East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has strongly rejected claims by businessman Oketch Salah that he was present during the final moments of her late father, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, calling them “dangerous lies” and questioning his motives. Speaking to Citizen TV on Tuesday, January 27, Winnie described Salah’s statements as false…
Global credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded Kenya’s credit rating, providing a welcome boost after months of economic strain and mounting debt pressures. The agency raised Kenya’s rating from Caa1 to B3 and assigned a stable outlook, indicating that the risk of default in the near term has eased. While the upgrade does not remove…
[Courtesy] Kenya has taken another important step in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after the government announced plans to invite a high-level Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegation to inspect key stadiums earmarked for the tournament. The government has confirmed that a CAF inspection team is expected in Kenya next month…
Niall Chauhan in action at Nyali Golf Club course on Sunda. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] It will not be business as usual as an estimated 250 players sharpen their golf sticks for the much-anticipated Chairman’s (Jayne Githere) prize golf tournament at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa, on Saturday. The day-long tournament, a tradition that…
Diana Wanza winner Women’s 5000m during the 10th All Africa University Games at KU Sports Complex. June 8, 2022. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With Kenya’s dominance in middle and long distance running intact, it’s the turn of Kenyan universities to pick their team for the World Cross-Country Championships to be held in Casale Monferrato, Italy, from…
Former Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto during an interview in Bomet on April 24,2022. [File,Standard] A storm is brewing at the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) after a former senior official, two lawyers and a cross section of Kenyans demanded the resignation of Commissioner Isaac Ruto over alleged political bias, just as he is set to participate…
A middle-aged man, Benson Kitui, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of defiling his 10-year-old granddaughter in Sasur Location, Cheptais Sub-County, Bungoma County. Senior Resident Magistrate Raymond Lang’at of Sirisia Law Courts delivered the ruling on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, stating that the prosecution…
Middle-distance running icon Faith Kipyegon has committed Sh30 million towards the construction of a modern maternity wing at Keringet Dispensary in Kuresoi South Sub-County, Nakuru County, in a move expected to significantly improve maternal and newborn healthcare in the area. Faith Kipyengon, representative, during the groundbreaking at Keringet dispensary in Kuresoi South subcounty. The three-time…
Linda Oguttu has criticized politicians who still mention Raila Odinga’s name several months after his death The former KTN journalist denied allegations of private conversations being used for political fame Oguttu urged the leaders to stand up for themselves and stop holding on to the legacy of the late former prime minister Veteran news anchor…
Senegal have issued a statement after presenting their defense to the CAF disciplinary committee on Tuesday Senegal have been involved in a legal case after the controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco The statement revealed when the verdict will be handed down after Pape Thiaw asked his players to leave the field…
Wilfred Ndidi’s father, Sunday Ndidi, died in a fatal road accident in Umunede, Edo State, just days after the Nigeria captain returned from AFCON 2025 Ndidi shared a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram, recalling their last conversation and the plans they made together before her father’s sudden death Tributes poured in from fans, teammates, and Besiktas,…
Pastor Ezekiel faced the bold request of a woman who prayed for her married lover during the church service The woman defended her relationship, citing the pressures of life and the man’s insistence that made her agree Social media users had mixed reactions to the controversial incident, with some praising her for her honesty Video…
Famous businesswoman Catherine Wambugu was involved in a fatal accident on the Nyeri-Nyahururu highway which resulted in the death of her driver and personal assistant Although Wambugu escaped with minor injuries, sad scenes were witnessed when he broke down looking at the body of his driver Dominic during his funeral Tears flowed at Terry wa…
Opposition principles Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, Rigathi Gachagua,Fred Matiangi and Eugene Wamalwa during an engagement with IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon at Anniversary tower offices in Nairobi on January 28 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The United Opposition stormed into the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices to present a list of demands they want fulfilled…
Pastor James Ng’ang’a recently faced another challenge after it was revealed that his church was scheduled to be demolished A video also emerged showing the radical preacher daring the government to demolish his church while insisting that he legally bought the land through proper procedures In a new video he shared on his channel, Ng’ang’a…