Celebrated author, the late Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/NgugiwaThiongoAuthorPresident William Ruto has paid tribute to celebrated Kenyan author and scholar Prof Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, describing him as a fearless patriot whose voice shaped generations. In a statement released on Thursday, May 29, 2025, President Ruto said Ngũgĩ’s work made a lasting impact on Kenya’s struggle for…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula revealed when he was the boss of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki Wetang’ula focused more on the sarcastic of life, showing how his former son, whom he had ever supervised, had now emerged and became his chief in the political arena Kindiki confirmed the disclosure, accepting his former role at Wetang’ula…
KUSF officials have called for urgent sponsorship and partnerships to overcome funding shortfalls that threaten their international competitiveness. Securing sponsors remains one of the most challenging aspects in the world of sports, with the latest entity facing this challenge being the Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF). KUSF, one of the most competitive federations, has been…
The emerging CCTV zones captured the last events of Tamara’s seven -year -old before disappearing last Saturday The picture shows Tamara walking while holding hands with a suspect who looked happy and made her believe The accused denied involvement until the man who witnessed with CCTV evidence placed him in Tamara near his house Tamara’s…
The ban and expulsion of some Kenyans from Tanzania recently sparked a diplomatic crisis between the two countries Despite the crisis in the diplomatic spectrum, Kenyan President William Ruto would appear a few days later to apologize to Tanzania The Tanzanian parliament accepted Ruto’s pardon, saying that despite the diplomatic challenges, the two countries needed…
Kiambu senator Karungo wa Thang’wa at a past event. PHOTO/@KarungoThangwa/X Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa has criticised President William Ruto’s apology to Generation Z, terming it hypocritical in light of ongoing injustices, including the expulsion of Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba. In a statement shared on his official X account on Thursday, May 29, 2025, Karungo…
President William Ruto at Ngarachi Comprehensive School in Laikipia west during the beginning of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region on April 1 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Majority of Kenyans are facing harsh economic conditions, a new opinion survey indicates. The latest poll by the Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA) has laid bare…
Juja MP George Koimburi has been accused of causing anxiety in the country after cheating about his kidnapping The MP had disappeared for several days before being found thrown into a coffee farm in his parliament Police later noted that the kidnapping was false, with DCI chief Mohamed Amin mentioning the MP for raising concerns…
Rumors fueled by the May 23 Government newspaper listed forgiven inmates, including Joseph Irungu Maina But the state official’s statement defined Jowie’s full name is Joseph Irungu Kuria, not on the exemption list Jowie was found guilty and sentenced to death in March 2024 for the murder of Monica Kimani 2018 Online reports have spread…
Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General, Wilson Sossion. PHOTO/@Sossion_wilson/X Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion has told off critics of President Ruto that they should not be bitter and that his apology was voluntary to Gen Z. Speaking in an interview on a local TV station on…
On Thursday, May 29, the country’s largest newspapers wrote in detail the President’s request William Ruto The apology issued during the breakfast of the national prayer, before his four -day visit planned in the Nyanza area. The front pages of the National Newspapers Today and The Standard. Photo: Nation Today, The Standard.Source: UGC 1. Daily…
Hailey Bieber poses during a past event PHOTO/@PopBase/x Model Hailey Bieber’s makeup and skincare brand, Rhode, is being snapped up by Elf Beauty (ELF.N), opens new tab for about Ksh130 billion, giving the budget cosmetic retailer access to a celebrity-endorsed product line that has become hugely popular among Gen Z and millennials. Elf said on Wednesday it…
Ahead of the upcoming Club World Cup a number of free agents including Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold might come of handy for clubs taking part in the competition. With the revamped Club World Cup set to begin on June 14 in the United States, just days after the UEFA Champions League final,…
President William Ruto received by a mammoth crowd in Rongo town, Rongo Sub-County, Migori County on May 5, 2025. The president hit out at the opposition for driving ethnic politics. [Anne Atieno/Standard] President William Ruto returns to Nyanza on Thursday, for a four-day tour of the region amid wrangles that have forced a change of…
Gor Mahia coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno has welcomed Gor Mahia’s decision to host the upcoming Mashemeji Derby against AFC Leopards closer ‘home’ in Homa Bay. Gor Mahia coach Zedekiah ‘Zico’ Otieno believes hosting the upcoming Mashemeji Derby in Homa Bay will give the game a different feel and a sense of community when they play…