Interior CS Prof Kithure Kindiki. [File, Standard] Power is elusive—it comes swiftly and can vanish just as fast. In Kenya, it might disappear through an impeachment. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua could attest to this as he faces a Senate impeachment trial this week. By Thursday 9 pm, he will know his fate on whether senators…
The athletics governing body has also developed significant expertise in assessing and mitigating environmental stressors. When it comes to athlete safety and wellbeing, there are many common points between athletics and cycling. Medical conditions such as exertional heat stroke, traumatic brain injuries and nutrition for competition and training are relevant to elite athletes in both…
Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a joint undertaking to stick to the mediation of Angola and avoid escalating the tensions over the M23 rebellion in DRC’s east. A dispatch after delegations led by their Foreign ministers met in Luanda said Kigali and Kinshasa “reiterated their appeal to the parties to the…
Senate chambers were on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, filled with joy and songs as Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga turned a year older. While the session resumed in the afternoon after the adjourning of the morning sitting due to lack of quorum, the lawmakers celebrated Oburu by singing birthday songs. Speaker Amason Kingi was the first…
Hundreds of women from Kirinyaga have asked President William Ruto to reciprocate their support by appointing Governor Anne Waiguru as the Deputy President. They endorsed Waiguru as the most suitable candidate to take up the Deputy President’s position should Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment sail through. Speaking in Kutus town, the women who included community leaders drawn…
Justice Chacha Mwita During the ruling of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua impeachment case at the Milimani Courts. [David Gichuru, Standard] Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has faced a setback after the High Court declined to stop the Senate impeachment trial scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday. In his ruling, Justice Chacha Mwita stated that the Senate cannot…
Tara Davis-Woodhall reflects on her dream wedding’s stunning floral decor while she and Hunter Woodhall continue supporting each other. Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall recently reminisced about her fairytale wedding to fellow track star Hunter Woodhall, reflecting on the beautiful floral arrangements that made her dream day come alive. Married in October 2022 at the…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua came to court to suspend the Senate to discuss the impeachment motion passed by the National Assembly However, Supreme Court Justice Chacha Mwita refused to issue interim orders, preventing the Senate from considering the impeachment petition against the DP The development is a big blow to Gachagua, considering that the Senate…
Drama unfolded in Ruaka after a driver knocked down and killed two pedestrians in Decimo area, Ruaka, Kiambaa constituency, Kiambu County. Confirming the incident Kiambaa police Commander Pius Mwanthi noted that the victims, a man and woman were crossing the road when the vehicle, a new Toyota Land Cruiser SUV, hit them, killing them on…
As world marks breast cancer awareness month Kenyans are being urged to take advantage of free cancer screenings available in the country. The campaign comes amid rising cases of late-stage cancer diagnoses, a trend that the healthcare provider hopes to reverse through early detection and timely treatment. Speaking at the launch of a free cancer…
Raila Odinga wants to be the next head of the secretariat of the African Union in the vote expected to be held in February 2025 Addis Ababa Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, the Djibouti candidate, is one of Raila's main opponents, and Kenyan comedian Njugush supports him. In a surprising tweet, the comedian revealed his preference for…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, directly or through representatives, filed more than 20 cases in court to stop his removal from office On Tuesday, October 15, Supreme Court Judge Chacha Mwita will make a decision on whether the impeachment case in the Senate will continue or not In the case, Gachagua argued that the National Assembly…
Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah shares beach day photos without her husband sparking curiosity and questions from fans. Five-time Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah is embracing her time off the track with a series of thrilling local adventures. The Jamaican sprint queen, who recently recovered from a season-ending injury, has been sharing glimpses of her downtime…
Acting Social Health Authority (SHA) CEO Elijah Wachira has announced six designated bank accounts for processing deductions from salaried employees’ remittances. In a notice released on Monday, October 14, 2024, Wachira outlined the banks where employers must remit these deductions by the 9th of each month. The banks include: KCB Bank, Capitol Hill Branch –…
The Nyamulagira volcano in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been erupting since Saturday and the eruption is continuing, sources at the Goma Volcanological Observatory (OVG) confirmed late Monday. The eruption consists of an overflow of lava from the crater and the lava has been pouring on the northern, western and southwestern flanks,…