Athletics Kenya mourns sprints legend Hezekiah Nyamau

AK Nyanza South chairman, Peter Angwenyi, NOCK treasurer, Charles Mose (2nd L), former runners Charles Asati and Thomas Osano, when they visited Olympic gold medalist Hezekiah Nyamao at his home/HANDOUT Athletics Kenya joined the sporting...

Benni McCarthy warns Ivory Coast as Kenya look to end qualifiers with pride

Harambee Stars' captain Michael Olunga celebrates with teammates in a recent match/HANDOUT Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has issued a pointed reminder to the Cote d'Ivoire ahead of their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash — that...

Mnangagwa flies to Kenya

Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening political and economic integration across Africa, with President Mnangagwa expected to join fellow heads of state at the 24th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Heads of...

Today in Chicago History: Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum sets a world record in the Chicago Marathon

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 8, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. Weather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago) High temperature: 88...

Living near lions: Nairobi’s expansion creates human-wildlife collision in Kenya

He lives alongside lions in Nairobi. The human-wildlife collision is dazzling - and dangerous

KAJIADO, Kenya (AP) — This year, less than a kilometer from where I live, a girl named Peace Mwende was killed by a lion. KAJIADO, Kenya (AP) — This year, less than a kilometer from where I live, a girl named Peace Mwende was killed by a lion. The...

Caleb Amisi gives ODM deadline to cut links with William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza: "We'll say bye bye"

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi warned ODM to end its cooperation with President William Ruto’s government by March 2026 or face mass defections Amisi accused ODM of betraying its founding ideals and losing touch with supporters who once saw it as a...

Kenya Bans Muslim Brotherhood in Fight Against Islamist Extremism

Kenya’s decision to ban the Muslim Brotherhood highlights a growing divergence between African and Western approaches to confronting political Islam. A Continental Shift Against Extremism Kenya’s official prohibition of the Muslim Brotherhood...

Kenyan newspapers, October 7: Edwin Sifuna hinted at as Kenya Moja's presidential candidate in 2027

The newspapers on Tuesday, October 7, reported on various topics, with politics and the 2027 presidential contest dominating the pages. Front pages for The Standard and Taifa Leo newspapers. Photos: Screengrabs from The Standard, Taifa Leo....

Kenya’s landmark crypto bill now awaits Ruto’s assent to become law

Kenya is on the verge of introducing its first cryptocurrency law after its Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025, at its third reading on Tuesday. The legislation, which now awaits President William Ruto’s assent...

How Kenya Power lost Sh11.8 billion

Staff from Kenya Power company disconnect an illegal electricity connection power line to tens of families in Sakutiek village on the border of Nakuru and Narok during a sting operation. The company is losing over Sh200m every month in revenue in...

Kenya coach McCarthy fires Cote d'ivoire warning ahead of World Cup qualifier

Kenya national team head coach Benni McCarthy has warned Ivory Coast that the East African nation will not be ready to do them a favour of qualifying to the 2026 FIFA World Cup when they face off in the final group game on Tuesday, October 14th....

Kenya and Russia move to formalize framework for migration amid concerns over irregular conscriptions

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7 — Kenya and Russia are working towards formalizing a framework to facilitate regular migration between the two countries, in a move aimed at enhancing protection for Kenyan nationals and preventing exploitation through...

Kenya Slashes Key Rate Again as Inflation Stays Tame

The Central Bank of Kenya reduced its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points today, bringing it down to 9.25 per cent, in its eighth consecutive cut as consumer inflation remains firmly within allowable limits. The move comes as Kenya’s...

How Tuk-tuk ride inspired Egyptian bank's foray into Kenya

Hisham Ezz Al Arab.[Julius Mokaya,Standard] For Hisham Ezz Al Arab, the award-winning banker and chief executive officer of Egypt’s largest lender, Commercial International Bank (CIB), inspiration and significant decisions could, sometimes,...

Nairobi woman Rep ESTHER PASSARIS claps back at netizens calling her ‘shosh’ - “I look great”

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris is embracing aging with confidence and grace. After being labeled “shosh” - a slang often used to refer to grandmothers - by online critics, Passaris responded boldly on X...

Strengthening community health through digital innovation in Kenya

CHPs sometimes encounter issues while using eCHIS. These range from data synchronization and systems errors to credential issues and system downtime. Previously, the process to get technical support was challenging: CHPs would use telephone calls...

Kenya’s private sector shows resilience

Kenya’s private sector exhibits signs of recovery, as evidenced by the latest Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) results. The index, a measure of the economic health of the manufacturing sector, climbed to 51.9 in September from...

Kenya's men hockey team eye podium place at Africa Cup

Audio By Vocalize The national men’s hockey team is optimistic of delivering strong performances at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations, scheduled to take place in Ismailia, Egypt, from October 11 -18. The current squad of 25 players will be...

Haimbe arrives for COMESA Summit in Kenya

Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe, says the 24th Heads of State and Government Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa (COMESA) slated for Thursday, October 9, 2025, is an important undertaking as it...