All roads lead to Tseikuru: Kalonzo hosts ‘high-stakes’ opposition power play

A section of opposition leaders are meeting for a major political gathering at Kalonzo Musyoka’s home in Tseikuru, Kitui. The Standard has established that leaders present so far include former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, former Public Service CS Justin Muturi, Mithika Linturi, Peter Munya, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, and Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti.  Wiper party…

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Oscar Sudi says Gachagua is desperate for sympathy

Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi speaking on Saturday, April 19, 2025. PHOTO/@HonOscarSudi/XKapsaret Member of Parliament (MP) Oscar Sudi has stated that Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua is desperate for sympathy. In a statement on X on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Sudi called upon Gachagua’s allies to observe caution around their leader. “Wamunyoro…

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Wetang’ula Cracks Joke on Memory Loss, Warns Kenyans Against ‘Unhelpful Amnesia’

President William Ruto on Wednesday led the country in observing the 22nd edition of the National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. The event, attended by leaders from across political and religious divides, focused on themes of unity, forgiveness, and national healing. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who co-patrons the annual gathering, delivered a…

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Why Giant of African Literature Never Wrote About Sports

Even in silence, his words speak to the heart of every athlete’s fight for identity and self-worth. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the giant of African literature and fearless champion of African identity, passed away on Wednesday at 87. The Kenyan writer’s legacy spans continents, languages, and ideologies—but one surprising space he never fully stepped into was…

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Moses Kuria uses parables to explain the alleged allegation of the Koimburi MP Koimburi

Former Trade Minister Moses Kuria recalled the intense race during the Juja 2021 general elections, in which his party candidate, George Koimburi, won 55% of the vote In connection with Koimburi’s alleged kidnapping, Kuria claimed that Koimburi tried to emulate current tactics but missed experience Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja claimed that Koimburi used…

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Raila donates five acres of land to government

President William Ruto of UDA and Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga of ODM sing a agreement to work together at KICC. [Emmanuel Wanson] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has donated five acres of land at Kirembe for the affordable housing project in Kisumu town. The Sh3.5 billion project kicks off immediately and is expected to take one and…

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Koimburi’s lawyer accuses DCI of misleading public on MP’s abduction

Juja MP George Koimburio during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/hongeorgekoimburijuja1Koimburi’s lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, has accused the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) of misleading the public over the Juja MP’s alleged abduction and assault, calling out inconsistencies and demanding accountability. In a strongly worded statement shared on his X account on Thursday, May 29, 2025, lawyer Ndegwa…

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