Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit in a scuffle with Senator Sifuna outside Parliament on April 1, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Devolution is at a crossroads. Senators and governors are at each other’s throats. A dearth of leadership has seen senators exchange blows with a governor they deem errant in public. On one hand, the…
Residents of Maara Constituency in Tharaka Nithi County have witnessed a major milestone following the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Maara campus of the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Magutuni. Speaking during the event, Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki said the journey to establish the project started nearly a decade ago when residents requested…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked Mt Kenya voters to be careful against political and religious leaders who can mislead them He blamed some religious leaders for influencing bad political decisions in the region in 2022 and asked them to focus on spiritual guidance instead The former president warned that mindlessly following politicians could plunge…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is targeting to enlist a total of 139,892 new voters in Nyeri during the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise. Nyeri IEBC Manager Peter Mauta says since the exercise began on March 30, they have enlisted a total of 20,019 new voters in the six constituencies. In…
The State Department for Irrigation on Thursday held a one-day sensitisation meeting for interns deployed to it by the Public Service Commission. The induction aimed at equipping them with essential knowledge of public service operations and enhancing their service delivery outputs. Opening the Induction Meeting, the Director of Administration, Gibson Kamau Muhuhu, who represented the…
A couple tragically died in an accident while returning from the funeral of former senator Daniel Karaba in Kirinyaga Witnesses described how the collision happened on the busy Mwea-Embu road as residents expressed concern about road safety The family of the couple expressed their grief following the tragedy as residents increasingly raised fears about road…
Johana Ng’eno’s widow, Naiyanoi Ntutu, appeared in pain after speaking during a visit to Emurua Dikirr constituency Naiyanoi also gave reasons for withdrawing from the parliamentary race after receiving support from his immediate family The late MP’s widow also hinted that she was planning to run for a political seat in the future and asked…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s fuel stocks enough to last 16 days only as shortages hit. [File, Standard] Kenya’s petrol reserves can only last 16 days. A report by the Ministry of Energy, seen by The Standard, shows that as of Monday, March 30, the country had 138,623 metric tonnes of petrol in stock. Diesel stocks…
Audio By Vocalize PS Raymond Omollo inspecting preparations for the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County. [MINA] Preparations for the 2026 Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County are underway, with the main stadium reported to be 28 per cent complete. Internal Security and National Administration PS Raymond Omollo, who also chairs the Steering Committee…
The seventh edition of the Kip Keino Classic, set to be held on the 24th of this month at Nyayo Stadium, received a shot in the arm after Absa Bank announced a Ksh 35 million sponsorship towards the one-day event. As part of its broader commitment to athletics in 2026, Absa has committed KSh 60…
Samidoh spoke about the Uhuru-Gachagua meeting, sharing a photo that symbolized the unity between the leaders of Mount Kenya The meeting between Uhuru Kenyatta and Rigathi Gachagua at the funeral of Daniel Karaba sparked a political debate ahead of the 2027 elections Netizens flooded social media with mixed opinions, with some praising the union while…
A grieving Kenyan family is asking for help after their son was found murdered in Diani under mysterious circumstances They have expressed frustration at the slow pace of the investigation by the authorities, which began in November 2024 The case concerns 33-year-old Kennedy Olilo Obura, who had traveled to attend a friend’s wedding The family…
In a move to strengthen oversight and streamline the gambling industry, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Kenya (GRA-K) concluded a two-day public participation forum on new draft regulations under the Gambling Control Act, 2025. The forum, which attracted a wide range of industry players, was held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), bringing together…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a setback after a High Court issued orders halting the planned construction of a multi-million shilling affordable housing project on a 58-acre historical shrine in Githunguri, Kiambu County, a site deeply venerated by the Agikuyu community as a cradle of Kenya’s independence struggle. Justice Ann…
The government, through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, has continued to implement the Affordable Housing Programme across the country, with more than 250,000 housing units already constructed. In Murang’a County, residents of Kandara are set to benefit from a new housing project expected to boost the local economy and create employment opportunities….