The government has released at least Ksh 3.32 billion for First and Second Year university students under the 2024/25 academic year. In a statement on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba said the funds, which were disbursed through the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), cover student upkeep loans ranging from Ksh40,000…
Police arrested another escapee from Wundanyi Main Prison in Taita Taveta County on Monday in Mombasa. Patrick Karisa was part of the group of eight prisoners who escaped on the night of January 25, 2025, by cutting through the roof of their cell. After a thorough manhunt, authorities captured Karisa in Mombasa and transferred him…
President William Ruto has affirmed that security agents will safely rescue the five Mandera chiefs abducted in Elwak. Ruto revealed that he had instructed Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli to take all necessary measures to secure the chiefs’ release. “Nimekuja na Masengeli hapa, na nishamweleza ya kwamba juu na chini, kulia na kushoto,…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua continued his ongoing attacks against President William Ruto on Tuesday, this time alleging that his former boss offered him Ksh. 2 billion to resign. “The President told me to step down and assured me of Ksh. 2 billion for a comfortable retirement, complete with security and financial benefits. He also…
Milka Moraa, the woman who captured national attention after Pastor Ng’ang’a publicly dismissed her over rent arrears during a church service, has secured an affordable housing unit. With the help of well-wishers, Moraa began the process of acquiring a studio apartment at the Mukuru Meteorological Social Housing Site. The self-contained unit, priced at Ksh640,000, includes…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has shocked Kenyans after revealing his net salary. On Tuesday, February 5, 2025, Salasya shared a photo of his January payslip on his Instagram page, showing that despite earning a gross salary of over Ksh1.1 million, he took home only Ksh18,746 after deductions. The MP expressed his…
Marcell Jacobs has reflected on his fourth-place finish behind Noah Lyles at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix as he aims for redemption at the Millrose Games. Former Olympic 100m champion Marcell Jacobs has reacted to his performance at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix on Sunday, February 2. Marcell Jacobs is one of the…
Wiper Democratic Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka flanked by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua(Left)and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa(right) during a media briefing in Nairobi Funeral Home(formerly City Mortuary)on February 1,2025 on abductions and killings of the youth.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] It begins with whispers as families of missing persons gather at the Nairobi Funeral Home after unsuccessful search for their missing kin. In unlucky…
Before the emergence of David Rudisha, Wilson Kipketer was the undisputed 800m king and Pulse Sports details everything you need to know about the Kenyan-born Danish athlete. Wilson Kipketer is one of the best athletics talents that Kenya produced but never benefited from. Despite being born in Kenya, Wilson Kipketer opted to represent Denmark at…
Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has dismissed comparisons with her training partner Dina Asher-Smith, noting that they are gifted differently. Olympic 100m champion Julien Alfred has calmed the comparisons between herself and training partner Dina Asher-Smith. Ahead of the 300m showdown at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix that happened on Sunday, Julien Alfred was…
Seb Coe has advised Gout Gout’s management to carefully navigate his rising sprinting career. World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe has shared wise counsel with Gout Gout’s management on how best to protect him to ensure he enjoys the sport long enough. At 16, the Australian youngster had already started making waves and at the Australian…
The Abana Abeingo made a bold move by signing Patrick Matasi, betting on his redemption despite recent struggles at Kenya Police FC. If there is one player who knows the highs and lows of football, it is Patrick Matasi. The experienced goalkeeper, once a mainstay for both club and country, has endured a challenging period…
Raila Odinga receives a warm welcome by H.E Mohamed BEN AYED Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad on January 23, 2025. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] In about 11 days, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will know his fate in his bid to secure the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson position. The continent’s…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. [Standard, File] Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged miners across the country to adopt strict safety measures after a mine collapse in Shinyalu, Kakamega trapping 12 miners on Monday evening. The collapse occurred around 6 p.m. when the walls of the mine caved in, trapping more than 20 artisanal…
Jamaican athlete and fiancée to Olympic champion Noah Lyles, Junelle Bromfield has shared her love for a different career prospect besides track. Jamaican sprinter Junelle Bromfield, fiancée of U.S. sprinting star Noah Lyles, has shared her love for her a different career prospect after a prolonged absence from the track. Bromfield competed at the 2024…