Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has declined a planned visit by a youth group to his private residence in Ichaweri, Gatundu, Kiambu County, citing a lack of formal communication. In a statement released Sunday, Kanze Dena, Communications Secretary in the Office of the 4th President, said the group did not follow the required protocol before organizing the visit. “We…
Senior leaders from Kenya’s United Opposition have stepped up efforts to calm fears of electoral malpractice ahead of the 2027 General Election, assuring supporters that their votes will remain secure. Speaking to a packed congregation at PCEA Embakasi Parish in Nairobi, three of the coalition’s most prominent figures, including Fred Matiang’i, Kalonzo Musyoka, and Rigathi Gachagua, declared…
Audio By Vocalize Victor Omune of AFC Leopards reacts missing a scoring chance against Posta Rangers at Ulinzi Sports Complex on November 11, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards will be under pressure to respond this weekend as the SportPesa Premier League returns with a full round of matches that could shape both…
William Ruto has announced that construction of the long-awaited Nairobi–Thika Expressway will begin in September 2026, marking a major step in efforts to ease traffic congestion along one of Kenya’s busiest transport corridors. The president linked the project’s rollout to the completion of the ongoing JKIA–Westlands road expansion, positioning the new 60-kilometer highway as the…
Audio By Vocalize Arsenal celebrate their victory at the end of the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on February 22, 2026. [Glyn KIRK / AFP] Mikel Arteta said Arsenal’s 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier…
CS Murkomen at an interdenominational church service at AIC Kapng’etik, Elgeyo Marakwet County. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has cleared the police of any role in the tear gas incident that disrupted Edwin Sifuna’s rally in Kakamega. He dismissed the accusations as a deliberate effort to tarnish the reputation of law enforcement and stir up…
Audio By Vocalize Kanana Muthomi takes part in the Absa Beat the Pro Challenge in Karen. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The 57th edition of Magical Kenya Open (MKO), Presented by Absa, concluded at the par 70 Karen Country Club in Nairobi at the weekend with South Africa’s golf sensation Casey Jarvis winning the 2026…
President William Ruto hosted Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) leader Algoney Hamdan Daglo Musa at State House Nairobi. [PCS] It has emerged that Kenya’s immigration officials aided one of Sudan’s most powerful warlords to secure a Kenyan passport to facilitate his movements internationally while evading existing sanctions. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control…
Kasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri has officially entered the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race, signaling a high-stakes battle for the capital’s top seat. Karauri announced his candidacy on February 22, 2026, during a bursary issuance ceremony for Grade 10 students in Kasarani. He blamed the city’s persistent struggles on poor leadership and declared his readiness…
The construction of a Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is in its final stages, with radiotherapy services set to be operational within the year. Funded with around Ksh500 million from the national government, the facility will offer chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical oncology under one roof. The centre also…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Odhiambo (left) of Takk Rawinji from Homa Bay in action during the inaugural Kisumu Chairman’s Karate Open played at Kombewa in Seme. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Young karate talents lit up the inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship held on February 21 and 22 at Seme in Kombewa, with standout…
Tension ran high among residents of Kasimori village in Kombewa following a human-wildlife conflict where a man killed a four-meter python that had strangled his pregnant goat. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 23 in Kisumu County, sparked panic among residents of the quiet village as they rushed to see the commotion….
Judith Attyang follows her swing during the February Mug of the Month played at Nyanza Golf Club on February 22,2025 in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Judith Attyang’, Joan Kanjejo and Tito Omore were the stars of the February Mug of the Month at Nyanza Golf Club as over 60 golfers turned up for the special…
Several health facilities will face charges ranging from conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretences. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has approved criminal charges against several individuals and health facilities for allegedly fraudulent registration and payment claims at the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement dated February 25, 2026, Ingonga…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has finalized all preparations for the mini-polls scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026. In a progress update, the commission confirmed that the electoral process remains strictly on schedule across several key regions. Voters will head to the polls to fill vacancies in both the National Assembly and various…