Published Date: 2026-01-01 15:54:45 Author: By Robert Abong’o Source: The Standard
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Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced…
December inflation rate steadies at 4.5pc despite price hikes Published Date: 2026-01-01 14:19:48 Author: By Denis Omondi Source: The Standard
How banks can help to improve their customers’ tax compliance Published Date: 2026-01-01 10:00:00 Author: By Beth Muthui Source: The…
Ivory Coast produced a dramatic late comeback to finish top of Group F at the 2025 AFCON, coming from two…
Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand scores his team’s second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match vs…
British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway near Sagamu on December 29, 2025.…
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital, state officials said, after surviving a car accident…
Algeria’s defender Mohamed Amine Tougai fights to head the ball with Equatorial Guinea’s Nabil Ondo during the Africa Cup of…
Sudan must face 2022 champions Senegal in the last 16 of the 2025 AFCON after losing 2-0 to Burkina Faso…
Democratic Republic of the Congo players celebrate after scoring a goal during the 35th AFCON group D match vs Botswana…
Senegal saw off Benin to go through to the last 16 of the AFCON 2025 as winners of Group D,…
Original All-Stars FC solidified their status as Harold Mbati Champions Cup (HMCC) legends by clinching their third title, following a…
Original All-Stars FC players celebrate with their HMCC trophy. [Courtesy, Standard] The champions have done it again! Follow The…
Tanzania’s Feisal Salum celebrates with teammmates after scoring in the Africa Cup of Nations Group vs Tunisia at Rabat Olympic…
Tanzania have made history by reaching the AFCON 2025 knockout stage for the first time after fighting back to secure…
The instrumental midfielders superb first half finish is all that Green Commandos needed to clinch the title on their debut,…
Green Commandos FC and Madioli FC players in action during the final of the 2025 Chris Oguso Tournament at Mahanga…
Scrabble Kenya president Limo Kipkemboi. [Courtesy, Standard] Five Kenyans have been incorporated into the leadership of World English Scrabble Players…
The five are Scrabble Kenya president Limo Kipkemboi, Muema Muumbi, Daniel Machanje, Chrispine Kennedy and Powell Cheruiyot. Published Date: 2025-12-30…
A big chunk of the prizes came from the Diamond League series, World Championships and World Marathon Majors. Published Date:…
Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon celebrate after winning gold and silver medals in the 5000m final at the World Athletics…
Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the 2027 AFCON with neighbours Kenya and the countries are getting a sense of how…
Uganda’s defender Aziz Kayondo and Tanzania’s midfielder Haji Mnoga clash during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match at…
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was in a “stable condition” in hospital after a car accident in Nigeria…
A damaged 18-wheeler truck from a road accident that reportedly involved British boxer Anthony Joshua is towed away on the…
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the AFCON on Monday…
Morocco forward Ayoub El Kaabi (3rd L) celebrates scoring his team’s third goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of…
A big chunk of the prizes came from the Diamond League series, World Championships and World Marathon Majors. Published Date:…
Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon celebrate after winning gold and silver medals in the 5000m final at the World Athletics…
Egypt forward Ibrahim Adel (L) fights for the ball with Angola midfielder Beni Mukendi during the Africa Cup of Nations…
Egypt secured first place in Group B of the AFCON after a 0-0 draw against Angola in Agadir, a result…
Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa a 3-2 Africa Cup of Nations victory over Zimbabwe in…
South Africa midfielder Oswin Appollis celebrates scoring the team’s third goal from a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations…
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua was injured in a serious road traffic accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives…
Former heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua was grimacing while getting assistnace from locals after being involved ina fatal road accident…
Published Date: 2025-12-29 09:39:00 Author: By Standard Sports Source: The Standard
Josh Mcerlean Navigated by Eoin Treacy in action during WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2025 at Hells Gate in Naivasha on…
Published Date: 2025-12-29 08:22:31 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source: The Standard
Kenya’s Malkia Strikers during 2025 FIVB World Championship campaign.Nairobi City Guide. [Courtesy FIVB] From Junior Malkia Strikers conquering the continent…
Cameroon defender Nouhou (L) fights for the ball with Ivory Coast’s forward Amad Diallo during the Africa Cup of Nations…
Man United winger Amad Diallo was again on the scoresheet as defending champions Ivory Coast were held to a 1-1…
Algeria have booked their place in the Africa Cup of Nations last 16 after edging Burkina Faso 1-0 in a…
Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez shoots and scores his team’s first goal from the penalty spot during the Africa Cup of…
Sudan took a significant step towards the AFCON knockout stage after edging Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in Casablanca on Sunday, thanks…
Sudan’s Mohamed Eisa is the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award after beating Equatorial Guinea 1-0 in Casablanca on Decembefr…
Mozambique’s midfielder Geny Catamo celebrates his goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match vs Mozambique at Grand…
Mozambique finally celebrated a long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations victory after edging Gabon 3-2 in a gripping Group F encounter…
How high power tariffs keep manufacturers uncompetitive Published Date: 2025-12-28 12:30:00 Author: By Graham Kajilwa Source: The Standard
Victor Osimhen produced a commanding display as Nigeria became the second team to qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage…
