IEBC warns against voter intimidation ahead of Thursday’s by-elections

Audio By Vocalize Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson Erastus Ethekon. [File,Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned it will not tolerate voter intimidation or interference with election officials during Thursday’s by-elections. Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, in a statement on Tuesday, said the commission will deploy two uniformed police officers at every polling…

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Indiza, Wakhu, Mediratta start early preps for 2027 MKO

Audio By Vocalize From Left: David Wakhu, Dismas Indiza, Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemei, Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Director General Kenneth Mwige, and Mohit Mediratta after signing a sponsorship deal in Nairobi on February 24, 2026. [Jnah Onyango, Standard]  Just three days after the conclusion of 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO)…

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His son Robert Mugabe is charged with the attempt to kill Shamba Boi by shooting him

The pregnant wife of former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe was charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting a farm boy Police reported that the worker was shot and injured during a confrontation over alleged unemployment Additional charges, including obstruction of justice, illegal possession of weapons, immigration violations, and theft, were brought against Mugabe and his…

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The Sh10.8B Red Flag: Talanta Sports City Cost Soars Past Treasury Limits

The cost of building Nairobi’s Talanta Sports City has surged by Sh10.85 billion above the Treasury’s initial approval, according to a damning new report from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. The audit blames unexplained price hikes and a procurement process that bypassed legal requirements, raising serious questions about transparency and financial oversight in the high-profile project….

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KAA Denies Claims of Criminals Invading Kisumu Airport to Harm Edwin Sifuna

KAA has denied claims that hooligans invaded the Kisumu International Airport, claiming security remained calm and normal operations continued Edwin Sifuna of ODM raised concerns about his safety and alleged government involvement in the reported incident KAA clarified that the photos circulated online were taken outside the stadium, outside their security jurisdiction Nairobi – The…

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