Rose Akamurana drowned during the floods in Nairobi when she was trying to travel home to meet her son His family remembered his last moments before being swept away by the flood, which also claimed the lives of several other people Another family expressed concern as their relative’s whereabouts remain unknown after sharing disturbing reports…
The Agnes Zani-led committee, which manages the 10-point agenda and the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) rollout, says it is ready to present its progress report. The team originally planned to share the report with a joint UDA and ODM parliamentary group meeting before March 7, 2026. However, they pushed the presentation back to Tuesday. The…
Newspapers on Monday, March 9, continue to report on the massive floods in Nairobi, highlighting the increase in deaths and the frantic search of families struggling to find their loved ones who are still missing. Top news in Kenyan newspapers on Monday, March 9. Photo: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC…
Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has brushed off critics of the proposed partnership between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He insisted that the talks should solely concentrate on securing the party’s equitable share of national leadership and development projects. While attending a church service in Bondo on Sunday, March…
President William Ruto affirmed that his alliance with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) centers on fairness and shared success. He explained that the two sides built this partnership on a foundation of trust and mutual growth. “Our relationship with ODM is going to be a relationship of equals,” Ruto said. The president pointed out that…
Volunteers recover a man’s body from a car following heavy rains in Nairobi, Kenya, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku) Recent floods across Kenya have tragically claimed 42 lives since Friday, with Nairobi suffering the heaviest losses at 26 fatalities, according to official reports. Public Health Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku confirmed these numbers…
Former Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok and the Director General of Immigration Evelyn Cheluget peruse details of a consignment of passport booklets. [File, Standard] Senior government officials under whose watch members of a Sudanese militia and suspected Somali terrorists acquired Kenyan passports and identification cards are walking with their heads high, as…
Former Immigration and Citizen Services PS Julius Bitok and the Director General of Immigration Evelyn Cheluget peruse details of a consignment of passport booklets. [File, Standard] Senior government officials under whose watch members of a Sudanese militia and suspected Somali terrorists acquired Kenyan passports and identification cards are walking with their heads high, as…
Arsenal and Chelsea were among the first teams to book their place in the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup 2025/2026 Arsenal beat Mansfield in the fifth round to keep their hopes of a quadruple alive, while Chelsea defiantly beat Wrexham AFC We take a look at the prize money the quarter-final teams have earned…
A famous Kisumu photographer has died after reportedly answering a call from a person pretending to be a client Joseph Owino, popularly known as Joe Miles, left home for what appeared to be a routine job but never returned His lifeless body was found in a bush in Naivasha with signs that he may have…
BB Bread Fc continued with their giant killing stance in the ongoing Football Kenya Federation MozzartBet Cup after dumping premier league leaders Gor Mahia out of this years tourney following a 1-0 win during their round of 32 clash played Sunday, at Nyayo National Stadium. The 5th tier,Kayole based side who shocked AFC leopards…
Audio By Vocalize The death toll from ongoing heavy rains has risen to 42. [File, Standard] The death toll from ongoing heavy rains has risen to 42, according to the latest data from the government’s multi-agency response secretariat, which identifies Nairobi County as the worst-hit area. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, speaking at Harambee…
Several parts of the country were hit by heavy rains as the government responded to ongoing flood emergencies The weather department warned of possible floods and landslides in many counties, including Homa Bay and Nairobi Communities in listed areas are encouraged to prepare for the storm and seek government assistance during severe weather The Kenya…
Lions on top of trees at Naibosho conservancy in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Due to the tall grass the lions have resorted to climbing tree tops to spot potential prey. [Robert Kiplagat] Pressure is mounting on the Narok County Government to publicly address its failure to protect lions and curb their killing in the iconic Maasai…
Nick Kosgei was one of the victims of the fatal helicopter crash that killed six people in Mosop, Nandi county The young man’s close girlfriend, Nerea, died during his funeral in Silibwet, Bomet county Nerea recalled her memories with her best friend, adding that he was the only person she really loved The photographer of…