Exhumed bodies at the Shakahola fasting cult crime scene. [File, Standard] The investigating officer in the Shakahola massacre told the court that controversial preacher Paul Makenzi and 192 others had a suicide pact by agreeing to fast to death. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to…
A group of Nairobi County Assembly Members (MCAs) has announced a plan to kick Governor Johnson Sakaja out of office. Led by South B MCA Waithera Chege and Baba Dogo MCA Godfrey Majiwa, the lawmakers claim they have gathered more than enough signatures to officially table an impeachment motion. During a press briefing on Tuesday,…
On Thursday, March 5, at least six people died in a fatal head-on accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Witnesses narrated what happened shortly before the Chania Executive bus collided with a trailer in Manyatta area Photos from the scene of the accident show how bad the accident was, as the PSV bus was badly damaged…
Ogweno Stephen, a Kenyan health advocate and global health practitioner, has been named one of just 20 regional finalists for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. He is the only Kenyan on the prestigious list. Selected from 977 applicants across the Commonwealth’s 56 member states, Ogweno Stephen stood out after a…
St. Peters Boys High School rugby team’s Reagan Williams in action against Koyonzo High School during the National schools second term ball games in Kakamega on July 31, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] Former rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School will be keen to remind naysayers that indeed rugby is made at the Barbarians territory when the Kakamega County…
Leaders associated with Linda Mwananchi’s wing have opposed the request to register the movement as a political party The group, led by Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, said the petition allegedly presented by Charles Wanyonyi could abuse the credibility and public identity of the movement. They have asked…
The remains of five victims of the Nandi plane crash, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, have been airlifted to Emurua Dikirr Primary School for a joint requiem service. The Saturday crash claimed the lives of the pilot George Were from Nyakach, Kisumu, the Emurua Dikirr MP, his bodyguard Amos Kipngetich Rotich, photographer Nick Koskei,…
The High Court has cleared Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya of all criminal charges, declaring that his arrest and prosecution for alleged corruption were unlawful and infringed upon his constitutional rights. Delivering the ruling at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye criticized investigators for “unconstitutional actions” throughout the arrest and investigation process. The judge…
The newspapers of Thursday, March 5, reported on the political situation in the country, focusing mainly on the Linda Mwananchi group, which opposes efforts to turn it into a political party. 1. Daily Nation The newspaper reported on the tension within the Linda Mwananchi group, which is currently struggling with efforts to register it as…
Aspiring candidates within the Jubilee Party have reached out to party leader Uhuru Kenyatta, demanding a clear explanation for the surprise selection of former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i as the 2027 presidential candidate. These members worry that the party leadership sidelined other qualified contenders by skipping standard internal processes. In a letter dated March 3,…
The family of a young Kenya Forest Service soldier has sadly shared details of his last moments after a helicopter crash in Mosop, Nandi County While many victims are said to have died on the spot, the forester known as Amos Rotich is reported to have lived for about 30 minutes after the accident. According…
SGR Madaraka Express train. Kenya Railways has issued a warning to passengers against bringing tools or similar equipment on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). The state corporation clarified its stance on social media in response to a traveler asking if they could carry such gear on the train. According to Kenya Railways, tools fall under…
A section of Nairobi MCAs have refused to support the new motion to remove Governor Sakaja from power, insisting on unity in the Resolution Union MCA reiterates its commitment to the development of Nairobi and the successful cooperation agreement worth Sh80 billion The union wants political stability to focus on the implementation and delivery of…
The MCA plotting to oust Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja listed 22 reasons to support their motion to remove him from power Sakaja is accused of posting regularly on social media about the delivery of programs and projects The governor is also accused of signing the cooperation agreement without surrendering the duties as required by Article…
Veteran comedian Professor Hamo and Jemutai Comedian trended a lot in 2021 after details of their relationship emerged online At one time, Hamo claimed that Jemutai was his second wife, but in 2025, he revealed how the scandal caused him to lose money In a new video he posted on his TikTok, he revealed how…