Court Acts Against Blogger Over False Claims Linking MP Nabwera to Principal’s Death

The Milimani Chief Magistrates Court has ordered Kakamega-based blogger Simon Asiviela to publicly apologize to Lugari MP Nabii Daraja Nabwera over a series of defamatory social media posts. The posts falsely implicated the legislator in the death and disappearance of Munyuki High School Principal Simon Isiaho Shange, claims the MP described as baseless and politically…

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Mathare United launch project in Githurai

Mathare United’s Cetric Asango dribling ball past Andres Odhiambo of Kariobangi Sharks during Sportpesa Premier League at Moi International Sports Center. Oct 5, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Mathare United and 1xBet launched the 1XBET Mtaani project at Githurai Primary School grounds in a colourful event that attracted over 3,000 fans. The event was headlined by a…

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Betty Bayo: Inside the Luxury Home of the Late Gospel Singer

Friends and family gathered at Betty Bayo’s Edenville Estate home as funeral preparations continued The leader of the Roots Association, George Wajackoyah, visited Tash and the children to offer condolences, and promised help without specifying the amount of money. The singer’s two-story house has a well-built road, a beautiful garden, and a modern stone look…

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Blankets & Wine Promises Bigger, Safer Experience After Backlash Over Last Edition

Members of the Blankets & Wine organizing team celebrate the festival’s 17th anniversary during a private event in Nairobi. Blankets & Wine has confirmed plans to transform its festival experience, introducing sweeping changes aimed at restoring fan confidence and elevating event standards after facing backlash over its last edition. The announcement came as the revered…

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Will KPA pass past favourites Rwanda’s APR in crunch duel?

KPA’s Okoro Ifunaya reacts during a past Kenya Basketball Federation League match at Nyayo stadium. [File, Standard] A showdown is looming today when champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) battle with Rwanda’s Armée Patriotique Rwandaise (APR) in their last Group A match of the ongoing 2025 Women Basketball League Africa (WBLA) Zone Five qualifiers at Nyayo…

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Bishop slams Ruto for deluding Nyanza with ‘few’ appointments, state burial

ACK Bishop Charles Ong’injo of Maseno South Diocese. [File, Standard]   A bishop from Nyanza has stirred controversy following his criticisms against President William Ruto’s administration. Anglican Bishop Charles Ong’injo of Maseno South Diocese has been on the receiving end of Kenya Kwanza-allied politicians after he alleged that Nyanza was getting a raw deal in its relationship with President Ruto…

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How the 25.5km Kiambu Road Expansion Will Ease Nairobi Commutes

The dualling of the 23.5-kilometre Muthaiga -Kiambu -Ndumberi road, commonly known as Kiambu Road, is set to significantly ease traffic congestion between Nairobi and Kiambu counties, marking a major milestone in the government’s infrastructure modernization plan. According to a dispatch issued on Tuesday, the project will widen the current two-lane single carriageway into a four-lane…

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