On Tuesday, the High Court at Milimani heard a constitutional petition challenging parts of the Sexual Offences Act that treat consensual relationships between adolescents as crimes. Advocates argued against the practice of sending children to prison for offenses linked to adolescent sexuality. They pointed out that teenagers are still developing and require guidance and support…
English Premier League giants Arsenal FC have sent a special piece of memorabilia to honor the late Raila Amolo Odinga, who was a devoted fan of the club. While receiving the gift on behalf of the late former Prime Minister at his Nairobi office, ODM Director of Communication Philip Etale expressed his joy. As a…
Audio By Vocalize Butere Girls’ Chelsea Dnamu (right) dribbles past Kaya Tiwi’s Scolastica Wileka. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Reigning national champions Butere Girls High School and Musingu High School yesterday retained their titles as the Kakamega County games ended yesterday. Butere Cannons had no regard for their hosts, Eregi Girls High School thrashing them 122-26 in…
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Ososti speaks at the launch of the Linda Mwananchi “Ten-Point Lies” report held at a Nairobi hotel on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. A faction of the Orange Democratic Movement, operating as Linda Mwananchi, has published a “People’s Report” to evaluate the 10-point agenda established by President William Ruto and the late Raila…
Audio By Vocalize Dr Aggrey’s Marvel Omondi (right) dribbles past Lukenya Boys’ Dominic Tong. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Former national basketball champions Dr. Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi are among hot shots who will be seeking a good start when the 2026 Coast Region Term One games begin today at Kenyatta High School, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County. …
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) alerted motorists to expect heavy traffic during the Safari Rally, scheduled for March 12–15, 2026. The agency urged drivers to take alternative routes to dodge delays and stay safe on the main highways. In an advisory issued on Wednesday, KeNHA Director-General Luka Kimeli noted that the authority expects major…
A white Toyota Mark II owned by Assistant Commissioner of Police Juma Ali Haikal is at the centre of the investigations in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were on April 30, 2025. [CCTV] A car at the centre of investigations into the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, allegedly used by suspects…
Audio By Vocalize Mechanics give rally cars their final touches at the service park at the Wildlife Research and Training Institute as teams prepare for the start of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya in Naivasha.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Mechanics were racing against time to fix different car components on racing machines before the WRC Safari…
Audio By Vocalize Elfyn Evans from Great Britain navigated by Scott Martin driving Toyota Yaris at the Super Special Stage Kasarani in Nairobi during the WRC Safari Rally on March 20, 2025. [File, Standard] Once again, it’s that time of the year when the battle between man and machine will have a fever pitch grip…
A white Toyota Mark II owned by Assistant Commissioner of Police Juma Ali Haikal is at the centre of the investigations in the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were on April 30, 2025. [CCTV] A car at the centre of investigations into the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were, allegedly used by suspects…
In Hamisi, many young people know what it means to work hard and still feel stuck.They wake up early, chase small opportunities, sell what they can, and hope the day brings enough to keep them moving. For some, it is farm produce. For others, small retail, tailoring, beauty services, boda boda work or casual labour….
Rodgers, a hospital worker in Kisii County, was found dead after living in an abandoned toilet for five months Heartbroken colleagues explained why he had to live in a toilet despite being employed, and recounted his last moments before death Several hospital workers also told how their rights were being violated and asked the government…
Waihiga Mwaura lost her last born sister, dear Lil Gathoni Mwaura, who died in 2022 The BBC news presenter was devastated by the death of her sister, and wrote a touching message on her birthday Kenyans on social media consoled the journalist after he shared a picture of his sister made with AI technology The…
The governor of Narok County, Patrick Ole Ntutu, visited the grave of the late Johana Ng’eno a few days after the MP for Emurua Dikirr Constituency was buried. Pictures shared online showed Ntutu standing respectfully beside a grave decorated with tiles and flowers, before comforting his widow, Naiyanoi Ntutu Ntutu said he also delivered a…
The governor of Narok County, Patrick Ole Ntutu, visited the grave of the late Johana Ng’eno a few days after the MP for Emurua Dikirr Constituency was buried. Pictures shared online showed Ntutu standing solemnly beside a well-tiled grave, decorated with flowers and wreaths, before comforting his widow, Naiyanoi Ntutu Ntutu said he also delivered…