Two workers remain trapped after partial collapse of a 22-storey building under construction in Westlands on Wednesday. According to the Kenya Red Cross, four workers were involved in the incident. Two escaped unhurt, while the other two remain unaccounted for beneath the debris. Emergency responders are on site conducting search and rescue operations, although the…
Kenya will observe Friday, March 20, as a public holiday set aside for Idd-ul-Fitr, following a gazette announcement by Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen. The festival, known as the “Breaking the Fast Festival,” celebrates the end of Ramadan with prayers, family gatherings, feasts, and charity. Like Idd-ul-Fitr, Eid al-Adha is also celebrated as a public holiday…
After years of testimony, mountains of evidence, and a trial that has gripped Kenya since 2021, former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two co-accused will finally learn their fate on May 29, 2026. Lady Justice Cecilia Githua set the date on Wednesday, March 18, scheduling the verdict for an open session at the Milimani High…
Senegal have vowed to defend themselves after being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title by CAF The CAF Appeals Board ruled that they broke the rules after being sent off during their game against Morocco in the final The country’s government has promised to support the football federation and condemn ‘corruption’…
The Kenya Meteorological Department predicted five days of rain, including heavy rain in six areas Affected regions include Lake Victoria Basin, Highlands, Rift Valley, and coastal areas Temperatures are expected to range from 11°C to 37°C in various counties during the forecast period Nairobi – Some parts of the country will experience rain for the…
President William Ruto drew a firm line in the sand on Wednesday, telling critics and opposition leaders that political squabbles will claim no more than a sliver of his attention as he presses ahead with his development agenda for Kenya. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Busia Stadium on March 18, 2026, Ruto brushed aside…
A new international report has exposed how weak oversight, poor coordination among watchdogs, and a lack of technology allow billions of shillings to leak from Kenya’s public coffers through messy procurement. The study, titled Peer Reviews of Competition Law and Policy: Kenya, was published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday,…
What was billed as one of the biggest sporting events of the year in Africa has descended into a mess. The 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco stood out as one of the continent’s premier football events, right until the final game. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Uncover the stories…
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi before talks in Moscow on March 16, 2026. [AFP] When Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi boarded a flight to Moscow on Sunday, he carried the hopes of hundreds of Kenyan families whose sons had been lured into the Russia–Ukraine war with false promises of lucrative…
President William Ruto. [PCS] Kenyans hoping for an apology from President William Ruto’s disturbing remarks against opponents might have to give up after the Head of State defended his recent attacks in what observers term a diversionary tactic to deflect the attention of the public from the teething problems facing the country. Yesterday, President Ruto defended…
The government is promoting the Juncao grass technology that is not only attractive for livestock production systems but also useful for supporting feed availability during dry periods. Juncao grass, a technology from China, is fast-growing, high-yield grass that offers a strategic solution to challenges experienced in semi-arid and drought-prone regions since it can be produced…
The government is promoting the Juncao grass technology that is not only attractive for livestock production systems but also useful for supporting feed availability during dry periods. Juncao grass, a technology from China, is fast-growing, high-yield grass that offers a strategic solution to challenges experienced in semi-arid and drought-prone regions since it can be produced…
Popular X influencer, Gustavo Rides, also known as Elvis Juma or Luhya Kidd, died on March 15 in a motorcycle accident on the Northern Bypass Photos and videos from the scene of the accident show extensive damage to Gustavo’s Ducati motorcycle and the silver Toyota Succeed car involved in the accident. The tragedy happened just…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Nairobi will field two teams for the Kenya Open Boxing Championships to be hosted in the same city on April 1-4. Part of the first…
Socialite Zari Hassan responded to claims circulating online that her husband Shakib Cham had cheated on her, explaining why the message that went viral was untrue. Zari criticized the person who started the rumours, saying that spreading lies shows more about the character of the person than him or Shakib Shakib shared a video on…