A Russian man, Vladislav Liukov popularly known as Yaytseslav Truhov, shared another video of Kenyan women, sparking outrage on social media In a video recorded at Westlands, the Russian citizen showed several Kenyan women enjoying interacting with him while taking pictures with him. Many condemned Yaytseslav’s behavior, calling on the government to arrest him for…
The government has set aside Ksh3.2 billion this financial year to expand electricity access in Nakuru County, targeting about 33,000 households under the last mile connectivity programme. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi said the projects will be implemented by the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) as…
The ruling United Democratic Alliance attacked the United Opposition after winning all four seats in the February 26 by-elections. They cited the victories in Isiolo South, West Kabras, Evurore and Muminji as proof of the determination of President William Ruto’s agenda before 2027 UDA general secretary Hassan Omar Hassan described the results as exciting and…
Truphena Muthoni raised concerns about her unclear role as a plantation ambassador, questioning the clarity of her duties William Ruto recognized his efforts but did not clearly define his specific responsibilities and how he would relate to the government in the program Social media expressed skepticism, with many suggesting Truphena find herself and define her…
Edwin Sifuna’s growing 2027 movement is shaking up Kenya’s political landscape as ODM’s infighting spills into the public arena Political analyst Iain Nziraini is now warning that one wrong move by the coalition could slow it down and cost it vital youth support. As legal battles continue and rallies draw crowds, the Nairobi senator faces…
The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has underscored the need to prioritise legislative efficiency enhanced oversight, and stronger citizen engagement as the House begins its 5th Session. Speaking in Naivasha during the official opening of the annual planning retreat for Senators, Kingi noted that the retreat is an opportunity for the House to take an account…
Audio By Vocalize Sports journalists during 2026 ADAK Anti-Doping Media workshop in Mombasa on February 27, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Anti-doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) acting Director of Standards & Compliance Dr Martin Yauma has challenged the media to help the fight against doping through accurate reporting on the matter. Although the subject is scientifically…
A man from Nandi County, Dennis Kosgei, has made an urgent appeal after revealing that he is currently being detained in Myanmar in deplorable conditions Kosgei explained that he was promised a well-paying driving job in Malaysia by an agent who convinced him that better opportunities awaited him in Asia. In the video, he said…
Githunguri Member of Parliament, Gathoni Wamuchomba, criticized the Opposition for its poor performance in the recent by-elections, saying it has no strategy against President Ruto He said the group is driven by hate, empty slogans, and social media hype that fails to translate into real influence on the ground. Wamuchomba suggested that the UDA is…
Eric Muli, CEO of MRE Real Estate, operating the excavator during the ground-breaking ceremony of Manyanja Mall in Eastlands, Nairobi. [James Wanzala, Standard] Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters…
Khalif Kairo lost his mother on February 15, and shared the news with his followers on his social media pages. At the funeral, many noticed that his famous friends were not there, prompting the people of TikTok to plan to visit him at his home YouTuber 2dbili has come forward to confirm his presence while…
Monica Nyambura’s family spoke after an autopsy confirmed that the 45-year-old Githurai woman was killed in her home Nyambura’s decomposing body was discovered in his two-room house in Mwili after neighbors reported a foul smell Police are looking for a man who is believed to have had an affair with the deceased, who is said…
President William Ruto will sponsor two English Premier League fans to attend a live match between Old Trafford and the Emirates Stadium Ruto promised to send Kevin Masagara (Old Trafford) and Useful Idioty (Emirates) to experience first-hand the Premier League game We look at how much the president could spend, including return flights, accommodation and…
Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja flanked by National Police Service Commission (NPSC) CEO Peter Leley before the Senate’s Committee on National Cohesion to deliberate on demographic composition of employees in terms of gender, age, persons with disability on May 9, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of…
Machakos County Governor, Wavinya Ndeti, has caused laughter online after a video showed him struggling with English during his county address The video showed him stuttering and stuttering in reading his prepared speech, which drew mixed reactions from people The internet erupted with comments, with some recalling his famous statement “what’s wrong with me” and…