A road sign indicating a closed road. Image used for representation purposes only. PHOTO/PexelsThe Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary closure of the Nairobi Southern Bypass (Kikuyu-bound) between the Virtual Weighbridge and the Ngong Interchange due to traffic disruption caused by an overturned oil tanker. In a notice posted on X on…
The Victor Family Family transported their mother’s body to their village Soy, Uasin Gishu County, where he would be buried A video of the animal family carrying their mother’s coffin has left many in sadness on the internet The sad picture of the athlete sitting next to his mother’s coffin inside the late car has…
For many years Mrs. Leah Kiptarus from Kapteren village, Keiyo North sub-county, engaged in brewing chang’aa to help her husband bring up their family. It was a life full of chaos, she says, as she was constantly in conflict with the law. Mrs. Kiptarus says fights would erupt anytime at her home as drunk men…
Harambee Stars attacker Mohammed Bajaber has lifted the lid on the methods of coach Benni McCarthy which he feels will soon change Kenya’s fortunes. Harambee Stars forward Mohammed Bajaber has expressed his delight at working under coach Benni McCarthy, whose methods he has termed modern. Bajaber has become the starboy under McCarthy since the South…
Veteran Mukuria Ragui and guest Elias Kariuki delivered standout wins at Karen Country Club’s Club Night. Veteran golfer Mukuria Ragui and guest player Elias Kariuki delivered standout performances during the Karen Country Club‘s Club Night golf tournament, thrilling spectators ahead of Saturday’s prestigious Karen Golf Mug. Held at the scenic Karen course, the tournament drew…
The defender has revealed three things Harambee Stars must do to do well at the tournament. Former Harambee Stars defender Eugene Asike has revealed what Benni McCarthy’s charges must do in order to do well at the upcoming African Nations Championships (CHAN) 2024 set to be partly held in Kenya. The tournament, which will also…
The funeral in Nakuru County turned political after Gen-Z’s young leader criticized President William Ruto, which led to the microphone being stripped John Kamau, a young politician, surprised the mourners when he announced that the country was “sent to the forest,” mocking the President The incident sparked a different feeling, some mourners cheering him on,…
Economist David Ndii. PHOTO/@DavidNdii/XEconomist David Ndii has defended President William Ruto’s decision to construct a Ksh1.2 billion church at State House, even as the move continues to attract criticism from sections of the public and religious leaders. The debate erupted after it was revealed that a permanent church would replace the current iron-sheet structure that…
A total of 1,664 residents from 11 colonial villages in Kirinyaga County are set to benefit from land ownership documents under the Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2). This breakthrough marks a critical step towards resolving long-standing land tenure challenges in the county. KISIP 2 is a collaborative initiative jointly funded by the…
A man in handcuffs. Image used for representation only. PHOTO/PexelsPolice in Mombasa have arrested a person of interest believed to be behind a string of robberies in Likoni Sub-County. In a statement on X on Saturday, July 5, 2025, the National Police Service (NPS) revealed that the person of interest was apprehended on Thursday, July…
Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo has officially assented to the Vihiga County Appropriation Bill, 2025, marking a key milestone in the county’s budget cycle for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. In his address, Governor Ottichilo commended all stakeholders for their dedication and coordination throughout the budget-making process, which he noted has ensured timely approval of the…
Popular fitness coach and influencer Frankie Just Gym It. PHOTO/@frankie_justgymit/Instagram Popular fitness coach and influencer Frankie Just Gym It has opened up about being expelled from school for physically attacking a teacher. Speaking during an episode of the Glitch Africa Studios podcast on Friday, July 5, 2025, Frankie shared the shocking details of two incidents…
As the Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners prepare for transition to Grade 10, the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has embarked on a transformative initiative in Busia County. The programme, a STEM outreach and mentorship effort, is aimed at demystifying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics fields for junior school learners,…
Esther Nyambura, mother of the late Peter Mwangi Nyambura, breaks down in tears during his burial preparations in Baghdad village, Kieni East. Mwangi, a first-year student at Nyeri National Polytechnic, was allegedly killed during the Gen Z-led protests in Nyeri town. [AmosKiarie/Standard] The family and friends of 20-year-old Peter Mwangi Nyambura are demanding justice…
Nico Williams was set to join Barcelona from Athletic Bilbao in a £50m bid, but the move hit an embarrasing snug earlier this week. Barcelona’s ambitious pursuit of Nico Williams — one of Spain’s most electrifying young talents — appeared to be a done deal. Verbal agreements were in place, finances were mapped out, and…