31-year-old ferocious pugilist is thrilled to be going for a first-ever title, since turning pro in 2024, at the 10-bout card event promoted by Maurice Odera of UFS BXNG. Juma is stepping up training…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi City Thunder’s Ater Majok in action during the Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 at Kasarani Gymnasium. [File, Standard] Nairobi City Thunder battle it out with Tanzania’s Dar City today in the opening match of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference that began yesterday at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. Driven by the desire to excel and invaluable lessons from last year’s debut, the history-making Kenyan champions have one mission: to make yet another milestone by punching their ticket to the play-offs. With the top four teams advancing to the last…
The Pharmacy and Poisons Board Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ahmed Mohamed during the meeting on AUDA-NEPAD partnership/HANDOUTKenya has recorded measurable progress in strengthening the safety monitoring of health products following sustained collaboration between the Pharmacy and Poisons Board and the African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) under the AU-3S Programme.The gains are anchored on a Sub-Delegation Agreement operationalised in November 2021, which has enhanced the country’s pharmacovigilance system.The improvements have been driven by targeted capacity building, improved safety surveillance, and expanded knowledge-sharing across African regulatory authorities.The partnership has also strengthened coordination and technical capacity within the country’s regulatory framework.The Pharmacy and…
Audio By Vocalize Junior Starlets’ Brenda Achieng driblling ball past Fraiche Tiwa Captain of Cameroon national team ‘Baby Lionesses’ in the first leg of their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier final round tie at Nyayo Stadium، Sunday April 20، 2025. [Jonah Onyango، Standard] Junior Starlets have intensified their training ahead of the two-legged 2026 Fifa Under-17 women’s World Cup qualifier against Namibia. Starlets, whose dream of a second appearance at the global event was crushed by Cameroon last year, will begin their campaign on April 12 away in Windhoek, Namibia, with the return leg set for April 18 in…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam (15) celebrate after scoring openning goal against Morocco in their TotalEnergies CAF 2024 at the Moi International Sports center. Aug 9, 2025.[Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars will be out to make a strong statement when they face the Estonian national football team in their opening match of the Fifa Series in Kigali, Rwanda, today at the Amahoro National Stadium from 7 pm (Kenyan time). The match marks a historic first meeting between the two nations, and it will also be Kenya’s first clash against European opposition since their friendly against Russia in 2023, offering…
The deficiency partly explains why Kenya is struggling to lower a neonatal death rate that now accounts for more than half of all deaths among children under the age of five.Barely four in 10 health facilities in Kenya are fully equipped to handle basic childbirth emergencies, a new government report has revealed. A March 2026 factsheet from the Ministry of Health indicates that only 37 per cent of health facilities in Kenya meet the full criteria for Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEMONC). Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEMONC) is a set of seven life-saving medical interventions, such…
Incoming Standard Chartered Kenya Managing and CEO Birju Sanghrajka at the KIICO Conference./HANDOUT Standard Chartered has unveiled an ambitious plan to scale up sustainable financing in Kenya, aiming to unlock billions in investment and drive growth across key sectors of the economy.The lender said it will deepen partnerships with development finance institutions (DFIs) and public agencies to channel capital into agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. The move comes as Kenya attracts growing investor interest, with more than $2.9 billion in commitments secured during the Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026).Speaking at the conference, incoming Standard Chartered Kenya Managing Director and…
Audio By Vocalize Ange Postecoglou reacts during the English Premier League tie bettween match between Nottingham Forest and Chelsea at The City Ground on October 18, 2025. [Justin Tallis/AFP] Ange Postecoglou said Thursday he was “not done yet” while admitting it was hard to watch as the two clubs that dumped him last year battle to avoid English Premier League relegation. The former Celtic, Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest boss has been out of work since October. But the Australian is almost ready to take the plunge back into the turbulent waters of European football. “I want to win things still.…
Audio By Vocalize CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino look on during the trophy ceremony after Mexico beat the United States 2-1 to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 on July 0, 2025 in Houston, Texas. [Omar Vega/Getty Images/AFP] Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said Wednesday. This summer’s soccer tournament is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, and the buildup has been complicated by the war in the Middle East, President…
