ODM leader Raila Odinga has defended party-affiliated Cabinet Secretaries serving in President William Ruto’s government, urging Kenyans to remain patient as they prepare to deliver key reforms. Speaking in Mombasa during the opening of the 42nd Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), Raila said the ODM experts in government…
Safaricom has expanded its credit solutions tailored for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), aiming to improve business resilience and cash flow access. The telco now offers two key financial products—Taasi Till, a short-term loan facility, and Fuliza Biashara, an overdraft service for Lipa na M-Pesa merchants. Through Taasi Till, eligible businesses can borrow between…
Ange Postecoglou is enjoying the last laugh after his stance on ‘always winning things in my second season’ was proven right with Tottenham’s Europa League win over Man United. Ange Postecoglou insists he’s far from done at Tottenham Hotspur after guiding the club to its first piece of silverware in 17 years, declaring: “Mate, I’m…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign and Diaspora Affairs CS Musalia Mudavadi during a past interview. [File, Standard] Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s take on the plight of Kenya’s human rights activists in Tanzania has exposed the country’s inconsistency in standing with its citizens. His comments have further raised concerns over…
From Gary Speed to Robert Enke, here are 10 famous football players who unfortunately took their own lives away. Football is often seen as a sport of passion, triumph, and glory. However, behind the scenes, many players struggle with personal battles that sometimes lead to tragic endings. Mental health challenges, depression, and external pressures have…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressing Lari constituents on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. [Kimaku Chege, Standard] The government has earmarked Sh28 billion to support small-scale enterprises across the 1,450 wards through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program. Speaking on Wednesday during an Empowerment Forum for Small-Scale Traders in Lari Constituency, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki…
The sprint legend has hailed Ferdinand Omanyala’s role in inspiring Kenya’s rise in global sprinting. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has praised Ferdinand Omanyala for igniting a sprinting revolution in Kenya, a country traditionally known for its prowess in middle and long-distance running. Gatlin’s remarks come in the wake of Kenya’s impressive qualification for the…
Gadgets seized by the authorities during the sting operation. PHOTO/@DCI_Kenya/XFive individuals have been arrested in a nationwide crackdown on a mobile money fraud scheme that has targeted shop attendants and agents across several counties in Kenya. In a statement released by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, the arrests followed…
Michael Juma Oyamo the former Governor Okoth Obado’s PA when he appeared before Justice Cecilia Githua at the Milimani High Court on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.PHOTO/Zipporah NgwatuThe second accused person in Sharon Otieno’s murder case, Michael Juma Oyamo, who was the personal assistant to the former Migori Governor Okoth Obado, has told the court that…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei at past ocassion. PHOTO/@scherargei/X Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has launched a blistering attack on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja, over the mistreatment of hawkers in the Central Business District (CBD) by county enforcement officers popularly known as Kanjo The senator expressed deep frustration over what he termed as Sakaja’s failure to address…
The stalled project is expected to compliment the main stadia of the AFCON 2027 showpiece. Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) have suffered a major blow following revelations of financial mismanagement tied to the construction of the Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret. The stadium, projected to cost Sh1.16 billion, is one…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at a past event. PHOTO/@rigathi/XThe National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has revealed that it has summoned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over remarks he made on a live interview. Speaking to the press on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, NCIC chairperson Samuel Kobia stated that they are waiting for Gachagua…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressing Lari constituents on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. [Kimaku Chege, Standard] The government has earmarked Sh28 billion to support small-scale enterprises across the 1,450 wards through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program. Speaking on Wednesday during an Empowerment Forum for Small-Scale Traders in Lari Constituency, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki…
Nairobians walk past one of the newly installed modern dustbins in the city centre. PHOTO/nairobi.go.ke The Nairobi County Government has broken its silence following a wave of online chatter stirred up by keen-eyed residents who spotted a series of sleek, new-generation dustbins installed across the city’s Central Business District (CBD). In a statement on Wednesday,…
Patriarch John Maina of Igwamiti parish was found on May 15 along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway and a boda driver with head injuries, according to a DCI report At the time, the priest, who was still alive, told the driver about his abduction before being rushed to St. Joseph’s Mission Hospital in Gilgil, where he died…