As the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson seat heats up, Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssef appears to be countering his rival Raila Odinga’s diplomatic outreach in Egypt. Days ago, Raila accompanied President William Ruto to Egypt for a two-day state visit, where his AUC bid was among the top agenda of…
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has called on President William Ruto to resist pressure to dismiss Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Justin Muturi. Speaking on Saturday, February 2, Khalwale urged the President to ignore those politicizing the abduction of Muturi’s son, emphasizing that it should be viewed as a personal matter of a father seeking justice…
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) has introduced a Medical Insurance course to support the government’s plan to transition all Kenyans to the Social Health Authority (SHA). This initiative aligns with KMTC’s collaboration with the Ministry of Health to ensure the successful rollout of SHA services. KMTC Chief Executive Officer Dr. Kelly Oluoch emphasized the…
A Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church elder died on Saturday after another member stabbed him during a church service at Ramoya village, Samba Sub-location, in Suba South constituency, Homa Bay County. Francis Opiyo, a 35-year-old elder at Ebeneza SDA Church, suffered fatal stab wounds at the altar in front of the congregation. The incident is believed…
National Treasury and Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi defended the government’s tax policies, arguing that claims of over-taxation are misleading. During the National Assembly Mid-Term Retreat in Naivasha, Mbadi emphasized that the current tax system is less burdensome than critics suggest, particularly for middle-income earners. In a detailed presentation to MPs about the state of…
The American sprint queen has revealed when and where her first race will be, putting rivals Shericka Jackson and Elain Thompson-Herah on alert. Olympics champion Gabby Thomas will not be featuring in many events this year just like she did in 2024. Thomas, who benefited from a scaled down program to win Olympics gold in…
Former Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Planning, Henry Rotich, has filed a lawsuit against the Kenyan government, demanding close to Sh3 billion in compensation for what he claims was malicious prosecution. The legal action follows his controversial prosecution in 2019 over the Kimwarer and Arror dams scandal, which he argues ruined his career,…
Vivo Energy Kenya has launched comprehensive investigations following concerns raised over the quality of Shell V-Power at select petrol stations in the country. In a statement on Sunday, January 2, 2025, the energy-distributing company informed its customers that it had also called for independent testing of its product following a viral video that raised concerns…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he will unveil his much-anticipated political direction on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Speaking on February 2, Gachagua revealed that he will address the nation and present a comprehensive report based on the feedback he has gathered from Kenyans since leaving office. “I had promised to collect the…
Dancan Kyalo (centre), brother to Justus Mutumwa, addresses the media outside City Mortuary, Nairobi yesterday. He is flanked by LSK President Faith Odhiambo (left) and Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo (right).[Collins Kweyu, Standard] Unlike previous abductions that targeted online critics of the government, none of the Mlolongo Four had a prominent online presence. These four individuals,…
Dancan Kyalo (centre), brother to Justus Mutumwa, addresses the media outside City Mortuary, Nairobi yesterday. He is flanked by LSK President Faith Odhiambo (left) and Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo (right).[Collins Kweyu, Standard] Unlike previous abductions that targeted online critics of the government, none of the Mlolongo Four had a prominent online presence. These four individuals,…
Roy Mutimba, who is based in the USA, was drafted into the Kenya U-17 squad last December, a reward for years of hard work trying to make it as a professional footballer. When Roy Mutimba received a provisional call up to Salim Babu’s U-17 Kenya Squad for the AFCON U-17 CECAFA qualifiers last December, he…
Angella Okutoyi is looking to use her Paris 2024 Olympics miss as motivation to fire her to the 2024 Games in Los Angeles and she is tuning up in America for that dream. Kenya’s tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi came close to making history when she nearly qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 20-year-old won…
President William Ruto addressing Nambale residents in Busia county after commissioning of the electrification project on January 23, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] For millions of salaried Kenyans, the sting of taxes goes beyond the numbers on a payslip—it’s a daily fight for survival. With up to 45 per cent of their earnings taken before they…
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has promised that he will make sure President William Ruto is charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. In a statement on X on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Kalonzo claimed that Ruto has presided over a regime that sanctions State-sponsored killings and abductions of young Kenyans. “Tumekuja…