The reigning world 100m silver medallist has made his expectations clear ahead of his indoor season debut in Stockholm. Reigning world 100m silver medallist Kishane Thompson is set to headline the BAUHAUS-galan Indoor on January 22, promising one of the most anticipated international sprint battles of the winter season. In Stockholm, Kishane Thompson will go…
Aviation workers have issued a seven-day strike notice, warning that they could ground Kenya’s airspace if the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) fails to review their salaries and address what they describe as years of labour violations. If the strike goes ahead, no aircraft would be allowed to land or take off from Kenyan airports,…
Former Nairobi Central Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Samson Taalam has secured a modest legal victory after a Milimani court ordered Safaricom to facilitate the renewal of his mobile phone line, clearing the way for him to regain control of the number. Appearing before Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii, Taalam’s lawyer told the court that repeated efforts to…
Ababu Namwamba has been given a new assignment from UNEP Nairobi to serve as Kenyan Ambassador to Uganda President William Ruto announced changes to the foreign service on January 21, citing vacancies due to consular terms being completed Joash Maangi, who was previously in Kampala, has now been posted to Brussels as Kenya’s ambassador to…
The High Court is set to deliver its judgment on February 9, 2026, on the legality of graffiti on matatus in Kenya, following the conclusion of final submissions before Justice Bahati Mwamuye. The case was brought by petitioners challenging regulations that ban graffiti on matatus, arguing that the rules were formulated without public participation. Lawyers…
Harriet Akinyi’s TikTok about lack of customers revived her struggling hotel business, and now she’s thanking Kenyans for supporting her He said that he opened the restaurant in November 2025, but sales dropped from KSh 15k–19k daily to less than KSh 1,000 The business woman recalled the days when she earned as little as KSh…
The High Court has issued an order barring a man from publishing or republishing alleged defamatory content against Nairobi-based Pastor Richard Stanley Takim and his church across social media platforms. Justice Nixon Sifuna partially allowed an application filed by Pastor Stanley Takim in a suit against Luke Chianga Chianga. Pastor Takim moved to court after…
A Kenyan rights group has moved to the Milimani Law Courts seeking urgent court intervention to compel the government to implement a Cabinet resolution waiving interest and penalties on loans owed by low-income settlers across the country. In an application filed by Sheria Mtaani and co-applicant Shadrack Wambui, the petitioners argue that despite a government…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has opened applications for temporary election jobs ahead of the February 26 by-elections, inviting qualified Kenyans to apply for various roles critical to the electoral process. In a public notice, the commission announced vacancies for Support Electoral Trainers (SETs), Presiding Officers, Deputy Presiding Officers and Polling/Counting Clerks. Interested…
The Government has reaffirmed its strong partnership with the World Bank, recognizing the institution as one of the country’s most reliable development partners in driving economic transformation. Speaking after a high-level meeting, Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo said, “The World Bank is one of Kenya’s strongest and most reliable development partners, playing a critical role…
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi appeared at the Narok Law Courts on Wednesday facing charges of assault and malicious damage to property. According to charge sheets, the incident occurred on November 27, 2025, at around 8:00 a.m. in Kisii Township, where Kibagendi allegedly assaulted Astarico Omariba Moriasi, causing actual bodily harm. The charges also…
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen with IG Douglas Kanja and DIG Eliud Lagat in a consultation. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] They are everywhere, on patrol, armed and sworn to protect Kenyans. Yet it is in the very hands meant to guard citizens that Kenyans are losing lives. Innocent Kenyans are shot in the middle of their ordinary…
KOGL chairman Patrick Obath awards Njoroge Kibugu during the Thika Greens Leg of the Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing. [Sunshine Tour] After a grueling 10 months of battle, the inaugural Sunshine Development Tour – East Africa Swing (SDT- EAS) finally came to an end at the lush par-70 Karen Golf and Country Club…
Kenya’s Boniface Mogunde and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in Men Light middle weight 67-71kg category during Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With a rise in the number of boxers who have joined the sport of trading punches, County Boxing Championships have been lined…
USIU – A Men’s Danstone Wabwire drible ball past Allan Inungu of Butali Sugar during Kenya Hockey Union premier league match at Dasmesh stadium, Sikh Union club in Nairobi. June 8, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] United States International University of Africa (USIU-A) is gearing up for battle at the 36th edition of the Hockey Africa…