Revealed: British soldiers involved in sexual misconduct, ethical breaches

Residents from villages in Laikipia county during a demonstration where they protested against the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) [Amos Kiarie, Standard] Parliament has now directed that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to probe the conduct of British soldiers operating in Kenya.  This follows an inquiry by the National Assembly’s Defense, Intelligence and Foreign…

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Govt to Break Ground on New Modern Airport in Two Months

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has revealed that the government will break ground on a new, modern airport within the next two months as part of a fresh push to upgrade Kenya’s aviation infrastructure. Speaking on Tuesday, Kindiki reiterated the urgency of boosting the country’s transport facilities, noting that Kenya has made significant progress in roads,…

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Dead or alive: Where is Mwenda Mbijiwe?

Mbijiwe Mwenda during an interview with the standard. [File, Standard] For more than 1,400 days, Jane Gatwiri has carried a mother’s unbearable burden on the disappearance of her only son, Mwenda Mbijiwe, a former Kenya Air Force officer turned security analyst.  Each day has been filled with anguish, unanswered questions, and relentless searches through government offices and…

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‘I’m Not Bad At It’- Haaland Jokes After Smashing 100-Goal Record

Erling Haaland shatters Premier League history, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 goals during Manchester City’s dramatic victory. Erling Haaland broke Alan Shearer’s record by reaching 100 Premier League goals faster than anyone in the competition’s history, cementing his status as a modern legend during Manchester City’s dramatic 5-4 victory over Fulham on Tuesday….

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High-Speed Prado Chase Ends in KSh14.2 Million Cannabis Seizure

Machakos detectives intercepted a Toyota Prado TX carrying cannabis worth approximately KSh 14.2 million following a dramatic high-speed pursuit along the Machakos–Kangundo Road. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers stationed at Kyumbi flagged down the SUV in the Kaloleni area. The driver, however, ignored police instructions and sped toward Mutituni, triggering a…

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Arteta takes heart from Arsenal escape in Chelsea duel

 Arsenal’s Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres slides in to Chelsea’s Spanish goalkeeper Robert Sanchez as he grabs the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on November 30, 2025. [AFP] Mikel Arteta insisted Arsenal deserved respect after the Premier League leaders battled to a bruising 1-1…

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