John Mbadi addresses a joint parliamentary energy committee on benefits from the South Lokichar oil project ahead of planned commercial drilling in Turkana County, February 16, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s admission in an affidavit yesterday that he lied to Kenyans over the controversial Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is not surprising,…
Rita Jeptoo lifts her arms in celebration after crossing the finish line at the 2014 Chicago Marathon. Photograph: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images Kenya’s battle against doping hit a new flashpoint on Monday as the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) announced provisional suspensions for 27 athletes. The list includes high-profile marathoner Rita Jeptoo and national 400m hurdles…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Macharia. [Courtesy] Senior police officer, Daniel Macharia, accused of killing his wife, has surrendered to police in Naivasha. Macharia, who is attached to DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road, is said to have stabbed his wife four times at their home along Lumumba Drive in Roysambu, Nairobi. He is…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Karan Patel navigated by Tauseef Khan driving a Skoda Fabia cruises at the Sleeping Warrior 5KM Shakedown stage in Naivasha during the WRC Safari Rally on March 19, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenyan drivers are determined to make a big difference in this year’s WRC Safari Rally compared to last year. …
John Mbadi addresses a joint parliamentary energy committee on benefits from the South Lokichar oil project ahead of planned commercial drilling in Turkana County, February 16, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi’s admission in an affidavit yesterday that he lied to Kenyans over the controversial Sh5 trillion infrastructure fund is not surprising,…
ODM has placed two strong demands on UDA; retain all current parliamentary seats and pay compensation to victims of police brutality under the 10-point agenda Junet Mohamed stressed that ODM’s seats in the Senate and National Assembly are “non-negotiable” and must remain the same The party also announced a joint meeting of PG and UDA…
President William Ruto and Governor Sakaja announce the new Mutuini Hospital with 400 beds scheduled to open in April KSh 400 million have been allocated for modern medical equipment to improve hospital operations from day one The Nairobi partnership agreement aims to strengthen health services, education, and infrastructure through an additional KSh 80 billion Nairobi…
Some locals in Meru county expressed their dissatisfaction with the performance of the current administration regarding development projects Residents of the area accused their MPs of lying to President William Ruto about the state of development in the county They complained that the county was full of stalled projects, while warning their legislators before the…
John Wakabiu got out of the white car with a calm smile after returning home after two decades in prison The man was warmly welcomed by his family members, who had missed him a lot during the 20 years he was serving in prison He shared his side of the story, maintaining his innocence as…
A fire broke out at Yare Plaza in Eastleigh, Nairobi, prompting panic and emergency rescue efforts as residents scrambled to escape the smoke-filled building Exciting footage showed people being rescued and a man bravely descending from the top floor, much to the delight of onlookers Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of…
Audio By Vocalize Residents in the affected areas have been urged to remain vigilant for potential floods, flash floods, and reduced visibility. Heavy rainfall of more than 20mm in 24 hours is expected to continue across several parts of the country from March 3 to March 9, 2026, the Kenya Meteorological Department has warned. According…
Audio By Vocalize English Premier League football match between Liverpool and West Ham United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 28, 2026. [AFP] Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said teams must adapt to deal with set pieces after Liverpool manager Arne Slot spoke about how they were sucking some of…
Audio By Vocalize ODM Party leader Dr Oburu Oginga, National Assembly Minority leader Junet Mohamed, Senate Minority leader Stewart Madzayo, Acting SG Catherine Omanyo, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga lead members during their PG meeting at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on March 3, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Orange Democratic Movement…
Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei Tuesday held a consultative meeting with the leadership of key research institutions to discuss strategies for strengthening their capacity to drive national development The meeting that brought together Principal Secretaries, Board Chairpersons and Chief Executive Officers oversighting research institutions focused on enhancing coordination and applying…
Audio By Vocalize Dani Abud(center) of Kisumu Day jumps high in celebration after scoring against Ringa Boys in the Nyanza Region hockey finals played on September 5, 2022. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Kisumu Day and Nyabondo will be seeking to win the hockey boys and rugby 15s titles, respectively, when the 2026 Kisumu…