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Kimanzi tips youngsters on ways to grow their talents
From the effort of experienced coaches to revive the dwindling fortunes of Nakuru County in the multi-billion football industry, it has started to yie
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Kimanzi tips youngsters on ways to grow their talents
Veteran Coach Champion dies
Former Shabana FC Coach and founder member John Champion is dead.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Veteran Coach Champion dies
Nakuru lacks top women footballers despite of abundance of talents.
Experienced coaches are still flocking Nakuru city in search of raw young talents that could be molded to match those of European and Western world po
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Nakuru lacks top women footballers despite of abundance of talents.
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Remembering rallying daredevil Vic Preston Jnr
Safari Rally legend Vic Preston Junior died in Seychelles five days ago.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Remembering rallying daredevil Vic Preston Jnr
Push for office space runs locals out of Nakuru CBD
?High demand for office and commercial space is pushing estates in Nakuru out of the city centre.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Push for office space runs locals out of Nakuru CBD
African-born American Sicelo Buthelezi scouts for talent
South African-born American Sicelo Buthelezi of the Lindsey Wilson College, Kentucky, USA is in town, in search of talented legs.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
African-born American Sicelo Buthelezi scouts for talent
More boxers hope to punch their way into National League ring
As the National Intermediate Championships begin tomorrow, more boxers will be eyeing to punch a ticket to the National Boxing League.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
More boxers hope to punch their way into National League ring
Nakuru lift overall title at Rift Valley regional Police meeting
Nakuru County athletes head to Kasarani for the National Police Athletics Championships next week with confidence after winning the Rift Valley region
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Nakuru lift overall title at Rift Valley regional Police meeting
The Hit Squad ready to rumble in the Africa Zone Three Championships
With only three weeks to the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, the National Boxing Team is ready to improve on their performance compared to the
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
The Hit Squad ready to rumble in the Africa Zone Three Championships
Motivators hit Black Widow in Nakuru tourney
Goalkeeper Peter Mwathe could not save the day for Black Widow in a 5-1 heavy defeat by Motivators in the ongoing Mrembo Na Kazi Football Bonanza at L
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Motivators hit Black Widow in Nakuru tourney
Patel Karan beats Jasmeet to secure back to back victories in Nakuru
After starting off the ramp first, experienced Karan Patel easily strolled to his second Kenya National Rally Championships (KNRC) victory after winni
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Patel Karan beats Jasmeet to secure back to back victories in Nakuru
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Female politicians set to give men a run for money in August polls
Currently, there are 172 women among the 1,883 elected seats in the country, up from 145 after the 2013 elections.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Female politicians set to give men a run for money in August polls
Legendary Carl Tundo to miss Nakuru Rally
Nakuru Rally will be missed by Africa Rally Championships (ARC) champion Carl ‘Flash’ Tundo who retired from the local championships
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Legendary Carl Tundo to miss Nakuru Rally
Kenya to host Africa East Zone Karate Championships
Kenya has been nominated to host the Africa East Zone Karate Championships in May.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Kenya to host Africa East Zone Karate Championships
Why football stars from Bahati in Nakuru are lucky
As coaches mostly turn to big cities and towns in search of football talents, very few turn to Nakuru for such an exercise.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Why football stars from Bahati in Nakuru are lucky
Andiego makes comeback for Africa Zone Three Championships
After missing the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, former national middleweight champion Elizabeth Andiego is back in the team that will take part in the Africa Z
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Andiego makes comeback for Africa Zone Three Championships
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Nakuru’s rising land prices give birth to highrise apartments
The recent elevation of Nakuru to a city has led to a sharp rise in land prices. This has resulted in the mushrooming of highrise apartments.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Nakuru’s rising land prices give birth to highrise apartments
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Why Nakuru derby is a fixture like no other
Nakuru RFC host Menengai Oilers at Athletic Club over the weekend.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Why Nakuru derby is a fixture like no other
Boxers promoted to national intermediate championships
Boxers who reached the finals of the National Novices Championships earned promotion to the National Intermediate Championships.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Boxers promoted to national intermediate championships
Olando settling down to life in Dubai, but not ready to stop playing just yet
As Philadelphia Olando (pictured) starts settling into her new job at Emirati Women Rugby team, the former Kenya Lionesses skipper says she has not gi
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Olando settling down to life in Dubai, but not ready to stop playing just yet
Boxers earn promotion to National Intermediate Championships
Boxers who reached the finals of the National Novices Championships have automatically earned a promotion to the National Intermediate Championships a
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Boxers earn promotion to National Intermediate Championships
