Kenya's Kilimo and Ethiopia's Aderra win Istanbul Marathon

Kenya’s Rhonzas Lokitam Kilimo and Ethiopia’s Bizuager Aderra took first place at the 47th Istanbul Marathon on Sunday. Kilimo won the men’s race in 2 hours, 10 minutes and 12 seconds. He finished ahead of Ethiopian racers Dejene Debela and Sufaro...

KenGen and Kaishan break ground on geothermal-powered green fertilizer facility in Kenya

Kaishan MD Dr Yan Tang and Kenyan President William Ruto at the groundbreaking ceremony for the geothermal green fertilizer facility in Naivasha, Kenya (source: KenGen Kenya via Twitter) A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the...

Serbian Dusan Stojanović appointed as new Kenya Police FC head coach

Kenya Police FC have confirmed the appointment of Serbian tactician Dusan Stojanović as their new head coach, following the recent departure of Burundian coach Etienne Ndayiragije. Stojanović officially signed his contract on Sunday November 2,...

Rigathi Gachagua asks Mt. Kenya to elect lawyers as MPs like ODM: "Raila had great minds"

Rigathi Gachagua praised the late Raila Odinga's leadership style, which saw ODM survive political obstacles for 20 years He named great minds in the ODM party who protected Raila for 30 years, helping him fit in all the governments despite losing...

Leaders urge graduates to drive Kenya's digital, economic transformation

Graduands during the Multimedia University of Kenya 12th Graduation ceremony in Nairobi, on October 31, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Government and university leaders have urged graduates across the country to embrace innovation,...

Mzima Pipeline bursts leaving Kenya’s coast in water crisis

Residents at the Kenyan coast are facing a severe water shortage due to the abrupt breakage of the Mzima water pipeline. The breakage of the main water supply, reported two days ago along the pipeline corridor inside Tsavo National Park, cut off...

Strange tale of Kenya’s famous tea still tested by tongue in 2025

Once in a while you run into a story that makes you chuckle. Did you know that 2,025 years since Jesus of Nazareth, Kenya — land of M-Pesa and the Silicon Savannah — still tests tea using someone’s tongue? Yup. Not a machine. Not a lab. Just a...

The Last Confession: Bold play confronts corruption in Kenya's justice system

The Last Confession: Bold play confronts corruption in Kenya's justice system At a time when the judiciary is facing corruption claims and delayed justice, playwright and director Martin Abuya is holding up a mirror to the judiciary with his play,...

ARISE IIP Launches Multi-Billion Industrial Development Zone in Kenya

ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), a pan-African developer and operator of world-class integrated industrial zones, has officially established its presence in Kenya. The company is developing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and...

Mayo people help deliver new life-saving trauma care centre in Kenya

Published: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 12:43 PM Last updated: Mon 3 Nov 2025, 1:35 PM THE people of Mayo who helped a major fundraising effort for the construction of a critical trauma care centre in Kenya are being hailed as heroes as the dream is realised....

Lessons for Kenya from Tanzania’s media blackout

Tanzania’s 2025 general election concluded with President Samia Suluhu Hassan declared the winner with over 97 per cent of the vote. But many questions linger about the accuracy of that alleged outcome due to events before and after the elections,...

KRG The Don Announces Bid for Nairobi Senator Seat in 2027

Kenyan musician and entrepreneur KRG The Don has publicly declared his intention to run for the Nairobi Senator seat in the 2027 elections. The announcement signals his entry into elective politics and marks a new chapter in his public life. KRG...

“Make me a three-star American general,” Kenya’s Kipruto jokes after winning New York Marathon

NAIROBI, Kenya, November 3, 2025 – Newly-crowned New York Marathon champion Benson Kipruto joked that he deserves a special award for clinching his third major race on American soil. The 34-year-old noted that he has developed a unique connection...

Be wary of friends – Lord Kenya details how one lured him to drink and smoke ‘wee’

Evangelist Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo( formerly known as Lord Kenya in the music industry) has admonished people to be careful of the negative influences their friends can exert on them and do away with such friends when necessary. The former...

Telegram Restricted in Kenya as KCSE Exams Begin

Global internet observer Netblocks Telegram has reported a restriction on Telegram as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) begins today. In a statement, Netblocks noted the restriction on Telegram on the day of the commencement of...

MPs: Kenya getting raw deal in regional bloc

Kenyan lawmakers have given a harsh verdict on the operations of the East African Community (EAC) saying the regional bloc is not living up to its expectations as envisioned by the founding presidents. The lawmakers said member states have been...

Kenya sweeps men's and women's podiums at NYC Marathon

Kenya has swept the men's and women's podiums at the New York City Marathon with Benson Kipruto surviving a thrilling sprint finish in two hours eight minutes and nine seconds and Hellen Obiri taking women's race in a course-record 2:19:51....

Kenya's Hellen Obiri, Benson Kipruto win New York City Marathon

The two former New York City Marathon winners hung a right on Central Park South Sunday morning, two Kenyan women running together up the street, looking to separate from each other and create another memorable finishing scene in the park. Sharon...

How ‘ajo’, ‘stokvel’ and ‘tontine’ keep millions in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya financially afloat

Across Africa, long before the rise of mobile banking or fintech wallets, communities had perfected their own ways of saving and lending money through different methods like ajo in Nigeria, stokvel in South Africa, chama in Kenya or tontine in...

Sunshine tour and Kenya Open reach agreement

The Kenya Open Golf Limited, organisers of the Magical Kenya Open and the Safari Tour have signed a Tour Recognition Agreement with the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing (SDT). The agreement elevates the sunshine tour to a recognised...