The ODM head office has condemned the escalating violence in Kasipul ahead of the November 27 by-election, calling for the police to intervene quickly. Party chairman Gladys Wanga accused the opposition of planning attacks against supporters of ODM candidate Boyd Were and disrupting campaign events. The violence left two people dead and several others injured,…
Jude Bellingham looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K Qualifying match between England and Latvia at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on March 24, 2025. [NurPhoto/AFP] Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden have been recalled to the England squad by manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania. England, who secured…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has warned Jubilee Party members against political intolerance and online abuse against those they see as their opponents. He pointed out that democracy needs to respect different opinions and condemned the attacks against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Uhuru instructed the Secretary General of the party, Jeremiah Kioni, to monitor the…
President William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] President William Ruto’s late and seemingly reactive response to the plight of Kenyans illegally recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has drawn intense criticism, as families and victims’ voices continue to cry out in…
The death of Mama Bob has left a gap in her family, and her sister Wanjiku Mburu, popularly known as Mama Baha, has not yet accepted her death. The actress died in South Africa, and her family shared the cause of her death, leaving fans heartbroken Mum Bob’s fans filled her last social media posts…
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim and forward Bryan Mbeumo have been awarded a prestigious Premier League award for their unblemished run in October. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has been awarded the Premier League Manager of the Month for October, marking his first time receiving the honour. Amorim, who took the helm at Old Trafford…
David Brian Ajwang created laughter in the church when he introduced his beautiful wife during his mother’s funeral service held in Nairobi Brian heaped praise on his wife, and people couldn’t hide their admiration for how strong their relationship is Later, they introduced their children, and their female midwife was given the opportunity to honor…
Twelve more people were Thursday arrested across the country as authorities tighten the crackdown on exam malpractices during the ongoing KCSE examinations. The new arrests took place in Nairobi and Migori counties, while other cheating cases were reported in Kisii, Nyamira, and West Pokot, which have led to the detention of several invigilators, supervisors, and…
Siaya Governor, James Orengo, brought laughter to Raila Odinga’s home in Opoda Farm during a visit to pay respects to the late opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka gave a gift of a cow, symbolizing respect and unity between the Kamba and Luo communities The highlight of the visit came when Orengo received a walking stick and…
President William Ruto called on Ukraine to release Kenyans allegedly detained after being persuaded to join the war between Russia and Ukraine In a telephone conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, William Ruto urged cooperation to eliminate illegal employment networks that exploit young Africans Zelenskyy promised to investigate and assure Kenya of action, thanking Ruto for supporting…
A man who was wrongfully released has turned himself in, ending a three-day manhunt William Smith, 35, turned himself in after receiving information about the offenses that led to his release on November 3, the same day he was sentenced to 45 months in prison While Smith has been remanded in custody, authorities are still…
Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim. [AFP] Ruben Amorim has told Manchester United to “focus on the future” following former Old Trafford star Cristiano Ronaldo’s withering assessment of his old club. United are looking to rebuild following a woeful 2024/25 season, which saw them finish a lowly 15th in the Premier League and…
A mother of two living in Nairobi tells how taking care of her husband since she was 19 years old left her financially weak and emotionally disturbed After giving her KSh 47,000 to start her own business and KSh 300,000 lost in a fake investment scheme, Grace says she saw no benefit despite years of…
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County to pay homage to the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga. [Michael Mute, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is one of the top politicians who has not yet visited the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo after Wiper leader trooped to Kango…
Kisumu female representative Ruth Odinga confirmed the unity and independence of ODM, maintaining that the party is “not for sale”. His declaration comes after Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka visited Odinga’s family home in Bondo, where he paid his respects to the late Raila Odinga. Ruth praised Kalonzo’s move as a sign of long-term solidarity with…