Ochieng and Salema of Tanzania battle for UBO super bantamweight title
After missing their target last season, Kenya’s Geoffrey Ochieng’ and Mbaruk Salema of Tanzania battle for top honours in the fight for Universal Boxi
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Ochieng and Salema of Tanzania battle for UBO super bantamweight title
Kenya Lionesses captain Olando lands coaching job in United Arab Emirates
Kenya Lionesses captain Philadelphia Olando is the new head coach of Emirati Women Rugby in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Kenya Lionesses captain Olando lands coaching job in United Arab Emirates
Famous foreign drivers arrive for East Africa Safari
The arrival of foreign drivers to this year’s East African Safari Classic Rally has proved Kenya’s ability, prowess and readiness to host World Rally
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Famous foreign drivers arrive for East Africa Safari
Amina: Foreign drivers in Rally Championships boost for Kenya
A total of 50 experienced foreign drivers and co-drivers arrived in the country to compete in the East Africa Safari Classics before it was flagged.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Amina: Foreign drivers in Rally Championships boost for Kenya
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Why Nakuru RFC are a pale shadow of their former selves
Nakuru RFC champions are staring relegation from the league this season.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Why Nakuru RFC are a pale shadow of their former selves
Boxing: Counties ready for the Novices Championship
A number of counties boxing teams are ready for the National Novices Championships to be held in Nairobi on February 16-18.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Boxing: Counties ready for the Novices Championship
All set for Standard County Golf Classic Series in Nakuru
Over 100 players are expected to participate in the Standard County Golf Classic Series scheduled for Saturday at Nakuru Golf Club.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
All set for Standard County Golf Classic Series in Nakuru
Polo: Kamani and Tisminieszky named best players
Handicap -2 Bobby Kamani and handicap 0.5 Natasha Tisminieszky were the best players during the Chairman’s Cup at Nairobi Polo Club, over the weekend.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Polo: Kamani and Tisminieszky named best players
Polo: It's all draw as Samurai and Tanqueray share glory
Samurai and Tanqueray will share the Chairman’s Cup prize for the next six months each after the two teams settled for a five-all draw yesterday, at N
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Polo: It's all draw as Samurai and Tanqueray share glory
Polo: Tanqueray, Samurai face off in Cup final
Samurai beat a stubborn Radio Africa 6-4.5 on Saturday to progress to today’s final of the Chairman’s Cup at Nairobi Polo Club.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Polo: Tanqueray, Samurai face off in Cup final
Samurai ready to bag Chairman’s Cup in Nairobi
After winning the Davis Cup and Soldier’s Salute Championships, Samurai have set their eyes on the Chairman’s Cup hitting-off at Nairobi Polo Club thi
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Samurai ready to bag Chairman’s Cup in Nairobi
Isaac Juma: The man who lived, ate and breathed football
The Harambee Stars number one fan was hacked to death by unknown people at his rural home in Mumias on Wednesday night.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Isaac Juma: The man who lived, ate and breathed football
Fame: The Nzomos stir up polo fraternity
Raphael Nzomo and his daughter Hiromi, in the company of Louis Roumeguere and Eva Kamau, led the handicap 1.5 Samurai to glory in the Soldier’s Salute
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Fame: The Nzomos stir up polo fraternity
Samurai wins Soldier's Salute Cup
Captain Raphael Nzomo and Louis Roumeguere propelled Samurai to a 7.5-3 win over Team 24:7 to emerge as Soldier's Salute Cup champions at Nairobi Polo
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Samurai wins Soldier's Salute Cup
Team 24:7, Samurai face off in Soldier's Salute final
Samurai and Team 24:7 will face off in one of the toughest final matches of the Soldier’s Salute Championships at Nairobi Polo Club today.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Team 24:7, Samurai face off in Soldier's Salute final
Okwiri eyes more continental fights ahead of the world title fight
Before he attains the age of 40, former Africa Boxing Union middleweight champion Rayton Okwiri is determined to win a world title.
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Okwiri eyes more continental fights ahead of the world title fight
Top players expected at the Soldier’s Salute Championships
With a good start at the opening tournaments, top players are headed for the seventh edition of the Soldier’s Salute Championships at Nairobi Polo Clu
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
Top players expected at the Soldier’s Salute Championships
National novices championships opens 2022 diary
After close to two years of in-activity in the local scene, all counties are expected to hold their tournaments before the end of the month, where the
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
National novices championships opens 2022 diary
POLO: Maria Bencivenga Trophy offers youngsters’ a chance to shape their talents
As all roads lead to Nairobi Polo Club this afternoon for the Maria Bencivenga Trophy, it is another chance for youngsters to showcase their talents a
By Ben Ahenda 4 years ago
POLO: Maria Bencivenga Trophy offers youngsters’ a chance to shape their talents
Ukambani: Chaos, barricades as police battle protesters
Eastern
By Standard Team
1 hr ago
Fuel protests cripple transport nationwide
National
By Standard Team
1 hr ago
Fuel crisis: Kenyans on their own as clueless government fumbles transport sector
National
By Edwin Nyarangi and Juliet Omelo
1 hr ago
Economy suffers billions in lost business as firms remain closed
National
By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah
1 hr ago
PSVs' boycott turns Nairobi into walking city
National
By Standard Team
1 hr ago
Families feel the pinch as war-hit diaspora remittances shrink
Financial Standard
By Brian Ngugi
1 hr ago