Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura at a past event. PHOTO/@SpokespersonGoK/XSudan has accused the Kenyan government of actively supporting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which it designates as a terrorist organisation. This comes after the government spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, on June 16, 2025, admitted that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been supporting the RSF militia…
Protesters demonstrate to demand justice for blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody, in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 17, 2025. [AFP] The Standard today exposes the faces behind the plan to have goons infiltrate Gen Z’s peaceful protests slated for tomorrow. Powerful State House operatives, influential Rift Valley MPs, a number of UDA secretariat employees,…
Philip Eric Mutinda, a first-year Electrical Engineering student at Multimedia University (MMU), has been declared mentally unfit to stand trial for the murder of fellow student Sylvia Kemunto. The determination came after a psychiatric assessment conducted at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital. In a medical report filed under Criminal Case No: E004 of 2025,…
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi during a past event. PHOTO/@BeatriceElachi/XDagoretti North Member of Parliament Beatrice Elachi has called for peaceful demonstrations and warned police officers against provoking protestors ahead of the much-anticipated first anniversary of the June 25, 2024, anti-Finance Bill protests that saw hundreds breach the parliament. Speaking during an interview on a local…
Veteran lawyer and human rights crusader Gitobu Imanyara has shared a disturbing account of his arrest and detention during Kenya’s turbulent 1990s fight for multi-party democracy. In a candid TV interview on Monday, June 23, 2025, Imanyara recalled being taken to a place he never imagined existed – underground cells hidden beneath the Nairobi Traffic…
The newspapers reported the events expected this Wednesday, June 25, when Kenyans returned to the road to celebrate The procession The evils occurred in June last year, in which tens of protesters were killed outside the Nairobi Parliament while opposed to the 2024 Finance Bill. The front pages of The Standard and Daily Nation magazines….
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah. PHOTO/@AfricaFactsZone/X Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has openly questioned Raila Odinga’s recent support for the Adani airport deal, calling on him to appear on television and explain why he now backs a project he once kept quiet about. Wajackoyah, known for his blunt style, said Raila’s support raises serious questions,…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has introduced a new rallying slogan as he continues to build his national political base ahead of the 2027 General Election. During a meeting with leaders and elders from the Maa community at his Wamunyoro residence on Monday, June 23, 2025, Gachagua rolled out a new slogan, replacing his now-famous…
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has called for strict accountability measures against individuals allegedly organizing the planned Gen Z protests set for Wednesday, June 25. He insisted that anyone behind the demonstrations should be held personally responsible if lives are lost or property is destroyed. His remarks come as young Kenyans ramp up calls for nationwide…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has downplayed nationwide protests planned for June 25, assuring the public that the day will proceed like any other. Speaking on Monday, June 23, 2025 during an interview on Radio 47, Mwaura acknowledged that Kenyans have the right to reflect or commemorate the day privately. However, he made it clear that the…
JAAA President Garth Gayle defended the federation against criticism amid top athletes leaving for financial incentives, insisting officials serve without pay. Jamaica’s Athletics Federation president, Garth Gayle, has broken his silence following the widespread concerns of field athletes switching allegiance to Turkey. Television Jamaica aired an interview with a Turkish consultant who confirmed that top…
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has offered a Ksh100,000 reward for credible information that could lead to the arrest of the person behind the horrific rape and murder of 18-year-old Abigael Wanjiku. Passaris offered the cash reward on Monday morning after visiting the devastated family of Wanjiku Muchoki, Abigael’s mother. “Please report to OCS Mwiki…
Mr. Shaka Kariuki, Chair of the Competition Authority of Kenya Board, during the launch of the Plan. PHOTO/@CAK_Kenya/XThe Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has raised the alarm over a growing trend where some real estate developers and estate managers are blocking certain internet service providers (ISPs) from accessing residential estates. In a public notice released…
Manchester United have acted quickly in a bid to beat competition from Premier League rivals after submitting a second and improved offer for their key attacking target. Manchester United have reportedly submitted a second and improved bid for one of their key summer targets amid stiff competition from Premier League rivals. United are in the…
President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria, has predicted that the 2027 presidential election will echo the spirit of Kenya’s 2002 vote – a landmark moment that ushered in national unity and led to Mwai Kibaki’s landslide victory. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV on June 22, Kuria said he doesn’t expect a…