The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) addressing the media on April 16, 2026. [Wahito Kanyiri, Standard] Kenya is facing an apparent shortage of marriage certificates, clergy now say. The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has criticised the government, accusing it of failing to protect the institution of marriage amid delays and shortages in…
Vicky Chepkwony bravely confronted her local chief during a one-on-one interview on local security issues, expressing concern about community security The video of Vicky’s courageous stand quickly went viral online, delighting and inspiring many Kenyans who were impressed by her confidence. Social media exploded with humor and support for Vicky, with many praising her for…
Interior and National Administration CS Kipchumba Murkomen has left for Brazzaville, the Republic of the Congo, to represent President Ruto during the inauguration of President Denis Sassou Nguesso. President Nguesso was re-elected on March 15. Speaking as he departed, the CS said that as maritime and riverine nations with strategic ecological assets, Kenya and the…
An 18-year-old girl, identified as Liz Njeri, has broken her silence on the horrific events that led to the death of a 3-year-old child inside a church compound in Nakuru Liz, who was still a Form Four student at the time of the incident in June 2025, said that she was inside the church attending…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has raised concern over failure by political leaders from Western region in helping to mobilise residents to register as voters in the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise. IEBC Commissioner Dr Alutalala Mukhwana complained that politicians were instead preoccupied with voter transfers. Speaking Wednesday during a stakeholder’s…
The leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front, Kalonzo Musyoka, has written to Pope Leo XIV asking him to pray for Kenya following the political and economic challenges He mentioned his important prayers and praised the unique resilience of Africa as well as the boundless hope within the church The opposition leader expressed his desire to…
The government has stepped up efforts to integrate nuclear energy into Kenya’s power mix, as part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrialization, with plans for the country’s first nuclear plant in Siaya County gaining momentum. Speaking in Kisumu during an induction workshop for Siaya County leaders, Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) Chairman, Eng….
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Gymkhana Cricket Club proprietor Bhavesh Gohil during his manifesto launch in Nairobi on Wednesday night. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Cricket Kenya (CK) elections are set for this Sunday in Nairobi and former Kenyan internationals, current players, captains and coaches have thrown their weight behind business magnate Bhavesh Gohil aka BG…
Audio By Vocalize Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice reacts after the UEFA Champions League quarter-final vs Sporting Lisbon at the Emirates Stadium on April 15, 2026. [Adrian Dennis / AFP] Declan Rice said reaching another Champions League semi-final was “an amazing achievement” for Arsenal despite failing to silence their critics in…
A new case has been opened in Argentina regarding the death of veteran player Diego Armando Maradona The seven doctors accused of negligence face up to 25 years in prison if convicted The case will be heard in the court of San Isidro under the charge of murder Maradona died in 2020 after a heart…
Audio By Vocalize Bayern Munich forwards Luis Diaz (L) and Harry Kane celebrate after scoring the equalizing 3-3 goal in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg vs Real Madrid in Munich, southern Germany, on April 15, 2026. [Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND / AFP] Harry Kane praised Luis Diaz’s late “moment of…
Audio By Vocalize PSG players care for Liverpool’s French striker Hugo Ekitike who lies injured during the UEFA Champions League quarter final, second-leg at Anfield on April 14, 2026. [AFP] Liverpool and France forward Hugo Ekitike will miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a serious injury in his club’s Champions League loss to Paris…
The Middle East crisis, which disrupted global oil supply chains, led to an increase in the price of petroleum products in several African countries. Due to the lack of oil refining capacity, governments in several countries are forced to buy refined petroleum products at prices set by the international market. However, despite the rising costs,…
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The government has released the 2026 annual calendar of eight national days and events of significance. In a letter by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, two additional annual events of national importance have been officially been included alongside existing national holidays: the Ocean Conference – Kenya, slated for June, 16-18, in Mombasa and Kilifi,…