On Monday, December 9, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) announced the arrest of Brian Otieno Maurice According to the DCI, Otieno is the main suspect in the murder of Sospeter Osunga aka 'Akoko the Billionaire' The DCI said three people were initially arrested and provided important information that led to Otieno's arrest Nairobi –…
Kalonzo Musyoka has accused President William Ruto of using proxies to file court cases to delay the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Speaking on Monday, December 9, 2024, Kalonzo denied any involvement in the delay of the electoral body’s reconstitution and demanded the withdrawal of the state-sponsored case. “They have wasted…
Guot Gout is captivating the athletics world with record-breaking performances, drawing comparisons to Usain Bolt and massive hype. American sprinting legend Michael Johnson has cautioned athletics fans about the high expectations surrounding young Australian sprinter Gout Gout, whose recent feats have taken the athletics world by storm. The 16-year-old’s breakout performances, including breaking Peter Norman’s…
Hussein Mohammed and Macdonald Mariga officially took over the leadership of the Federation of Kenya Football (FKF) on Monday, December 9, 2024. The duo, who were elected president and vice president, pledged to revitalize the country’s football governing body and usher in a new era for the sport. Speaking during the handover, Hussein expressed gratitude…
The UK government have imposed sanctions on British-Kenyan businessman Kamlesh Pattni and four others, including his wife and brother-in-law, over alleged involvement in the illicit gold trade. In a statement issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), the government announced that Pattni’s assets and those of his associates will be frozen as…
Good Morning my strong man from Tanzania December 10, 2024, I invite you to look at what is written in the front and back pages of Kenyan Newspapers. The post Big news in Kenyan newspapers today December 10, 2024 first appeared on Millard Ayo.
President William Ruto has signed the Water (Amendment) Bill into law, marking a significant step in enhancing water service delivery in Kenya. Once fully operational, the new law will empower the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, along with Water Works Development Agencies, to engage in bulk water purchase agreements with investors under the Public-Private…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has invited award-winning musician Willy Paul to perform at his crossover party days after Furaha City Festival’s fracas. While congratulating Willy Paul on his upcoming show on February 14, 2025, Salasya invited Pozze to perform at his event, disclosing that he would be hosting an entry-free crossover…
Google has released its Year in Search 2024 for Kenya offering insights into the topics, events and personalities that captured the nation’s interest throughout the year. The annual analysis highlights top trending searches, reflecting what Kenyans were eager to see, learn and explore. The Social Health Authority (SHA) topped the trending news list, following its…
The Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest Monetary Policy Meeting Report predicts a rise in cooking oil prices over the next three months. The report, released on Monday, December 9, attributes the expected increase to high global market prices. Since most raw materials used to produce cooking oil are imported, the price hike is anticipated…
Director General National Intelligence Service (NIS) Noordin Haji. [File, Standard] In a move to gauge the nation’s political temperatures, The Standard has learned that the Kenya Kwanza administration has turned to the National Intelligence Service (NIS) to conduct a nationwide public opinion. This strategy is said to be part of efforts to salvage the waning trust…
President William Ruto has announced a major increase in the Hustler Fund loan limit, significantly expanding opportunities for Kenyan borrowers. Speaking during the fund’s second-anniversary celebration on Monday, Ruto revealed that the loan limit has been tripled to benefit 1.5 million borrowers across the country. The President also introduced additional incentives for borrowers who consistently…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the Ksh1 trillion mark in revenue collection for the first five months of the 2024/25 financial year. In a statement on Monday, December 9, KRA confirmed that it achieved this milestone on November 30, several days earlier than the previous financial year’s achievement,…
Sifan Hassan was mentally unsettled heading into the Paris Olympics marathon but she navigated through the challenging course to secure gold for the Netherlands Paris Olympics marathon champion Sifan Hassan has opened up on the psychological disturbance she faced prior to her winning the marathon in the French capital. The Dutchwoman who also clinched bronze…
The government, through the Office of the Women’s Rights Advisor, is exploring mechanisms to set up a sustainable Gender-Based Violence (GBV) fund to address the growing concerns over skyrocketing cases in the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi announced that the fund would support government programs and campaigns to combat GBV and provide comprehensive care…