Leaders join thousands to cheer Harambee Stars in CHAN 2024 opener

Political leaders joined thousands of Kenyans at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to rally behind the Harambee Stars during their CHAN 2024 opening match against DR Congo.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Kalonzo accuses Government of blocking fans to Harambee Stars match

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has accused the Kenya Kwanza administration of deliberately denying Kenyans access to watch Harambee Stars in action.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Former Standard Managing Editor Joseph Kamau Kanyanga dies

Veteran journalist and former Standard Group Managing Editor Joseph Kamau Kanyanga, fondly known as KK, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, marking the end of an era for Kenya's media industry.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Kindiki: Focus shifts to development after restoring security in Baringo

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has declared Baringo safe once again, crediting the success to Kenya Kwanza administration's intensified crackdown on banditry.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Kuppet lauds state move to restore full capitation, slash varsity fees

Kuppet has lauded President William Ruto's bold interventions in the education sector, including restoring full capitation for Free Day Secondary Education and slashing university fees.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

CAF unveils star-studded officiating teams for CHAN 2024 fixtures

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has appointed a distinguished panel of match officials for two key CHAN 2024 fixtures scheduled for Sunday in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

KAA issues travel advisory amid road closures for CHAN 2024

The Kenya Airports Authority urge passengers flying through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport to plan ahead, check their flight schedules due to traffic disruptions.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Kenyans brave cold to back Harambee Stars at CHAN opener

Thousands of Kenyans defied the Sunday morning cold to fill the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, casting aside political differences and daily struggles to unite behind the Harambee Stars.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

South African referee to officiate Kenya-DR Congo CHAN 2024 opener

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the officiating team for Sunday's much-anticipated CHAN 2024 Group A opener between hosts Kenya and DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

KEPHIS fights proposed Seed Law over fears of cartels

As Kenya's agricultural sector continues to battle the effects of climate change, unpredictable weather, and rising input costs, a new storm is brewing, this time, over seeds.

By Mike Kihaki 6 days ago

Tanzanian fans light up Stadium into a festival of football and creativity

The roar of vuvuzelas, the rhythmic pounding of drums, and a ray of colors decorated the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium on the opening day of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

Harambee Stars ready to roar against DR Congo in CHAN opener

The mood in the Harambee Stars camp on the eve of the highly anticipated African Nations Championship- CHAN 2024 group opener against DR Congo is high.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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CHAN 2024 prize: What a billion shillings could do for ordinary Kenyans

A win for Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will pocket Sh1 billion in rewards.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

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100 days of Ruku: The public service shake-up

Ruku's leadership style, experts argue, has been hands-on.

By Mike Kihaki 7 days ago

DR Congo Leopards in the shadow of war, show resilience

The story of the DR Congo national football team fondly called Les Leopards, is one of rare pride, joy, and heartbreaking contradiction.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

CHAN 2024, Kenya's opportunity to boost economy, tourism

From tourism and youth employment to infrastructure and regional unity, CHAN is shaping up to be a golden opportunity for Kenya to shine both on and off the pitch.

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

East Africa unites for CHAN glory

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have joined hands to deliver one of the continent's most anticipated football events the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

By Mike Kihaki 8 days ago

Inside CHAN: Africa's homegrown football showcase

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football, aimed at spotlighting and nurturing local talent.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Relief for university students as government lowers fees

The government has slashed tuition fees for all academic programmes in public universities and constituent colleges, offering fresh hope to struggling students and parents.

By Mike Kihaki 9 days ago

Bunge FC boost Harambee Stars ahead of CHAN opener

With just days to the kick-off of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), Parliament Football Club (Bunge FC) paid a morale-boosting visit to the Harambee Stars training camp.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

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"This can't even buy cooking oil": Why teachers are angry with TSC's Sh36 salary increase

Education expert Majani Baridi warned that if the concerns aren't addressed urgently, teachers morale may suffer.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Five East Africa stadia ready to host CHAN 2024

CAF has unveiled five stadiums across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda that will host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Mudavadi condemns DR Congo church massacre

Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has condemned the brutal attack on a Catholic church in Komanda, northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Ruto assents to Conflict of Interest and Social Protection Bills

President William Ruto has this morning signed into law the Conflict of Interest Bill, 2023, and the Social Protection Bill, 2025, at State House, Nairobi.

By Mike Kihaki 10 days ago

Kimuge replaces Mbadi in Parliament, vows to fight for disability rights

Kipchumba Harold Kimuge has been sworn in as a nominated Member of the National Assembly, replacing Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Kenya hosts EAC-SADC meeting to unite rival peace missions on DRC crisis

Kenya will on Thursday, August 1, host a joint meeting of the EAC-SADC Co-Chairs in a renewed push to end conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Education DG calls for integrity as national School games kicks off

Dr. Elyas Abdi, the Director General for Basic Education, has called for a mecable way of addressing a growing concern over the rising number of legal disputes in school competitions.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Let's be constructive on education funding, CS Ogamba says

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has urged stakeholders to avoid politicising education funding and instead safeguard the education system by engaging constructively in funding discussions.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Union blames government for varsity crises, delays, and debt

Chronic under-funding, mounting debts, and government inaction have forced universities to continue facing crises.

By Mike Kihaki 11 days ago

Pipeline staff threaten to down tools, cite breach of agreement

The Kenya Petroleum Oil Workers Union has issued a fresh seven-day strike notice, warning of a nationwide industrial action by KPC employees, citing failure by employer to honour agreement.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Students urged to align technical skills with industry demands

Education stakeholders raise concerns over the mismatch between acquired skills and market demands, slow absorption of graduates into industry, and inadequate post-training support.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Morocco jets in ahead of CHAN 2024

With just days to the kickoff of the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), two-time champions Morocco have landed in Nairobi.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

KUCCPS warns public against fake social media accounts

KUCCPS has raised the alarm over rising cases of online impersonation, cautioning the public against interacting with fraudulent social media pages falsely claiming to represent the agency.

By Mike Kihaki 12 days ago

Wetang'ula urges farmers to oust corrupt coffee cooperative leaders

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called on farmers in Bungoma County to rise up and eject corrupt cooperative officials who continue to defraud them of their hard-earned income.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

Mudavadi: Sh2 billion school funds lost as digital crackdown begins

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused education officials of misusing up to Sh2 billion in capitation funds and vowed a digital crackdown to stop the theft.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

Education lies in limbo as State insists 'nothing has changed'

President William Ruto has declared free basic education untouchable even as his Treasury admits it is underfunded and unsustainable.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

Ruto promises learning for all as Treasury signals financial crisis

President William Ruto has ruled out any compromise on education access and quality, even as Treasury admits the government is struggling to fund learners under a ballooning public debt.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

Gachagua: We will secure our secret card until the last minute

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua vowed opposition will not reveal its preferred presidential candidate any time soon, saying the decision is a calculated strategy to President William Ruto.

By Mike Kihaki 13 days ago

CHAN LOC wary of Gen Z protests

With Kenya set to co-host the 2025 CHAN alongside Uganda and Tanzania, LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye has called for safety preparations.

By Mike Kihaki 15 days ago

Counties, pharmacists awarded as Kemsa resets health supply chain

Sixteen individual pharmacists were also awarded for their exemplary leadership in health supply chain management.

By Mike Kihaki 16 days ago