US President Donald Trump at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 17, 2025, before departing to attend a ceremony for the return of two US servicemen killed in Syria at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware. [AFP] President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation imposing full…
Festus Amimo died in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, and will be buried on Friday, December 19 A candle lighting ceremony was held by KBC staff on December 16 to encourage Amimo’s contribution to journalism The CEO of KBC, Agnes Kalekye Nguna, announced the intention of the station to hire Amimo’s son, Kennedy…
Incidents of violence occurred at the campaign meetings of the Ugandan presidential candidate Bobi Wine, with tear gas being used to disperse the crowd. CNN’s international correspondent, Larry Madowo, while covering the events, complained that the tear gas used was more dangerous than anything he had experienced before. Madowo’s comments about the tear gas and…
Farmers in Vihiga County were on Tuesday empowered through sensitisation on the importance of agroecology and biodiversity conservation during a Field Day held at Kitumba Primary School in Mungoma ward. The Field Day was organised by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT under the Biodiversity for Resilient Ecosystems in Agricultural Landscapes (B-REAL) project, implemented…
Charles and Mary Wangari Mwangi refused to allow their loved ones to be buried until justice was served, as promised by the police The two entered the empty grave of the deceased and refused to come out, threatening to remain there until the Nakuru police fulfilled their promise However, they were forcibly removed from the…
Vihiga County has intensified efforts to empower communities and enhance environmental conservation through the distribution of beehives to apiaries in Kimogoi, Gisambai Ward, and Ebusiekwe Hills in West Bunyore Ward. The exercise, through which 150 beehives have so far been distributed, is being spearheaded by the County Executive…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA have previously banned the country from playing in the Africa Cup of Nations Kenya tops the list after being banned from all FIFA activities in 2022 following a dispute between the government and former FKF president Nick Mwendwa The 2025 edition will kick off in Morocco from…
Kakamega Homeboyz’s Oliver Machaka (left) and Gor Mahia’s Ben Stanley Omondi battle for ball possession during yesterday’s SportPesa Premier League match at Kasarani Stadium. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record champions Gor Mahia on Wednesday, put behind weeks of poor performances behind them and narrowly edged out Kakamega Homeboyz 1-0 in yesterday’s SportPesa Premier…
The court has been thrown into mourning following the death of High Court judge Mohammed Ibrahim, SCJ. High Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim has died. Photo: Faith Odhiambo.Source: Facebook Justice Ibrahim served on the bench with unmatched grace and sublime intelligence. According to Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo, Mohammed’s rare composure showed a…
Kenyan judoka Amin Harun in action against Mahmoud of Egypt during their under 50kg semi-final of the Africa Youth Games in Luanda, Angola, on December 16, 2025. [NOC-K Media] Kenya claimed three more medals in judo and fencing to push their total medal haul to fourteen in the ongoing Africa Youth Games in…
The Kenyan government has returned home 18 citizens who were caught fighting for Moscow in the war between Russia and Ukraine Foreign officials said the men were rescued through the Kenyan mission in Moscow, issued emergency travel documents, and returned home for counseling and rehabilitation. Authorities have warned of active recruitment networks luring Kenyans into…
Supreme Court Judge Mohamed Ibrahim at the Supreme Court, Nairobi on 30th August 2022 [David Gichuru,Standard] Supreme Court Judge Mohammed Ibrahim is dead. A close family member has confirmed to The Standard stating that Mohammed, 69, passed away on Tuesday evening after a long illness. Justice Ibrahim was widely respected for his strong commitment to social…
National 400m champion George Mutinda in action in the men’s 400m heats in the ongoing KUSF games in Eldoret. [Stephen Rutto, Eldoret] Mountain runner Isaiah Kiriago stormed to victory in the men’s 10,000m at the ongoing Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) national games in Eldoret. Representing Kisii University in the national games, Kiriago recovered from a fall…
South African authorities stepped up enforcement of immigration laws, uncovering suspicious activities that have sparked diplomatic concern and international attention. A routine operation revealed unexpected violations, prompting swift government action and raising questions about international cooperation and protocols The incident sparked new tensions between the nations, highlighting sensitive issues of immigration, legality, and controversial programs…
The justice has been serving in the court since 2011, and passed away on Wednesday, December 17.