Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro during a past committee meeting. PHOTO/@NAssemblyKE/XKiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has condemned the violence that marred Tuesday’s protests over the death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody. The largely peaceful demonstrations took place in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kilifi, and Kwale on June 17, 2025. However, chaos erupted when…
The Moi University Main Campus. PHOTO/@MoiUniversity_/XMembers of the National Assembly Committee on Education on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, grilled the Moi University leadership on the institution’s handling of a massive staff layoff, which has affected 376 staff members. The Committee, chaired by Tinderet MP Julius Melly, met with Moi University’s acting Vice Chancellor Isaac Kiplagat…
Austin Omumbo of Kisumu Day (red) in action against Agai during the Kisumu County football finals played on June 24, 2024, at Maseno School. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Excitement is building as heavyweights and underdogs seek to prove themselves with the KSSSA Term Two games beginning at county level today in Kisumu, Homa Bay, and Kisii,…
National Assembly during a past session. PHOTO/@NAssemblyKE/XA parliamentary committee has raised concerns over the rising number of deaths linked to illegal mining along the border of West Pokot and Turkana counties, warning of a worsening humanitarian and environmental crisis if immediate action is not taken. Speaking during a sitting at Parliament Buildings on Tuesday, June…
Nzoia Sugar before taking on AFC Leopards during FkF Premier league at the Nyayo National stadium on Sunday, March 3rd, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Naturally, sugar is sweet. Sweet as football, the sport that is addictive and most followed in Kenya, if not globally. Whether in the remote villages or in the big cities, you…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga ata apast address. PHOTO/@RailaOdinga/X Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has denounced the killing of an unarmed hawker who was shot by police in broad daylight along Moi Avenue in Nairobi during protests demanding justice for Albert Ojwang. In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 17, 2025,…
Director General of Health Patrick Amoth speaks during a past event. PHOTO/@MOH_Kenya/XThe Director General of Health Patrick Amoth has issued an update on the condition of the man shot by a police officer at close range during the Tuesday, June 17, 2025, protest. Speaking to the press on the night of Tuesday, June 17, 2025,…
Raila Odinga Junior at a past address. PHOTO/@Railajunior/XRaila Odinga Junior has sounded a grave warning over Kenya’s current political and social trajectory, likening it to the troubling situation in Haiti, where gangs gradually overtook state authority. His remarks came in the wake of Tuesday’s Justice for Ojwang protests in Nairobi, which took a violent turn…
Diana Wacera celebrates after scoring for Kenya in their 4-0 win over Uganda at the ongoing CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship in Tanzania. [Harambee Starlets,X] Harambee Starlets maintained their perfect start at the on-going CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship after thrashing arch rivals Uganda Crested Cranes 4-0 at Aazam Complex in Dar es Salaam,…
Babu Owino speaking at a past event. PHOTO/@babuowino/XEmbakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has condemned the infiltration by goons of protests over the killing of blogger and teacher Albert Ojwang. In a statement on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the legislator called for the authorities to take stern action against the goons, noting that they…
A terrible accident has cost the life of controversial preacher Gilbert Deya on the Kisumu-Bondo highway, leaving several others injured. The accident happened on Monday afternoon in Kapiyo area in the county Kisumu. Deya, who was traveling in Toyota Noah along with two women, one believed to be his wife, died after a trace hit…
Suba North MP, Millie Odhiambo, told Parliament that she was shocked to find out that a teenager shot by police during a protest in Nairobi is from Homa Bay County The teenager was selling a handkerchief during protests against police before being confronted by two officers who shot him in the head Millie linked the…
A peacekeeper in peace was shot in the head near police during protests in Nairobi CBD, causing national anger The unarmed man, who was selling a barn outside of a closed shop, is now fighting for his life in the hospital Surprisingly, shooting was due to protest protests of blogger Albert Ojwang in the hands…
A controversial video captured when a quiet vendor confronted two senior officers, and ended up being shot in the afternoon Abel Mutua, Awinja, and Flaqo responded online, raising serious feelings and criticism that raised serious questions about police service Other prominent singers joined the choir, questioning why an unarmed businessman was shot, what was the…
Vice Chairperson of KNCHR Raymond Nyeris speaks at a past event. PHOTO/@HakiKNCHR/XThe Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has strongly condemned police brutality and lawlessness witnessed during the June 17 protests sparked by the murder of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang while in police custody. In a press statement released on Tuesday, June 17,…