Over 40 million people who depend on Lake Victoria for food, water, and livelihoods across East Africa are facing a deepening crisis, as a new regional study reveals rising pollution levels in major urban centres around the lake. Findings from a scientific monitoring programme commissioned by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) reveal growing contamination…
MP Caleb Amisi explained the reasons why he did not run for election under the ODM flag in the 2027 elections In an interview, he criticized supporters of a broad state system, saying they had confused supporters on the true position of the party Amisi, who claimed he had never met President William Ruto, also…
Kenyas McDonald Mariga, Uganda Hassan Wasswa, and Mrisho Ngasa of Tanzania during the Draw for the of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship CHAN 2024 Final Draw at KICC in Nairobi on Wednesday January 15, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off on August 2, with Sh 1.3 billion up for…
A newborn in Bihar, India, surprised many locals after he had bitten him to the death of a Swilai snake who had invaded him The two -year -old boy was playing outside his family’s house when the poisonous snake turned on his hand His response shocked his family and doctors as well, sparking unbelief and…
President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto attending a meeting in Morocco in November 2022. [File, Standard] Charlene Ruto, a daughter to President William Ruto, has announced her intention to terminate her court case against author Webster Ochora Elijah whom she accused of writing a book in her name without obtaining permission. In a statement, Charlene…
ODM Secretary -General Edwin Sifuna sparked debate after announcing the MOU between Raila Odinga and President William Ruto die On Tuesday, July 29, Raila led an important party meeting where they took a formal position on the central government The Orange Party Party lists a number Nairobi – Raila Odinga He has taken the initiative…
Despite the withdrawal of Mohammed Bajaber and key injuries, Daniel Sakari remains confident that Harambee Stars will make a strong impact in their CHAN 2024 debut. Daniel Sakari is unfazed by the current withdrawal of forward Mohammed Bajaber and injury cases as he looks to make a mark with Harambee Stars in the upcoming African…
President William Ruto is ready to form new political coalitions before the 2027 general elections Political analysts said Ruto would release Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in his intention to include numbers Ruto’s internal circles are looking Nairobi – President William Ruto He seems to be preparing for his re -election campaign in 2027, despite the…
A bold campaign to recall Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Muthoni Passaris is now officially in motion. Four young Kenyans – Shakira Wafula, Mavin Mabonga, Dominic Omondi, and Sichei Soet – walked into the IEBC offices in Nairobi on Monday, July 28, and filed a written petition requesting that the two-term member be ejected from office….
Fans will not be allowed to carry a list of special items within the stadium during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya will organize the event along with Tanzania and Uganda, with the government putting in place effective security strategies The first Harambee Stars game will be on Sunday, August 3, against DR Congo at…
Leonard Mutua Muema, Member Bodaboda, died after being involved in a fatal accident on the Tala-Machakos road As expected, family and friends performed a funeral rite, hoping that they would give their loved one to their last honors before burial finally However, that has never happened as a group of bodies invaded a funeral service…
Simon Kabu’s ex -wife, Sarah Njoki, surprised many after claiming in court that she identified Maurine as her daughter while allegedly hiding her real identity Maurine Kabu broke his silence not in words, but in sweet times, from the beach trips to a bunch of public reputation His publications divided comments quickly online, with others…
Kenya’s Sabrina Simader at the Saalbach 2025 FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. At just 27, Sabrina Wanjiku Simader should be preparing to chase glory at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. Instead, Kenya’s only alpine ski racer is facing an uncertain future contemplating early retirement, occasioned not by injury or personal choice, but from…
Esther Mariah Njeri, who disappeared in 2012, has finally been found alive in Saudi Arabia His family had lost contact with him after he was expected to return home in December that year Jesica, a Kenyan woman who recently returned from the Gulf country, revealed that Njeri is alive but is imprisoned for 17 years’…
President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi at a past event. [File, Standard] Cases of Kenyans being abducted, tortured and detained without due process in foreign countries are on the rise, yet President William Ruto’s administration has remained conspicuously silent—drawing criticism from human rights defenders and legal experts. At the centre of the…