Nigeria’s forward Victor Osimhen (R) celebrates his goal with Bright Osayi-Samuel during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match…
Uganda’s midfielder Allan Okello misses a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match vsTanzania at Al Medina…
Uganda were left to rue a painful missed opportunity after Allan Okello failed to convert a late penalty as the…
Sadio Mane of Senegal in action during the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) Group D match vs DR…
Sadio Mane’s equaliser earned 2022 champions Senegal a 1-1 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo in their heavyweight Africa…
National junior team players Patience Asiko (right) and Marion Serenge in action during the inaugural Kisumu Beach Soccer Camp at…
The four-day event organised by Oray Football Academy, held on December 17-20 at Rapogi Primary School in Seme, marked the…
AK President Lt Gen Rtd Jackson Tuwei addressing the press during the Athletics Kenya Betika Track and Field Weekend Meeting at Afraha Stadium on April 5, 2025. [Kipsang…
AK President Tuwei is confident the team headed to the World Cross will put up a strong show again.The team…
Morocco missed the chance to guarantee their spot in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after Lassine…
Morocco’s defender Noussair Mazraoui and Mali’s forward Gaoussou Diarra compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations Group…
Egypt’s forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring the team’s first goal from a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations Group…
Mohamed Salah scored as 10-man Egypt beat South Africa 1-0 in Agadir on Friday to become the first qualifiers for…
Zimbabwe’s forward Knowledge Musona (R) celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group B match…
Veteran Knowledge Musona scored as Zimbabwe came from behind to draw 1-1 with Angola in Marrakesh on Friday as the…
Supporters cheer for their team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Ivory Coast…
Organisers at AFCON in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not full,…
Cameroon’s forward Karl Etta Eyong celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F match…
Karl Etta Eyong struck inside six minutes to hand five-time champions Cameroon a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Gabon in an…
Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo celebrates scoring the team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group F matchvs…
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored the decisive goal as Ivory Coast launched their Africa Cup of Nations title defence…
Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet showed their class by shattering records. Published Date: 2025-12-25 00:00:00 Author: By Stephen Rutto Source:…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon (right) with Beatrice Chebet at the end of women’s 5000m final. [AFP] Amidst melodious Christmas carols and…
Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez (L) celebrates celebrates scoring the team’s second goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group E…
Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in…
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez is confident his side can make up for poor showings at the last two editions of…
Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez participates in a training session of the Algerian national football team in preparation for the 2025 Africa…
Nigeria’s defender Semi Ajayi (R) celebrates his goal during the Africa Cup of Nations Group C match vs Tanzania at…
Nicolas Jackson scored twice as much-fancied Senegal began their AFCON 2025 bid with a convincing 3-0 win over Botswana, while…
Tunisia’s forward Elias Achouri is congratulated by midfielder Ellyes Skhiri, Dylan Bronn and Yan Valery during the Africa Cup of…
Elias Achouri’s double helped Tunisia ease to a 3-1 win over Uganda in their opening game at the Africa Cup…
Ruth Chepngetich of Kenya celebrates after crossing the finish line to win the 2024 Chicago Marathon. [AFP] The alarm bells…
Big names fell by the wayside as the fight against banned substances continued. Published Date: 2025-12-24 08:00:00 Author: By Stephen…
Ingwe joined Gor and Tusker at the top tied with 24 points. Published Date: 2025-12-24 07:46:56 Author: By Washington Onyango…
AFC Leopards SC players celebrate Christopher Koloti’s (Right) goal against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at…
The DR Congo edged out Benin 1-0 in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, with…
DR Congo forward Theo Bongonda celebrates his goal teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations Group D match VS and…
Jubilation marks end of Tong-Il Moo-Do fest. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] The 12th edition of the Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial…
KMTF president Mwakio says the event will be bigger and better. Published Date: 2025-12-23 11:50:53 Author: By Elizabeth Mburugu Source:…
Mohamed Salah struck deep into added time to rescue Egypt from an opening-day scare, as the seven-time AFCON champions edged…
Mohamed Salah of Egypt during the 35th Africa Cup of Nations match v Zimbabwe at Adrar Stadium in Agadir, Morocco…
Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts after winning the Women’s 1500m and sets a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic…
She shattered her own 1500m record and defended her world title in Tokyo. Published Date: 2025-12-23 06:00:00 Author: By Stephen…
Zambia’s forward Patson Daka celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group A football…
Patson Daka struck deep into injury time to spare Zambias blushes, as the Chipolopolo held Mali to a 1-1 draw…
Coach Mchumba says hosting international events will improve standards of the sport in the country. Published Date: 2025-12-22 10:23:02 Author:…
Michael Omollo of Kenya (blue) fights Piyawak Masang of Thailand during the 12th Mombasa Open Tong-Il-Moo-Do International Championship in Mombasa…
Fans injured after chaos broke out following Nairobi United’s equaliser against Gor Mahia at Dandora Stadium on December 21, 2025.…
Naibois and KOgalo fans clash in their match at Dandora Stadium. Published Date: 2025-12-22 10:16:28 Author: By Washington Onyango Source:…
Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi socres a bucylce kic vs Comoros in the opening game of the AFCON 2025 at the…