Mourners in Emurua Dikirr narrowly escaped disaster after heavy rains submerged the Mogondo River bridge on Friday, March 6 The school bus was overpowered by strong currents, forcing passengers to get out through the windows with the help of onlookers Fortunately, no deaths or injuries were reported despite the chaos; they were coming from the…
Johanna Ngeno died along with four others after the helicopter they were traveling in crashed and caught fire in the Chepkiep Forest on their way to Nairobi Former Chief of Defense Forces Francis Ogolla was among the top Kenyan leaders who lost their lives in plane crashes that made the nation mourn Other influential people,…
Newspapers on Sunday, March 8, reported extensively on the flood disaster in Nairobi, with President William Ruto intervening to deal with the crisis. The front pages of The Sunday Standard and Taifa Duhami newspapers. Photo: Screenshots from The Sunday Standard, National Sunday.Source: UGC Elsewhere, one of the newspapers reported on the questions asked by the…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino claims the government is planning to arrest him due to a social media post targeting him Secretary in the Ministry of Internal Security Dr. Raymond Omollo He disclosed that the warrant issued by the chief magistrate of Kakamega requires him to appear before the investigators or he will…
Nick Kosgei was among the six people who perished along with Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno after their helicopter crashed in Nandi County He was the official photographer of the MP for Emurua Dikirr, and he was buried in Kipkebe, Silibwet Town Ward, Bomet Constituency At his funeral, Oscar Sudi responded to the demands that…
President Ruto ordered the actions of various agencies, including KDF, NPS, and Nairobi County, to rescue the victims and control the flood disaster He ordered the release of relief food and promised government aid to cover hospital bills for the injured Ruto emphasized long-term solutions, emphasizing the Nairobi River Restoration Program to improve drainage and…
Siaya Governor, James Orengo, claimed that several of his workers were arrested before President Ruto’s visit, demanding their immediate release. Orengo, who is backed by the Edwin Sifuna-led ODM rebel group, opposes any political deal with Ruto, warning that it will undermine ODM’s national appeal. ODM is divided, with Oburu Oginga and his allies supporting…
A section of Enterprise Road in Nairobi’s Industrial area blocked after the river burst its banks following the heavy downpour on Friday night. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Deaths, wrecked property, floating cars and sheer devastation marked the Friday night downpour that left a trail of destruction in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. Fact‑first reporting that…
Audio By Vocalize Kisumu Youngsters Hockey team celebrates with their trophies at the end of the Kenya Hockey League at City Park Hockey Stadium on Sunday, March 1, 2026. [Jonah Onyang, Standard] For ten years, players of Kisumu Youngsters Hockey Club ran on dusty pitches, travelled long distances with little support, and played…
Audio By Vocalize (L–R) John Korir and his brother Wesley Korir pose with the trophy after John won the men’s race at the 129th Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts. [AFP] When the history of the Los Angeles Marathon is written, two Kenyan brothers will most likely feature prominently. Legendary…
A section of Enterprise Road in Nairobi’s Industrial area blocked after the river burst its banks following the heavy downpour on Friday night. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Deaths, wrecked property, floating cars and sheer devastation marked the Friday night downpour that left a trail of destruction in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi. Uncover the stories…
NTV News presenter Fridah Mwaka is going through one of the hardest times in her life after a big and sad tragedy A journalist mourns the death of her beloved grandfather, and wrote a sad message for her heartbreaking ad with a touching photo In an earlier interview, the news anchor revealed that his colleague…
A Russian man, Vladislav Liukov, aka Yaytseslav Truhov, went viral after videos of him talking to Kenyan women on the street surfaced online. The videos, which were filmed in secret, raised concerns that prompted the government to call on victims to come forward and record statements CNN journalist, Larry Madowo, tried the glasses that are…
Heavy rains on March 7 left Nairobi submerged, sparking public anger over poor drainage systems Governor Johnson Sakaja faced harsh criticism, with MP Babu Owino blaming him and promising to fix the crisis if he is elected in 2027 Critics accused Babu of using the crisis for political gain, noting that, while governance gaps may…
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…