Six singles from the second mixtape, ‘Blinding Allure II’ will be released on Friday. On Wednesday evening, Kenyan singer-songwriter and nominated Senator Crystal Asige hosted an intimate listening party for the second half of her mixtape, ‘Blinding Allure II’ ahead of its official release on Friday, February 13. The project features six tracks and continues…
On Friday, February 12, dailies openly reported the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM secretary general after months of conflict with the party leadership over plans to collaborate with the UDA ahead of the 2027 elections. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Thursday, February 12. Photos/screenshots: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and…
ODM leaders at the Party’s NEC Meeting at Pride Inn Hotel Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Cracks in ODM deepened yesterday as the faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga announced the removal of its controversial Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna’s ouster had long been anticipated, but carrying it out proved a herculean task for the…
Edwin Sifuna ignored his removal from the ODM party, announcing his political re-engagement with a meeting in Kitengela this Sunday, February 15 The meeting will be the first without the position of general secretary, attracting ODM rebels like Orengo, Babu Owino, and others His removal, which was decided at the NEC meeting in Mombasa, saw…
CAF is on an inspection tour of facilities earmarked to host 2027 Africa Cup of Nations in East Africa even as reports claim the tournament could be moved to 2028. Amid reports that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations could be postponed, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is on an inspection tour of key…
President William Ruto criticized his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua after criticism about his role in distributing funds for the STAR program Gachagua had accused Ruto of politicizing the STAR Fund supported by the World Bank and urged the president to focus on other issues Ruto defended his involvement as a practical effort to empower Kenyan…
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President William Ruto on Wednesday shot down Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale’s proposal for a public debate with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, declaring that his administration will not be sidetracked by political showdowns. Addressing an energetic crowd in Garissa, Ruto cautioned Duale against escalating the simmering political exchange and made it clear that his…
President William Ruto and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja have reached a formal agreement on a shared responsibility framework for managing key departments in Nairobi. The arrangement, finalized at State House, Nairobi, assigns the national government oversight of essential services such as garbage collection and disposal, public works, and water supply for city residents. The announcement…
Audio By Vocalize Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC)[Stafford Ondego, Standard] Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairperson Nicholas Musonye has cautioned football fans to expect inconveniences in league fixtures as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). Musonye said some local league matches will have to be played away…
Audio By Vocalize Mwiki Secondary school Hockey players in a penalty shootout against Hillcrest International school during Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Term 1 games at Nairobi school on Saturday, March 15, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] As curtains rise on the 2026 Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Term One games, the stage is set for…
Audio By Vocalize George Mokaya in action at the Mombasa Golf Club. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] It is expected to be a Valentine’s Day to remember when an estimated 240 players brace themselves to battle for honours in the Captain’s (George Mokaya) prize tournament at Mombasa Golf Club, over the weekend. The two-day tournament that tees…
Audio By Vocalize Janet Okello (right) of Kenya Lionesses sprints past Namabiro Lydia of Uganda at the 2025 Safari Sevens tournament at Nyayo Stadium. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya Lionesses speed star Janet Okello says she is ready to guide the team’s new faces as the country prepares to host the opening leg of the HSBC…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] With the conclusion of the National Novice Boxing Championships, branches are ready for their County Intermediate Championships. Boxers who made it to the National Novices finals, in…
ODM leaders at the Party’s NEC Meeting at Pride Inn Hotel Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Cracks in ODM deepened yesterday as the faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga announced the removal of its controversial Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna’s ouster had long been anticipated, but carrying it out proved a herculean task for the…