Kasarani Member of Parliament Ronald Karauri has officially entered the 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race, signaling a high-stakes battle for the capital’s top seat. Karauri announced his candidacy on February 22, 2026, during a bursary issuance ceremony for Grade 10 students in Kasarani. He blamed the city’s persistent struggles on poor leadership and declared his readiness…
The construction of a Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is in its final stages, with radiotherapy services set to be operational within the year. Funded with around Ksh500 million from the national government, the facility will offer chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgical oncology under one roof. The centre also…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Odhiambo (left) of Takk Rawinji from Homa Bay in action during the inaugural Kisumu Chairman’s Karate Open played at Kombewa in Seme. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Young karate talents lit up the inaugural Kisumu County Karate Association Chairman’s Open Championship held on February 21 and 22 at Seme in Kombewa, with standout…
Tension ran high among residents of Kasimori village in Kombewa following a human-wildlife conflict where a man killed a four-meter python that had strangled his pregnant goat. The incident, which occurred on the evening of February 23 in Kisumu County, sparked panic among residents of the quiet village as they rushed to see the commotion….
Judith Attyang follows her swing during the February Mug of the Month played at Nyanza Golf Club on February 22,2025 in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Judith Attyang’, Joan Kanjejo and Tito Omore were the stars of the February Mug of the Month at Nyanza Golf Club as over 60 golfers turned up for the special…
Several health facilities will face charges ranging from conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretences. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has approved criminal charges against several individuals and health facilities for allegedly fraudulent registration and payment claims at the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement dated February 25, 2026, Ingonga…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has finalized all preparations for the mini-polls scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026. In a progress update, the commission confirmed that the electoral process remains strictly on schedule across several key regions. Voters will head to the polls to fill vacancies in both the National Assembly and various…
Audio By Vocalize Juniors during a past Nyanza Region Chess Championship. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Goldfields Migori, Makini School, Golden Elites, Mudasa, Jalaram, and Beshine School were among the top performers at the Nyanza regional Youth and Cadet Chess Championship, a vibrant event that attracted over 800 young players from across the region. …
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is currently navigating one of its most turbulent internal crises in recent history. At the center of the storm is Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, who remains defiant despite a fierce push from rival factions to strip him of his role as secretary-general. The friction reached a boiling point after the…
Renowned Kenyan athlete Ferdinand Omanyala has shown his fans his completed mansion in Ruiru, a project he has been building for the past few years. The modern house had a flat roof, large floor-to-ceiling windows, several floors, a terrace, and a well-decorated courtyard. Fans flocked to her social media post, congratulating the athlete on the…
Audio By Vocalize A view of the site where Mexican Army troops killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as ‘El Mencho,’ leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion (Jalisco New Generation), during a federal operation in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico on February 22, 2026. [STRINGER / ANADOLU / AFP] Multiple Mexican football games were suspended Sunday due…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto chats with Justice Katwa Kigen [left} and Karim Khan, then his lawyers as he arrived at the International Criminal Court ahead of the hearing. [File, Standard] Justice Kigen, the President’s ex-lawyer among the Supreme Court Judge applicants, barely days after his appointment Court of Appeal…
Sheikh Ustadh Eid Ali appears in court facing allegations of sexually abusing 12 minors in Othaya Town. In a case that has sent shockwaves through Othaya Town, a local cleric appeared in court on Monday to face allegations of systematic sexual abuse involving 12 minors. Sheikh Ustadh Eid Ali stood before the magistrate as investigators…
Pastor Daniel Gula and his wife, Kathleen Mary Gula, got married despite many challenges after working together in ministry for several years There were big differences between them, including differences in education level, but they chose to marry each other, and more than five decades later they are still together The couple, a man from…
Rally driver Pauline Sheghu and her navigator Linnet Ayuko are revved up ahead of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally scheduled March 12-15th in Naivasha. The duo’s preparations for the rally, considered to be the toughest event on the WRC calendar, got a boost after receiving support from Ministry of Energy. Sheghu, alongside her navigator Linet…