Mining and Blue Economy CS Ali Hassan Joho. [Nehemiah Okwembah, Standard] Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho has held eight meetings with Coast leaders in the past two months, signalling his relentless pursuit to become President William Ruto’s running mate in the 2027 elections. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. Unlimited access…
Audio By Vocalize Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei waves as he attends a gathering of Basij militia forces in Tehran on November 26, 2007. [AFP] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that there are signs Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an attack on his compound as part of…
The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula has officially announced the death of the Member of Parliament for Emurwa Dikkir Johanna Ng’eno. In an official statement to parliament, the speaker confirmed that Ng’eno died in a helicopter crash on Saturday, February 28. Below is the speaker’s statement; It is with great sadness that I…
Audio By Vocalize Kisumu County Primary Special School Sports for Learners stakeholders meeting at Lutheran Special Needs School. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Preparations for this year’s Kisumu County Primary Special School Sports for Learners with Special Needs are in top gear as Bar Korwa Complex in Seme is ready to bring together learners from…
Audio By Vocalize NOC-K first vice president Barnaba Korir (left) and ADAK chairman Major General (Rtd) Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu during the ADAK anti-doping media workshop in Mombasa on February 28, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya has officially been removed from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) compliance watchlist after successfully implementing comprehensive reforms to strengthen its anti-doping…
Audio By Vocalize Mathare United’s Fidel Otieno (left) and Alpha Onyango of Gor Mahia during their SportPesa Premier League match at Nyayo National Stadium on February 28, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia opened a nine-point gap between them and second-placed AFC Leopards after seeing off a stubborn Mathare United 2-1 in…
Audio By Vocalize Natalie Akinyi of KPA and Ashley Minayo of Zetech Sparks in a past match. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Last season’s Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League silver medallists, Zetech University Sparks on Saturday outlasted Strathmore University Swords to launch their campaign with victory at Nyayo Gymnasium. Sparks, who embarked on a journey…
The helicopter crash of Emurua MP Dikirr Johanna Ngeno killed six people in Nandi County, leaving the community in shock Ngeno had shared a video a few hours before the accident, showing his solidarity with the flood victims in his state Netizens mourned the congressman, reflecting on the unpredictability of life and discussing the predictability…
Audio By Vocalize Nipher Munyokho of Gitothua Judo Club and Lydia Nashipae of Kajiado North Club during the Japanese Ambassador’s Cup at Kasarani Gymnasium on February 28, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Prisons are the overall winners of the 2026 Japanese Ambassador’s Cup held at Kasarani Gymnasium on Saturday. They won the Seniors category of the national…
Audio By Vocalize Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno. Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno was among six people who were killed in a helicopter crash in Mosop Constituency, Nandi County on Saturday evening. The legislators identity was confirmed by Rift Valley Police boss Samuel Ndanyi who said that bodies were being removed to the Moi Teaching…
Audio By Vocalize Ian Mwangi of Kahawa Boxing Club and Johnathan Aroko (left) of Kasarani Youth Boxing Club in action last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi won their opening matches to take an early lead in the fight for the overall title for the National Intermediate Boxing Championships in Thika on Saturday. Nairobi, who fielded…
John Mutuku was with his friend, on his way to play football, when he was unfortunately swept away by the flood His friend warned the residents, who rushed to the place where Mutuku had slipped and been swept away by the overflowing water, hoping at least to find his body The heartbroken Mutuku family in…
Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno is among the six individuals killed in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County. Although the news has not been officially confirmed, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s cryptic message spoke volumes. He tweeted just one word, “devastating”, on his X account. His mobile phone and SIM card were recovered at…
US President Donald Trump announced a “massive and ongoing” military campaign dubbed Operation Epic Fury against Iran In a video speech on Truth Social, Trump said US forces have begun major combat operations aimed at destroying Iran’s missile capabilities and nuclear program. The escalation follows earlier strikes under Operation Midnight Hammer targeting nuclear sites in…
Murad Awadh Mbaraka was sentenced to 30 years in prison after killing his wife, Nuru Ibrahim, for using social media, especially Instagram The accused, who was given 14 days to appeal, attacked his wife at their home in Majengo Kanamai, Kilifi County, in front of their children One of the injured and shocked children narrated…