Jacobeth Jeptoo was among the first people to arrive at the scene of the Nandi accident when he was trying to save the lives of the victims The 22-year-old nursing student recounted the harrowing incident when she tried to help survivors following a helicopter crash. He emphasized the need for Community Health Promoters (CHPs) to…
President William Ruto has ordered the installation of smart traffic cameras in major cities within 30 days The system will be integrated with a system of instant fines aimed at reducing corruption and improving road safety The reform plan includes reducing traffic officers, removing unnecessary barriers, and making fine payments digital Kenyan roads are likely…
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Tongaren, Bungoma County after allegedly stabbing his elder brother Joshua Wafula Furaha to death. Police from Makunga police station responded to the incident and found the victim with multiple stab wounds and moved his body to the mortuary of the Naitiri sub-county hospital. Family members described the feud between…
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards SC players celebrate Christopher Koloti’s (Right) goal against Bidco United FC during their FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on April 26, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] AFC Leopards striker Samuel Ssenyonjo believes they can build from their 5-1 win over Shabana and push to…
The newspapers of Tuesday, March 3, have focused more on the helicopter accident that killed the Member of Parliament for Emurua Dikirr Johana Ng’eno and five others, while a team of various organizations is increasing the investigation into the cause of the tragedy. Top news in Kenyan newspapers on Tuesday, March 3. Photo: Daily Nation,…
A Nairobi man has appeared before the Milimani Law Courts facing serious charges of intellectual property theft for allegedly distributing and selling pirated digital newspapers via WhatsApp. Antony Mwanzia Kimeu stood before Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena, where he denied multiple counts of copyright infringement. The case highlights a growing crackdown by Kenyan authorities on…
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal 1A in Nairobi on February 16, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Kenya Airports Authority last week unveiled a sweeping 20-year blueprint for the transformation of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, but the ambitious plan has revived concerns that the controversial Adani Group could be circling the country’s aviation asset…
M-PESA users will no longer see full transaction details for Paybill, Till, and Buy Goods payments, following a new privacy measure by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The CBK has authorized Safaricom to introduce phone number masking across M-PESA transactions. In its National Payments Strategy 2022–2025, the CBK outlined a framework to protect digital…
The Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met) has advised citizens to prepare for a significant shift in weather patterns as the country transitions into the 2026 March-April-May (MAM) long rains season. In its latest monthly forecast, the department predicts that a vast majority of the country, including the Lake Victoria Basin, the Rift Valley, the Highlands…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has responded sharply to Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko after the governor warned him against holding a Linda Mwananchi rally in the county. Sifuna insisted that political leaders must uphold democratic freedoms and allow open engagement across regions. Speaking on Monday during an interview with K24 TV, Sifuna said threats and restrictions…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has postponed its upcoming grassroots elections following the sudden death of Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno. In a notice issued on Monday, March 2, National Election Board (NEB) Chairman Anthony Mwaura confirmed that all repeat Phase 3 polls originally scheduled for Saturday, March 7, will now move to a later…
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi claimed he played a role in raising Ksh100 million to influence the Senate during the impeachment of former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Speaking during a late-night interview on a local TV station on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Linturi said he mobilized the funds from friends, members of Parliament, and…
Kipchumba Murkomen has spoken publicly about his connection to the late Johana Ng’eno, following controversial remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua suggesting his involvement in the tragic helicopter crash that claimed Ng’eno’s life. Speaking to the press on Sunday, March 1, after receiving the remains of Ng’eno and other victims in Nairobi, Murkomen conveyed deep sorrow and highlighted…
The political landscape in Kenya faces a potential shake-up as the countdown begins for the expiration of the high-profile cooperation agreement between President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the late Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Appearing in an interview on K24 TV, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna confirmed that the Memorandum of…
President William Ruto has moved to overhaul Kenya’s traffic enforcement, directing authorities to fast-track the rollout of surveillance cameras and instant fines aimed at curbing a deadly surge in road accidents. During a high-level meeting at State House, Nairobi, the president received a sobering report on road crashes from the National Council on the Administration…