Transport along Thika Superhighway will be disrupted following the partial closure at Globe Roundabout to allow the reinstatement of the Nairobi River bridge. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a week-long public notice that will affect thousands of commuters. Almost all PSVs plying Thika Road use the roundabout to access the Nairobi CBD….
Authorities at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) arrested a Chinese national on Wednesday, March 11, for attempting to smuggle queen garden ants out of Kenya. Officials identified the suspect as the leader of an international ant-trafficking ring. Following his arrest, the court ordered his detention to provide investigators more time to build their case. Kenya…
On Friday, March 13, Kenyan newspapers reported that Kalonzo Musyoka’s Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) and other parties are facing possible de-registration for lack of broad national support. Local publications also emphasized that the Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna he is fighting for his removal as secretary general of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Top stories in…
Abedinecho Kyalo Katue, a Kenyan nurse and popular TikToker, left custody in Florida after posting bond following his arrest for alleged misconduct at an Orlando hospital. Authorities held the 46-year-old at the Orange County Jail after linking him to reports of sexual assault involving a patient at AdventHealth Orlando. Investigators report that the incident occurred…
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya warned that a faction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) linked to the “Linda Mwananchi” movement could weaken the opposition by forming a new political party. He noted that such a split might unintentionally assist President William Ruto’s re-election efforts. During Citizen TV’s JKLive Show on Wednesday, Natembeya characterized the…
Kenyan climate activist Truphena Muthoni is preparing for another extraordinary environmental challenge – this time on the global stage. The passionate conservationist plans to attempt a new world record by hugging 1,172 trees in one hour during an upcoming visit to Brazil. The ambitious feat, if successful, would surpass the current record and further spotlight…
Audio By Vocalize Deputy President Kithure Kindiki flags off rally crews during the ceremonial start of the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on March 12, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The government will continue paying affiliation fees for World Rally Championships (WRC) Safari Rally and other related fees owed to…
Ongoing construction works of Talanta City Sports Stadium in Nairobi. [File, Standard] A parliamentary committee has questioned the rationale for the transfer of construction works of Talanta City Sports Stadium from Sports Kenya to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), and the allocation of an additional Sh10.8 billion without approval. Also questioned was the adjustment of…
Audio By Vocalize Upper Hill’s Evans Baya (left) and Christopher Munene of Nairobi School during Nairobi Region Secondary Schools Term 1 Rugby match at The Nairobi School on March 15, 2025. [File, Standard] With only two matches to regional glory, semi-finalists will have everything to fight for as they chase a place in…
Audio By Vocalize Irish driver Josh McErlean and his navigator Eoin Treacy in action at the Nawisa shakedown stage during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha, on March 12, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The 2026 WRC Safari Rally revved off in Naivasha on Thursday as fans looked forward to hair-raising shows…
Audio By Vocalize Belgian driver Thierry Neuville and his co‑driver Martijn Wydaeghe at the Nawisa shakedown stage in Naivasha during the 2026 WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha on March 12, 2026. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]. The third leg of the 2026 World Rally Championship (WRC), the Safari Rally, vroomed off to a high note…
Former PS Irungu Nyakera addresses journalists after goons attacked his Fairways Hotel in Kisumu, on March 11, 2026. [Clinton Ambujo, Standard] The country is slowly sliding into anarchy as the rule of law is relegated to the background, with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju and former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera becoming the latest high-profile victims…
A group of angry youths stormed a mochari in Nairobi demanding to be given the body of their friend Nicholas Kyalo Kyalo died after being swept away by the severe floods that hit Nairobi on March 6 The strange incident caused confusion and stopped activities in the mochari for a while while the youth shouted…
The Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, walked his son to the altar during his wedding He was with his beautiful wife, Ann Wanjiku, and Kagwe was seen putting one hand on his son’s shoulder Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his wife Margaret Kenyatta also attended the beach wedding in Watamu Minister Mutahi…
Moi Kabarak High School has been ordered to reinstate a form four student who was expelled from school in February Milimani High Court Judge, John Chigiti, issued the order on Thursday, March 12, following a petition filed by the student’s father The father, through lawyer Danstan Omari, is contesting the school’s decision to prevent his…