Head of Radio News at Standard Group, Dalmas Sakari joined by singer Avril during launch of Live commentary of EPL on August 16, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]
Football fans have a new reason to tune in as The Standard Group PLC officially launched its live radio commentary of the English Premier League, positioning its stations as the home of top-flight English football action on radio.
The launch brought together football fans, presenters and entertainers at The Tunnel along Mombasa Road, where supporters gathered to watch the traditional season curtain-raiser, the FA Community Shield clash between Arsenal and Manchester City.
The event marked the beginning of Standard Group's new chapter in bringing live Premier League action closer to radio audiences through its stations, including Radio Maisha and Berur FM.
Radio Maisha presenters Shaffie Zele and Walter Kinjo joined fans at the Mombasa Road venue for the highly anticipated Community Shield encounter, creating an atmosphere that combined live football viewing, music, entertainment and fan interaction.
The launch comes as millions of Kenyan football supporters prepare for another Premier League season, with the competition remaining one of the most followed sporting leagues in the country.
Through live radio commentary, fans will be able to follow matches even when they are away from television screens, making the service particularly valuable to motorists, workers, traders and other listeners who rely on radio for real-time updates.
The Community Shield provided a fitting curtain-raiser for the launch, bringing together Arsenal and Manchester City in a match traditionally played ahead of the Premier League season.