On Tuesday, October 29, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar said Rigathi Gachagua will soon be suspended from membership Omar said the National Executive Council (NEC) is just waiting for the court's decision on the case to remove him from power According to Omar, the elected deputy president Kithure Kindiki will be announced…
The Supreme Court has partially upheld a consolidated appeal challenging the constitutionality of the Finance Act, 2023. The seven judges of the apex court, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, declared several sections of the Act unconstitutional, emphasizing the need for adherence to legislative processes and public participation requirements. This decision, following a lengthy legal…
Former ODM Pentagon members L-R, William Ruto, Raila Odinga, Najob Balala and Musalia Mudavadi in 2007. [File, Standard] The country could be headed for the establishment of a major political formation akin to the 2007 Pentagon by ODM that featured President William Ruto, Azimio leader Raila Odinga and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi among its leaders As realignments in…
Kenyan comedy sensation Barbara Nyambura has dropped her first ever song dubbed ‘Next Mistake’ a few weeks after she announced that she will be venturing into music as part of her career progression. Known for her witty, hilarious and thought-provoking skits, Nyambura says her new music has been inspired by the moments in her…
Usain Bolt has agreed with Asafa Powell on the nature of Jamaican fans after the latter recently offered advice to Kishane Thompson on why he should not feel oblidged to carry the country his t back. Usain Bolt has reinforced fellow Jamaican sprint legend Asafa Powell’s advice to young sprinter Kishane Thompson, emphasising the need…
The National Assembly has rejected calls by the Ministry of Energy to lift the moratorium on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Instead, parliament fingered the agreements for the high cost of electricity which had pushed away investors and led to a rise in cost of production. This emerged at the end of two day retreat for…
Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has shed light on what prevented him from attending the Paris 2024 Olympics having promised his supporters that he would be among the fans. Usain Bolt has revealed that an Achilles injury suffered in a charity match was behind his no-show at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Bolt, who retired after…
Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir has laid plans to broaden the Kenya Communication Sports Organisation (KECOSO) to attract more National Government Departments and Agencies (MDAs) as a remedy to allay rising fears of mental and physical health concerns among employees. Speaking at the Ministry’s Headquarters at Transcom House…
Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) has made known plan to digitize its operations with the new 2024/25 league season set to serve off in earnest. The digitalisation campaign will entail a newly established Federation website (www.kvf.com), live streaming of matches, live scoring, and an active social media presence set to make visible the federations…
The American sprint legend has explained how her rivarly with Jamaican duo of Merlene Ottey and Juliet Cuthbert shaped her career. American sprinting icon Gail Devers has opened up about the pivotal role her fierce rivalry with Jamaican greats Merlene Ottey and Juliet Cuthbert played in her development as a legendary sprinter. Reflecting on her…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has likened Lionel Messi’s and Cristiano Ronaldo’ rivalry akin to that of father and son, tipping the former Barcelona star to get the edge over his Real Madrid counterpart. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered a fresh perspective, comparing two of football’s greatest players, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo….
Kenyan socialite Vera Sidika has undergone cosmetic surgery in Manchester, United Kingdom (UK) to achieve a perfect jawline. In a series of lively Instagram stories shared on October 29, 2024, Vera gave her followers a front-row seat to her beauty transformation journey, revealing that the procedure took two hours. “So you guys keep asking kwani…
Mungai Eve admitted that she was in love with Director Trevor just a few weeks after she subtly denied him A YouTuber recently shared that she only dated her ex because she didn't want to go back to the village to live with her parents He once lashed out at his ex-boyfriend, saying if he…
A total of 107 golfers have qualified the NCBA series grand final which will be held next month at the Muthaiga Golf Club. Last weekend’s leg at Great Rift Valley Lodge and golf resort was the last qualifying event where six players booked their spot in the finale. Home player Stephen Gichari emerged the…
Supreme Court rules on Finance Act 2023, citing unconstitutional amendments. [Standard, File] The Supreme Court has upheld the Finance Act 2023 but found specific sections unconstitutional citing procedural violations. On Tuesday, October 29, the apex court ruled that Sections 76 and 78, which amended the Kenya Roads Act, and Section 87, which modified the Unclaimed…