Standard Group senior videographer Rashid Mukoya Idi.[Courtesy] Standard Group senior videographer Rashid Mukoya Idi has died after a short illness, his family has confirmed. Idi passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Nairobi. He was a respected member of the Standard Group Editorial Department, where he served with…
Minister Opiyo Wandayi explained the reason for visiting the grave of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Raila was buried after 72 hours according to his will, a period that made the Kenyan nation lose the opportunity to mourn for a longer time The visit caused mixed feelings among some Kenyans, many asking the…
Ruth Odinga described the sadness that hit the church on Christmas day following the absence of Raila Odinga for the first time He criticized the destruction of Raila’s reputation on social media and urged respect for his contribution to ODM and the development of the country Ruth also showed that he is ready to run…
The General Secretary of COTU, Francis Atwoli, and his wife Mary Kilobi have been very protective of the privacy of their marriage, and have rarely shared some of their activities with the public. In March, Kilobi took to social media to announce the birth of their son, Atwoli Junior, after seven years of marriage. Now,…
With Manchester United facing Newcastle without talisman Bruno Fernandes on Boxing Day, here is all you need to know about the match. In a unique festive fixture, Manchester United and Newcastle United will face off at Old Trafford in the Premier League’s sole Boxing Day match. Historically, this day has favoured the Red Devils, who…
Director Homecide Division Martin Nyugoto (in suit) leads detectives in viewing the wreck of the Mercedes which former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was driving before he was involved in a head on collision with a bus killing him on the spot along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway on 13/12/2025.[Antony Gitonga,Standard] The Directorate of Criminal…
Police in Migori County are holding a 33-year-old man after his wife, a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer, was found dead in their home at Osingo area, Suna East Sub-County, in the early hours of Christmas Day. Suna East Sub-County Police Commander Samuel Boit, who confirmed the incident, said the officer was found lying…
Kenyans celebrated Christmas amidst celebration, reflection and remembrance across the country This festive season was the first without former prime minister Raila Odinga, whose festive messages often united Kenyans Old videos of Raila’s Christmas messages resurfaced, evoking emotions and memories among Kenyans Many Kenyans across the country joined the rest of the world in celebrating…
Supporters cheer for their team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) Group F football match between Ivory Coast and Mozambique at Marrakesh Stadium in Marrakesh on December 24, 2025. [AFP] Organisers at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are allowing supporters in for free after kick-off in matches where stadiums are not…
Somalia’s Chairman of the National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC), Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan speaking during the opening of the council voting in Mogadishu on Dec 25, 2025. [Courtesy] As Mogadishu casts its votes today, the election stands not only as a civic exercise but as the culmination of a long and deliberate process…
Porter Ephraim Cheptek has been fired after testifying about the accident that took the life of former MP Cyrus Jirongo The Personal Defense Workers Association says the firing is unfair, saying the officer was on duty and assisting detectives. The policeman’s testimony contradicted the bus driver’s version, reigniting calls for a full investigation I turn…
Kilimanjaro Regional Police Commander Simon Maigwa confirmed the death of five people after the tragic plane crash Authorities shared the names of the victims of the crash, which included a doctor and two tourists Altezza Travel sent their condolences to the bereaved families after their efforts to rescue the victims hit a cliff Tanzania: Five…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta helped musician Njeru Thiga get treatment with a huge donation The artist, who sings in the Kikuyu language, recently traveled to India for emergency treatment after collecting money from Kenyans People on the internet praised Uhuru for the donation, while praying for Thiga to recover Former president Uhuru Kenyatta he is…
VAR has worked seamlessly at AFCON matches but the first hiccup was experienced when Benin missed a chance to get a potential penalty after a system failure. Benin’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign began in controversy after a VAR system failure prevented a review of a potential late penalty in their 1-0 loss to the…
With 2025 almost over, we unpack the female track and field athletes who were in a class of their own this year. 1. Melissa Jefferson-Wooden Melissa Jefferson-Wooden became the first American woman to sweep sprint titles in World Championships history By almost every measure, 2025 belonged to Melissa Jefferson-Wooden. At the World Championships, she clocked…