Audio By Vocalize CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani (L) and FIFA President Gianni Infantino look on during the trophy ceremony after Mexico beat the United States 2-1 to win the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 on July 0, 2025 in Houston, Texas. [Omar Vega/Getty Images/AFP] Widespread political and security concerns surrounding the upcoming World Cup are nothing new and will be forgotten once the first ball is kicked, FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani said Wednesday. This summer’s soccer tournament is being hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, and the buildup has been complicated by the war in the Middle East, President…
Audio By Vocalize The FIFA logo at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland on November 20, 2025. [Mustafa Yalcin /AFP] FIFA announced on Wednesday that its ethics committee is investigating officials of the Congo Brazzaville Football Federation (Fecofoot) following allegations of financial misconduct. The federation president, Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas, the secretary general, Wantete Badji, and the financial director, Raoul Kanda, are suspected of embezzling funds allocated by FIFA. The three men were found guilty on March 10 of “money laundering, forgery and use of forged documents, and embezzlement” by the Brazzaville criminal court. Mayolas was sentenced to life imprisonment for…
Audio By Vocalize Ferrari’s British driver Lewis Hamilton speaks to the press ahead of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on March 26, 2026. [Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP] A rejuvenated Lewis Hamilton said Thursday that he was more committed to Formula One “than ever” aged 41 and believes he trains harder than any other driver. The seven-time world champion has made a strong start to the season with Ferrari and is fourth in the championship after two races, 18 points behind leader George Russell of Mercedes. Hamilton finished third in China to claim a podium place for the first time since…
Audio By Vocalize Thousands of Senegalese fans celebrate in the streets following the national team’s AFCON 2025 title in Dakar, Senegal on January 20, 2026. [Cem Ozdel / AFP] Senegal have lodged an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title and hand the trophy to Morocco, the Swiss-based tribunal confirmed Wednesday. “The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirms receipt of an appeal by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation,” the CAS said in…
Audio By Vocalize Football players of the U17 Somalia national team take part in a practice session at the Eng. Yariisow Stadium in Mogadishu on February 17, 2026, as the team continues to train despite criticism from some religious conservatives who view women’s football as ‘un-Islamic’. [Hassan Ali Elmi/AFP] Hundreds of Somali spectators cheered as they watched two teams of young women play football in a Mogadishu stadium — an unimaginable scene in the conservative, conflict-hit country just a few years ago. Such events were heavily threatened until recently in Somalia’s capital by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group Al-Shabaab, which frowns…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto accompanied by Sports CS Salim Mvurya, Sports PS Elijah Mwangi, Defence PS Patrick Mariru and SASDF CEO Nuh Ibrahim during the inspection of Talanta Sports City stadium on April 11, 2025. [Ministry of Sports, Standard] Kenya’s ambitious plan to host the 2027 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) faces a hurdle over both funding and infrastructure readiness. While the government has assured compliance, payment delays and pending construction projects have raised fears that Kenya could lose its hosting rights if urgent action is not taken. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya appeared before the Senate Plenary on Wednesday, assuring the…
Kenya Airways slipped back into the red, posting a net loss of Sh17.2 billion for the year ended December 2025, a sharp reversal from the Sh5.2 billion profit recorded in 2024.The situation was aggravated by a global shortage of aircraft spare parts that grounded key planes and disrupted operations.The latest financial results paint a picture of an industry still grappling with deep-rooted supply chain constraints, even as demand for air travel remains resilient.The loss was mainly occasioned by the temporary grounding of three Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, which significantly cut the airline’s capacity, triggering a ripple effect across its network.Available seat kilometres (ASKs),…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Esther Mutinda (left) and Belinda Barasa react in a past match against Japan. [AFP] As Kenya prepares to host the 2026 Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship, national team Malkia Strikers head coach Geoffrey Omondi recently unveiled a 24-player provisional squad. Kenya volleyball enthusiasts are full of expectations as they wait with bated breath to see Kenya defend the continental trophy at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. With the event set for August 23 to September 5, this is the first time that the country will be hosting an international volleyball event in…
