Suna East MP Junet Mohammed was removed as Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition Secretary General. [File, Standard] Suna East MP Junet Mohammed has reaped heavily from political patronage since joining parliament in 2013 through a controversial nomination process, courtesy of the goodwill he enjoyed from the now-deceased ODM party leader Raila Odinga, but his…
Royal Media Services (RMS) has launched a sweeping, cross-station radio shake-up designed to refresh its sound and give listeners a completely new experience across its popular brands. Beginning Monday, February 9, the media powerhouse rolled out a major reshuffle of its star presenters, moving some of the most recognizable voices in Kenyan radio into unfamiliar…
Prophet David Owuor has warned that Kenya’s 2027 General Election could trigger severe instability unless the nation undertakes a process of national repentance. Speaking in an interview with journalist Samira Mohammed on TV47, and shared on the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness YouTube channel, Owuor said he had received a prophecy foretelling a period of…
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi is pushing for the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee to kick out party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. Mbadi accuses Sifuna of spearheading a ‘rebel’ movement from inside the party. According to Mbadi, who previously chaired ODM, Sifuna and his supporters have shifted their loyalty to the…
Benni McCarthy recalled a difficult period under a former Bafana Bafana coach, describing the harsh treatment he endured during his early World Cup experience. Benni McCarthy has revealed how one of Bafana Bafana’s coaches made his time with the national team challenging. In an excerpt from his authorised biography, Benni, the Harambee Stars coach, reflected…
Ahead of Tuesday’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, banks have called on the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to maintain the benchmark lending rate at nine per cent, citing the need to allow previous rate cuts to fully filter through the financial system and to ensure a smooth transition to the risk-based loan pricing framework….
The entertainment lineup for the rugby extravaganza, the HSBC SVNS 2 Nairobi, will feature Kenyan music heavyweights Khaligraph Jones and Vijana Barubaru, who are set to headline the official afterparties at Nyayo Stadium. The two-day entertainment experience is powered by Tusker, following the brand’s Ksh. 40 million sponsorship towards the tournament, reinforcing its commitment to…
Victor Otieno (left) of AFC Leopards dribbles the ball past Brian Musa of Kenya Police during SportPesa Premier League match at MISC, Kasarani on Dec 13, 2025. [File, Standard] Ten-time champions AFC Leopards were the biggest casualties of the Round of 64 as top flight clubs stamped authority in the FKF Cup over…
The High Court has denied bail to police officer Klinzy Baraza in a closely watched shooting case, citing security concerns, witness protection risks, and the unique circumstances surrounding the incident. In its ruling, the court said the fatal shooting had already attracted intense public attention, making the matter highly sensitive. Judges noted that the family…
A Kenyan-born truck driver based in Texas has been sentenced to prison in the United States after admitting to deliberately ramming another tractor-trailer during a deadly road-rage incident on the New Jersey Turnpike. Joseph Nyandwaro, 41, received a six-year prison sentence on Friday, February 6, 2026, after pleading guilty to second-degree vehicular homicide at the…
Joyce Nyaruai of Kenya in action during a past game. [File, Standard] Woman FIDE Master Joyce Nyaruai delivered a perfect performance as KCB Chess Team stamped its authority at the 2026 Eldoret Open Chess Championship Grand Prix held over the weekend at St Luke’s Conference Hall in Uasin Gishu County. Nyaruai was the…
Saint Eloi Lupopo’s coach reflected on his side’s latest CAF Champions League outing as the battle for qualification intensifies. FC Saint Éloi Lupopo’s assistant coach, Karim Hendou, has praised his team’s performance following their 1-1 draw against Mamelodi Sundowns in a crucial CAF Champions League group stage encounter. The match, held in Lubumbashi on Sunday,…
President William Ruto addresses delegates during the UDA National Governing Council meeting at State House, Nairobi, on January 26, 2026. A constitutional petition has been filed at the High Court challenging the use of State House for partisan political activities, with the petitioner seeking a declaration that such conduct violates the Constitution. The case, lodged…
Allyson Felix is experiencing the Winter Games from a new perspective as she opens up about the demands of her growing role within the IOC. American sprint legend Allyson Felix is no stranger to the Olympic Games, but her current experience is a world away from the track. The legendary sprinter is attending her second…
The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has assured the public that passport applications will continue to be processed despite the temporary unavailability of A and B Series passport booklets on the eCitizen portal. In a statement, the Ministry acknowledged the challenges faced by applicants who were unable to complete online submissions due to the…