East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga. [File, Standard] East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has alleged that a section of members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) are facing intimidation for holding dissenting views on the emerging broad-based government arrangement. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV, Winnie claimed that some…
The Government has given traders hoarding maize a 30 days’ period to release their stocks to the market. Agriculture and Livestock Production Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe warned that failure to do so will trigger a major import of duty-free maize to stabilise the supply and prices of the stable commodity in the country. Agriculture…
Turkana County residents have called on the government to address insecurity for the success of a proposed mega irrigation project. The initial phase will see 1,000 acres of land along the Turkana and West Pokot counties’ boundaries put under irrigation. The residents of Kainuk in Turkana County engaged in discussions during a public participation forum,…
Kenya now has a strong representation on the FIFA Panel of Referees after five more were added while the experienced names retained their places for this year’s assignments. Kenya has received a boost after five more referees were added to the 2026 FIFA Panel, increasing the country’s tally. It means Kenya now has FIFA 16…
Speaker Moses Wetangula and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa during the three day legislative retreat for the national assembly at Lake Naivasha resort. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Over 50 per cent of the current members of parliament do not stand a chance of being re-elected, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has predicted. Addressing the lawmakers during the…
Manchester United will be without Patrick Dorgu for up to 10 weeks after the young Danish star suffered a hamstring injury against Arsenal. Manchester United’s recent momentum has been hit by the news that in-form attacker Patrick Dorgu is set for a significant period on the sidelines after sustaining a hamstring injury against Arsenal. Dorgu,…
Brian, a boy from Chepseon, Kericho County, took on the challenge of hugging a tree for 72 hours to raise money to buy a motorcycle However, a few hours before he finished the exercise, an unknown person allegedly stole his donation box, an action that hurt his soul. Brian stopped hugging the tree and followed…
Central Police Station OCS Samson Talaam (left), James Mukhwana (second left) and others suspects linked to the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang, before Kibera Law Court on June 23, 2025. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] The High Court has set aside five days for marathon hearings in the murder trial of former Nairobi Central Police Station Officer Commanding…
Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi. [File, Standard] Mathira Member of Parliament Eric Wamumbi has strongly denied any involvement in the attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during a church service in Othaya, Nyeri County. Speaking at a public function in Nyeri on Tuesday, January 27, Wamumbi distanced himself from the chaos that erupted…
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has warned the MPs about the challenges that may arise to be re-elected before the 2027 General Election Wetang’ula highlighted the 56% attrition rate of MPs, urging them to prepare for the upcoming elections in 2027 The Speaker stressed the importance of consolidating the four Parliamentary Pensions…
Kenya’s Njoroge Kibugu in action during the final leg of the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at Karen Golf and Country Club, Nairobi, on January 21 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenyan professional Njoroge Kibugu has entered the top 100 golf ranking in Africa following his remarkable showing at the just-concluded inaugural season of…
A Standard Gauge Railway Engine pulling some of the newly acquired 50 wagons for SGR Freight Services at SGR Gate around Port Reitz Station in Mombasa County on Monday 5th February 2024. [File, Standard] Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has been ordered to re-evaluate the tender for the Nairobi Railway City Central Station and…
The Kenyan government has opted to invite CAF officials for an inspection tour of AFCON 2027 facilities next month but why are they coming so early? Kenya has invited officials from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for an inspection tour of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations facilities (AFCON 2027) next month. East Africa…
Faith Kipyegon has given motherhood advice to her best friend Beatrice Chebet and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as they prepare to welcome children this year. With Beatrice Chebet and Sydney McLaughlin Levrone set to embark on their journey towards motherhood, Faith Kipyegon has some advice for them. Chebet and McLaughlin-Levrone announced this month that they are taking…
Nairobi police shot dead two armed robbery suspects in Ruai following community intelligence The Garissa police also arrested two suspects following the robbery incident, with one confessing to threatening locals with a hired gun The National Police Service vowed to strengthen security and fight violent crime in response to the latest incidents Nairobi: Two armed…