Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen has ordered a crackdown on private security groups linked to politicians The order targets “thugs and gangs” allegedly involved in political events, with Murkomen asking Inspector General Douglas Ganja to arrest those involved. Murkomen has condemned the recent attack on Vihiga senator Godfrey Osotsi, warning that violence should not be used…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win 2025 Rotterdam Marathon in Rotterdam. [AFP] Multiple world champion in the cross country and half marathon, Geoffrey Kamworor, has been on a steady rise after a career-threatening injury in 2020. Fifteen days from today, Kamworor will be lining up in the 2026 London…
A woman brought her husband to tears of joy after surprising him on his birthday, inspiring social media users The woman not only gave her husband a new car decorated with balloons and ribbons but also gave him fuel money A video of the birthday celebration went viral online, with netizens flocking to the comments…
Former Cabinet minister Raphael Tuju has vowed to defend his disputed Karen estate, declaring that he is ready to die in the process He insists that if death occurs, his burial must take place within 48 hours, after showing his family where the grave should be buried, banning any government involvement Tuju claims that the…
Kakamega women’s representative, Elsie Muhanda, has sued Governor Fernandes Barasa, his wife, and eight bloggers in a KSh115 million defamation case for allegedly describing her as a drunkard and associating her with a relationship with “Ben 10”. Muhanda accuses the defendants of orchestrating a malicious smear campaign through published publications, alleging a false connection to…
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi announced his return to public duties just days after a violent attack in Kisumu left him hospitalized The senator was attacked by a group of armed youths who confronted him about his stance on President William Ruto Osotsi confirmed that he will attend Linda Mwananchi’s public meeting in Nakuru, promising to…
Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Day High School’s Hockey team Captain Barliy Nagid (left) and Peter Wanjala of St Anthony’s Boys-Kitale during Brookside National Term One hockey at Kisumu Day High School. April 7, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The landscape of Kenyan school sports continued to be altered yesterday as more champions from the 2025 games…
On Saturday, April 11, local newspapers spotlighted rising political intolerance, with hired goons increasingly shaping confrontations across rival camps, with the recent attack on Vihiga senator Godfrey Osotsi underscoring the growing tensions as the 2027 General Election draws closer. The top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, April 11. Photos/screengrabs: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard,…
Turkana County continues to face an escalating drought, with families resorting to boiling wild fruit to survive. The hunger crisis is pushing communities to the brink, with many lives at risk due to concerns over the safety of some wild edible plants, which could be toxic. With danger lurking, some families are relying on traditional…