Sifuna: MPs turning RMLF into a tool for political extortion

Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna at a past event. PHOTO/@edwinsifuna/Instagram In a sharply worded rebuke that has further exposed deepening rifts within the country’s political establishment, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has accused Members of Parliament (MPs) of weaponising a crucial infrastructure fund to advance political agendas and undermine devolution. At the centre of the controversy…

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Kenya’s Gaming at Your Fingertips

Discover all you need to know about the 1Win Casino mobile app in this comprehensive review tailored for Kenyan users. Learn about seamless navigation, exciting features, compatibility, and how the app enhances your gaming experience. Get insights on usability, bonuses, and more to make the most of your mobile gaming adventure Comprehensive Look at the…

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U-turn: Maths will be a mandatory subject in Senior schools

Cabinet Secretary for Education,Julius Ogamba and Basic Education Ps, Julius Bitok. [MoA] Mathematics will remain compulsory in primary and senior schools, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba now says. According to Ogamba, this follows extensive consultations with stakeholders where a proposal last month to make it optional was dropped. “Majority of stakeholders during competency based county…

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Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk

President William Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning Malava Mp Malulu Injendi at Lugusi village in Malava on March 4, 2025.[Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] Among the Luhya community, the burial of respected leaders or elders is not just any other ordinary affair. Since time in memorial Luhyas have had a special way of interring their leaders who are accorded unique rituals and rites. For instance, it is…

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PS Isaboke calls for effective service delivery – Kenya News Agency

Heads of Departments and Chief Executive Officers in the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications have been called upon to ensure the sectors they head deliver their mandates, presidential directives and key pillars of the Kenya Kwanza government. The new Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary, Stephen Isaboke, pledged to the members of staff that they…

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How City Hall officials paid millions for air

Office of the governor of Nairobi at City Hall. [File, Standard] For nearly six years, the Nairobi City County officials sent hundreds of millions of shillings to shadowy businesspeople for supplies that never arrived. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) says at least Sh407 million vanished through fraudulent payments involving 14 businesses. High Court filings…

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