On Friday, February 27, Kenyan newspapers reported on the tension between the national government and civil servants following the proposal to change them from permanent jobs with pensions to contract jobs. Top stories in Kenyan newspapers on Friday, February 27. Photo: DN, PD, The Standard, Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC The newspapers also revealed the…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja appeared before the Senate’s Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee on Wednesday to protect the legality and intent of a landmark cooperation agreement between the city county and the national government. Facing intense scrutiny from senators over financial accountability and public participation, Sakaja framed the partnership not as a surrender of power…
Joseph Oyugi Magwanga has resigned from his position as the Deputy Governor of Homa Bay, due to disappointment and obstacles preventing him from serving He revealed that his office was closed, his car was taken, and the work environment made it impossible for him to perform his duties Magwanga accused Governor Gladys Wanga of not…
The massive hospitality project rising near Nakuru’s State House, the Encore Hotel, belongs to businessman Sam Mburu, the husband of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika. Mburu recently broke his silence on the multi-billion-shilling venture following intense parliamentary scrutiny regarding the hotel’s scale and its sensitive proximity to the presidential residence. Addressing concerns over the site’s location,…
Details have emerged of how rogue immigration officials, allegedly acting on instructions from senior government figures, aided one of Sudan’s most wanted warlords, Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo Musa alias Hemedti, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo — the younger brother of Rapid Support Forces commander Hemedti — as well as several of his allies and family members,…
Audio By Vocalize Kenyan driver Pauline Sheghu (right) and her co-driver Linet Ayuko in Nairobi on February 26, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Queens of the Dust Pauline Sheghu has received a Sh1 million sponsorship from Kenya Power ahead of next month’s WRC Safari Rally in Naivasha. The announcement comes at a crucial stage when Sheghu…
Audio By Vocalize Junior NBA Africa coach Joel Yoba instructs coaches and teachers during the Basketball Experience Awareness Day at Nyayo Basketball Court on February 26, 2026. [Jonah Onyango] Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and NBA Africa celebrated the Basketball Experience (BE) Teachers’ Awareness Day in style on Thursday at Nyayo Stadium Basketball…
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards captain Kayci Odhiambo (left) and KCB’s Samuel Feargod during SportPesa Premier League at Kasarani Stadium on February 26, 2026. [AFC Leopards Media] AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at…
Audio By Vocalize Kenyan boxers Morris ‘Maketho Maloso’ Okolla [Courtesy] Kenyan boxers Morris ‘Maketho Maloso’ Okolla and Johua Wasike have pledged to shock their opponents in the second ‘Nightmare In Nairobi’ title fights set for Masshouse in Ngong Race Course tonight. Okolla will take on Hudson Muhumuza of Uganda in a 10-round East and Central…
Audio By Vocalize AFC Leopards players celebrate a goal during a past FKF Premier League match at Dandora Stadium in Nairobi on April 26, 2025. [File, Standard] AFC Leopards push to challenge record Kenyan champions Gor Mahia for this season’s SportPesa Premier League title hit a major setback yesterday after losing 1-0 to KCB at…
Audio By Vocalize Although Kenya boasts outdoor racing prowess, it has for years limped when it comes to indoor championships. Despite high pedigree athletes exerting dominance at outdoor global shows such as the World Championships and the Olympics, among others, there has been nothing to smile about at the World Indoor showpiece. But the powerhouse…
Details have emerged of how rogue immigration officials, allegedly acting on instructions from senior government figures, aided one of Sudan’s most wanted warlords, Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo Musa alias Hemedti, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo — the younger brother of Rapid Support Forces commander Hemedti — as well as several of his allies and family members, to…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga and Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga. [File, Standard] Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has resigned over what he termed as unbearable frustration. Magwanga addressed journalists on Thursday evening after meeting some residents of Kasipul Constituency in Oyugis where he made the announcement. Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been granted temporary relief after the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal extended the injunctions to prevent his removal The court prevented ODM from publishing in the Kenya Gazette the resolution of the National Central Committee which has been challenged The crisis arose from the February 11 NEC meeting in Mombasa, chaired…
Lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui has declared Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna politically unstoppable, warning ODM opponents against underestimating his influence He said that the growing disillusionment of the public with the UDA regime has changed the political position in favor of Sifuna Kinyanjui said attempts to oust Sifuna as ODM Secretary General would only strengthen his support…