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Homa Bay Deputy Governor Oyugi Magwanga has approached the courts to contest Governor Gladys Wanga’s decision to lock him out of his office. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, February 5, Magwanga said he had filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to compel Wanga to reopen the office, which he claims she closed last year….

The World Bank has outlined why it chose to support Kenya through the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, describing youth unemployment as one of the country’s most pressing development challenges. Speaking during the launch of the initiative in Malindi, Kilifi County, World Bank Country Director for Kenya Qimiao Fan said NYOTA directly responds…

Edwin Gathigi from Mukuruweini, Nyeri was freed after his wife confessed that he lied in court and was not guilty of any crime The community helped Edwin and now he is the proud owner of land at the age of only 20, which is very rare Edwin’s journey from wrongful conviction to land ownership inspired…

Kakamega Homeboyz player Silas Abungana has died after a dispute with his younger brother turned deadly Silas’ father painfully recounted what had happened, causing disagreement between the brothers and how his son had tragically died. Kakamega Homeboyz fans and officials expressed their grief over the tragedy, with many praising Silas’ talent and dedication Family and…

  During the heated confrontation, Elsek unleashed two hot slaps on the cheeks of a man who later turned out to be Wajir governor Ahmed Abdullahi. [File, Standard] Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized…

Human rights activists have filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Kerugoya, seeking urgent intervention to stop the rollout of what they describe as “high-risk artificial intelligence systems” across Kenya. The petitioners warn that the rapid and largely unregulated adoption of AI technologies poses serious threats to the fundamental rights and freedoms guaranteed under…

Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko appears before the Anti-Corruption Court at Milimani, Nairobi. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Thursday took the witness stand in his ongoing Ksh20 million corruption case, telling a Nairobi court that powerful interests targeted him because of his long-standing fight against graft. The trial court had earlier directed Sonko…

A senior police officer has testified at Milimani High Court, claiming that the Kianjokoma brothers died after allegedly jumping from a moving police vehicle while trying to escape custody. Chief Inspector Peter Terer, who served as Deputy Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Manyatta Police Station in Embu County, presented the account before Justice Margaret Muigai….

CCTV footage has revealed the terrifying moment a 24-hour shopkeeper in Mtwapa came face-to-face with an armed gang that invaded his premises At the time of the incident, the uninformed businessman was calmly serving two men who posed as customers, unaware that they were part of the gang. The situation took an alarming turn when…

Residents of Donholm estate in Nairobi woke up to loud noise early Friday morning after a gas station next to a popular eatery exploded, sending shockwaves across the neighbourhood. Witnesses reported hearing multiple loud blasts followed by a raging fire that lit up the sky. The blaze is suspected to have started inside the…