Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Mt Kenya region will vote as a solid bloc in the 2027 General Election, a move he said will deny President William Ruto a second term in office. Gachagua said the region has already withdrawn its political support from President Ruto, arguing that the votes from…
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, saying the opposition will pursue legal action and mass protests if the Head of State targets opposition leaders or supporters. Muturi spoke on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a political rally held at Githugi in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, where he…
Ruto at PEFA All Nations Gospel Church, Gikomba, Nairobi County. President William Ruto condemned the use of places of worship as venues for political attacks, delivering what appeared to be an indirect rebuke of opposition leaders. The President said churches must remain sanctuaries where congregants can pray in peace. Speaking on Sunday at Pefa All…
Autopsies on street children found dead across Nairobi have revealed that pneumonia was the leading cause of their deaths, officials confirmed. Pathologists conducting postmortems at the City Mortuary on Thursday also discovered that starvation and physical injuries contributed to some of the fatalities. In several tragic cases, children were reportedly killed by mobs after being…
From left: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat address a past press briefing. [File, Standard] The unfortunate death of Kevin Maseri is the latest in a series of similar incidents of Kenyans being brutalised by police officers who are hardly…
From left: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat address a past press briefing. [File, Standard] The unfortunate death of Kevin Maseri is the latest in a series of similar incidences of Kenyans being brutalised by police officers who are hardly…
‘Escort-In-Chief’ is a nonfiction book that introduces readers to the world of medicine through the eyes of a practising physician. Written by neurologist and internal medicine specialist Dr Bundi Karau, the book explores the patient journey while offering insight into how doctors think, decide and cope with uncertainty in clinical practice. It reflects on the…
Kenyan goalkeeper Levis Opiyo was on the end of a heartbreaking loss when his Zambian club ZESCO United was eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup after defeat to Kaizer Chiefs. Former AFC Leopards goalkeeper Levis Opiyo was on the end of a heartbreaking result after his team ZESCO United were eliminated from the CAF Confederation…
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Vice Chairman Anthony Muheria addresses a press briefing in Nairobi on November 13, 2025. [File, Standard] Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria has criticised the government over the challenges facing Grade 10 learners who reported to school but are yet to begin learning. Archbishop Muheria said that President William…
Manchester United survived a late onslaught from Fulham after Benjamin Sesko’s goal secured a third successive win under interim manager Michael Carrick. Benjamin Sesko netted a dramatic 94th-minute winner to give Manchester United a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Fulham at Old Trafford, lifting his side back into the Premier League’s top four after a spirited…
President William Ruto has announced an allocation of KSh 4 billion for the major expansion of the Gikomba Market in Nairobi Speaking at the PEFA All Nations Gospel Church in Gikomba, Ruto directly linked the ongoing fire in the market to conflicts over land ownership. He announced that the patent will be processed in the…
President William Ruto condemned the violence in a church service in Nyeri county attended by Rigathi Gachagua Speaking in Nairobi, the head of state wanted respect for places of worship as political tension increased The President further explained to the police officers what should happen in politically charged incidents in places of worship Nairobi –…
Education CS Julius Migos and Kuppet officials after visiting teachers at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, after they were involved in an accident at City Primary School, Ngara, on February 1, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Thirteen teachers remain hospitalised following a road accident in Nairobi in which a public service vehicle ploughed…
The government provides protection for opposition leaders after the Nyeri attack during a church service in Murang’a county Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the attack was managed by the government and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident Senator Joe Nyutu questioned the timing of the deployment of the police and demanded accountability for those involved…
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe crosses the line to win the men’s race at the 2025 London Marathon in central London on April 27, 2025. [JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP] Sabastian Sawe will defend his title at the TCS London Marathon on April 26 when he will headline a star-studded field that also features Jacob Kiplimo, Joshua Cheptegei,…