Audio By Vocalize Runners take part in the women’s 5000 metres time trial at Afraha Stadium in Nakuru County. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Athletics is often a battle to destroy strong fields and writing history in spectacular fashions. Aside from chasing glory in tough contests for sweet victories or podium spots, young and fast-rising track talents are racing not to defeat competitors but to beat time. For decades, Kenya’s young athletics talents have for decades been racing to meet qualifying standards for student-athletes education scholarships – a tradition that has seen several runners live their American dreams. Others have returned to improve…
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya at the opening the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) 11th Annual SACCO Leaders’ Convention in Mombasa/HANDOUTCooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has called for a rview of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCO) regulations to strengthen governance, innovation, and sustainability across the country.Speaking while opening the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Cooperatives (KUSCCO) 11th Annual SACCO Leaders’ Convention in Mombasa, the CS emphasised the urgent need for reforms that will position SACCOs to thrive in an increasingly dynamic financial environment.Oparanya urged SACCO leaders to adopt clear long-term strategies ranging from five to…
Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization [KEPRO] trains journalists on waste management rules in KenyaThe Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization [KEPRO] has held a media engagement in Nairobi aimed at strengthening public understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility enforcement and the role of journalists in promoting accountability in environmental practices.The meeting, held at Sarova Stanley Hotel, brought together stakeholders from government, industry and the media. It focused on improving awareness of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and its enforcement, as well as highlighting the importance of accurate reporting in supporting Kenya’s shift towards a circular economy.KEPRO Chief Executive Officer James Odongo said…
Three more suspects have been arrested over the murder of a woman in Kehancha, Migori County, in a case initially reported as suicide.This brings the number of suspects in custody to six so far. Police revised the earlier report after postmortem findings indicated the death was a homicide.Authorities said a postmortem conducted on the body of Davine Kwamboka revealed she died from a head injury caused by blunt force trauma. The case had initially been reported as a suicide and gender-based violence incident.However, the new medical findings confirmed the death resulted from homicide, prompting police to amend the records accordingly.…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets duo Diana Wacera (L) celebrates with Violet Nanjala after Kenya’s 4-0 win over Uganda at the ongoing Cecafa Senior Women’s Challenge Cup in Tanzanaia.[Harambee Starlets, X] Kenya has been selected to host a number of FIFA Women’s Series matches after FIFA revised their schedule. Harambee Starlets will now welcome Australia, India and Malawi after FIFA added one more group, which will be played in Africa. The matches are set to take place between April 11 and April 15 at the Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the tournament will be the first time Kenya…
Audio By Vocalize Huawei Technologies Kenya CEO Gao Fei, Chantal Migongo-Bake (Chief Conservation Officer Tusk), James Maitai (Chief Technical Officer, Safaricom), John Kinoti (Lewa Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer) and Zizwe Awuor (Director, Brand Strategy and Marketing, Safaricom) during the launch of the 26th edition of Lewa Safari Marathon in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Samuel Lemayan is among the over 1400 runners gearing up for this year’s Lewa Safari Marathon set for Meru County on June 27, 2026. Lemayan, who is upping his training at his Iten training base, is hopeful to defend the men’s title at the event, whose main…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars training at Nyayo Stadium ahead of their FIFA Series trip to Rwanda on March 23, 2026. [Harambee Stars, Facebook] Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy says the team is determined to bounce back from their heavy 8-0 defeat to Senegal as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA Series in Rwanda. Speaking during the final training at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday ahead of their departure to Rwanda, McCarthy admitted the team’s 8-0 loss to the African champions was a painful experience, but attributed the result largely to the decision to field a young and inexperienced…
Breast cancer mammogramAt 49, Margaret Makimei speaks with the quiet confidence of someone who has confronted mortality and chosen to live differently. