National Assembly approves Ida Odinga as Kenya’s UNEP envoy

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…

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The Gusii Kingmaker: Why Elders Traded the Spear for a Stick in Matiang’i’s Coronation

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…

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Makueni: A police officer was struck like lightning after being caught cultivating cannabis in the station

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…

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Boniface Kariuki: Mother of the Murdered Salesman Opposes Allegations of Worshiping in Kiengei Church

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…

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Stage set for 2026 Eldoret City Marathon

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,…

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Kenyan Newspapers, February 24: Matiang’i Crowned as Abagusii Leader, Wamtongoza Opposition

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…

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Retirees Warn Young Kenyan Workers: Don’t Wait Until Retirement to Build Your Home

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…

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More than 600 Kenyans who went to look for jobs abroad got stuck in Cambodia, want the government to intervene

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…

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Kengen boosts drivers ahead of 2026 WRC Safari Rally

  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….

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Fred Matiang’i Appointed Spokesperson for the Gusii Community While Running for the 2027 Presidential Seat

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…

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