Aflatoxin has been described as a major food safety crisis in Kenya, with endemic contamination reportedly affecting key staple crops such as maize, peanuts, and dairy products, mostly in the eastern region. The aflatoxin crisis featured prominently during the annual Cereals Millers Association (CMA) Technical Conference and Expo 2026, organized by CMA. The two-day event,…
The High Court has dealt a significant blow to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) by refusing to suspend a decision that declared the expulsion of former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba unprocedural. In its ruling, the court found that the ruling party failed to prove it would suffer any substantial loss if the decision remained in…
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority announced a major increase in fuel prices, sparking outrage on Kenyan social media Petrol and diesel prices rise by KSh 28.69 and KSh 40.30 per litre, respectively, in the latest monthly fuel price review The acting director general of the regulatory authority, Joseph Oketch, said the government has reduced…
Dr. Ida Odinga has definitively quashed rumors suggesting she will enter the political arena for the 2027 General Election, maintaining that her true focus lies in professional and diplomatic service. Addressing the press on Monday, April 13, 2026, Dr. Odinga addressed the growing speculation about her political ambitions. She stressed that she has no intention…
Former Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok. [File, Standard] From the case now before the Anti-Corruption High Court, Turkana County could have been bleeding billions from within for years, with its employees allegedly reaping big for allegedly supplying air through briefcase companies and proxies. Stephen Gole Lowton worked as an accountant with the county until 2017. Premium…
Kenya Editors Guild President Zubeidah Kananu Media stakeholders are demanding urgent legal reforms to safeguard whistleblowers and investigative journalists, cautioning that a surge in threats, intimidation, and strategic lawsuits is crippling the war on graft At an anti-corruption workshop for media practitioners in Nairobi this Tuesday, Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) President Zubeida Kananu noted that…
The landscape of crash games in Kenya has shifted significantly, with digital platforms introducing entirely new mechanics to engage modern audiences. Specifically, the rapid rise of virtual sports and fast-paced multiplier formats has completely transformed how contemporary fans interact online. Consequently, understanding the exact terminology behind these innovative features is essential for users successfully navigating…
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva at IMF headquarters in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2026. [AFP] The Ruto government’s push for a new IMF bailout faces a last-minute hurdle after the Fund raised fresh concerns about billions of shillings in potentially “hidden” public debt, dealing a blow to planned talks in Washington DC this week,…
Nine nightclub workers will spend additional days in police custody after their arrest in connection with the brutal killing of Brian Muendo on April 10, 2026. A Milimani Law Courts magistrate ordered their continued detention at Central Police Station on April 13, 2026, to allow investigators sufficient time to conclude their inquiries. The court noted…
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) defended its investigation into the high-profile 2014/2015 Eurobond, dismissing allegations from Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah that the government lost or failed to account for billions of shillings. In a response submitted to the court, EACC investigator Jemimah Githungu stated…
KeNHA Director General Eng. Luka Kimeli recently inspected the progress of the Gitaru Interchange, where crews are currently laying bitumen. The project is nearing its final stages, with the interchange itself reaching 90 per cent completion and the overall development standing at 85 per cent. While the main interchange is almost finished, the Director General…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets players during their FIFA Women’s Series 2026 match at Nyayo National Stadium on Apri 11, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya will hope to have luck and favour on their side when they tackle Australia in the Fifa Series final today. Harambee Starlets booked their place in the final after a composed…
President William Ruto called on Kenyans to adopt a sense of collective responsibility to reshape the nation’s future. During a meeting with grassroots leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties at the Kisii State Lodge on Monday, he challenged citizens to recognize their individual potential to spark meaningful progress. While acknowledging the heavy burdens of leadership,…
The Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) moved to calm public anxiety today, disclosing that the country holds enough petrol stocks to last over 20 days. The announcement follows recent reports of “dry pumps” at several filling stations, sparking fears of a looming fuel crisis. Appearing before the Senate Energy Committee, KPC Acting Managing Director Pius Mwendwa…
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is reporting significant progress in combating public sector theft, but its top official warns that prosecutions alone are insufficient. Speaking at an anti-corruption workshop for media practitioners, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud disclosed that the commission achieved…