Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina at a past event. PHOTO/@Hon_Njeri_Maina/X Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has taken a swipe at calls from Muslim leaders for a mosque to be built at State House, following President William Ruto’s announcement of a Ksh1.2 billion church project at the residence. Taking to her X account on Saturday, July…
Spoken word artist and civic educator Willie Oeba. PHOTO/@WillieOeba/XActivist and spoken word poet Willie Oeba has strongly denied claims that his activism is funded by powerful individuals or non-governmental organisations. Speaking during a popular YouTube podcast on July 4, Oeba dismissed the allegations as propaganda aimed at discrediting activists and distracting the public from the…
A multi-agency security operation in collaboration with the West Pokot Mining Officers successfully cracked down on illegal mining activities in the Krich area of Endough ward, West Pokot sub-county, on Thursday. During the operation, two individuals, Maslah Mohammed and Abdullahi Osman, were arrested for engaging in illegal gold mining. Two excavators were also impounded at…
Rigathi Gachagua while viewing her aunts body. PHOTO//https://web.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1254550933126500&set=pcb.1254551369793123The former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out to pen an emotional message ahead of the burial of his only surviving aunt on his mom’s side, set for Saturday, July 5, 2025. In a statement shared across his social media accounts, Gachagua expressed that he finds himself…
Liverpool have made a heartfelt gesture regarding the contract of their forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash alongside his brother on Thursday. Liverpool have demonstrated their commitment to their players and the deep respect held for Diogo Jota by deciding to pay out the remainder of his contract to his family following…
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale during the stakeholder engagement meeting on the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill on June 17, 2025. PHOTO/@MOH_Kenya/XMinistry of Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has called on Kenyans to report any suspicious activities related to the Social Health Authority (SHA). Speaking during a public engagement forum at Voi Stadium…
Uasin Gishu Governor Dr.Jonathan Bii addressing during the unveiling of the Somaliland Mission premises in Kenya premises atRunda, Nairobi on May 29, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The victims of the Sh1.1 billion Finland and Canada Education Programme scandal case have raised concerns on why the current Governor, Jonathan Bii, has not been charged. Uasin Gishu…
Albert Ojwang is buried, and at his funeral, his parents described how his death affected their lives In a video that has now spread online, his widow invented a different feeling by refusing to throw the soil in the grave despite the help of people around her The killed blogger, who was arrested for Homa…
Kenny Bednarek has withdrawn from the potential Prefontaine Classic showdown with Letsile Tebogo. Kenny Bednarek, one of the top contenders in the men’s 200m, has withdrawn from the highly anticipated Prefontaine Classic set for Saturday at Hayward Field. The American sprinter, who has been in blistering form on the Grand Slam Track circuit, cited tightness…
A DCP party logo. PHOTO//@DAP_Kenya/XThe Eugene Wamalwa-led Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has condemned the construction of a Ksh1.2 billion church at State House, terming the project unconstitutional. In a statement issued on Saturday, July 5, the party raised concern that putting up a church within the State House, which sits on public land,…
Octopizzo performing during Shujaz memorial concert. PHOTO/@octopizzo/InstagramKenyan rapper and activist Henry Ohanga, famously known as Octopizzo, has paid tribute to the late Tom Mboya, describing him as a visionary leader whose legacy continues to shape Kenya and inspire generations across Africa. In a statement on X on Saturday, July 5, 2025, Octopizzo remembered the fallen statesman…
The late journalist Nathan Gitonga. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/mwenda.nchaThe Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has mourned the late journalist Nathan Gitonga as an astute professional whose voice touched the lives of many of his listeners. In a statement on Saturday, MCK equally eulogised Gitonga, popularly referred to as ‘Mwenda Nchamba,’ as a journalist who held the highest standards…
There’s this running joke about the ‘men’s conference’ that supposedly takes place every February. The late businessman Jackson Kibor was ‘chairman’ and ‘mobiliser’ of this informal grouping of Kenya’s frustrated menfolk. The ‘conference’ often comes with an online buzz that long kicked the Maendeleo ya Wanaume organisation out of relevance. Last year, however, conversations…
The Tokyo Olympic Champion is set for first 800m since 2023 amid comeback journey Hayward Field will once again play host to one of its most storied champions as Athing Mu-Nikolayev returns for her first 800m race in nearly a year at the 50th Prefontaine Classic on Saturday. The event marks not only her return…
Pastor T Mwangi. PHOTO/@pastortmwangi/InstagramPastor T Mwangi has revealed plans by his church to purchase a property valued at Ksh130 million as part of a major expansion initiative. Speaking during a financial podcast aired on July 4, the city-based preacher explained that the project, though involving a significant amount of money, will be entirely financed by…