Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu will return to court on June 18 for the hearing of his appeal in a Ksh588 million corruption case, after the High Court denied him bail for the second time. Justice Lucy Njuguna dismissed a renewed bail application by Waititu and his two co-accused, ruling that they had not provided…
Suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were before they were arraigned at JKIA Law Courts, Nairobi, on May 5, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] As the investigation into the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were intensified, a gun believed to have been used in the murder of the MP has…
EALA MP Winnie Odinga has confirmed that she has no plans to run for any political seat in the 2027 general election. In an interview with Hot 96 on Thursday, May 8, Odinga, daughter of ODM leader Raila Odinga, acknowledged the increasing calls from supporters urging her to contest for office. However, she emphasized that…
A photo of President William Ruto in support of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, re -emerged online following the election of the new Pope A photo shot during a visit to Ruto Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, shows the two greeting each other with joy in the Vatican Many Kenyans…
Ambassador Bitange Ndemo has rejected his appointment as Vice -Chancellor of the University of Nairobi, citing legal and procedural defects Ndemo said Education Minister Julius Ogamba has not officially approved the appointment. The sudden withdrawal has led to the University of Nairobi in a new leadership dispute, following the removal of former VC Stephen Kiama…
Liverpool are among clubs who have joined the race to sign playmaker Kevin De Bruyne who is set to end his hugely successful 10-year stint at Manchester City. Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne who is coming to the end of his time with the outgoing Premier…
Charles Ong’onda Were had three wives, but the first wife died and left two lives, Margaret and Anne Were The two wives poured out love for their husband, all referring to him as their closest mentor, their great helper and a humble man Margaret gave exciting condolences to her beloved husband, promising to raise their…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to uplifting mama mboga, boda boda riders, and small-scale traders at the grassroots level, emphasizing their vital role in Kenya’s economic growth. Addressing locals on Thursday during the Boda Boda and Mama Mboga Empowerment Forum in Mawingu, Kipipiri Constituency, Nyandarua County, Prof. Kindiki highlighted the administration’s…
On Friday, May 8, Kenyan newspapers reported that police are seeking to elect Kasipul MP (MP) Charles Ong’ongo Were. Authorities investigating the murder of the MP have succeeded in obtaining a gun allegedly used to kill him. Main News in Kenyan Newspapers on Friday, May 9. Photo/Screen: DN, PD, The Standard, The Star and National…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a past church service. PHOTO/@rigathi/XFormer Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has hailed Robert Prevost for becoming the 267th Pope of the Catholic church. In a statement on Thursday, May 8, 2025, evening, Gachagua indicated that Prevost, who will be called Pope Leo XIV, had a good history with the country,…
Kenyans across the 47 counties are continually supporting Members of Parliament to be custodians of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) In Ijara Sub County in Garissa County residents on Thursday endorsed the MPs to continue with what they referred to as a job well done. The…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has declared that he has no interest in a Cabinet position in President William Ruto’s government. During a lively panel discussion on Citizen TV’s Daybreak program, Sifuna’s Kisumu counterpart, and fellow ODM member, Tom Ojienda, implied that Sifuna was eyeing the recently filled Gender Cabinet Secretary position. Sifuna quickly responded with a…
Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica. PHOTO/@Vatican MediaPope Leo XIV will lead his first holy mass as pontiff in the morning of Friday, May 9, 2025, after already paying a surprise visit to see staff at his former residence. Robert Prevost’s life changed forever on Thursday when he went from…
The government has launched a major push to formally recognize and empower skilled workers in the informal sector, aiming to certify over 15 million artisans through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. This initiative, led primarily by TVET institutions, seeks to validate the skills of millions of workers—many of whom have never set foot…
In a landmark move that signals Kenya’s renewed commitment to inclusion and human rights, President William Ruto on Thursday signed into law the transformative Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2024. The signing ceremony, held at State House Nairobi, concluded a determined two-year legislative journey and ushered in a new chapter for the protection and empowerment of…