President William Ruto has announced a Ksh700 million investment by the national government to modernize the Garissa airstrip in partnership with the Garissa county government. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the construction project, Ruto said the funds will be used to extend and upgrade the runway, enhancing the facility’s capacity and boosting the…
After a series of statements and online lamentations from the Kenya Kwanza government accusing online activism of undermining its credibility and delegitimising its initiatives, Hip hop artist Julius Owino famously known as Juliani, has come out to debunk the narrative. Speaking on a local TV station on Friday, February 7, 2025, the rapper strongly rebuffed…
The moratorium on USAID funding has led to significant loss of work, and bringing many Kenyan professionals into financial and emotional stress Plans for Health, Education and Agriculture are stuck, thus leaving at risk communities without essential services Many laid off workers face problems with repaying loans, repaying and meeting basic requirements, with some at…
The United States has reiterated its commitment to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti, dismissing concerns that a funding freeze could disrupt the peacekeeping initiative. In a statement released on Thursday, February 6, 2025, the US Embassy in Nairobi emphasized that the Trump administration remains firmly behind the mission. The embassy also…
President William Ruto has revealed details of a recent telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in which the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the bilateral relations between Kenya and the United States. In a statement posted on X on Thursday night February 6, 2025, President Ruto said the discussion centred…
Kalonzo Musyoka has reaffirmed his intention to run for the presidency in 2027, expressing confidence in his ability to challenge President William Ruto. During a roundtable talk show with local radio stations on Thursday, February 6, 2025, Kalonzo dismissed the long-standing “watermelon” label associated with his political stance, emphasizing that he has evolved as a…
Sergeant Major Elijah K'oranga died about a year after former CDF Chief of Defense Francis Ogolla died in a helicopter accident Photos of the late K'oranga during the Ogolla memor According to reports, the former Defense Stars attacker retired just four months ago and his son wrote a heartfelt greeting The late Sergeant Major Elijah…
Dancan Kyalo (centre), brother to Justus Mutumwa, addresses the media outside City Mortuary, Nairobi yesterday. He is flanked by LSK President Faith Odhiambo (left) and Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo (right). [Collins Kweyu, Standard] The families of Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau, two men who went missing in Mlolongo and were later found dead, will have to…
Police officers arrest a demonstrator protesting against proposed tax hikes in the finance bill. Andrew Kasuku/AP The High Court has declared unconstitutional a police directive requiring demonstrations to have a designated leader coordinating with authorities. Justice Bahati Mwamuye invalidated the Inspector General of Police’s July 17, 2024, press statement, which banned all protests in Nairobi’s…
Oscar Sudi has invented a wave of entertainment online after sharing a photo of him studying in class at local primary school Networking flooded on social networks for a funny opinion, many mocking the MP's dispute over his professional qualifications The photo was taken during a recent visit to Sudi in his province, where he…
American Olympian Kenny Bednarek is among the casualities of basic commodities shortage in American stores. American Olympian Kenny Bednarek has voiced his frustration over a shortage of basic commodities in his city, Orlando, Florida. The Olympic silver medalist took to his X page to lament the unavailability of essential food items, particularly eggs, a crucial…
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Prominent lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has vowed to challenge President William Ruto’s decision to abolish the vetting process for Identification Card (ID) issuance for residents of the North Eastern region. The move, which Ruto announced through a Presidential Proclamation on February 5, 2025, has sparked heated debate across the country. In a post on X (formerly…
Usain Bolt-likened Gout Gout explains his dream target when he turns 24. Australian teenage sprinting sensation Gout Gout has hit global headlines for his mind boggling times and comparisons to retired Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt. The 17-year-old has sent a warning to Noah Lyles as he plans to make a splash on the world…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have assured Kenyans that all fuel sold in the local market meets the required quality standards. Addressing recent concerns about fuel quality from certain suppliers, the two agencies confirmed that every petroleum product imported into the country undergoes rigorous testing and…