National Assembly during a past session. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/ParliamentKEThe National Assembly has rejected a request to withdraw the controversial Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025, setting the stage for continued debate over proposed regulations for Kenya’s vibrant boda boda sector. Speaking during a sitting on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula announced that the House would…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua expressed the belief that the opposition would form the next government Gachagua participated with Kenyans living in the United States the next government priorities Gachagua, who is in the United States, explained why he would dismiss all ambassadors appointed by President William Ruto Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua He has…
Harambee Stars‘ head Coach Benni McCarthy (right) with members of technical bench when they played against Gabon in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at The Nyayo National stadium, March 23, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Harambee Stars have officially withdrawn from the upcoming CECAFA Four Nations Tournament scheduled in Tanzania. The decision…
A video of the majority leader in the National Assembly, Kimani Ichung’wah, using abusive language against Rev. Dorcas Rigathi annoyed Kenyans Former business minister Moses Kuria issued a statement of critical criticism of Kikuyu MP Kuria explained why it was not right for Ichung’wah to target the wife of former deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua Nairobi…
A vehicle getting refueled. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has increased fuel prices by wide margins in the latest monthly review. Petrol has increased by Sh 8.99, while Diesel and Kerosene have also been adjusted upwards by Sh 8.67 and Sh 9.65 respectively. Subsequently, Petrol, Diesel and Kerosene will retail…
On Monday, July 21, human rights activist Boniface Mwangi was brought to the Coffee Law Court Initially, the Criminal Investigation Department (DCI) said Mwangi would be charged with facilitating terrorism But in the indictment presented to the court, the Directorate of the Prosecutions accuses the activist of two different offenses Nairobi – A criminal case…
The Citizens have ended interest in Diogo Costa and are focusing on a €46 million buy-back option for their goalkeeper plans. Manchester City have already chosen their future goalkeeper and it is not Porto’s Diogo Costa but Burnley’s James Trafford, as reported last Saturday. It is not yet certain that a new keeper will arrive…
Nairobi residents who keep county meter readers locked out of their compounds could soon feel it in their wallets. Governor Johnson Sakaja told a Senate watchdog panel on Monday July 21 that his administration is drafting penalties for anyone who blocks access to water meters, a practice he says bleeds Nairobi City Water & Sewerage…
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya at a recent rally during his tour. PHOTO/@pksalasya/XMumias East MP Peter Salasya has asserted that the push to remove President William Ruto from power is a collective Kenyan decision, not Rigathi Gachagua’s mission as leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). In a statement on Tuesday, July 22, 2025,…
2025 Kabete Open winner Pranay Kapur at Vet Lab Sports Club, July 20, 2025. [Mose Sammy, Standard] The 12th edition of the Kabete Open, renowned as one of the toughest championships in the Kenya amateur golf scene, concluded on Sunday at the Vet Lab Sports Club layout. An intensified level of competition culminated…
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] President William Ruto’s recent remarks ordering police to shoot protesters in the legs has elicited sharp warnings from lawyers, activists and oversight officials who argue the directive risks pushing Kenya towards collapse. Ruto on Wednesday, July 9, told police to shoot protesters vandalising businesses in the legs, days after 31…
A German firm has been forced to remove shared images of their brand ambassadors Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic following their separation. Ana Ivanovic and Bastian Schweinsteiger were the faces of Brax for years, but their divorce has ended their partnership with the German brand. As they always appeared as a couple, the company had…
Lawyer Nelson Havi wants President William Ruto to pull a Daniel Moi and disappear from the limelight for a few weeks. Speaking on Citizen TV yesterday, Havi said the head of state has been “annoying the people of Kenya” with nonstop public appearances and should step back to cool tempers. “It is imperative for President…
Kenyan Statue Man during his poses. PHOTO//Screengrab by K24 digital/https://web.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1214328650152721&set=pcb.1214329796819273Collins Ekutung, the viral Kenyan sensation famously known as the “Statue Man”, has opened up about his journey to fame and the unwavering support he has received from his fans. Speaking during the Obinna Show Live on Monday night, July 21, 2025, Ekutung revealed that he…
Kenya’s Mary Moraa reacts after competing in 800m semi-final. [AFP] The stakes are high as the country’s charges line up for the national trials for the 2025 Tokyo World Championships in Nairobi. Today, expectations are high as Kenyan athletes compete for first and second places to automatically qualify to fly the country’s…