Businessman David Kipsang Keter has won the Democratic Union ticket for Emurua Dikirr after narrowly defeating Bernard Kipkoech Ng’eno The by-election follows the death of local MP Johana Ng’eno, who died in a helicopter crash in Nandi county Keter, popularly known as “Dollarline,” received 13,759 votes to his opponent’s 13,394, marking a victory after many…
The High Court has ordered a partial recount of votes in the Mbeere North by-election following allegations of irregularities and disruptions Ballot Box No. 135 and 15 KIEMS boxes were marked for scrutiny, along with voter registers and records of Form 35A A full recount was ordered in polling stations affected by fire, violence, and…
Audio By Vocalize Shujaa forward Kevin Wekesa in action against Uruguay at Montevideo 7s. [Courtesy, World Rugby] Shujaa and Kenya Lionesses will on Saturday face a defining weekend as the HSBC SVNS 2 series heads to its final leg in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with both sides chasing playoff places. Shujaa arrived with momentum after…
On Saturday, March 28, dailies highlighted the increasing infighting within ODM, even as the party continued to approve important resolutions during its special delegates’ meeting at Jamhuri Stadium. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, March 28. Photos/screenshots: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, Weekend Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC 1. Saturday Nation According to the…
The Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced renewed efforts to address persistent flooding in Nairobi, calling for urgent, coordinated and long-term interventions to protect lives and property. He spoke while he met delegation from the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Authority and Dredge Masters Ghana to review the status of Nairobi Dam and accelerate plans…
NTSA withdraws Instant Fine Management System just two weeks after launch due to public backlash Director General Nashon Kondiwa mentioned the need for better public awareness on how to deal with minor traffic offenses before they are re-enforced Motorists expressed mixed feelings, questioning the legality of speed limits and criticizing the system as money-grubbing. Nairobi:…
The Communications and Multimedia Appeal Court dismissed Standard Media Group’s appeal against the cancellation of six of its broadcasting licenses due to unpaid fees Standard Group failed to meet regulatory obligations despite several extensions from the Communications Authority of Kenya The court affirmed the decision of the CA as valid and consistent with the Information…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has categorically rejected Oburu Oginga’s leadership of ODM, announcing that he will not serve under him as the party’s general secretary. He accused the Oburu group of handing over ODM to President William Ruto and condemned the Special Delegates Meeting as illegal Sifuna insisted that only locally elected delegates at the…
ODM leaders during the ODM Special Delegates Convention at Jamhuri Grounds, Nairobi on March 27,2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Yesterday marked a re-defining moment and, for some, the beginning of the end for Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). The only common factor in the two parallel ODM functions, held in Nairobi, was the many times that the…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars Ryan Ogam celebates scoring against Estonia in the FIFA Series in Kigali, Rwanda [Harambee Stars, Facebook] Harambee Stars exited the FIFA Friendly Series in Kigali after a 1-1 draw with Estonia ended 5-4 to the Europeans in a tense penalty shootout at Amahoro Stadium on Friday night. Estonia had taken…
Audio By Vocalize John Juma stepping up training at Pal Pal Gym in Nairobi ahead of his WBA Africa Gold Super Lightweight Title contest against Charles Chilala of Tanzania on April 3. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Flawless John Juma from Baba Dogo is looking forward to maintaining his blemish-free record at the forthcoming SportPesa Boxing set…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi City Thunder’s Ater Majok in action during the Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 at Kasarani Gymnasium. [File, Standard] Nairobi City Thunder battle it out with Tanzania’s Dar City today in the opening match of the 2026 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Kalahari Conference that began yesterday at the SunBet Arena…
Despite government assurances by the State on the security of fuel supply in the country, a section of the industry has warned that Kenya is not out of the woods and that oil marketing companies are just getting by with limited stocks. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and…
ODM ended months of uncertainty by confirming Oburu Odinga as the party’s senior leader after serving for a while in an acting capacity Delegates supported his leadership in a spirited meeting held in Nairobi, dominated by signs and calls for unity Winnie Odinga emphasized the importance of including the youth while Oburu responded with a…
Audio By Vocalize When Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Wamuthende cast his vote at Siakago Social Hall Polling Centre in Embu County. [File, Standard] The Embu High Court has ordered a limited scrutiny and recount of ballots and election materials from the disputed Mbeere North Constituency by-election held in November 2025, which declared Leonard Wamuthende Njeru…