(L-R) Ambrose Ngari, General Manager, Equity Corporate Branch, Dr. Dennis Ogolla, Managing Director, Equity Afya, Dr. Benson Musyoka, Pharmacist, Equity Afya Pharmacy Bruce House Nairobi CBD, Dr. Jaimini Gohil, Equity Afya Chief Pharmacist, and Tom Daktari (a Comedian and Brand Influencer) during the launch of a new pharmacy in Nairobi CBD./HAMDOUTAccess to essential medicines at the last mile is emerging as a key focus in efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery, with a new community pharmacy model seeking to bring pharmaceutical services closer to patients. The model is being rolled out through standalone community pharmacies that can operate independently of medical…
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What started as an otherwise pleasant journey from Nairobi to Mombasa ended with a Kenyan student based in the United Kingdom in a hospital bed, nursing the effects of suspected drugging and facing the shock of losing more than Sh2 million in cash and valuables. Nicholas Mbuvi Ndolo was travelling to Mombasa on September 25 when he reportedly became unconscious after eating a piece of biscuit shared by a stranger. By the time he regained consciousness, his belongings, including jewellery and electronic devices valued at more than Sh2 million, were missing. Published Date: 2026-10-01 21:25:32 Author: Source: The Standard
Lecturers and other staff in public universities will begin a nationwide strike on Friday October 2 after their unions rejected a counter-offer made by the Inter-Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) in their protracted fight for a new pay deal. The unions said the offer made by the IPUCCF failed to address their concerns raised after an earlier offer. They said the proposal violates provisions of the registered 2021–2025 collective bargaining agreement (CBA), particularly on the harmonisation of allowances in the 2025–2029 agreement. The parties had met at Machakos University but the meeting ended in disarray. Published Date: 2026-10-01 20:11:38…
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has ruled that Busia Governor Paul Otuoma and Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma did not commit hate speech offences warranting prosecution over remarks that sparked concerns about possible incitement and ethnic tensions. However, the commission directed the two leaders to take corrective measures, warning politicians against inflammatory statements as the country heads towards the 2027 General Election. In a determination delivered in Nairobi on Thursday, the commission chaired by Bishop Kepha Nyamweya Omae outlined how it handled complaints against the two leaders after receiving reports that their remarks risked fuelling conflict. The…
Sarah Wairimu Cohen, widow of Dutch billionaire Tob Cohen, evaded arrest and prosecution for seven months over allegations that she had assaulted her husband by travelling abroad, ignoring police summonses and locking herself inside her house, a senior police officer told the Kibera High Court on Thursday, October 1, 2026. Inspector Moses Mbwalwe told the court that Sarah failed to respond to police summonses to record a statement over the alleged assault, which Cohen reported in February 2019. She also travelled abroad and locked herself inside her house when officers attempted to arrest her. Published Date: 2026-10-01 19:24:55 Author: Source:…
A Milimani court has cancelled the bond granted to a man accused of being the mastermind behind the hacking of a payment service provider and Sacco last year, leading to the loss of about Sh100 million. The court cancelled the Sh5 million bond granted to Albert Komen Kipkechem after he failed to show up for the hearing of the case on September 12. Published Date: 2026-10-01 18:47:16 Author: Source: The Standard
Audio By Vocalize Denise Mabeya celebrates after scoring for Mombasa United during the SportPesa Premier League relegation and promotion playoffs. [Mombasa United] Mombasa United took the first step towards securing a place in the delayed SportPesa Premier League after beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in the promotion-relegation playoff first leg at Mbaraki Sports Club on Thursday. The coastal side made full use of home advantage to claim a narrow win and take a one-goal lead into the return leg in Nairobi. After a goalless first half, Mombasa United broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute when Denise Mabeya converted from the…
Two rival applications for the Linda Mwananchi name have re-emerged, with Charles Wanyonyi claiming his February 24, 2026 application predates the June 4 filing linked to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. In the fresh dispute, Mr Wanyonyi’s lawyers have asked the Registrar of Political Parties to give priority to his application, arguing that the earlier request should not be displaced by a later applicant. Sifuna’s bid to secure UDP for 2027 presidential bid hits new hurdle Linda Mwananchi settles on Sifuna as its 2027 presidential candidate Published Date: 2026-10-01 17:44:39 Author: Source: The Standard
Audio By Vocalize Serbia’s Novak Djokovic hits a return to Portugal’s Nuno Borges at the China Open yesterday. [AFP] Novak Djokovic held his nerve during a tense tie-break to beat Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) at the China Open yesterday and extend his extraordinary unbeaten streak in Beijing. The 39-year-old Serbian was struggling physically but pushed through the second-set decider for his first win at any event since Wimbledon in July. The former world number one is set to meet wildcard Bu Yunchaokete of China in the second round. Fans packed the stands in Beijing to watch Djokovic, a firm…
