President William Ruto has revealed details of his phone conversation with the United States of America’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This is the second time Ruto has had a conversation with Donald Trump’s State Secretary, and in their phone call on Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Head of State said they discussed…
The government remains committed to changing lives in West Pokot County, owing to the several ongoing development projects in the area. The county, which forms part of the North Rift region, has benefitted from multi-million worth of investments in the water and agricultural sector, aimed at making local residents self-reliant, courtesy of the Kerio Valley…
Youths sort out freshly harvested avocados from farmers in Kandara, Murang’a County. Brokers buy them on behalf of local processors for the export market. [Boniface Gikandi, Standard] In the highlands of Kenya, a green revolution is underway, with avocados quickly becoming the nation’s new “green gold.” According to new data from the United States Department…
Reynold Cheruiyot secured victory at the Sirikwa Classic and is now focused on making an impact in the upcoming track season, starting with the Kip Keino Classic. Reynold Cheruiyot has promised to light up the Kip Keino Classic after claiming top honours in the men’s 2km loop at the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country on Saturday…
A woman has alleged that Aziz Ki married Hamisa Mobetto on behalf of Yanga boss. A storm of controversy has erupted following claims that Yanga SC football star Stephane Aziz Ki married Tanzanian socialite Hamisa Mobetto on behalfof one of the club’s top boss. The allegations surfaced on social media after an unidentified woman accusingly…
Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi has launched a Sh6.5 million Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme to equip youths with employable and self-reliant technical skills. Mwinyi affirmed that TVET is the pathway that will enable the youth to harness opportunities at the ports and along the coastlines. The legislator noted that embracing TVET is key…
Mount Kenya University (MKU’s) School of Law is preparing to introduce doctoral studies, making it the second private university to introduce the programme in the country. The School’s Dean, Dr. Hezekiel Oira, says this is part of the university’s drive to expand access to legal studies from Diploma level to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral levels….
Purity Chepkirui triumphed at the Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country Championships, drawing inspiration from her mentor to overcome challenging conditions. Former world under-20 1500m champion Purity Chepkirui was flawless as she claimed top honours in the women’s 2km loop at the Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country Championships on Saturday at the Lobo Village in Eldoret. Chepkirui clocked an impressive…
Harambee Starlets dominated but failed to score against Tunisia, exposing key flaws. Can they fix them before the high-stakes return leg? Chants rent the air calling for the sacking of Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba after the final whistle at Ulinzi Sports Complex. Okay, maybe not literally, but the groans and sighs from the…
US President Donald Trump. PHOTO/@realDonaldTrump/X In an unprecedented purge of the military’s senior leadership Friday night, President Donald Trump fired the top US general just moments before his defense secretary fired the chief of the US Navy and the vice chief of the Air Force. Trump announced he was dismissing Chairman of the Joint…
KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Bhimji Atellah during a press conference on November 27, 2024. PHOTO/ @kmpdu/X The Kenya Medical Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has organized a peaceful procession to petition for the release of Ugandan politician Kizza Besigye and other political prisoners in Uganda. According to the Union, the march will be…
The government is committed to investing in irrigation, mechanization and value chain development while fostering partnerships with private sector players and research institutions for the country to be self-sufficient in food production. Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Kipronoh Ronoh noted that Kenya has made strides in boosting food production through key initiatives such as the subsidised…
University of Nairobi Council Chair Prof Amukowa Anangwe at UoN Towers. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has revoked the appointment of Amukowa Anangwe as chairperson of the University of Nairobi (UoN) Council, days after staff at the institution threatened to strike. The dismissal was announced in a gazette notice dated February 21. No replacement was…
Frustrated Kenyans want Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba relieved of her duties. Irate Kenyan football fans have demanded the immediate resignation of national women’s football team coach Beldine Odemba following the goalless draw against Tunisia on Friday in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. The Harambee Starlets were left frustrated after the North Africans masterminded…
Drugs worth approximately Ksh297 million being publicly incinerated at the Bamburi Cement factory in Mombasa. PHOTO/@DCI_Kenya/X Authorities have destroyed over 99 kilograms of heroin valued at approximately Ksh297 million in public incineration at the Bamburi Cement factory in Mombasa. In an update on Saturday, February 22, 2025, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)…