Audio By Vocalize Ida Odinga when she appeared before the National Assembly for vetting. [Elvis Ogina] The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has approved the nomination of Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The committee’s report will now be tabled before the House for…
George Olande Otobe died due to the anger of the crowd at a political rally in Vihiga County The DCI blamed the organizers of the meetings for arming supporters, and sharing a risk to public safety Investigations are ongoing to arrest those involved in the terrible mob incident Nairobi – Department The Department of Criminal…
Kisii elders crowned former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i as a community elder and appointed him their official spokesman during a traditional ceremony at Ekerenyo Grounds in Nyamira County on Monday, February 23, 2026. United Opposition leaders watched as the elders formally blessed Matiang’i and presented him with traditional instruments. These symbols represent his new…
A police officer serving at the Ngoni Police Station in Makueni County fled after allegedly being found cultivating marijuana inside police lines The officer, identified as Ramadhan Mwiti Nassir, is reported to have separated from his colleagues who tried to stop him and fled The incident, recorded under OB 05/22/2026 at Ngoni Police Station under…
Boniface Kariuki’s mother dismissed claims that her son was a member of Muthee Kiengei’s JCM church, citing reasons His remarks come a few months after Kiengei presided over Kariuki’s funeral and a re-investigation following President William Ruto’s visit to the church. The grieving mother also expressed her sadness and disappointment at the funeral, claiming that…
A 43-year-old man identified as Zakhele Cindi has refused to bury his father due to his failure to fulfill his role as a parent since childhood He was not only a father who shirked his responsibilities but also denied him the chance to get a national identity card, which has hindered his life For Cindi,…
Audio By Vocalize Data Trace International’s Joan Ajiambo (left), Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii (second left) and Standard Group Editor-in-Chief John Bondotich (right) during the launch of 2026 Eldoret City Marathon on February 24, 2026. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Athletics stars are getting set for another thrilling Eldoret City Marathon in April. On Tuesday,…
A fundraising event attended by Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula and Governor Fernandes Barasa was disrupted on Sunday, February 22, temporarily disrupted The incident came after thugs invaded the venue of the event and fired a UDA politician who was among the attendees. The politician vying for the Kakamega female representative seat told…
Newspapers on Tuesday, February 24, reported on important topical issues, including the Opposition’s readiness for the 2027 vote. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Star newspapers. Image: Screenshots from Daily Nation and The Star.Source: UGC Elsewhere, former Home Affairs Minister Fred Matiang’i was appointed as the spokesman for the Gusii community as…
Many Kenyan retirees prioritize building a home above all else when spending their pension savings, according to findings from the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA). The authority’s recent survey shows that 16 percent of respondents, the largest single group, allocated their retirement benefits to home construction. This trend reflects the deep value Kenyans place on securing…
Arsenal striker Olivia Smith was involved in a nasty clash of heads during their FA Cup game against Bristol City Smith was put in a neck brace and rushed to the hospital with his head coach, Renee Slegers, hoping it wasn’t too bad. Arsenal beat their rivals 3-0 to reach the quarter-finals of the FA…
Victims claimed that people posing as real employment agencies in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia hired them to work in Kenya They revealed that they were arrested following a raid by Cambodian officials, and efforts to reach the Kenyan embassy were unsuccessful They want the Immigration Services Directorate to arrange and pay emergency evacuation costs, such…
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has formalized its support for rally drivers Azeli Ishmael, Andrew Muiruri, and Rwandan driver Queen Kalimpinya ahead of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally set for March12-15, 2026. The initiative underscores the Company’s commitment to nurturing regional motorsport talent and strengthening Kenya’s competitive presence on the global rally stage….
Just five points separate Arsenal and Manchester City at the moment, although the former have played one more game in the title race Arsenal got rid of Wolves’ draw and beat Tottenham, while Manchester City beat Newcastle United We take a look at their next five Premier League games, which will culminate in their clash…
Former Internal Security Minister Fred Matiang’i has been appointed as the spokesperson for the Abagusii community towards the 2027 General Election Opposition leaders attended the inauguration of Matiang’i in Nyamira County Matiang’i promised to unite the Gusii community under the reform agenda before the next election Nymira – The Abagusii Council of Elders has appointed…