Mathira MP Wamumbi denies role in Othaya church attack

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…

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Moses Wetang’ula Says 56% of Members of Parliament Will Not Be Elected Again in 2027: “They Will Not See Parliament”

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…

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Sh30 billion Nairobi Railway tender award cancelled

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…

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Faith Kipyegon Shares Changes Beatrice Chebet and McLaughlin-Levrone Must Embrace in Motherhood

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…

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GBV taskforce proposes chemical castration for child sex offenders

TWG on Gender Based Violence led by Chairperson Nancy Baraza(centre) and Vice Sam Thenya(left) with National Gender and Equality Commission(NGEC) Chairperson Rehema Jaldesa(right) addressing the media during the Stakeholders Engagement meeting at KICC, Nairobi on April 4, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The Technical Working Group (TWG) on Gender-Based Violence has recommended amendments to the Sexual Offences Act,…

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