The Raila Amollo Odinga International Stadium has reached 85 per cent completion as Kenya ramps up preparations to co-host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said. Mvurya said the pace of construction shows Kenya’s readiness and ability, alongside its PAMOJA partner countries, to deliver a successful continental tournament…
The High Court will begin the trial into teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang’s death on March 17, 2026, marking a significant moment in a case that has captured national attention and put Kenya’s police conduct under intense scrutiny. Justice Diana Kavedza, who is handling the case, issued clear pretrial directions to keep things moving. She…
Shakahola cult leader Pastor Paul Mackenzie is set to face fresh charges over the deaths of an additional 52 people, prosecutors have announced, deepening one of Kenya’s most disturbing criminal cases in recent history. Mackenzie, the founder of Good News International Church, already stands accused of encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death. Authorities…
Kalpa Devani testifies in court against her sister, Dinta, who faces charges of allegedly forging their late father’s 2019 will to disinherit her siblings. A daughter of a late businessman is facing charges for allegedly forging her father’s Will just a month after his death to cut her two sisters out of property and billions…
Claims that the Galana Kulalu Bridge is almost done have stirred up debate online, with fresh doubts surfacing about official government statements that the project has hit 90 per cent completion. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said on Tuesday, Jnauary 27 that the 200-metre bridge connecting Kilifi and Tana River counties was nearly finished, calling…
Ian Mwangi of Kahawa Boxing club and Johnathan Aroko (left) of Kasarani Youth boxing club during The 2025 Nairobi Intermediate Boxing Championship at Githurai new market. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] As the National Novices Championships planned for Nairobi next week starts to take shape, more branches head for their counties bouts this weekend to pick their…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a detailed advisory for motorists on the civilian vehicle re-registration process, outlining steps, requirements, and online procedures. In a social media update on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the authority confirmed that the entire re-registration process is now conducted online via the NTSA portal, accessible through the…
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…