Foemer President of Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nelson Havi.PHOTO/@NelsonHavi/XWith public debate ongoing over President William Ruto’s proposed church project at State House, former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has given his personal reason for refusing to contribute to the building of churches. In an X post on July 6, Havi stated…
Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga. PHOTO/@WMutunga/XFormer Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has voiced strong opposition to Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris’ proposed Public Order (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to restrict protests within 100 metres from Parliament and other protected areas. While responding to Passaris’s post on X, in which she was defending her proposed bill, Mutunga…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Saturday presided over the official launch of the nationwide Integrated Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) Campaign at Githogoro Grounds in Westlands, Nairobi. The life-saving campaign, running from July 1 to 14, 2025, targets children aged 9 months to 59 months…
NCCK chairperson Elias Otieno Agola and General Secretary Chris Kinyanjui.PHOTO/@KenyaNCCK/XThe National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has urged security agencies to practice restraint ahead of the planned Saba Saba protests set to be held on Monday, July 7, 2025. In a statement on Sunday, July 6, 2025, NCCK raised concerns over the growing trend…
Kenya Power prepaid meter next to a burning candle. PHOTO/Martin OduorKenya Power has announced scheduled power interruptions for Monday, July 7, 2025, in various parts of the country to allow for essential maintenance on the national electricity network. In a public statement shared via their official customer service X handle on Sunday, July 5, 2025,…
YouTuber Oga Obinna at a past event. PHOTO/@ogaobinna/InstagramStand-up comedian and media personality Steve Thompson Maghana, popularly known as Oga Obinna, has come out to raise concern over the whereabouts of Tanzanian teenager Baraka Joseph Machari, whose viral goat-like bleating captured the attention of thousands across East Africa. Speaking in a heartfelt video shared via his…
In a bold step to curb the spread of measles, rubella, and drug-resistant typhoid, the Vihiga County Government, through the Department of Health Services, has officially launched the Vihiga County Integrated Measles, Rubella, and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine Campaign. The 10-day vaccination drive, running from July 5 to July 14, 2025, will be conducted across health…
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murukomen addresses the Press in Nairobi, on June 26, 2025. [File, Standard] Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans to embrace peace ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations. Murkomen said police officers should not be blamed for dealing with situations that threaten security during protests. He vowed to ensure…
Nandi senator Samson Cherargei during a past event. PHOTO/@scherargei/XNandi Senator Samson Cherargei has declared that Monday, July 7, 2025, will be a normal working day across the country, warning public servants and schools against staying away from duty. In a firm statement shared on X on Sunday, July 5, 2025, Cherargei said all government workers,…
Kisumu County has begun a major immunisation campaign targeting over 459,000 children in a bid to curb typhoid fever—one of its most stubborn and deadly public health challenges. The rollout of the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV), launched at Nyalenda Health and Wellness Centre, marks the first time the vaccine is being offered in Kisumu. The…
Five Harambee Stars players have attracted foreign interests, risking their eligibility for CHAN 2024. As preparations intensify for the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in August, Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy faces a potential squad shake-up. Five of Kenya’s key players are either on the verge of…
LSK President Faith Odhiambo during a past event. PHOTO/@FaithOdhiambo8/XThe Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President, Faith Odhiambo, has condemned the violent attack by masked assailants who stormed a press conference at the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) offices, terming it a “grave assault on constitutional freedoms.” In a strongly worded joint statement on Sunday, July…
Section of the Nairobi Expressway. PHOTO/@mojaexpressway/X Moja Expressway has announced the resumption of normal operation on the Nairobi Expressway following the temporary closure to facilitate the Nairobi City Marathon, which was held on Sunday, July 6, 2025. In a statement via its official X account after the marathon ended on Sunday, July 6, 2025, the expressway operator…
Faith Kipyegon claimed the 1500m world record at the Prefontaine Classic. Kenya’s middle-distance queen Faith Kipyegon has once again proven she is in a league of her own, claiming the women’s 1500m world record in breathtaking fashion at the 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene. Kipyegon clocked an astonishing 3:48.68, shaving off fractions…
Former CJ David Maraga during a past function. PHOTO/@dkmaraga/XFormer Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the violent disruption of a press conference by mothers and human rights defenders at the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) offices, calling it a dangerous affront to constitutional freedoms. The attack took place on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at the…