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019, she now describes herself not just as a survivor, but as transformed. Her story, shared through the #KnowTheSignsSaveALifeKE campaign, is both deeply personal and unmistakably public: a reminder that behind every diagnosis is a human life, and that early action can change outcomes.Her journey reflects a broader truth about cancer in Kenya. As awareness campaigns grow louder and diagnoses rise, a critical question emerges: does knowing the signs really save lives? Evidence…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy [AFP] Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy yesterday opened up about the circumstances behind Harambee Stars’ humiliating 8-0 defeat to Senegal in November 2025, describing it as a late, forced change of fixtures and insisting the decision was “completely out of my hands.” The ex-Bafana Bafana striker said the match was arranged at short notice and that Senegal were not initially set to be Kenya’s opponents. “We didn’t have to play if we didn’t want to,” the South African tactician stated. He added that Kenya’s opponents shifted repeatedly before the tournament, with…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy [AFP] Kenya head coach Benni McCarthy yesterday opened up about the circumstances behind Harambee Stars’ humiliating 8-0 defeat to Senegal in November 2025, describing it as a late, forced change of fixtures and insisting the decision was “completely out of my hands.” The ex-Bafana Bafana striker said the match was arranged at short notice and that Senegal were not initially set to be Kenya’s opponents. “We didn’t have to play if we didn’t want to,” the South African tactician stated. He added that Kenya’s opponents shifted repeatedly before the tournament, with…
Audio By Vocalize Ethiopia’s Birke Haylom (R) competes ahead of Kenya’s Susan Lokayo Ejore-Sanders and Canada’s Lucia Stafford in the women’s 1500 metres heat 2 during the World Athletics Indoor Championships Kujawy Pomorze 2026 in Torun, Poland on March 20, 2026. [AFP] The Kenyan cast to the World Indoor Championships that came to a close on Sunday night in Poland is returning home without a single medal. None of the seven athletes who flew Kenyan colours in the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland reached the podium. It is the second year in a row that Kenya’s anthem…
Audio By Vocalize Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates with her national flag after winning gold [REUTERS/Dylan Martinez] Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has withdrawn from next month’s London Marathon with an Achilles injury, organisers announced on Monday. The Dutch runner, who took gold over the distance at the 2024 Paris Games, picked up the injury while training on a treadmill. Ethiopia-born Hassan, who won the 5000m and 10000m at the Tokyo Olympics, said pulling out of London had been a tough decision to make. “To compete at that level, you need to be in perfect condition,” said the 33-year-old, who won the…
Audio By Vocalize Sifan Hassan of the Netherlands celebrates with her national flag after winning gold [REUTERS/Dylan Martinez] Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has withdrawn from next month’s London Marathon with an Achilles injury, organisers announced on Monday. The Dutch runner, who took gold over the distance at the 2024 Paris Games, picked up the injury while training on a treadmill. Ethiopia-born Hassan, who won the 5000m and 10000m at the Tokyo Olympics, said pulling out of London had been a tough decision to make. “To compete at that level, you need to be in perfect condition,” said the 33-year-old, who won the…
Audio By Vocalize Tottenham Hotspur Manager Igor Tudor during the English championship Premier League football match vs Nottingham Forest on 22 March 2026 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium [Chris Foxwell / AFP] Tottenham on Monday offered their “thoughts and condolences” to interim boss Igor Tudor following the death of his father. The 47-year-old Croatian did not undertake post-match media duties following Spurs’ 3-0 home defeat by Nottingham Forest on Sunday after he was informed of a family bereavement. Assistant Bruno Saltor stepped in and declined to give further details on Tudor’s “family issue”. “Everyone at Tottenham Hotspur is deeply saddened to…
Audio By Vocalize Tiger Woods watches his drive on the sixth hole during round-robin play at the Dell Technologies Match Play Championship golf tournament, in Austin, Texas on March 29, 2019 [Eric Gay, File] Tiger Woods will make a tentative return to competitive action when he plays Tuesday in the TGL golf league, weeks after the 15-time major champion said that the Masters in April was not “off the table”. The 50-year-old underwent disc replacement surgery in October, the latest in a series of operations and injuries that have kept the American great sidelined from top-level competition since the 2024 British Open.…
Audio By Vocalize Musingu Boys’ Alex Owino (left) and Adrian Simiyu of St Anthony Kitale Boys during Brookside national term one games at Shanzu Teachers training college. Sunday April 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After weeks of grueling battles for survival, the stage is now set for the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) National Term One games to be held from April 7-11 in Kisumu County. The air in Kisumu is thick with anticipation, but for some of the country’s storied secondary schools’ sports powerhouses, this year’s national games ended before they even began. In days of high drama, nerve-wrecking duels and…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya Sevens in past HSBC SVNS2 action. [Kenya Sevens, Facebook] Kenya Sevens kept their dreams of making the SVNS World Championship alive after winning bronze at the Montevideo Sevens that ended over the weekend. Shujaa headed to Uruguay for the second leg of the HSBC SVNS Division two leg third on the standings with 16 points following their third-place finish at the opening leg played in Nairobi last month. Requiring another podium finish to keep their hopes alive, Shujaa had to dig deep in their final match in the South American nation to pull off a podium finish after a…
