An AI illustration depicting a couple hugging on a street in Nairobi while a police officer stands behind them seemingly wondering whether to arrest them. The simple act of sharing a casual hug at a bus stop or a goodbye kiss near a matatu stage has reportedly led to unexpected encounters with the law for…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has detailed the expansive impact of a new cooperation agreement between the national government and Nairobi City County, framing it as a vital step for the city’s future. He told the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Inter-governmental Relations that this framework will fundamentally overhaul the capital’s infrastructure and service…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service has reopened applications for medical training courses at the Kenya Medical Training College, offering aspiring healthcare professionals another opportunity to secure admission for the 2026 intake. In a notice issued on Sunday, March 29, the placement agency announced a revision window covering 21 specific KMTC courses, giving applicants who missed out…
Lawyer Paul Mwangi, who served as the late Raila Odinga’s legal advisor, revealed what he describes as a calculated political strategy used by the former prime minister during his final political maneuvers. Speaking in an exclusive radio interview on Saturday, March 28, 2026, Mwangi claimed that the veteran leader deliberately positioned Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna…
The national government cautioned contractors against dragging their feet on the Galana Kulalu irrigation project, warning that further delays will carry serious consequences. During an inspection of the site, Olando Sitati, the acting head of the Government Delivery Unit (GDU), pointed out that vital sections – including the electrification of the Ksh2.9 billion project –…
The National Police Service (NPS) has reported a grim rise in fatalities linked to the ongoing floods ravaging various parts of the country. As of March 29, 2026, the official death toll reached 110, marking a significant escalation in the national crisis. In a formal update released on Monday, March 30, 2026, the police confirmed…
Wiper leader and Azimio coalition chief Kalonzo Musyoka has clarified his understanding of the late Raila Odinga’s stance on political alliances, asserting that the former prime minister never actually supported the current broad-based government. During a live interview at his Karen headquarters on Sunday, Kalonzo drew on his extensive history with the veteran politician to…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has dismissed proposals to move Kenya’s capital away from Nairobi, labeling the idea as a practical and legal impossibility. Speaking before the Senate Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations on Monday, March 30, 2026, Mudavadi argued that any attempt to establish a new capital would collide with the country’s complex…
CS for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya, before the Senate plenary at the Senate Chambers, Parliament. March 25, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The government is committed to ensuring that the Sh3.9 billion hosting fee for the African Cup of Nations is paid on time in readiness for the soccer tournament to be…
Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o before the National Assembly Public Debt and Privatisation Committee at Parliament on March 30, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] The government is spending nearly 80 per cent of its tax revenue on servicing public debt, leaving President William Ruto’s administration with a razor-thin fiscal buffer for development, according to official National Treasury data published in the Kenya Gazette….
Governor Sakaja before the Senate Committee on Lands, Environment and Natural Resources at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. March 24, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja is a fugitive. Wanted by Senators and being sought by police ordered to arrest him and present him before the county fathers. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Bold…
The police have increased their search efforts against Johnson Sakaja after he failed to appear before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) Nairobi Regional Police Commander, Issa Mohamud, said the governor’s whereabouts are still unknown, warning that the operation will continue The tension stems from audit questions about Nairobi County’s finances, including concerns about…
Audio By Vocalize Harambee Stars players celebrate Ryan Ogam’s goals vs Greanda in the FIFA Series at the Stade Amahoro in Kigali, Rwanda. [Harambee Stars, Facebook]. Harambee Stars secured their first-ever win in the FIFA Series after beating Grenada 3-0 to claim third place in a match played on Monday at the Stade Amahoro in…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja when he appeared before the Senate Transport Committee at Parliament on March 18, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Police in Nairobi have launched a manhunt for Governor Johnson Sakaja after an attempt to arrest him at his City Hall office on Monday evening failed. Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud…
A man was heartbroken after returning home from abroad, where he had spent several years working to build a better life for himself. He was sending money home for his house building project and expected it to be finished by the time he returned Unfortunately, that was not to be, as he shared a video…