Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, will be buried at her home as family and friends gather for her funeral Several prominent leaders, including President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, attended the funeral The late MP’s mother, Mary Ng’eno, has spoken firmly during her son’s funeral, recalling their last moments together The…
President William Ruto has promised to support the families of the victims of the Nandi helicopter crash, promising financial support and educational support Each bereaved family will receive KSh 2 million to help them rebuild after losing their breadwinners Ruto also promised to sponsor one dependent to complete higher education at Kisii University President William…
80 golfers are set to face off in the fifth leg of the ongoing NCBA golf series at Mt.Kipipiri golf club,Nyandarua County. Golfers will seek points at the Golf Club,opened last year,for points as they seek to qualify for the series’ finale later in the year. Those who will get the nod for the…
Moses Mudavadi, the eldest son of Chief Minister Musalia Mudavadi, has started his campaign to represent the Westlands constituency in the 2027 Parliament He has already received the support of political commentator Mutahi Ngunyi, who praised him for his bravery during the Dusit D2 terror attack His entry into the race sets the stage for…
Audio By Vocalize Walid Regragui reacts during presentation ceremony at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final between Morocco and Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. [AFP] Morocco parted company with coach Walid Regragui yesterday, three months before the World Cup, with the country’s football…
Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi during an interview with Standard at his private office in Parklands, Nairobi, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. [File, Standard] Senior lawyer Nelson Havi today caused a spectacle in court after appearing in an Olive Green Overall, a dare he made true on his X account during the hearing…
Agnes Ndeki was happy to leave prison after 25 years, ready to start a new life and reunite with her family after years of separation However, his family was not ready to accept him again due to several reasons, and he had to move to another residence A welfare officer at Embu Women’s Prison expressed…
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Three filmmakers associated with the controversial BBC Africa Eye documentary ‘Blood Parliament’ have urged a Nairobi court to speed up its directions. Brian Adagala, Mark Denver Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae warned that ongoing delays could expose their case to potential interference from outside agencies, which may undermine the integrity of the judicial process and affect…
Former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu walked out of Kamiti Maximum Security Prison on Thursday after the High Court drastically reduced his bail terms. The move marks a significant turn in his ongoing legal battle against a Sh588 million corruption conviction related to irregular road tenders. The development unfolded during a mention of the case before…
Pastor Teddy Greatness has resigned from the Nyahururu branch of Jesus Christ Compassion Ministries (JCM), leaving his position as Assistant Pastor and National Youth Evangelism Coordinator He thanked the head preacher of the branch, Reverend Victor Kuria, for his leadership and formation, and also expressed gratitude for the spiritual guidance he received Teddy explained that…
The Ministry of Health has raised the alarm over a surge in influenza cases spreading across the country. In a public advisory issued on Thursday, March 5, Director General Patrick Amoth told the public that the spike in cases follows Kenya’s well-established seasonal influenza pattern, which typically kicks in between late February and May, then returns…
A Kenyan content creator, a trio of human rights journalists and a veteran Ghanaian press freedom advocate were among the standout honourees at the fourth edition of the Africa Media Festival (AMF 2026), which closed with the Africa Media Awards held in Nairobi. The awards, which are presented by Baraza Media Lab, recognise journalists, creators…
The late Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Johana Ng’eno popularly known as Ngong, was recognized for being a brave advocate for her community He was also a sponsor and an important pillar of the Kalenjin music industry, often attending the musicians’ festivals and concerts. Together, Kalenjin artists have released a memorial song to…
Kenya’s security forces are tightening their grip on human trafficking networks, dismantling operations that extend from peaceful residential neighborhoods in Nairobi to the departure gates of the nation’s busiest international airport. A series of recent raids has laid bare the alarming scale of organized cross-border crime and the desperate lengths to which migrants are willing…