Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at a recent rally during his tour. PHOTO/@pksalasya/XMumias East constituency Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has taken a swipe at National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, accusing him of engaging in partisan politics despite holding a constitutional office meant to remain neutral. In a statement laced with sarcasm and humour…
Crime Scene tape. PHOTO/Pexels.Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have recovered a firearm from a person of interest linked to a series of robberies in the coastal region. DCI, in a statement shared via their official X account on the night of Saturday, July 5, 2025, stated that their officers based in Likoni…
Beatrice Chebet smashes 5000m world record in Eugene to maintain unbeatable form. Kenya’s long-distance queen Beatrice Chebet produced a performance for the ages at the Prefontaine Classic on Saturday, obliterating the women’s 5000m world record with a stunning time of 13:58.06. The victory comes just weeks before she heads to the World Championships in Tokyo…
KDF Officers in Nairobi CBD during 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. [File, Standard] A major showdown is looming between government security apparatus and frustrated Kenyans as they prepare to mark 35 years since the inaugural Saba Saba day. The Sunday Standard has established that the government is planning to deploy Kenya’s most elite military unit —…
Lawyer and social media commentator Wahome Thuku. PHOTO/@wahomethuku/XLawyer and social media commentator Wahome Thuku has urged Embakasi East residents not to let go of their Member of Parliament (MP), Babu Owino. Taking to his official X account on the night of Saturday, July 5, 2025, Thuku heaped praises on the vocal MP, noting that his…
The Harambee Stars captain will be wearing the number 14 shirt at the Qatari Stars League club, having joined on a two year contract. Kenyan international and Harambee Stars captain Michael Olunga has officially joined Al Arabi Sports Club on a two-year contract, marking a new chapter in his illustrious career following his departure from…
Activist Morara Kebaso during a past occasion. PHOTO/@MoraraKebasoSnr/X Political activist and civic educator Morara Kebaso, who is the founder of the Inclusive National Justice, Economic & Civic Transformation (INJECT) party, has announced a comeback just weeks after claiming that he had officially quit politics. Taking to his official X account on the night of Saturday,…
KHRC Executive Director Davis Malombe at apast function. PHOTO/https://khrc.or.keThe Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has announced a change of venue for the press conference on the upcoming Saba Saba protests. In a statement shared on the night of Saturday, July 5, 2025, the human rights body said that the press set for Sunday, July 6,…
Kenya Power prepaid meter next to a burning candle. PHOTO/Martin OduorKenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has announced a planned power maintenance on Sunday, July 6, 2025, which is set to affect parts of four counties. The utility firm, in a public notice issued on Saturday, July 5, 2025, listed the areas in Kajiado, Machakos,…
Zetech Sparks’ Deborah Obunga (left) and Billha Akinyi of ANU Panthers in a past match. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Strathmore University Blades intensified their hunt for a play-offs slot with a 70-55 win against National Bank of Kenya (NBK) Phoenix in a Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League match played at Nyayo Gymnasium. Blades victory…
President William Ruto and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi during a past meeting. PHOTO/@StateHouseKenya/X Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has tipped President William Ruto to win the upcoming 2027 elections. Speaking at the burial of Mama Mildred Wanyama in Uasin Gishu County on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the former ANC leader could not help but join…
A section of Nairobi Southern Bypass. PHOTO/@KeNHAKenya/XThe Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has now confirmed that traffic has been restored along the Nairobi Southern Bypass (Kikuyu-bound) between the Virtual Weighbridge and Ngong Interchange following the successful removal of the overturned oil tanker and clearance of the spill. In an update issued on Saturday evening, July…
ICT CS William Kabogo. PHOTO/@honkabogo/XICT Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has justified the government’s decision to temporarily suspend live television broadcasts during the June 25 Gen Z protests, saying it was necessary to protect children from witnessing violent scenes. Speaking on Saturday, July 5, 2025, during the official launch of the Nyeri Regional Office of the…
Grand Slam Track, a concept initiated by American legend Michael Johnson, owes the athletes that competed upto 13 million USD. Grand Slam Track still owes approximately $13 million to athletes who participated in its spring events, Front Office Sports reported on Thursday. According to the report, only appearance fees for the first meet in Kingston,…
Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a past event. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/kalonzomusyokaFormer Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has weighed in on President William Ruto’s decision to construct a Ksh1.2 billion church at State House, terming it a tragic drama. Speaking at the burial service of Rigathi Gachagua’s maternal aunt Glady Gathoni on Saturday, July 5, 2025, Kalonzo said that development…