35-year-old Rose Njeri who was arrested for creating a link for Kenyans to give views on Finance Bill 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has intervened following the arrest of Rose Njeri, a Kenyan web developer detained on Friday afternoon under unclear circumstances. According to LSK, Njeri was initially denied access…
Arsenal’s 2024/2025 season saw them break historic records in Europe and the Premier League, showcasing dominance and consistency. The 2024/25 season proved a historic one for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side shattered long-standing records and etched new chapters in the club’s illustrious legacy. From team triumphs in Europe and the Premier League to groundbreaking individual…
President William Ruto with his Slovenian counterpart Nataša Pirc Musar at State House, Nairobi on Saturday, May 31, 2025. PHOTO/@nmusar/XSlovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar on Saturday, May 31, 2025, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the invitation to serve as the chief guest at Kenya’s Madaraka Day celebrations, calling the honour both unexpected and deeply meaningful. Speaking…
The State Department for Irrigation, through the National Land Commission (NLC), is set to commence the payout of Sh600 million to the Mwache Multi-purpose dam Project Affected Persons (PAPs), as the multi-billion project rapidly takes shape. The compensation conundrum had threatened to derail the transformative Sh20 billion project that aims to sustainably improve water security…
Kenya’s 400m hurdles sensation Wiseman Were lowered the Kip Keino Classic record and also hit the World Championship qualifying standard but he still has some regrets. National champion Wiseman Were may have lowered the 400m hurdles meet record and hit the World Championships qualifying mark but he is still not happy with his performance. Were…
President William Ruto‘s personal Assistant Farouk Kibet and Budget & Appropriations Committee Chairman Ndindi Nyoro (left) during funds drive for St. Marys Lwanda parish at St. Joseph Shihome primary school in Malava on Dec. 18, 2022.[ Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] A section of leaders allied to President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by Democracy for…
Joseph Okumu could not help Reims avoid relegation from Ligue 1, which now leaves uncertainty about the futures of several players and staff, including coach Samba Diawara. After seven years in Ligue 1, Stade Reims—home to Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu—have been relegated to Ligue 2 following a dismal season that ended with a crushing…
Illicit alcohol seized during the raid. PHOTO/NPSOfficial_KE/XFive individuals have been arrested in Bungoma County following a well-coordinated security operation targeting illicit brew and drug activities in Sitikho Location, Webuye West Sub-County. In a statement shared by the National Police Service (NPS) on Saturday, May 31, 2025, the operation, led by officers from Matisi Police Station…
President William Ruto‘s personal Assistant Farouk Kibet and Budget & Appropriations Committee Chairman Ndindi Nyoro (left) during funds drive for St. Marys Lwanda parish at St. Joseph Shihome primary school in Malava on Dec. 18, 2022.[ Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] A section of leaders allied to President William Ruto and ODM Leader Raila Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by Democracy for…
A transformative tree planting initiative is currently underway on Kakapel Hills in Busia County, marking a significant step in community-led climate action. The exercise is part of a project proposed by residents during a participatory climate risk assessment and is funded through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Programme, Kenya. Leading the tree planting exercise, Busia…
LSK president Faith Odhiambo at a past address. PHOTO/@FaithOdhiambo8/XThe Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president, Faith Odhiambo has condemned the police for detaining Rose Njeri, a woman who created a website allowing citizens to submit objections to the controversial Finance Bill 2025. In a statement on Saturday, May 31, 2025, Odhiambo revealed that Njeri was…
Health CS Aden Duale during a briefing at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. [MoH] The Ministry of Health has suspended all existing licenses and import clearances related to the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or promotion of nicotine and related products, effective immediately. Speaking during the World No Tobacco Day event at Moi…
Kenya’s Wiseman Were ran a personal best in the 400m hurdles as he lowered the meet record to hit the World Championships qualifying standard at Kip Keino Classic. Kenya’s Wiseman Were shrugged off competitions to set a meet record and clock his personal best as he won the 400m hurdles at Kip Keino Classic on…
Kenya’s javelin great Julius Yego could not manage a place on the podium on home soil following a disappointing performance at the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi. Kenya’s javelin king Julius Yego improved his season’s best but it was only enough for fifth place at his home meet at Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi on…
A bird’s-eye view of the newly upgraded Raila Odinga stadium. PHOTO/@ke_johnnieh/XAs the country marks its 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations in the lakeside town of Homa Bay, the government has revealed the amount spent on constructing the newly unveiled Raila Odinga stadium – the centrepiece of this year’s national holiday festivities. The government spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura,…