A well-coordinated operation by officers from the Transnational Organized Crime Unit and Kitengela Police Station has led to the rescue of 58 Ethiopian nationals who were being held in a house near the House of Deliverance Center in Kitengela. The Wednesday operation followed a tip-off from concerned members of the public, who reported seeing a…
The “Usahihi” Expressway project, a 440-kilometre four-lane dual carriageway connecting Nairobi and Mombasa, is gaining momentum. Everstrong Capital, a US-based infrastructure investment firm, has announced its intention to secure funding for the $3.5 billion (Sh452 billion) initiative. Today, February 6, Everstrong will host a signing ceremony in Nairobi to formalize the Transaction Advisory and Placement…
Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga has not taken kindly to Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s alleged disregard for his office during his recent visit to the county. Speaking on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Governor Kahiga expressed frustration, criticizing Kindiki for touring Nyeri without notifying the local leadership. He said it was disrespectful, emphasizing that the national…
Efforts to reduce congestion in Nairobi’s city center have been revived, three years after a previous attempt failed. A recent meeting at Chatter Hall in Nairobi brought together key stakeholders, including matatu Sacco representatives, police officials, and county authorities, to discuss the initiative. The discussions focused on critical issues such as the number of designated…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has opposed President William Ruto’s recent executive order abolishing the Identification Card (ID) vetting process for North Eastern region residents. In a statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Salasya criticized the move and announced his plans to challenge it in Parliament. The outspoken legislator revealed…
Kenya’s Central Bank has once again slashed its main interest rate, marking the fourth consecutive reduction in a bid to stimulate lending and boost economic growth. Governor Kamau Thugge announced on Wednesday that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) had lowered the key rate to an almost two-year low of 10.75%, down from 11.25%. This decision…
Martin Nzyuko Mwau(Left) and Justus Mutumwa Musyimi(R) A postmortem examination conducted by pathologist Richard Njoroge revealed that Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau, two of the Mlolongo abductees found dead in January, died from severe injuries. The autopsy identified multiple abdominal and chest wounds caused by a blunt object, as well as strangulation, as the primary…
Five Pakistani nationals, among 11 suspects charged with trafficking 377.2kg of heroin, appear in court during their case hearing on January 23, 2017. Pictured from left are Yousuf Yaqoob, Yakoob Ibrahim, Saleem Muhammad, Bhatti Abdul Ghafour, and Baksh Moula. Six Pakistani nationals, sentenced to life in prison for trafficking heroin worth Ksh1.3 billion, have petitioned…
Amid rising abductions, escalating violence, a crumbling justice system, confusion in education and a healthcare crisis, ordinary Kenyans feel abandoned. While President William Ruto defends his Kenya Kwanza administration, little is seen on the ground that points to investigations of crimes, even when members of Cabinet come out in the open to complain about young…
Otieno, who was named the Leicester City Development Player of the season last year, has returned to the club after suffering a worrying knee injury playing for Wigan last weekend. Kenyan winger Silko Thomas Otieno has returned to Leicester City for treatment following a knee injury sustained during Wigan Athletic’s 1-1 draw with Lincoln City…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga with President Mohamed Ghazouani of Mauritania in the capital Nouakchott on January 24. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] If estimates by Raila Odinga’s African Union Commission (AUC) campaign secretariat are to hold, then the former premier has a realistic chance of victory. African heads converge in Addis Ababa on February 15 and…
The US track legend has provided results of a research that back events like his soon-to-start Grand Slam Track. American sprint legend Michael Johnson says track meets like his Grand Slam Track are long overdue after providing statistics justifying why it was important to start such events. Johnson is set to launch the inaugural edition…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has revealed how superstitious necklace has helped her her to obliterate the world 400mH records six times. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has revealed how her faith-inspired necklace has played a crucial role in her record-breaking dominance in the 400m hurdles. The American sprinting sensation has shattered the world record an astonishing six times, cementing her…
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has revealed how superstitious necklace has helped her her to obliterate the world 400mH records six times. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has revealed how her faith-inspired necklace has played a crucial role in her record-breaking dominance in the 400m hurdles. The American sprinting sensation has shattered the world record an astonishing six times, cementing her…
Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi has strongly criticized the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) over its decision to summon musician Millicent Jerotich Kipkorir, popularly known for her hit song ‘Mali Safi Chito.’ On February 5, 2025, NCIC announced via a social media post that it had summoned Jerotich, also referred to as Marakwet Daughter, due…