Mumias East MP Peter Salasya addressing youth in Malindi, Kilifi County on Saturday, May 10, 2025. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard] Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya is yet to be informed of the reasons behind his arrest on Friday, his lawyer Kennedy Echesa has said. The MP, who is currently detained at the Central police…
Masika netted his ninth goal contribution of the season as Mathare United returned to winning ways against Ulinzi Stars following their 3-1 loss to AFC Leopards in midweek. Mathare United‘s faith in Musa Masika is continuing to yield returns, with the midfielder once again proving decisive in their narrow 1-0 win over Ulinzi Stars at…
Raila Odinga and Oburu Odinga join mourners during the burial of Odundo Ambitho burial. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/babuowinongili/photosOrange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga was among the top dignitaries to grace the burial of renowned and veteran scholar Odundo Ambitho, father to Angela Ambitho, in his Uyoma home, Rarieda Constituency, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Odinga was accompanied…
Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Roseline Njogu speaks during a past event. PHOTO/@Diaspora_KE/X Principal Secretary in the State Department of Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Kathure Njogu, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, asked interested Kenyans to apply for job opportunities in the Caribbean. In a statement, Njogu noted that those with requisite qualifications and credentials in engineering, statistics,…
Health CS Aden Duale before the National Assembly’s Health committee to consider Budget Estimates FY 2025/26 at Parliament buildings, Nairobi. May 14th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Saturday, May 17, criticised former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s new party, labeling it an attempt to divide the country. Speaking during a cultural festival in…
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi at a past address. PHOTO/@Honcalebamisi/XSaboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, urging him to avoid tribal incitement and to settle political differences with President William Ruto without involving ordinary Kenyans. In a statement posted on his X account on Saturday, May 17, 2025, Amisi cautioned that Kenyans…
Akani Simbine has dismissed concerns about peaking too early, insisting he is in control of his form and focused on maintaining momentum toward the World Championships. Akani Simbine has been on a roll so far this season, dropping spectacular times in the 100m, something that has caused worry among many of his fans. Many track…
Pope Leo XIV appears on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica on May 8, 2025. PHOTO/@VaticanNews/XEvidence that the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s bloodlines reflect the US’s legacy of immigration – and complicated relationship with race – has continued to emerge since he recently became the first American ever elected to lead the Roman Catholic church. The…
KUCCPS CEO Agnes Mercy Wahome speaking at a past event. PHOTO/@KUCCPS_Official/XKenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened its online portal for students to revise their choices for placements to universities and colleges. In a statement on Saturday, May 17, 2025, KUCCPS informed the students that the exercise was for covering the 2025/2026…
Julius Yego expressed satisfaction with his season-opening performance in Doha, emphasising that he is healthy and focused on building toward a strong 2025 season. Julius Yego has broken his silence following his season opener at the Diamond League Meeting in Doha, Qatar on Friday, May 16. The 2015 world champion was competing for the first…
Ayunga made a big impact at Celtic Park with a brilliant strike as St Mirren delivered a spirited performance throughout. Harambee Stars striker Jonah Ayunga scored a stunning goal to put St Mirren on the verge of a historic win at Celtic Park, only to be denied at the death by James Forrest’s record-breaking strike…
Rapper detained in connection with Chris Brown’s nightclub assault. Handcuff image used for illustration purposes. PHOTO/PexelsA second man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after an incident at a London nightclub that allegedly involved US singer Chris Brown. The Metropolitan Police said Omololu Akinlolu, 38, will appear at Manchester Magistrates’ Court on…
Legendary Kenyan artiste Henry Ohanga alias Octopizzo at a past ocassion. PHOTO/@octopizzo/InstagramLegendary Kenyan artiste Henry Ohanga alias Octopizzo has urged Kenyans to reject familiar political faces making a comeback in the opposition, saying they are recycled leaders with no tangible track record. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, May 17, 2025,…
Benni McCarthy praises Bafana Bafana’s progress under Hugo Broos but highlights a key structural issue affecting long-term national success. Often seen as one of South Africa’s most respected football figures, Benni McCarthy has not held back in his latest assessment of Bafana Bafana. While praising head coach Hugo Broos for steadying the ship, the all-time…
Jane Akinyi (right) holding her baby while a medic administer a Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine (BCG) vaccine at Forest Dispensary in Nakuru on January 28, 2019. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Kenya is facing a shortage of BCG and polio vaccines that has gone on for months, leaving parents frustrated and desperate. With the immunisations unavailable in many…