Sifuna warns prolonged govt ties could derail ODM’s 2027 election readiness

ODM secretary-general and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna during a past address. PHOTO/@edwinsifuna/InstagramOrange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has expressed concern that the party’s continued cooperation with President William Ruto’s government could weaken its readiness for the 2027 General Election. Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Tuesday, Sifuna said the…

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CECAFA slams Kenya’s last-minute withdrawal tournament

Sports CS Salim Mvurya, FKF president Hussein Mohamed and other officials with Harambee Stars players during the unveiling of 2024 CHAN team on July 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has raised its disappointment after Kenya’s Harambee Stars abruptly withdrew from the Four Nations Tournament just two days before…

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Kenyan on death row in Saudi Arabia freed

Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 10 years, freed. [Standard] Stephen Munyakho, a  Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 10 years, has been freed. Munyakho, who was convicted of manslaughter, was officially released on Tuesday, July 22, at 10:00 am, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary…

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Terror Charges Dropped as Court Turns Spotlight on Boniface Mwangi’s Ammo Possession

A Nairobi magistrate has tossed out terrorism counts against outspoken activist Boniface Mwangi, leaving him to answer two far less serious allegations linked to a single blank round and three teargas canisters. Mwangi spent the weekend at Pangani Police Station after detectives whisked him from his Lukenya home on Saturday, accusing him of “facilitating terrorist…

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MPs reject move to drop Boda Boda Bill despite public outcry

National Assembly during a past session. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentKEThe National Assembly has rejected a request to withdraw the controversial Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025, setting the stage for continued debate over proposed regulations for Kenya’s vibrant boda boda sector. Speaking during a sitting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that the House would…

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Rigathi Gacile

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua expressed the belief that the opposition would form the next government Gachagua participated with Kenyans living in the United States the next government priorities Gachagua, who is in the United States, explained why he would dismiss all ambassadors appointed by President William Ruto Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua He has…

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Harambee Stars pull out of CECAFA Four Nations tournament

Harambee Stars‘ head Coach Benni McCarthy (right) with members of technical bench when they played against Gabon in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at The Nyayo National stadium, March 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars have officially withdrawn from the upcoming CECAFA Four Nations Tournament scheduled in Tanzania. The decision…

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