Senior Advocate Charles Kanjama has won the LSK presidency after defeating his rivals Peter Wanyama and Mwaura Kabata in a closely watched national vote. The election, held with the help of the IEBC in about 40 cities, indicates a large participation of lawyers Kanjama, who succeeds outgoing president Faith Odhiambo, laid out an ambitious agenda…
The late Member of Parliament for Kasipul, Ong’ondo Were, was killed in 2025, and left behind his six children who still remember his contribution in their lives Almost a year after he was shot and killed, his daughter Gynsen Were wrote a touching message remembering him Kenyans comforted Gynsen with messages of encouragement reminding him…
Kano State Hisbah forces have arrested nine Muslims suspected of eating in public on the first day of Ramadan Officials say those arrested, seven men and two women, claimed they did not know the fasting period had begun The authorities are planning to send the suspects to religious training while the implementation of Sharia law…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Justus Madoya during 2026 Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club on February 19, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After missing out last year, Jastas Madoya is glad to be back playing in the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) whose 57th edition is ongoing at par 70 Karen Country Club in Nairobi. He…
During the process of vetting Ida Odinga for the position of UNEP member, MPs of the Defense, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Committee were warned for turning the session into a praise session instead of an in-depth interview Chairman Nelson Koech reminded the members to focus on his qualifications and scope of work instead of giving…
The National Assembly’s Sports Committee has turned down a proposal to increase Kenya’s AFCON 2027 budget with the country yet to submit Ksh3.5 billion hosting fee. The Ministry of Sports has suffered a setback after its bid to increase its budget for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was shot down by Parliament. National Assembly…
The Governor of Siaya, James Orengo, has warned that any attempt to disrupt Linda Mwananchi’s upcoming meeting in Kakamega will not succeed The meeting, organized by Linda Mwananchi’s team led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, is scheduled for Saturday, February 21. It is expected to start in Mbale and reach the peak at Amalemba Stadium,…
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatization Act, 2025, effectively clearing the way for the government to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises like the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). In a judgment delivered at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye threw out a petition from civil society groups. These organizations…
Efe Efeturi expressed great joy and relief when his wife gave birth to their first child, after almost two decades of waiting He announced the news online, following it with beautiful photos that touched many and sparked many congratulatory comments People on the internet flooded the comments section sending messages of love and well wishes…
Senator-elect Karen Nyamu visited Kasarani constituency to share her dream of becoming Nairobi’s women’s representative Nyamu found a place for the residents who attended his meeting and made sure that they would all be fed However, things did not go as planned, as Nyamu was surrounded by a mob, which left him visibly upset. Senator-elect…
Edwin Sifuna launched a modern campaign truck fully decorated with logos, equipped with a powerful sound system, to Linda Mwananchi’s rallies The Nairobi senator said that his supporters intervened after identifying vocal challenges in the previous meeting held in Kitengela However, the excitement turned to surprise after the newly launched truck was damaged on the…
Two people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine shaft in Rodi Nyahera, Rachuonyo South Sub-County, Homa Bay County. The victims, identified as John Muga, 62, and Bob Obonyo, 34, were trapped inside the shaft on Thursday while carrying out mining activities. Kanyango Sub-location…
Tears flowed freely down Recho Nassary’s face as she described how her husband abandoned her and their newborn in the hospital. After giving birth to a disabled child, the young angel needed surgery, and Nassary’s husband said he was going to raise money Nassary, from Tanzania, said that was the last time he saw him…
Audio By Vocalize Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men’s snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. [Xinhua] From alpine venues in the snow-dusted Italian mountains to the streets of Milan, the 2026 Winter Olympics have drawn global attention. They have also highlighted a…
Mathira Member of Parliament, Eric Wamumbi, has claimed that Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna’s fierce attacks against President William Ruto are due to the lack of a Ministerial position Wamumbi claims that Sifuna was seeking to be appointed Minister of Home Affairs during the Cabinet reshuffle in 2024, but was advised by Raila Odinga to wait…