CJ Koome appoints 3-judge bench to hear petitions challenging her removal from office

The Kenyan Chief Justice and chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission Martha Koome. PHOTO/@jsckenya/XChief Justice Martha Koome has appointed a three-judge bench led by Justice Charles Kariuki to hear petitions filed before the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) challenging her and all other Supreme Court Judges from being removed from office. Justices Charles Kariuki together with…

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What’s cooking? Uhuru and Muhoho’s latest stand reflects strong support for the youth

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta. PHOTO/@4thPresidentKE/X In a rare and coordinated show of generational advocacy, the former first family has emerged as an unlikely yet potent voice in championing youth empowerment across Africa. Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and his younger brother, Muhoho Kenyatta, appeared at separate high-profile events, each delivering impassioned calls for Africa’s youth to…

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Ex-Bayern Munich and Man United Star Explains Why Benni McCarthy Must Succeed with Harambee Stars

Former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has given reasons why Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy should bring success to Kenya. Bayern Munich legend Bastian Schweinsteiger believes Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy can succeed in his role if he utilises the talent at his disposal. McCarthy is two months into his two-year contract…

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KNH achieves world’s first transhumeral targeted sensory reinnervation surgery

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) signage. PHOTO/@KNH/XThe Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has announced that it has successfully performed the world’s first Transhumeral Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR) surgery on a 22-year-old software engineering student. In a statement on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, KNH said the surgery that lasted more than seven hours, led by a multidisciplinary team…

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‘I Chose Not To Speak’

Fred Kerley has finally spoken after he was arrested for alleged assault. Olympic 100m silver medallist Fred Kerley says he will clear his name after being arrested for what he described as a misunderstanding. The former 100m world champion was reported to have been arrested for allegedly punching his former girlfriend and fellow athlete Alaysha…

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US rock musician Brian Montana dies in shootout with police

US rock band guitarist Brian Montana in action during a past concert. PHOTO/@possessed_official/InstagramA Bay Area-based staple of the death metal music genre was gunned down by police in South San Francisco Monday, after a dispute with a neighbour over tree clippings turned violent. Possessed guitar player Brian Montana, 60, was fatally shot by authorities after he…

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Why Cardinal John Njue will not vote in the papal conclave

Retired Archbishop John Cardinal Njue. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Cardinal John Njue has withdrawn from the conclave that will elect Pope Francis’s successor following the pontiff’s death on April 21. In a statement, Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Nairobi Metropolitan Archdiocese revealed that Cardinal Njue had received a formal invitation from the Vatican to participate in the…

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