President William Ruto’s five-day visit to China is already paying off. By the close of business on 23 April, his delegation had signed seven investment pacts worth well over Ksh 100 billion – cash earmarked for farms, factories, hotels, and even Kenya’s first “smart” traffic hub. The biggest slice – Ksh 51.8 billion – will…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and Senior Counsel Kioko Kilukumi during defense hearing at Milimani courts ,Nairobi on 23rd April 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard] Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado has admitted to having an extramarital affair with the late university student Sharon Otieno, but denied any role in her 2018 murder. Testifying at the Milimani High…
A trip that used to take hours by motorcycle could soon be a matter of minutes in the skies above Homa Bay County. Governor Gladys Wanga has secured the County Executive Committee’s green light for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zipline International Kenya, opening the door for drone deliveries of life-saving medicines and blood…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris at a past address. PHOTO/EstherPassaris/X Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has spoken out against the growing wave of online abuse directed at her, urging Kenyans to choose respect over ridicule. In a message shared via her X account on Thursday, April 24, 2025, Passaris said that while a section…
Gor Mahia midfielder Enock Morrison has opened up on his future with the club amid rumors linking him with a move away. Gor Mahia’s Ghanaian midfielder Enock Morrison has opened up on his future with the club following shock exit links. The midfielder has been integral to Gor Mahia’s campaign in the middle of the…
On Tuesday, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) took to Twitter to outline charges against Abdiwahab Adan Maalim, director of Nairobi-based Vaad Limited, following a complaint lodged at DCI headquarters on December 30, 2024. The agency says Maalim is accused of soliciting Ksh 6.4 million from a client for a house in the Oakside Phase…
Kenya’s teacher recruitment system has been thrown into turmoil by claims that some MPs are charging Ksh 200,000 for Teacher Service Commission appointment letters. The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) says it has evidence of this practice taking place at funerals and community meetings, where desperate graduates are being targeted. KNUT Secretary General Collins…
Caption:Former Migori governor Okoth Obado gives his testimony in the ongoing murder trial of Sharon Otieno. Video/K24 TV In a courtroom revelation that has stunned many, former Migori Governor Okoth Obado testified on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, about his relationship with Sharon Otieno, the university student who was tragically murdered in 2018. Despite facing charges…
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has shed light on why Arsenal’s stalemate against PSG puts a damper in their ability to properly prepare for PSG. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has slammed Arsenal’s draw against Crystal Palace as a potential challenge ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with PSG. The Gunners take on the French champions…
Kenya’s lawmakers have put the country’s correctional service on notice, demanding swift answers on filthy living conditions, murky finances, and a surge of fraud schemes hatched behind bars. Appearing before the Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee (CIOC), Commissioner General Patrick Aranduh was pressed on whether the Persons Deprived of Liberty Act is working as intended –…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja at a recent address. PHOTO/@SakajaJohnson/X Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has raised concerns over the poor land rates payment record in the city. Sakaja warned that the county government’s ability to deliver basic services is being hurt by the low level of compliance, pointing out that this small fraction of compliant…
Mohammed Abduba Dida was released for an amnesty from the US Prison on March 4, 2025, after serving a three -year sentence in seven years’ imprisonment. He had been found guilty of lying and violating a ban on his US wife, but was released early due to good behavior. Dida now lives in Minnesota and…
Faith Kipyegon sets her sights on a historic barrier, aiming to redefine what’s possible in women’s middle-distance running. Three-time Olympic 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is setting her sights on one of the most ambitious goals in middle-distance running: becoming the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes. The Kenyan middle-distance runner is…
Mediheal Group founder Dr. Swarup Mishra has strongly denied allegations of involvement in organ trafficking and expressed his willingness to face legal consequences if found guilty. Speaking to the media in Eldoret on Wednesday, Dr. Mishra dismissed the claims as unfounded and announced that he intends to sue German broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) over what…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has doubled down on his controversial proposal to extend Kenya’s presidential term limit from five to seven years. Speaking during a radio interview on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Cherargei backed the idea with both religious and practical arguments, despite facing strong resistance from his own party, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA)….