Nigeria 2 Kenya 2: Arierhi, Bameyi find the net as Flying Eagles hit U20 Afcon milestone

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were held to a thrilling 2-2 draw by Kenya in their final Group B game at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo on Wednesday, a result that confirmed their passage to the quarter-finals in second place. It …

From Kenya to Chelsea: the Gates Foundation imagines a vegetable garden of the future

Flying Eagles player ratings v Kenya: Cletus influential, Arierhi lives up to the hype, Bameyi delivers

The Flying Eagles of Nigeria booked their spot in the next phase of the ongoing 2025 CAF U-20 AFCON following their hard-fought 2-2 draw on Wednesday, at the 30 June Stadium in Cairo. The starters Goalkeeper Ebenezer Ifeanyi Harcourt: Harcourt was largely …

NAHCO Secures Ground Handling Contracts With Royal Air Maroc, Kenya Airways, Others

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has secured new and renewed contracts with five airlines—both local and international—solidifying its position as a leading ground handling service provider in the country. In a statement on Wednesday, the …

Kenya court convicts four in ‘ant gang’ smuggling case involving exotic pet trade

Kenya launches awareness campaign to mobilize funds for human-wildlife conflict compensation

NAIROBI, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Kenya on Wednesday launched a 19-day awareness campaign to mobilize funds for human-wildlife conflict compensation, according to a senior government official. Rebecca Miano, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Tourism and …

Why it would be good for Kenya if Ruto is re-elected in 2027

President William Ruto addresses residents during the groundbreaking for the construction of Narok International Airport in Narok North Constituency, on May 6, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]  When I recently shared on social media that I would vote for …

Why we should rethink future of jobs in Kenya

Prof Kisilu Kitainge, CEO for TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council during an interview on April 22, 2025. [Gerard Nyele, Standard]  The nature of our skills, jobs and industries has been evolving. The jobs that we need as we go …

Two Belgian teenagers sentenced in Kenya for trafficking 5,000 ants

7 May 2025, 13:57 Belgian teenagers Lornoy David, left, and Seppe Lodewijckx sentenced for trafficking 5,000 ants. Picture: Alamy Two Belgian teenagers found with 5,000 ants in Kenya were given a choice of paying a fine of 7,700 US dollars (£5,767) or …

Kenya's SGR revenues surge to KSh 4 billion on increased fare rates

Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger revenue rose by 39.4% to KSh 4.099 billion in 2024, despite a decline in the number of travelers The number of passengers using the SGR dropped by 10.3% to 2.45 million in 2024, down from 2.73 million in 2023 …