Nyeri High Court sentenced Julius Macharia to death after finding him guilty of defiling and killing seven-year-old Tamara Blessing Judge Magare Kizito said that the crime was deliberately planned, carried out and incited by Macharia to betray the victim’s trust The judge cited the brutality of the crime, the trauma done to the family and…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi City Thunder’s Ater Majok in action against Namuongo Blazers during their Africa Champions Clubs Road To Bal 2026 match at Kasarani Gymnasium last year. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] After months of uncertainty, the 2025-2026 season of the Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Premier League will finally tip off today at Nyayo Gymnasium. Reigning…
Nicholas Julius Macharia, the man who killed a seven-year-old girl and buried her under her bed at his home, has received a sentence He had blamed the devil for the act, claiming he was powerless to stop himself from committing the heinous crime However, the Supreme Court dismissed the claims, excluding the devil from the…
Audio By Vocalize Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama addresses press after being elected President of the Law Society of Kenya on February 19, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Senior Counsel Charles Kanjama has been elected the 52nd president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) after garnering 3,728 votes. He defeated Peter Wanyama and outgoing Vice President…
A heartbroken mother from Kirinyaga is searching for her 14-year-old daughter who has been missing for almost two months Lucy Wandia says the young man first disappeared on Republic Day in December 2025, but was found a few days later, and explained why he ran away; then he disappeared again Speaking during an emotional interview,…
Athletics Kenya has revealed that the 2026 Kip Keino Classic is likely to be held at a different venue from the Ulinzi Complex which staged the 2025 edition. Athletics Kenya has hinted at a venue change for this year’s edition of the Kip Keino Classic. Since becoming a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event in…
Ruth Odinga said she supports Edwin Sifuna, insisting that he fulfilled the principles of the ODM party and deserves to be given due respect He strongly criticized the procedures for the removal of Sifuna within ODM, suggesting to use the internal processes of the party to resolve conflicts The Kisumu women’s representative wanted all internal…
The Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) has informed residents of a scheduled 26-hour water supply interruption affecting dozens of neighborhoods. In a notice released on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the company announced it will shut down the Sasumua Water Treatment Plant from Friday, February 20, at 6:00 am until Saturday, February 21, at…
Businessman Oketch Salah has clashed with Ruth Odinga after she said she did not know him, accusing her of using her relationship with the late Raila Odinga to seek fame. Salah insists that his relationship was only with Raila, not with Odinga’s family, and claims that he even facilitated Ruth’s trip to India during Raila’s…
Kisumu County Women’s Representative, Ruth Odinga, has distanced herself from Migori businessman Oketch Salah, questioning his claim to be close to Odinga’s family Ruth said she has only met Salah a few times and questioned his integrity following his continued participation in what he claims was Raila Odinga’s last conversation. He also denied Salah’s claim…
Audio By Vocalize Matias Almeyda, head coach of Sevilla FC during the LaLiga match vs Girona FC on 8 February 2026 at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium. [Joaquin Corchero /AFP] Sevilla coach Matias Almeyda has been banned for seven matches after his red card last weekend during a La Liga draw with Alaves. After being sent…
Kenya has begun initiatives aimed at preparing the country to stage more 2027 Africa Cup of Nations matches than its co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania. While distribution of matches for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has not taken place yet, Kenya is positioning itself to take the lion’s share. Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will co-host…
Director General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth addresses the press after receiving the initial consignment of 21,000 starter doses of the long-acting injectable HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), Lenacapavir Kenya has taken a major step in its fight against HIV after receiving its first shipment of 21,000 starter doses of lenacapavir, a breakthrough long-acting injectable for…
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has signed a new bumper contract that makes him the top earner at the club but how does it compare to the Premier League’s paid player? Arsenal have secured the long-term future of star winger Bukayo Saka, who has signed a new contract reportedly worth nearly $20 million (Ksh2.6 billion) per…
President William Ruto’s little-known daughter, Stephanie, attended an event in Ukambani where she took a gift from her father He made a donation of KSh 3 million to Mary’s Mbiuni Center in Machakos County, which attracted many people on the internet While at the event, he had time to talk about his growing career The…