Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen addresses the Press on protests at Harambe House, Nairobi, on June 26, 2025 . [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s shoot-to-kill pronouncement has baffled many and drawn widespread condemnation even from police officers. His remarks came just as what was meant to be a solemn anniversary meant to honour…
Baringo Woman Representative Jematiah Sergon. PHOTO/@JematiahSergon/XBaringo County Woman Representative Jematiah Sergon has decried the hate for leaders in the country, observing that the trend should stop. In a statement on Sunday, June 29, 2025, the vocal leader indicated that social media was awash with hateful messages about leaders, and she urged Kenyans to stop. “The…
Kenyan rapper Dyana Cods. PHOTO/@dyana.cods/InstagramKenyan rapper Dyana Cods has come out in support of President William Ruto, even as frustration and outrage against the head of state continue to sweep across the country. In a series of Instagram stories shared on Sunday, June 29, 2025, the young artiste said she stands firmly with the president…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula attending a church service in Samburu on June 29, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/SpeakerMosesMasikaWetangulaNational Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has urged Kenyans to pray for President William Ruto, arguing that the head of state is being judged too harshly amid growing public discontent. Speaking during a fundraiser in Samburu West Constituency on Sunday, June 29,…
European Bank for Reconstruction and Development President, Odile Renaud-Basso shakes hands with President William Ruto on June 29, 2025, in Spain. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has given the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development the green light to establish its African office in Nairobi. In a statement on Sunday, June 29, 2025, after meeting with the…
MP Gathoni Wamuchomba at a past event PHOTO/@hon_wamuchomba/XGithunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has joined the family and friends of Hosea Njuguna, a young protester who died after sustaining injuries during the Gen Z memorial protests held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Hosea was among thousands of Kenyans who took to the streets to honour victims of…
From Sergio Ramos to Paolo Maldini, here are the top 7 greatest center backs of all time. As former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson once put it, goals win you games, but defences win you titles.Center backs are often the members of teams that make sure the opposition attacks concede less, and are also…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi at St. Francis Riwo Catholic Church in Kisumu East Constituency on June 29, 2025. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/HonOpiyoWandayiEnergy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has called on Kenyans to respect President William Ruto, describing him as both a legally elected and God-appointed leader. Speaking in Kisumu East Constituency on Sunday, June 29, 2025, Wandayi emphasised…
President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria at a past event. PHOTO/@HonMoses_Kuria/XMoses Kuria, President William Ruto’s senior adviser on the Council of Economic Advisors, has spoken about how he knew his bid for the gubernatorial seat had failed during the 2022 elections. The realisation came unexpectedly after results from a single polling station, one…
Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. PHOTO/@realDonaldJNews/X Elon Musk waded back into the political fray Saturday, slamming a major domestic policy bill that Senate Republicans are scrambling to pass, just weeks after he ended a feud with President Donald Trump over the legislation. In the wee hours of Saturday morning, GOP leaders released a new…
Chaos erupted at Ulinzi Sports Complex after Gor Mahia’s 2-1 FKF Cup final loss to Nairobi United, prompting police to use tear gas to disperse fans. Following Nairobi United’s 2-1 victory over Gor Mahia in the FKF Cup final, chaos erupted at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Sunday, June 29, forcing police to deploy tear…
Archbishop of Nairobi Philip A. Anyolo at a past function. PHOTO/@NairobiArchdioc/XCatholic Archbishop of Nairobi, Philip Anyolo, has made a heartfelt plea to the government, political leaders, and all sectors of society to prioritise the dignity and future of young people amidst the wave of anti-government protests sweeping across the country. Speaking during a church function…
William Ruto and Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Seville on Sunday June 29, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/XPresident William Ruto has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to global diplomacy and strategic partnerships following a high-level meeting with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal in Seville, Spain, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. The bilateral talks took place on the sidelines of…
Former Kenyan international Boniface Ambani is the new AFC Leopards Chairman, following club elections held at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Nairobi, on June 29, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] From winning the last Premier League title for AFC Leopards to being elected the club’s chairman, Boniface Ambani knows he has his work cut out. The…
COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli at a past event. PHOTO/@AtwoliDza/XCentral Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has launched a scathing attack on political leaders and former Chief Justice David Maraga, accusing them of misleading Gen Z youth into participating in violent anti-government protests. Speaking during a fundraiser at Burinda Catholic Church in Butula Constituency,…