The government, through the State Department for Housing and Urban Development, is constructing a Sh310 million Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) market in Kagio, Kirinyaga County, with the project currently at 60 per cent completion. President William Ruto laid the foundation stone for the two-storey market in April 2025, with the facility expected to be completed…
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. [File, Standard] Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has given the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership seven days to respond to allegations that it violated the Party’s constitution. In a letter dated Tuesday, January 6, and sent through his lawyers, Aguko, Osman and Company, Oketch accused ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna of…
Raila Odinga’s 2022 presidential agent, Saitabao Ole Kanchory, has launched a fierce attack against some close associates of the late leader Kanchory named prominent ODM figures, including Junet Mohamed, Opiyo Wandayi, and John Mbadi, claiming that if Raila were alive today, he would fire them immediately The lawyer claimed that these leaders have prioritized personal…
Babu Owino has dismissed reports that he will abandon the Nairobi gubernatorial race in favor of Kisumu The Member of Parliament for Embakasi East has repeatedly indicated that he will run for the City Hall seat in 2027 but has not yet officially confirmed his candidacy Babu will face incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja, who is…
A family in Nanyuki, Laikipia county is calling for government intervention in finding their kin who disappeared in Mt. Kenya 14 days ago while on a climbing mission. Samuel Macharia, a 35-year-old mountain guide, disappeared on December 23rd, 2025. He was in the company of four other guides who accompanied two Japanese tourists in a Mt….
Cyrus Jirongo died in a head-on accident in December, sparking rumors and conspiracy theories Investigators found that there was no conspiracy in Jirongo’s death after extensive investigation and witness interviews A video of the accident surfaced, causing mixed reactions from the public on social media A video allegedly taken immediately after the accident that killed…
Olympics 200m champion Gabby Thomas has opened up over what drives her to success in the highly competitive sprints. In a world of sprints where the tiniest of margins can be the difference between winning and losing or breaking a world record, Olympics champion Gabby Thomas says a killer instinct is needed to succeed. Thomas…
Raila Odinga Junior has written an emotional message on what would have been the birthday of his late father, Raila Odinga In the message, he thanked Kenyans and world leaders for standing with Odinga’s family after Raila’s death, saying the support was very important in a difficult period. Junior specifically mentioned President William Ruto, Deputy…
A family in Nanyuki, Laikipia county is calling for government intervention in finding their kin who disappeared in Mt. Kenya 14 days ago while on a climbing mission. Samuel Macharia, a 35-year-old mountain guide, disappeared on December 23rd, 2025. He was in the company of four other guides who accompanied two Japanese tourists in a Mt….
President William Ruto chats with Kisii Governor Simba Arati during a religious function in Kisii County on August 20, 2023. [File, Standard] President William Ruto’s allies in Kisii and Nyamira counties are under pressure after the region missed out on major development projects rolled out by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). In the current…
Francis Atwoli has been unanimously supported by all trade unions affiliated with COTU-K ahead of the August elections The endorsement followed a high-level meeting with 42 general secretaries of trade unions, who agreed to nominate him as the union’s candidate. If re-elected, Atwoli’s tenure as COTU general secretary will reach 25 years, marking a historic…
The past year proved both significant and successful for AfroPari. The African bookmaker continued to evolve by grounding its development in real player experience, leveraging feedback, on-platform behavior, and user requests. This approach enabled the brand to meet audience expectations while continuously refining its service. AfroPari enhanced its product across multiple areas, including financial operations,…
Political leaders have been urged to refrain from dragging politics into the tea sector and instead focus on safeguarding the interests of tea farmers to enhance productivity and expand market access. Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) Chairman Chege Kirundi says the growing politicisation of the sector has slowed its development, with some politicians spreading misleading…
As CAF tournaments light up the second half of 2025, 1xBet’s Trophy Hunt promo gives fans a chance to support their teams while competing for major prizes. The second half of 2025 promises to be really hot for all African football fans. CAF, the official partner of the global bookmaker 1xBet, will host several major…
The National AIDS and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) and the Health NGOs Network (HENNET) have issued a strong warning against claims that HIV can be cured through faith-based or other non-medical methods, cautioning that such messages are dangerous and threaten the progress made in Kenya’s fight against the virus. In a joint statement, NASCOP reiterated…