On Wednesday, February 25, local newspapers highlighted growing concerns about the use of hired thugs in Kenyan politics, even as attention turned to the political choices of Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Wednesday, February 25. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. The Star According…
A prominent American investor has moved to court, alleging he lost Sh225 million in a failed off-plan property deal involving the luxurious 88 Nairobi tower. The development, marketed as Africa’s tallest residential skyscraper, now finds itself at the center of a multimillion-shilling legal dispute at the Milimani Environment and Land Court. The investor, identified in…
Nairobi states are on the move as lawmakers seek governorship seats ahead of the 2027 election Youth leader Alex Matere aims to replace Tim Wanyonyi as Westlands Member of Parliament in the upcoming elections Matere advocates youth inclusion and transformative politics during a clergy meeting in Westlands Nairobi – As the 2027 general election approaches,…
The second part of the fourth season of ‘Bridgerton’ is set to debut on Thursday, with former stars Jonathan Bailey and Kate Sharma expected to make an appearance. Season 4 is based on Julia Quinn’s third novel, ‘An Offer From A Gentleman’, following the Bridgerton family’s second son, Benedict (Luke Thompson), in his quest to…
Audio By Vocalize Bidco United’s Kassim Juma (left) and Gor Mahia’s Mike Kibwage in SportPesa League their opening match, 2025/26 season at Moi International Sports Center, Nairobi. September 21, 2025. [File, Standard] The SportPesa Premier League title race and relegation battle is beginning to take shape with 13 matches left before the end of…
Laikipia East MP Mwangi Kiunjuri has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of delivering conflicting messages to the public and engaging in double-talk. Speaking during a Monday morning interview on Kameme TV on February 23, 2026, Kiunjuri described Gachagua as a leader whose current rhetoric often contradicts his previous stance. He highlighted what he called…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick (L) reacts as Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko (C) celebrates with Cameroonian midfielder Bryan Mbeumo after the English Premier League match vs Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, north west England on February 23, 2026. [Paul ELLIS / AFP] Manchester United boss Michael Carrick…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has uncovered disturbing details regarding the death of a boda boda rider during a political gathering in Mbale town, Vihiga County, this past Saturday. On Sunday, detectives identified the victim as George Olando Otobe, a Kisumu County resident popularly known as “Omundu.” Investigators report that a mob attacked and…
Audio By Vocalize WBC/WBA welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao pose during a news conference at the KA Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 29, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. [John Gurzinski/ AFP] Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will meet in a long-awaited rematch of the…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Garissa Member of County Assembly (MCA) and two former county officials over the suspected fraudulent payment of Ksh 51,495,253 in public funds. The suspects include Abdi Ibrahim Daar, the MCA for Balambala Ward; Mohamud Dubow Korane, the former Garissa Director of Accounting Services; and Yussuf Bethe…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy instructs his players during training session as the team finalized its preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Police Sacco Stadium on July 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Harambee Stars are set to participate in the FIFA Series 2026, with their Group A matches scheduled to take…
President William Ruto has confirmed that the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC), a state-of-the-art facility rising at Bomas of Kenya, will officially open by May this year. Speaking during the Magical Kenya Open at Karen Country Club, the president said the new convention complex will replace the 50-year-old Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) as Kenya’s…
Audio By Vocalize Benfica head coach Jose Mourinho receives a red card after being shown a yellow card during the UEFA Champions League vs Real Madrid at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal, on February 17, 2026. [Zed Jameson / AFP] Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid…
Esther Passaris has officially announced her bid for the Makadara Member of Parliament seat in the 2027 General Election. During a Monday morning interview on Radio47, Passaris indicated that she is transitioning from county-wide representation to constituency-level politics. She said she chose Makadara after evaluating her prospects and holding discussions with her party colleagues. “I…
Audio By Vocalize KPA’s Aminata Samassekou playing against APR in their FIBA Women Basketball League Africa 2025 Qualifiers at Nyayo National Stadium, gymnasium on Sunday night. Nov 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Former Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Women’s Premier League champions Equity Bank Hawks launched this season’s campaign with a 78-46 victory against Safe Spaces. This was a good start for the…