President William Ruto has taken an early lead in the 2027 presidential race in Western Kenya, according to a new opinion poll released on Thursday by research firm Infotrak. The survey shows President Ruto commanding 25 per cent voter support across the region, placing him ahead of a crowded field of potential contenders. Former Interior…
Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba National during the interview in his office in Nairobi, on September 8, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Confusion, anxiety, and uncertainties have rocked schools and parents over the chaotic placement of the Senior Secondary School (SSS) learners expected in school on Monday. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now…
Fans can follow the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26 live through multiple global broadcasters and streaming platforms, with coverage varying by region. The world’s elite cross-country athletes are set to gather in Florida on January 10 for the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee 26, where they will vie for both individual glory…
The government has issued a firm warning to beneficiaries of the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, cautioning them against diverting the funds to non-business activities and clarifying how existing loans and overdrafts relate to the disbursement. Speaking on Thursday, January 8, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Wycliffe Oparanya explained that popular mobile…
From Right; Janeth Chepngetich, Agnes Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet in past action at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Kenya will once again field a formidable team in the senior women’s race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee tomorrow, having won the past nine titles, and despite the absence of two-time champion…
President William Ruto has unveiled a bold initiative to empower young people, women, and persons with disabilities by expanding their access to government procurement opportunities, a move aimed at boosting economic inclusion nationwide. In a statement posted on X on Thursday, January 8, 2026, President Ruto said the program will train a substantial number of…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has poured cold water on former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ability to propel former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to State House. Speaking during an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive, Atwoli questioned Uhuru’s political clout citing his failure to deliver the presidency for Raila Odinga in the…
With Beatrice Chebet absent, the World Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee are set to crown a new senior women’s champion as global rivals prepare for a wide-open showdown. A new senior women’s champion is guaranteed at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee on Saturday, January 10, as the world’s best distance runners prepare…
Agnes Ngetich lead in 10000m women race during the World Athletice Championship trials 2025 at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya will once again field a formidable team in the senior women’s race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee on Saturday, having won the past nine titles,…
US President Donald Trump after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on September 5, 2025. [AFP] Kenya is bracing for its third major economic shock from Washington in less than two years after US President Donald Trump ordered a withdrawal from 66 international organisations. Uncover…
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the date for the announcement of KCSE 2025 results, ending weeks of anxiety for candidates, parents and schools More than 996,000 candidates who took the national examination will receive their results on Friday morning during a grand ceremony outside Nairobi. The announcement was made following a private meeting at…
Ida Odinga has spoken while ODM is divided after the death of Raila Odinga, she has asked the leaders to resolve their conflicts within the party He defended the party’s general secretary, Edwin Sifuna, whose radical stance has attracted criticism and calls for his removal The statements were made during the celebration of Raila Odinga’s…
Ferdinand Omanyala has been awarded compensation after a ruling found his image was used without proper consent. Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, is among several Kenyans who have been awarded a share of over KSh 30 million in compensation for data protection violations. The rulings, delivered in 2025, saw the Office of the Data Protection…
The Tanzanian players received a warm welcome when they arrived from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco Hundreds of fans flooded the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam to welcome the team, which reached the Round of 16 The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised the players VIP treatment,…
Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba cried without being able to control his emotions when he was deputy president Rigathi Gachagua when he was overthrown in October 2024 Wamuchomba reflected on his feelings, claiming to find new clarity after Gachagua was fired The success of the public about Wamuchomba’s position has shown mixed opinions among Kenyans…