US President Donald Trump at a past event. PHOTO/@realDonaldTrump/XA federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Transportation from withholding billions of dollars in funding to states unless they complied with the Trump administration’s demands on immigration enforcement. A coalition of 20 states, most led by Democrats, filed a lawsuit last month arguing that…
Pope Leo XIV at his Regina Coeli. PHOTO/screengrab by K24 digital from a video posted by Vatican News on YouTubeDespite the Vatican’s lack of regulatory power, Pope Leo XIV is increasingly advocating for ethical AI oversight on the part of governments and companies, just a month into his papacy. The pontiff, who was elected in May following…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at a recent rally during his tour. PHOTO/@pksalasya/XMumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has announced the commencement of his countrywide presidential campaigns. Salaya, who is seeking to unseat President William Ruto in 2027, had earlier stated that he would resume his presidential popularisation campaigns once the real killers of…
Philip Etale. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/philip.etaleThe Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party Director of Communications, Philip Etale, has hailed comedian David Oyando, widely known as Mulamwah, a day after engaging in an ugly online spat with his ex-lover, Ruth Njoki Karegi, alias Ruth K. Taking to his official X account on the night of Friday, June 20, 2025, Etale described…
Nigerian influencer Priscillia Ojo. PHOTO/@its.priscy/InstagramVeteran Tanzanian singer Juma Mkambala, alias Juma Jux, has opened up about the powerful and almost instantaneous connection that led him to marry Nigerian influencer Priscillia Ojo after just days of courtship. Juma Jux, who is currently in Kenya, on Friday night, June 20, 2025, during an interview with a local…
BodaBoda Safety Association of Kenya members during a past function. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/BodabodaAssociationofKenyaNairobi’s boda boda riders have taken a strong stance against planned protests scheduled for June 25, 2025, declaring they will not participate in what they describe as disruptive activities that threaten their livelihoods and the city’s stability. In a statement issued on Friday, June 20,…
Activist Rose Njeri when she was arraigned at Milimani court,Nairobi on Tuesday,June 3,2025 over alleged offense of cyber crime. [ Collins Kweyu,Standard] A court in Nairobi has called out the Director of Public Prosecution Renson Ingonga for approving vague charges weaponizing intellect and free speech, in a classical case of abuse of criminal justice system. …
Former Chief Justice David Maraga at a past event. PHOTO/@dkmaraga/XFormer Chief Justice David Maraga has hailed the Milimani court’s decision to dismiss cybercrime charges against activist and web developer Rose Njeri Tunguru. In an official statement shared via his X account on Friday, June 20, 2025, Maraga described the dismissal as a victory for freedom…
A recap of Paris Diamond League 2025 action, including Anavia Battle’s statement 200m win to send a warning to the likes of Gabby Thomas and Shericka Jackson. A night of electric performances lit up the Stade Charléty as the Paris Diamond League delivered world-class action, headlined by record-breaking runs from Marileidy Paulino and Rai Benjamin,…
Singer Kizo B in the studio during a past event. PHOTO/@kizob/Instagram Coastal-based veteran musician Patrick Machanje, widely known as Kizo B, has opened up about the distressing events that led to his disappearance from the music scene. Speaking to a local TV station on Friday night, June 20, 2025, Kizo B disclosed that he relocated…
Peter Kaluma speaking at a past event . PHOTO/@gpdkaluma/XHoma Bay Town constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Kaluma has taken a swipe at the Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Nyanza Bishops for demanding the disbandment of the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI). Taking to his official X account on the night of Friday, June 20,…
Faith Cherotich excecuted a brilliant kick to floor Pertuth Jemutai in the 3000 meter steeplechase at the Paris Diamond League to set a world leading time. Kenya’s Faith Cherotich delivered a commanding performance under the lights at Stade Charléty, clocking a world-leading time and personal best of 8:53.37 to win the women’s 3000m steeplechase in…
Logo of the popular East African festival dubbed Blankets and Wine. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/BlanketsAndWineNBOThe popular East African festival dubbed Blankets and Wine has cancelled its upcoming edition that was slated for Saturday, June 29, 2025, in solidarity with Kenyans. In an official announcement dated Friday, June 20, 2025, the organisers attributed the cancellation to the ongoing unrest in the…
Handcuffs. Image used for representation purposes. PHOTO/Pexels Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives have arrested one woman in connection with a Ksh13 million scam. DCI, in a statement shared via social media on Friday, June 20, 2025, said that 38-year-old Harriet Mary Wabwire, who is a person of interest in a case where a Chinese…
Rigathi Gachagua addresses residents during a past rally PHOTO/@rigathi/x Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on President William Ruto over what he terms as ethnic favouritism and double standards in the handling of the ongoing investigations into Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat. In a live interview with media stations…