Audio By Vocalize South Africa will battle Australia in the Rugby Championship Test match in Perth on Sunday. [AFP] Rugby’s biggest World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 24 teams clashing over six weeks in Australia, and ominous back-to-back champions South Africa are already staking their claim to another title. The 11th and most ambitious edition of the global showpiece gets underway on October 1 next year, expanded from 20 nations and on course to smash attendance records. Played in seven cities — Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Townsville, and Newcastle — demand for a bumper 52…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men\’s race in a new world-record time at the 2026 London Marathon in central London on April 26. [AFP] Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, believes even faster times are on the horizon both for him and the sport. In April, the 31-year-old Kenyan clocked 1:59:30 in London, shattering the two-hour barrier many felt was untouchable. “I know it’s possible to run under 1:59,” Sawe told AFP in an interview in Berlin, adding, “it is hard to predict how fast I…
Audio By Vocalize Nigeria’s Frank Onyeka battles for ball control against Portugal’s Joao Felix during a past match. Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria in an AFCON qualifier on Tuesday. [AFP] Former champions Ghana and Nigeria, as well as World Cup surprise package Cape Verde, were beaten on Tuesday in shock-riddled 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying. Ghana led by two goals before conceding twice in each half in Accra to lose 4-2 against Gambia, two of whose goals came from Ebrima Colley in Group C. Nigeria were behind after 15 minutes away to Guinea-Bissau in Group L and finished humiliating 3-0 losers…
Audio By Vocalize The Etihad Stadium, the home ground of Manchester City football club. [AFP] Manchester City face an uncertain future after being found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules in a bombshell verdict that former player Micah Richards described as “devastating”. The Abu Dhabi-backed super-club was found to have arranged “sham” deals to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs by more than £900 million ($1.2 billion) between 2009 and 2018. In doing so, they concealed the true state of their finances and avoided breaching Premier League and UEFA spending limits during a period in…
Audio By Vocalize LeBron James of the Philadelphia 76ers, Media Day. [AFP] LeBron James warned his new Philadelphia 76ers teammates on Monday that they must work hard on repetitive tasks and escape their comfort zones in order to achieve greatness. NBA all-time scoring leader James, preparing for his record 24th season after signing a two-year deal with the Sixers last July, wants to bring Philadelphia its first NBA title since 1983. “Everybody is kind of on the same page,” James said. “We want to put the work in. That’s most important.” “Everyone is highly motivated to get 1% better every…
Audio By Vocalize Sombea Boxing Club boxers training ahead of a tournament that featured young boxers. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] It was another international outing but it was same old results for Kenyan boxers. Kenyans travelled to Russia for the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, and on Tuesday they were knocked out after only one match. The two boxers were beaten in the first round of their respective bouts in different weight categories at the Megapolis Sports Arena. Coming as a makeshift international assignment that was not earlier scheduled in the International Boxing Association (IBA) Calendar of Events, most African…
Audio By Vocalize Malkia Strikers players react to defeat during their 2026 CAVB Women final match against Egypt at Kasarani Gymnasium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Egypt ended Kenya’s long reign as African women’s volleyball champions after handing Malkia Strikers a painful 3-0 (22-25, 15-25, 15-25) defeat in the final of the 2026 CAVB Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship at Kasarani Indoor Arena yesterday. The result saw Egypt reclaim the continental crown for the first time in 23 years and consequently secure a direct ticket to the LA 2028 Olympic Games, while Kenya were forced to surrender a title they had hoped…
Audio By Vocalize St Joseph Girls Kitale hockey players celebrate with after winning during the Brookside Secondary School games in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Reigning champions St Joseph’s Girls Senior School Kitale on Friday led from the front as Kenyans made their intentions to retain the Federation of East Africa Schools Sports Association (FEASSA) hockey title known here in Morogoro, Tanzania. St Joseph’s, popularly known as JOGA, who are looking to successfully defend their title and extend their reign to three years in a row, showed no respect for their hosts, Benjamin Mkapa Secondary School, thrashing them 4-0 in their opening…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya national cricket team captain Dhiren Gondaria in action against Bahrain at Nairobi Gymkhana Club. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya national cricket team captain Dhiren Gondaria says the Men’s T20 International and 50-over Bilateral Series between Kenya and Bahrain that concluded at the Nairobi Gymkhana yesterday was a golden opportunity to take the country back to world cricket. The skipper narrated how it has been a gruelling 18-month journey without the national team engaging in any matches of such calibre. Against Bahrain, Gondaria fired 73 runs off 49 balls in the opening T20 International fixture before hitting 23…