ODM’s Etale urges opposition to refocus after Malala’s vote rigging claims

Philip Etale. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/philip.etaleOrange Democratic Movement (ODM) Director of Communications Philip Etale has claimed that the opposition team led by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has lost the plot ahead of the 2027 general elections. Taking to his official X account on the night of Saturday, June 7, 2025, Etale stated…

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Big man syndrome: Why leaders are compelled to ‘work with President’

President William Ruto, Siaya Governor James Orengo and Senator Oburu Oginga during a meeting at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] A meeting between President William Ruto and Siaya Governor James Orengo yielded pledges for multi-billion-shilling investments, bringing to the fore Kenya’s brand of politics, which has historically pegged development on political patronage. It is a cancer…

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MPs push for trade reforms after eye-opening visit to Mombasa port

National Assembly Committee on Regional Integration Chairperson Irene Mayaka. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentKEMembers of Parliament (MPs) from the National Assembly’s Regional Integration Committee have pledged to push for legislative solutions to long-standing trade and logistics challenges after a fact-finding visit to the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) in Mombasa. Led by Committee Chairperson Irene Mayaka, the MPs toured key…

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Salute the Champions: Kenya Pipeline it is!

Noel Murambi of Kenya Pipeline celebrates their victory against DCI during the Kenya Volleyball Federation National League finals at Kasarani Gymnasium on June 7, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]  After two seasons of coming so close but falling short, Kenya Pipeline finally got it right to reclaim their Kenya Volleyball Federation (KVF) Women’s National League gong….

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Jaguars, Sliders win as Blazers draw with USIU-A Spartans

Isaac Wanjawa of Western Jaguars in action during their Kenya Hockey Men’s Premier League match against Daikyo Heroes at Dasmesh Stadium, Sikh Union Club, Nairobi on June 7, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Reigning Kenya Hockey Union Men’s Premier League champions Western Jaguars showed no mercy to first-timers Daikyo Heroes, thrashing them 6-1 in a lopsided…

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Silvanus Osoro says Rigathi Gachagua is not presidential

Mugirango South MP Silvanus Osoro speaking in Kangundo on June 7, 2025. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/photo?fbid=24196538193276696&set=pcb.24196541853276330South Mugirango Member of Parliament (MP) Silvanus Osoro has stated that the leader of the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), Rigathi Gachagua, is not fit to be president of the Republic of Kenya. Speaking in Kangundo, Kajiado County, on Saturday, June 7,…

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Stanbic Aces edge out UoN Dynamites in KBF league

UoN Dynamites’ Liz Okumu (left) and Sharon Elman of Eagle Wings in a past match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Stanbic Bank Aces Saturday held their nerve to beat University of Nairobi (UoN) Dynamites 64-61 in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League match played at Nyayo Gymnasium. The bankers recovered from a dull start that…

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FKF Nairobi West Branch lands Luton deal

FKF president Hussein Mohammed and FKF Nairobi West Branch chairman Bernard Omondi (right) present a jersey to Luton Hospital Executive Director Albert Mandela in Nairobi on June 7, 2025. [FKF Media]  Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Nairobi West Branch has entered into a strategic partnership with Luton Hospital. The deal unveiled on Saturday will see the…

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