The second week of February was painful for many families and more for a man known as Junior Githongoro, when he returned home and found his whole family dead. Gilbert Kinyua's wife, a man who died in KNH, sadly described the story and vowed to get justice for her husband. Justin Nyalusi predicted his death…
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has launched a sharp critique of Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of poor leadership and failing to deliver on his promises. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Babu expressed his frustrations as a concerned Nairobi resident who expects better governance. “I…
AUC Chairmanship candidates, Madagascar’s former Foreign Minister Richard Randriamandrato, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Raila Odinga. [File, Standard] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has written to all 16 member states seeking support for Madagascar’s candidate in the race to succeed African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki. The race has three…
Kenya has officially adopted a single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as part of its intensified efforts to curb cervical cancer. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa urged parents and caregivers to ensure that girls aged 10 to 15 receive the vaccine, which is crucial in preventing the deadly disease. According to the GLOBOCAN 2022 report, Kenya registers approximately 45,000 new cancer cases…
The problems of Speaker Moses Wetang'ula could escalate shortly after MP Millie Odhiambo revealed that the argument was ready to be submitted Odhiambo further revealed that one MP linked to the Union Declaration has stated that he is ready to push the move This follows the Speaker's decision that Kenya is the first party in…
County assembly speakers have taken the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) to court, accusing it of discrimination in the allocation of car grants. The speakers want the High Court to compel SRC to provide them with a one-time Ksh5 million car grant per county assembly term and a monthly car maintenance allowance of Ksh200,000. Through Issa & Company Advocates, the 47 speakers argue that…
On Friday, February 14, Kenyan newspapers reported that the President William Ruto He made great efforts to save the Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula from being dismissed in office. The daily newspaper also reported that the partners of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua have been dismissed from the Senate's executive committees, with the…
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has refuted claims that Turkish businessman Harun Aydin won a tender to construct affordable housing units in Kenya. Speaking on Wednesday, February 12, Wahome clarified that Aydin had submitted a bid for the project, but the government rejected it. “Our procurement process is transparent and follows the law, requiring thorough…
Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt has revealed how he left the American track legend red-faced after breaking his world record when least expected it. Usain Bolt, world’s fastest man, has spilt the beans about how he silenced American sprint icon Michael Johnson. The Jamaican, via the High Performance Podcast, explained how Johnson insisted that he…
Nearly half of Kenyan university students have experimented with at least one drug or substance in their lifetime, a new report by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has revealed. The report, Status of Drugs and Substance Use Among University Students in Kenya, examined drug and substance abuse trends among university students across…
Jakob Ingebrigtsen had no equals as he lowered the world indoor mile record in France, taking down a time that was set just five days ago by American Yared Nuguse. Two-time Olympics champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashed the world indoor mile record, taking down a time set by American Yared Nuguse just five days ago, as…
The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has announced a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight on February 18, 2025, citing the government’s failure to address their long-standing grievances. Clinical officers under the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) program accuse the government of neglecting critical issues, including employment terms, salary harmonization, and unpaid benefits. In a statement, KUCO expressed frustration over what they termed as persistent…
Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism BBC 13th February, 2025 05:00 PM Google Maps app icon. PHOTO/Pexels Google Maps has blocked reviews for the Gulf of Mexico, after criticism of its decision to label it “Gulf of America” for users in the US. The tech giant updated the name…
Motorists in Kenya who fail to pay road tolls may soon face major restrictions as the government moves to tighten enforcement. Under a new proposal, defaulters could be denied essential services, including driver’s license renewal, vehicle transfers, annual inspections, and insurance confirmations. The government also seeks to amend existing laws to ensure that motorists clear…
Today is Valentine's Day; ie Valentine's Dar, let me talk about the love of the lovers to buy gifts. Here I am not talking about gifts that many of us have been buying festive days like Iddi, Christmas and others, but I mean the most important gift for your loved one. Gift your spouse is…