Audio By Vocalize Arsenal’s Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (L) vies with Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku (R) during the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Mikel Arteta defended his decision to select Kepa Arrizabalaga in the League Cup final after the Arsenal goalkeeper’s costly mistake sparked a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City on Sunday. Kepa was guilty of a horrendous blunder in the second half at Wembley when he let Rayan Cherki’s cross slip through his fingers, gifting Nico O’Reilly the chance to head in City’s opener. Arsenal never recovered…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester City lift the trophy as players celebrate after the English League Cup final vs Arsenal at Wembley Stadium in London on March 22, 2026. [Adrian Dennis/AFP] As Pep Guardiola wiped away the sting of the Champagne sprayed by his jubilant players after Sunday’s League Cup final triumph against Arsenal, the Manchester City boss was confronted with a burning question. Nico O’Reilly’s second-half double had just sealed a 2-0 win in the Wembley showpiece, handing City a psychological boost at the expense of their Premier League title rivals. But will Guardiola’s record fifth League Cup serve as…
Audio By Vocalize CAF Confederation Cup action between Wydad Casablanca Olympique Safi [Wydad, Facebook] A momentary lapse in concentration by former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech led to Moroccan club giants Wydad Casablanca making a stunning exit from the CAF Confederation Cup on Sunday. The 33-year-old cheaply surrendered possession just outside the box and fellow Moroccans Olympique Safi took advantage to score in the 90th minute and take a 2-1 quarter-final second-leg lead. Ziyech then showed his class by equalising with an unstoppable shot direct from a free-kick to salvage a 2-2 draw, but Safi qualified on away goals after the…
Audio By Vocalize Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring vs Club Atletico de Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on March 22, 2026. [Oscar DEL POZO / AFP] Vinicius Junior struck twice as Real Madrid shaded Atletico Madrid 3-2 in a thrilling derby clash on Sunday to stay on leaders Barcelona’s tail at the top of La Liga. After the Catalan giants edged Rayo Vallecano 1-0 earlier, Madrid ensured the gap to the champions stayed at four points by beating Diego Simeone’s side at the Santiago Bernabeu. Ademola Lookman put Atletico ahead in the first half but…
Audio By Vocalize United Kenya Club Golf Day overall winner Noah Onsomu in action on the par-five 18th hole at Kenya Railway Golf Club, March 21, 2026. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Dual member, Noah Onsomu skilfully navigated the rain-soaked Kenya Railway Golf Club course, carding an impressive score of 39 stableford points to defend his crown during the United Kenya Club golf day over the weekend. The wet course conditions pushed the 68-player field to its limit. The handicap 21 Onsomu registered the standout performance to secure a back-to-back victory by a single stroke. “I told myself not to be greedy, play straight, and take my medicine,” Onsomu said during…
Audio By Vocalize Mercy Cherono (of Kenya Prisons playing against Hilda Akinyi and Captain Violet Mukhekhe of KDF Women in today’s KVF Women National League at Nyayo Gymnasium on Dec 14, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The fight for the second edition of the Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Kenya Cup title gathered momentum over the weekend as teams battled for a better placement in their pools ahead of the knockout stage. In the men’s title hunt, Chema Volleyball Club and Kenya Prisons won their last preliminary ties to secure maximum points and top their pools. Chema beat Trailblazers Club 3-1 (25-14, 25-19, 20-25, 25-23) to top…
Audio By Vocalize Mercy Oketch celebrates after winning the 400m women’s final during the 2025 Absa Kip Keino Classic- World Continental Tour Gold Nairobi event at Ulinzi Complex on May 31, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] All eyes were on 400m star Mercy Oketch and world 5000m silver medallist Jacob Krop on day two of the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Poland on Saturday. But the two Kenyan athletes, who flew the country’s flag in 400m and 3000m finished fourth and fifth respectively in highly competitive showdowns, which came to a close last evening in Kujawy Pomorze. Other Kenyan flag bearers, Rosemary Longisa and Gladys Chepngetich started on…
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards players celebrate their win in the Sportpesa Premier League over Tusker 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium on March 22, 2026 [AFC Leopards, Facebook] AFC Leopards kept their hopes of challenging for the Sportpesa Premier League title alive after narrowly edging out Tusker 1-0 in a tight match at Nyayo National Stadium yesterday. Ingwe headed into the encounter 10 points behind leaders Gor Mahia and they needed a win to try and not only cut the gap but also maintain the pressure on the record Kenyan champions who silenced Shabana 2-1 on Saturday. Hassan Beja struck the winning goal in…
