Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal 1A in Nairobi on February 16, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Kenya Airports Authority last week unveiled a sweeping 20-year blueprint for the transformation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, but the ambitious plan has revived concerns that the controversial Adani Group could be circling the country’s aviation asset…
The National Assembly has constituted an ad hoc parliamentary committee to coordinate funeral arrangements for the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno. In a communication dated February 28, 2026, Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula announced the formation of the Funeral Planning Committee following the demise of the legislator on Saturday. The…
Audio By Vocalize Kenyan runners attend an early morning session of local training camp in Iten, Kenya, on June 5, 2023. [AFP] Disgraced Kenyan marathon runner Rita Jeptoo, national 400m hurdles champion Wiseman Were, and 25 other athletes have been provisionally suspended for doping violations, the country’s anti‑doping agency announced on Monday. Jeptoo,…
Audio By Vocalize Principal Secretary for State Department for Foreign Affairs Dr. Korir Singoei. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has faulted Parliament for scrapping diplomatic privileges and immunities granted to the Global Center for Adaptation (GCA), a climate change research agency that opened its headquarters in Nairobi last year. Last week on…
Audio By Vocalize Linet Ayuko alongside her driver veteran broadcaster Pauline Shegu were the first all-women team to complete a rally race in 2023. The Kenya Pipeline Company has issued a Sh500,000 sponsorship to rally navigator Linet Ayuko ahead of her participation in the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC) from March 12 to 15…
Generous Kenyans have come to the aid of gospel singer Mary Atieno Ominde following criticism of her skimpy outfit during a crusade Mary, known for her song ‘Adamu na Awa’, gave a powerful performance, but her performance was overshadowed by her comments about her outfit One beggar offered to reward him with a beautiful heifer…
President William Ruto on Monday condoled with the family of the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno during a visit to the family’s residence in Karen, Nairobi. Ng’eno died alongside five others in a helicopter crash on Saturday in Mosop Constituency, Nandi County. In an update, the family indicated that the late MP will be…
Funeral arrangements for the late Emurua Member of Parliament Dikirr Johana Ng’eno and five others who died in the Chepkiep Forest helicopter crash have been announced Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu confirmed that the victims will be buried in a joint ceremony which President William Ruto is expected to attend The announcement comes as…
The Permanent Presidential Music Commission (PPMC), in partnership with the University of Georgia, Athens, will host a Dance Choreography & Performance Workshop in Nairobi on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The intensive session will take place from 9 am to 12 noon at the Permanent Presidential Music Commission premises along State House Road. Organisers say the…
Captain George Were was among the six people who died in a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County Speaking at JKIA, Were’s family said he was an experienced pilot who had never been involved in any accident until the tragic Saturday. The pilot’s brother, Francis Were recounted their last conversation and plans, saying that he…
Audio By Vocalize Dr Jane Njeri Kamau is accused of allegedly administering an unregistered medicinal product to Nancy Muthoni Warutumo without a proper diagnosis, causing her harm. [Courtesy] The High Court has issued conservatory orders barring detectives from arresting and prosecuting a doctor and a nurse who allegedly administered an unregistered weight-loss drug to a…
President William Ruto has called for international cooperation and diplomatic dialogue to reduce tensions in the Middle East. It is recalled that the president has adopted a neutral diplomatic position, avoiding direct criticism of the United States or Iran The Middle East crisis escalated following the death of Iran’s top political and religious leader during…
Claire, a student at Chuka University, allegedly killed her boyfriend Kelvin before he was found dead He left letters containing shocking details describing the events that led to the tragedy, for his family and Kelvin’s family The beauty also apologized and gave instructions to her father and mother about her funeral and future life A…
Kenyans mourn TikToker Sportpesa Ronoh, who died in a plane crash on February 28, along with five others Ronoh’s TikTok videos with his family went viral after his death, drawing mixed reactions from followers Ronoh who posted on his social networks on Saturday, February 28, at 14:20 pm, died two hours before the tragedy Kenyans…
Audio By Vocalize SportPesa Racing driver Leonardo Varese and navigator Kigo Kareithi doing a flat-out splash at the Kasarani Super Special Stage during a test drive for their Toyota GR Yaris Rally3 car ahead of their debut in the 2026 WRC Safari Rally. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Leading Japanese constructor Toyota will send a…