2026

President William Ruto has announced that Kisii County will host the Republic Day celebrations in 2026 The decision was announced during the distribution of funds for the Star program at Gusii Stadium, and aims to strengthen regional development and spread national celebrations in different parts of the country. Kisii’s right to host followed Governor Simba…

Charlene Ruto is involved in several activities including real estate business, agriculture, and youth empowerment projects He is a shareholder in a family business with shares in the hotel industry and also runs a profitable farm in Eldoret. In addition, Charlene leads a foundation that deals with climate change and food security issues, and is…

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud. [File, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed claims that it targets specific regions in its investigations, insisting that all probes are guided strictly by law and policy, not politics or geography. Speaking on the matter, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud stated that the commission does…

A man whose body was found in a sewage tank in Mbale, Vihiga County, a few days ago, was buried last night according to the traditions and customs of the Maragoli Barang’a Kasigane, popularly known as “Ras,” was buried at his family home in Mbale Meanwhile, the second body found inside the sewage tank has…

Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) is partnering with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to train over 15,000 farmers on proper agronomic practices for the ‘Nyota’ bean variety. The initiative aims to boost productivity, promote climate-smart farming and help farmers cope with the impacts of climate change. The programme, supported by the…

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself from the alleged meeting with Mt Kenya leaders for the 2027 elections The retired president warned Kenyans against spreading fake news that could destroy public confidence Reports circulating on social media claimed Uhuru ordered former vice president Rigathi Gachagua to organize a meeting of all the leaders of…

Traders and Livestock farmers operating at the Garissa’s Soko Ng’ombe market have called on the government to improve social amenities in the market. they also want the government to provide on-site veterinary services for the farmers, especially during this drought period. The traders, led by the Market Chairperson, Mohamed Nuno, complained that the government had…

Businesswoman Catherine Wambugu buried her friend Terry Wambugu in an emotional funeral on January 29 Mourners appeared shocked, with some holding their heads and others crying after looking at his body Catherine appeared overcome with emotion, holding a picture of Terry, laying flowers on his grave, and writing a touching tribute online Popular businesswoman Catherine…

Onesmus Raini, a Form Three student at Kisii High School, fainted at school and later died on the way to Kisii Referral Hospital The family, visibly distraught, were left wondering how a healthy boy with no medical problems could suddenly die Onesmus’ sister remembered their last conversation on January 22, not knowing that a few…