Police rough up a protester in Kisumu. [File, Standard] Fifteen years ago, Kenya unveiled a new Constitution hailed across the continent as a democratic milestone — a blueprint for healing a country scarred by political violence, inequality, and repression. But that promise, the United Nations now warns, is quickly disintegrating, leaving Kenyans at the mercy…
Rising Stars defender Baron Ochieng has been linked with moves abroad following his outing with Rising Stars at the U20 AFCON. Kenyan youngster Baron Ochieng has been linked with multiple moves abroad following his showing at the ongoing U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Despite the Rising Stars’ setback with an early exit from the…
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar. PHOTO/@Truepastoralist/XThe United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has responded to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua moments after he announced his resignation from the party. In a strongly worded statement on Monday, May 12, 2025, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar termed Gachagua’s move to resign as a futile attempt to cover up…
South Africa and Algeria joined the two remaining spots for the 2024 African Nations Championships in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Algeria and South Africa have sealed the final two slots for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), completing the 19-team roster for the eagerly anticipated continental tournament set to take place this August across Kenya,…
NIS boss Noordin Haji appearing before National Assembly Committee on Defence, Foreign Relations and Intelligence on Monday, May 12, 2025. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/ParliamentKENational Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Noordin has exposed the biggest threats to Kenya’s national security and warned that the sector could be undermined if budget shortfalls persist. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on…
Businessman Philip Aroko when he appeared before Milimani High Court Judge Alexander Muteti on Monday, May 12, 2025. PHOTO/Zipporah NgwatuPhilip Aroko, a person of interest in the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament (MP) Charles Were, has withdrawn an application that demanded the state to produce him in court dead or alive. Milimani High Court…
Brian Kipchumba donned two different shoes on his way to claiming silver in the Geneva Half Marathon. Kenyan long-distance runner Brian Kipchumba surprised spectators during the 2025 Geneva Half Marathon by stepping onto the podium in an unconventional look wearing two different shoes from rival brands, ASICS and adidas on each foot. Kipchumba, who finished…
PHOTO/Kat Wilcox/PexelsPolice are investigating after a fire at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s house in north London in the early hours of the morning. Damage was caused to the Kentish Town property’s entrance but nobody was hurt, the Metropolitan Police said. A cordon is in place outside the house. The London Fire Brigade said it…
Kelvin Wangaya was Kenya’s best player at the U20 AFCON, earning a spot in the team of the tournament for the group stages. Rising Stars midfielder Kelvin Wangaya has been named in the CAF Technical Study Group’s official Best XI of the group stage at the U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Egypt 2025, capping…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga speaking in Kachien on Saturday, May 3, 2025. PHOTO/@gladyswanga/XHoma Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has called on the security agencies to move swiftly and investigate an incident involving her deputy Joseph Oyugi Magwanga. Taking to her official social media accounts on Monday, May 12, 2025, Wanga said that any occurrence that…
Former Shabana coach Caleb Aringa has revealed how Gusii Stadium conditions is used to exploit visiting opposition. Former Shabana coach Caleb Aringa has shed light on how Gusii Stadium’s shortcomings are used to flout Fair Play against FKF Premier League opposition hosted at the ground. Aringa, who formerly coached Shabana FC as an interim coach,…
US President Donald Trump at a past event. PHOTO/@realDonaldTrump/XWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to concerns about news of a Qatari gift of a luxury 747 to the United States for President Donald Trump‘s use. Leavitt was questioned about the gift by Fox News reporter Brian Kilmeade Monday morning, as he asked her if there were any…
Photo used for illustration purposes. PHOTO/Kindel Media/PexelsA man who used his car as a weapon to chase and kill an e-bike rider has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 22 years. Abdirahman Ibrahim was found guilty of the murder of Liam Jones in Birmingham by a jury in February. The 22-year-old victim…
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa leads protests to oppose the leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company on Monday, May 12, 2025. PHOTO/@EugeneLWamalwa/XDemocratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) party leader Eugene Wamalwa has condemned the use of excessive force by the police during the peaceful protests in Bungoma to oppose the leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company by…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. [FILE] The ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has dismissed an announcement made by its former Deputy Party Leader, Rigathi Gachagua, where he stated that he had formally left the political outfit today. According to the party, Rigathi’s membership was automatically terminated following his impeachment in October last year, and…