Some of the vehicles that were set ablaze during protests on June 25, 2025.PHOTO/@Eastleighvoice/XThe government has launched a nationwide manhunt for individuals responsible for the destruction and vandalism of public and private property during protests in honour of victims of the June 25, 2025, anti-government protests that led to the deaths of at least sixty…
Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon. [File, Standard] Triple Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon of Kenya fell well short in her bid to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile on Thursday. Aided by wavelength technology and 13 pacers, 11 male and two women, Kipyegon clocked 4min 06.42sec over 1.6km in perfect conditions at…
Isiolo County Governor Abdi Guyo during a past event. PHOTO/@GovGuyo/XThe Isiolo County Assembly has dismissed holding a sitting to impeach the devolved unit’s governor, Abdi Guyo. In a statement on Thursday, June 26, 2025, the County Assembly’s Clerk, Salad Boru Gutracha, stated that his office has facilitated no such sitting. “We wish to categorically deny…
Exterior view of a Quickmart outlet store captured during regular business hours. PHOTO/https://uzamart.com/listing/quick-mart/Quickmart Supermarket has issued a firm rebuttal to social media reports claiming that dozens of bodies were found at its OTC branch following the June 25 Gen Z protests. The retailer clarified in a statement issued Thursday, June 26, 2025, that although both…
KEWOSA Chairperson Veronica Maina during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EwtFjcvVQ/Kenya’s women senators have condemned in the strongest terms the sexual violence reported during the June 25, 2025, protests, calling for swift justice and protection for survivors. In a joint statement released on Thursday, June 26, 2025, under the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), Chairperson Veronica Maina…
David Maraga speaking to youth during protests. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital of Instagram video by @SPM BuzzFormer Chief Justice (CJ) David Maraga has condemned sexual violence witnessed during demonstrations honouring victims of the June 25, 2024, protests, in which at least 60 individuals lost their lives. In a statement on June 26, 2025, Maraga stated…
Kenya Power prepaid meter next to a burning candle. PHOTO/Martin OduorKenya Power has issued a customer alert notifying all prepaid users of a scheduled two-hour disruption in token purchase services set to take place tonight, Thursday, June 26, 2025. The interruption will begin at 11:00 p.m. and is expected to last until 1:00 a.m. on…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during a meeting in the Dominican Republic on. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/Mudavadi.MusaliaThe government of Kenya has issued a formal diplomatic update to all heads of missions in Nairobi following the violent protests that erupted on June 25, 2025, leading to the loss of lives, injuries, and widespread destruction of property. In a strongly…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua speaking during a past event. PHOTO/@RigathiGachagua/XDemocracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence following the deadly June 25 protests, accusing President William Ruto’s government of orchestrating the violence and looting that marred what began as peaceful Gen Z-led demonstrations. In a strongly…
Democracy for the Citizens Party deputy party leader Cleophas Malala addressing the media on Wednesday’s protests. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) has condemned the government’s handling of the June 25 protests, accusing authorities of using excessive force against peaceful demonstrators and failing to act on credible reports of those allegedly…
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i during a past event.PHOTO/@DrFredMatiang/XFormer Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has pushed back hard against the government’s claims linking the opposition to the destruction seen during the June 25 protests, challenging authorities to act on evidence instead of making political threats. Speaking on Thursday, June 26, 2025, after visiting victims of…
Attention will shift to Kakamega and Kisii for the thrills and spills of the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship and NCBA Series this weekend. Kakamega will be the place to be as the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) Series continues this weekend at the Kakamega Sports Club. The event, set to take place from June 27-29,…
A CITAM church. PHOTO/@DanChepta/X Christ Is The Answer Ministries (CITAM) has issued a detailed press statement distancing itself from allegations that its Valley Road assembly turned away protesters seeking refuge during the June 25, 2025, demonstrations. The church has categorically denied the claims, asserting that no individual approached the premises seeking help and that their…
The turf, sound and LED systems are nearing completion as Kasarani Stadium braces itself for CHAN 2024. The final touches to completely refurbish Kasarani Stadium are ongoing as the arena braces to host the upcoming 2024 African Nations Champioship (CHAN) set to be co-hosted by Kenya this August. The stadium, which was officially confirmed as…
David Maraga addresses the public in Nairobi during the June 25, 2025, protests. PHOTO/@dkmaraga/XThe government has lifted the ban on broadcasting live protests during the commemoration of victims of the June 2024 anti-government protests that led to the death of at least 60 Kenyans. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) announced the lifting in a…