Heavy overnight rains on March 6 caused massive flooding in Nairobi, killing 23 people, damaging property, and displacing residents Rescue teams, including the police and partner agencies, worked through the night, rescuing 29 people from submerged areas Authorities warned motorists as highways and areas like Mukuru, Kibra, Mathare, and South B/C were among the most…
Audio By Vocalize Lioness Rally Team of Lisa Christoffersen and Christabel Wacuka with a Peugeot pick up which was sponsored by Uraysia. The car will serve as the team’s official recce car as they prepare for the gruelling 2026 WRC Safari Rally Kenya. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Lioness Rally founder Lisa Christoffersen is…
KDF Personnel rolls the Body of Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga during the State Funeral Service at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Siaya Governor James Orengo is now pushing for an inter-state inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, claiming that he did not…
Audio By Vocalize Eastleigh High School’s Brian Odhiambo and Keith Mnene of Kahawa Garrison during their Nairobi County Sub-Region Term One Secondary School Games at Starehe Boys’ Centre on March 6, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] There will be no love lost when reigning Nairobi Region boys’ basketball champions Dagoretti High lock horns with rivals Upper Hill in the…
Audio By Vocalize Rally driver Evans Kavisi (centre), Tendaworld Director Tito Alai (left) and navigator Absalom Aswani after unveiling sponsorship ahead of 2026 WRC Safari Rally in Nairobi on March 5, 2026. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Kenyan rally driver Evans Kavisi is gearing up for a strong finish at the 2026 WRC Safari Rally slated for March 12-15…
Audio By Vocalize Afd Director Anne Gael Chapuis (centre) demonstrates her basketball skills alongside Brian Rague (left), a basketball Experience Coach at the Isinya School for the Deaf on March 5, 2026. [Courtesy, Standard] The Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group, in collaboration with NBA Africa, launched the Disability Inclusion component of the ongoing Basketball Experience (BE)…
Audio By Vocalize Professor Makau Mutua takes the Oath of Office as the Chairman of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of victims of protests and Riots on September 4, 2025. [File, Standard President William Ruto has directed the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) to develop a framework for compensating victims…
Heavy rains lashed Nairobi, flooding roads and large farms, including South B, South C and Nairobi West, leaving motorists stranded Parts of the Uhuru Highway, Kilimani and Nairobi City were submerged as rainwater filled the drainage systems. Kenya Defense Forces joined emergency teams to rescue residents trapped in flooded houses and help stranded drivers The…
At least 10 people have died in Nairobi after heavy rains caused massive floods on Friday, March 6, and spread to various areas Nairobi Police Commander George Seda said eight victims were swept away by flood waters, while two others died after being struck by lightning. Rescue teams struggled through the night to reach the…
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Kenyans were outraged after CCTV footage recorded the disappointing and un-motherly actions of her child Many later recovered after being caught for his actions, sharing differing opinions in the comments section of the viral video. Several people condemned her behavior, saying the little girl may grow up with emotional and psychological trauma after the incident…
The Ugunja-Sega-Ukwala Water Supply Project in Siaya County, funded at KSh 1.2 billion, will provide clean water to about 100,000 residents The system, powered by a gravity-fed water turbine design, can process 8,000 cubic meters per day, reducing costs and ensuring sustainability Minister of Home Affairs Raymond Omollo hailed the project as an important step…
Audio By Vocalize Vehicles remain partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall caused severe water accumulation on streets in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 06, 2026. [AFP] At least 10 people have died in Nairobi after heavy rains triggered flooding across the city and other parts of the country, police say. Nairobi Regional Police Commander George…
Vehicles remain partially submerged in floodwaters after heavy rainfall caused severe water accumulation on streets in Nairobi on March 06, 2026. [AFP] For decades, many Kenyans could almost predict the weather by memory. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing…
Two people have died and four others have been injured after a trailer lost direction and hit a bodaboda shed in Kegati area in Kisii county Witnesses said the truck hit a parked car first before leaving the road and entering a crowded booth. Local bodaboda leaders said the fatal afternoon accident left the community…