People scamper for safety after suspected plain-clothes police officers lobbed teargas into Witima Anglican Church of Kenya in Othaya, Nyeri County, on January 25, 2026. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Terror struck worshippers in Othaya, Nyeri County, on Sunday after people suspected to be plain-clothes police officers lobbed teargas into Witima Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK), choking…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku (right) during a church service in Chuka, on January 25, 2026. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of allegedly stage managing and sponsoring violence in church, for political mileage. Mr Ruku who spoke after a church event…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. [File, Standard] National Police Service (NPS) launched an investigation after a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter’s African Church of Kenya (ACK) in Witima, Othaya, on January 25. The attack disrupted a service attended by several political figures, including Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, who…
Former deputy president Gachagua arrived home safely after the police allegedly disrupted a church service in Othaya Gachagua accused the local police and the hit squad of trying to kill him during the service The former DP asked his supporters to disperse due to vandalized vehicles and public address system Nyeri – Former vice president…
Senegal FA president Abdoulaye Fall has reignited controversy after the AFCON final by accusing Morocco of exerting undue influence over CAF. Almost a week after the chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, tensions surrounding the tournament remain high. Despite Senegal’s 1-0 extra-time victory over Morocco, the aftermath of the final has continued to stir…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki when he hosted a section of Maasai leaders from Kajiado County. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised opposition leaders over their plan to reinstate the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) should it take power in 2027. The DP said the plan by the opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi…
AFC Leopards moved level with Gor Mahia at the top of the FKF Premier League standings after edging Sofapaka to a narrow 1–0 victory. AFC Leopards held Sofapaka to a in their Football Kenya Federation Premier League match on Sunday, January 25. AFC Leopards and Sofapaka entered the fixture in starkly different positions, with Ingwe…
The National Government has set aside Sh58.7 billion for the development of constituencies through the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) in the 2025/2026 financial year. The allocation represents an increase from the Sh54.7 billion that was disbursed during the 2024/2025 financial year. Out of the total allocation, the government has so far released Sh32.3…
A Kenya Police Reservist was today shot dead by suspected bandits believed to be from Tiaty, Baringo County, while another was left seriously injured in the Pura area in Samburu County. Following the ambush by the suspected cattle rustlers, area residents rushed the injured one to Maralal hospital for treatment. Speaking to KNA in Loosuk, the…
Kenya U20 captain Amos Wanjala has joined Valencia CF, bringing key qualities that could shape his future at the Spanish club. Kenya U20 national team captain Amos Wanjala has officially completed a transfer to Spanish La Liga club Valencia CF, the team announced on Sunday. The highly-regarded defender was unveiled after a successful period in…
Miguel Cardoso has insisted that there is no cause for panic despite Mamelodi Sundowns dropping points against Al-Hilal. Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso expressed his frustration following a 2-2 draw against Al-Hilal Omdurman in a CAF Champions League Group C fixture on Friday, stating his team had only themselves to blame for the result. The…
A pregnant woman is allegedly denied services at Kitengela Hospital Level 4 despite her poor health The family described the doctor’s negligence in helping the woman deliver her newborn until the media intervened A section of Kenyans expressed different opinions about how the hospital handled the case and the process of establishing the hospital Machakos:…
Dorcus Ewoi’s world-leading indoor 1500m performance has boosted her confidence as she begins shaping her approach to the 2026 season. Dorcus Ewoi has explained her plans for the 2026 season after setting a world lead in the 1500m at the New Balance Indoor Grand Prix. The world 1500m silver medallist was in a class of…
Businesswoman Naomi Ogutu has told a painful story about her alleged assault by her ex-husband during a funeral in Nyatike State He says the incident happened when he tried to pay his respects to his former brother-in-law, leaving mourners shocked The event has made the New York-based entrepreneur to publicly announce his decision to cut…
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Rachuonyo branch has ushered into office new officials after a hotly contested election Saturday. Rose Aoko Otieno trounced Patrick Were Onyango to become the new Executive Secretary. She garnered 1,078 votes against Were’s 748 votes. Were was the former branch chairman who contested for the executive secretary’s seat….