BBC 17th March, 2025 07:19 PM Pavel Durov. PHOTO/@durov/X Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of social messaging app Telegram, has been allowed to fly home to Dubai as French authorities continue their unprecedented case against him. The tech billionaire was arrested in August after being accused of failing to properly moderate his app to…
Donor financing towards health has been dwindling affecting service provision in HIV, TB, Malaria and Immunisation programmes. [Courtesy] Kenya’s progress in preventing childhood diseases like measles and rotavirus is at risk as donor support for vaccines phases out. As donor support dwindles ahead of 2029, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance has formally reminded the government to…
Sharon Lokedi has explained how the NYC Half Marathon experience will help her properly challenge Hellen Obiri at the upcoming Boston Marathon. Sharon Lokedi has sent a strong message ahead of the 2025 Boston Marathon, outlining her strategy to challenge two-time champion Hellen Obiri after delivering a stunning performance at the United Airlines NYC Half…
On Monday, March 17, Isaac Mutuma took office as the fourth governor of Meru County The inauguration came just days after Judge Bahati Mwomuye supported the Senate's decision to oust Kawira Enlightenment There was a great celebration attended by senior political leaders, after Mutuma took the oath Meru – Isaac Mutuma has been sworn in…
Impeached Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza during her impeachment hearing on August 20, 2024, at the Senate. PHOTO/@Senate_KE/X Former Meru County Governor Kawira Mwangaza has moved to the Court of Appeal challenging the High Court’s decision to uphold the Senate’s impeachment that removed her from office. In her application, Kawira expressed her dissatisfaction with the…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba on Monday, March 17, 2025, witnessed the signing of the Return-to-Work Formula for staff at TUK, putting an end to the strike that had paralyzed learning at the institution since January 23, 2025. PHOTO/@HonJuliusMigos/X Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has announced an end to the long-standing strike by the…
Junior High Schooler Tate Taylor has earned High praise from Olympic champion Noah Lyles following his record-breaking 200m sprint. In the world of track and field, every race presents an opportunity for history to be rewritten. At the Nike Indoor Nationals whichwent down on March 13-16, Texan high school sprinter Tate Taylor seized that opportunity…
A graphic representation of a fire incident. PHOTO/@KenyaRedCross/X Police in New York City are urgently searching for an arsonist after a man was brutally set on fire in Times Square early Sunday morning. The victim, a 45-year-old man, was left with horrific burns all over his face and arms from the heinous attack. The NYPD received a…
Initially receiving the most call-ups in Benni McCarthy’s provisional squad for Harambee Stars, key Gor Mahia players have been omitted from the final squad. Gor Mahia fans were left surprised after several key players were omitted from Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars squad for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Gambia and Gabon. While some…
The Standard Group newsroom at its headquarters in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The government has cancelled adverts to Standard Media Group for the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) media campaign. In a statement on March 14, the Ministry of ICT directed the State Department for Irrigation to engage The Star, Cape Media and Nation Media…
The Mefnac oral suspension painkiller. PHOTO/@ppbkenya/X The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) has lifted a suspension it ordered on December 11, 2024, of a drug used for mild pain relief. In a statement on Monday, March 17, 2025, the board revealed that following thorough assessments, the Mefnac Oral Suspension had met the required standards….
Comedian Eric Omondi. PHOTO/@ericomondi/Instagram Comedian-turned-activist Eric Omondi has reunited with his former logistics manager, Isindu, who is struggling with mental health challenges. Omondi took to Instagram on Monday, March 18, 2025, to share a video of his former colleague, shedding light on the plight of men’s mental health. According to Omondi, Isindu worked as…
Here is everything you need to know about the ticketing information for the Harambee Stars match against Gabon. Harambee Stars are set to face Gabon in matchday six of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup on March 23 at the Nyayo Stadium. Kenya lost 2-1 in the away fixture played on November 16,…
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. PHOTO/@NLintheUSA/X Kenya’s capital Nairobi will experience several traffic snarl-ups within the week even as several high-profile dignitaries visit the country, including the Kings of Netherlands and Lesotho. On Monday, March 18, 2025, night, the King and Queen of the Netherlands Willem-Alexanderr and Máximawill arrive for a state visit in…
Gor Mahia reveals AGM and Club Elections date as Ambrose Rachier declares candidacy for ‘second term’, despite being Chairman for 17 years. Gor Mahia Football Club has officially announced April 13, 2025, as the date for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elections, following a directive from the Sports Disputes Tribunal. The tribunal had ruled…