Elgeyo Marakwet mudslides death toll hits 30

30 people killed, several others missing as heavy rains cause mudslides, rockfalls and flooding in Elgeyo Marakwet. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] 30 bodies have been recovered from the ongoing search for missing victims of mudslides that hit areas of Elgeyo Marakwet County over the past three days. In a statement, government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura revealed that…

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‘Don’t Fear Anyone!’ – Alex Song Delivers Powerful Message to Nairobi United Before Confederation Cup Group Stage Kick-Off

Song has given Nairobi United timely advice after they were pooled in Group B of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup alongside teams like Wydad Casablaca, which comprises the likes of former Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech. Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder Alex Song has shared words of encouragement and perspective for debutants Nairobi United ahead of…

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Gachagua Admits Envy for Raila’s Loyal ‘Foot Soldiers’, Urges Mt Kenya Elites to Lead

Rigathi Gachagua with former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka during the Ngemi ya Watho Festival organized by the GEMA region’s legal fraternity in Thika. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has heaped praise on the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, lauding both his political resilience and the longevity of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. Speaking…

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Government fast tracks completion of Lari ‘Soko Mjinga’ market – Kenya News Agency

The ‘Soko Mjinga’ Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Market in Kirenga ward, Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, has reached 97percent completion, with final works expected to conclude in the coming weeks. Launched by President William Ruto under the National Economic Stimulus Programme, the market is expected to transform trade and improve livelihoods across Kiambu County’s vibrant farming…

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Greensteds and Taitan Club shine in first Nakuru meet

  . It’s survival for the fittest as swimmers struggled to reach the finish end in the boys 50metres freestyle at the Nakuru County Aquatic Swimming Championships at Greensteds International School on November 1, 2025. [Ben Ahenda, Standard] Greensteds International School and Taitan Swimming Club are the inaugural Nakuru County Aquatic Championships. They achieved the…

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Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan inaugurated as president

Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) presidential candidate and incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan delivers her remarks during the party’s closing campaign rally in Mwanza on October 28, 2025. [Photo/AFP] Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan was inaugurated as president on Monday, with an internet blackout still in place after election protests in which the opposition…

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