The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has dismissed viral social media claims suggesting it has been releasing mosquitoes in Kenya. In a statement, the foundation clarified that it does not conduct mosquito release activities in Kenya or anywhere else. “The Gates Foundation is aware of social media posts claiming that we release mosquitoes in Kenya….
The High Court has dismissed a petition seeking to force the government to refund motorists for the road maintenance levy on fuel, ruling that the State followed constitutional procedures for public participation before implementing the increase in July 2024. The court found the process reasonable and rejected the public interest litigation, which aimed to halt…
The newspapers of Tuesday, February 10, have highlighted several topics, with the politics of 2027 being highlighted as different camps plan their strategies for victory. The front pages of the Daily Nation and Taifa Leo newspapers. Photo: Screenshots from Daily Nation and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC Elsewhere, a former member of parliament is being detained by…
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,…