Women engaged in sex work on a street in Nairobi. Those interviewed were all above 18 years, biological mothers to at least one child aged less than five years, and engaged in full-time sex work in the past three years.One young mother from Nairobi’s Huruma estate recalled losing her baby just weeks after birth.“He was sick for three days vomiting and stooling; he did not go to the hospital and died in the brothel,” she said.She has many colleagues, all female sex workers, who have also lost babies in different ways. This is the disturbing pattern now being observed in Nairobi and…
President William Ruto being welcomed by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron at the Kisumu ports on March 19, 2026/HANDOUTPresident William Ruto has pledged Sh400 million for the upgrade of Kisumu County Referral Hospital, offering renewed hope for improved healthcare services in the lakeside city.The announcement was made on Friday at the Kisumu State Lodge during Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, following an appeal by Kisumu Central MP Joshua Oron, who urged the Head of State to intervene and modernise what he termed an ageing facility.Oron noted that the hospital, originally constructed decades ago before independence as a military facility, has since outlived its design and…
Kenya marked World Kidney Day 2026 on Thursday with a national commemoration at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) in Nairobi.The event brought together policymakers, kidney specialists and healthcare providers to address the rising burden of kidney disease and highlight the growing role of modern medical technologies in improving kidney care.The event was marked under this year’s global theme, “Kidney Health for All.” Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale led the national celebrations and emphasised the need for stronger prevention strategies, early screening and improved access to specialised treatment services.According to recent data from the Ministry of Health, about 3.1 million Kenyans are…
Women engaged in sex work on a street in Nairobi. Those interviewed were all above 18 years, biological mothers to at least one child aged less than five years, and engaged in full-time sex work in the past three years.One young mother from Nairobi’s Huruma estate recalled losing her baby just weeks after birth.“He was sick for three days vomiting and stooling; he did not go to the hospital and died in the brothel,” she said.She has many colleagues, all female sex workers, who have also lost babies in different ways. This is the disturbing pattern now being observed in Nairobi and…
Audio By Vocalize Former national and East Africa boys’ rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School yesterday beat Butula Boys 12-0 in their opening Group B match of the 2026 Western Region Term One games, in Vihiga County. Fame Wekesa and Samuel Mwangi scored one try each for Barbarians who are yearning to secure a return to the national stage, while Austin Shuma made his conversion good. Reigning national champions and hosts Vihiga High School played to a 14-14 draw against 2026 national winners Bungoma High while St Peter’s Mumias hit St Paul’s Amukura 12-3 in Group A. Senende Boys edged…
Audio By Vocalize Explosive contests, adrenaline rushes and battles to defend titles are expected as athletics stars converge at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Kujawy-Pomorze’s Arena Torun in Poland. From 12.05pm East African time today, the athletics world is set for mouth watering show. Observers say that indoor record books are likely to be re-written at the event that comes to a close on Sunday. For track and field stars from countries across the world, national pride is at stake as experienced athletes eye crowns alongside experienced counterparts. Kenya’s unimpressive performances in recent editions caused the slimming of its…
Audio By Vocalize Deng Pajieth Bul of St Mary’s Yala (center) battles two Kisumu Boys defenders during the Nyanza Region games at Maseno. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Heavyweights St Mary’s School Yala were on top form after dominating their respective disciplines at the ongoing Nyanza Region Secondary School Term One games being held at Maseno. Yala, who ruled basketball, handball and rugby in Siaya County, carried the momentum to the regionals, where they currently lead their pools in the three disciplines. In fact, the Black Saints as they are commonly referred to are through to the semifinals in basketball after winning…
Audio By Vocalize Chachil Omondi of Manyatta flies in to score against Nyambaria during the Nyanza Region games at Maseno. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Defending champions Manyatta Secondary, Maseno School and Ng’iya Girls stamped their authority at the ongoing Nyanza Region Term One games with strong performances at Maseno School and Maseno University grounds. In handball, Manyatta showed why they remain the team to beat after securing two convincing wins to book a place in the semi-finals with a game to spare. They began their campaign with a 26-21 victory over Menara and then thrashed Nyambaria 31-11 in their second match.…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United coach Michael Carrick reacts in the technical area during the Premier League match vs Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 15, 2026. [Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto] Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to maintain their challenge for a Champions League place. The Red Devils have enjoyed a resurgence since former United and England midfielder Carrick was appointed caretaker boss in January until the end of the season. United are now third in the Premier League ahead of their…