Residents navigate their way into Nairobi CBD as several PSV matatus block the Globe Cinema roundabout. Matatu and public transport operators have called off a nationwide strike that threatened to paralyse major routes and leave thousands of commuters stranded. The planned strike, set for Monday, February 9, will not take place following intensive consultations between…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has issued a firm warning to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) supporters, dismissing any attempt to push the party into a political coalition with President William Ruto. Speaking in Busia County on Sunday, Orengo said ODM must guard its independence and position itself to form the next government on its own terms,…
President Ruto opens the Africa Inland Church-Pipeline, Nairobi County. President William Ruto has brushed off attempts to revive the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, declaring that the opposition alliance won’t threaten his re-election bid in 2027. Speaking on Sunday after he officially opened the Africa Inland Church (AIC) Pipeline in Embakasi, Nairobi County, Ruto…
Jane Wambui, 40, was found brutally murdered in a Tokyo village, sparking outrage among locals on Sunday, February 8 The husband of the deceased wants justice to be served as the police begin an investigation into her death The community mourns the vivacious woman, demanding accountability for the shocking murder Kirinyaga – Sadness and mourning…
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru Sunday laid the foundation for construction of a modern maternity wing at Mutithi Health Centre, a move set to transform maternal and newborn healthcare in Mwea. The facility will go a long way in saving mothers from the costly hustle of travelling far from home in search of maternal services in…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has declared Busia County as the party’s largest stronghold by registered voters, asserting that the county holds more ODM members than traditional Nyanza bastions like Siaya, Homa Bay, or Migori. Speaking on Sunday, February 8, 2026, during the Linda Mwananchi rally in Busia, Sifuna dismissed claims that ODM’s…
President William Ruto has unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul Nairobi’s waste management system, announcing a joint initiative between the national government and Nairobi City County to relocate the Dandora dumpsite and build a modern waste treatment facility. Speaking on February 8, 2026, at the AIC Church Pipeline in Embakasi South, the president said close…
Political strategist Saitabao Kanchory has said Kenya is already undergoing a significant political shift, arguing that the country has entered a phase of sustained, people-driven change that is unlikely to be reversed. In a statement shared on X on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Kanchory described the developments in Kenya as part of a broader regional…
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny on Sunday turned the Super Bowl into a giant street party, delivering his hits on one of the world’s biggest stages, and becoming the first-ever halftime show headliner to sing only in Spanish. Anticipation was high for the 31-year-old’s set, amid rampant speculation about whether he would use his platform…
President William Ruto addresses Malindi residents on February 5, 2026. [PCS] Are empowerment forums such as the ongoing Nyota Yangu, and others like the now nearly forgotten Hustler Fund, genuine initiatives to uplift Kenyans, or are they simply campaign platforms for the 2027 presidential election? Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now…
With their sights set on successfully defending their men’s Kenya Basketball Federation Premier OLeague title, Nairobi City Thunder have announced partnership with Send App, a cross-border remittance and payments platform by Flutterwav. The Company will be the club’s front-of-shirt sponsor on a two-season deal, starting with the 2026 campaign. The partnership comes at a defining…
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Opposition leaders have cast doubts on whether President William Ruto will keep promises made on the 2022 campaign trail and during the first term of his rule and called on Kenyans to reject his 2027 re-election bid. Speaking during a church service in Nyandarua on Sunday, February…
On Sunday, 8 February, President William Ruto addressed road rallies in Pipeline area, Nairobi county Ruto criticized former president Uhuru Kenyatta for his efforts to revive the Unity One Kenya coalition towards the 2027 General Election The President explained why the Resolution without the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) does not threaten his re-election bid Nairobi…
The national government has intensified efforts to bring inclusive development closer to the people across counties, in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), aimed at improving livelihoods for all citizens. The development model being spearheaded by the Kenya Kwanza government for the 2023-2027 period is structured around five core pillars, aimed at economic…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a past interview. [File, Standard] Wiper party leader, Kalonzo Musyoka, has declared his intention to take his presidential ambition all the way to the ballot in August next year as the United Opposition continues searching for a flagbearer to challenge President William Ruto. In a media engagement at the University…