A voter casts her ballot at a public ground used as a polling station in Kampala on January 15, 2026, during Uganda’s 2026 general elections. [AFP] Polls closed in Uganda on Thursday after a chaotic day of voting that took place under an internet blackout and with long delays caused by technical breakdowns…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has denied the dubious claims of Juja Member of Parliament, George Koimburi that he has left the party Gachagua explained why Koimburi decided not to participate in the Democracy of Citizens Party (DCP) before the 2027 elections Koimburi had made a statement accusing Gachagua of deceiving his supporters in Mt….
The Shakahola massacre trial took a dramatic turn after one of the accused, Enos Amanya Ngala, alias Hallelujah, agreed to record a confession and testify against controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 29 other co-accused persons. Malindi High Court Judge Diana Mochache ordered that Mr. Amanya, who is the seventh accused in the case, be…
Claire Wairimu was the only survivor of a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of her parents and two brothers Despite the visible scars and intense emotional pain, Claire attended the funeral and remained calm throughout the ceremony Photos and videos of him at the funeral went viral on social media, drawing condolences and…
The Shakahola massacre trial took a dramatic turn after one of the accused, Enos Amanya Ngala, alias Hallelujah, agreed to record a confession and testify against controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 29 other co-accused persons. Malindi High Court Judge Diana Mochache ordered that Mr. Amanya, who is the seventh accused in the case, be…
Kiambu county has procured and commissioned state-of-the-art medical equipment to strengthen service delivery in the health sector and ensure quality healthcare for residents. The launch ceremony at Kiambu County Headquarters was led by Deputy Governor Rosemary Kihika, alongside County Executive Committee Members (CECM) of Health Dr. Elias Maina, Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss, senior county officials,…
Harambee Starlets have been pooled with WAFCON 2026 hosts Morocco as well as Senegal and Algeria following the draw conducted on Thursday. Harambee Starlets have landed in a tricky group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) following the draw conducted in Morocco on Thursday. Starlets, who will be making a return…
Kenya has successfully completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) for genetically modified (GM) cassava, which is now awaiting commercialisation, the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced. NBA officials inspect a field of genetically modified cassava at KALRO that has completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) and awaits commercialization. The disease-resistant cassava varieties are engineered to resist Cassava…
Harambee Starlets players celebrate Mwanalima Adam’s goal against Gambia during their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers first leg match at Nyayo Stadium on October 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have been drawn alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria and Senegal for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations set to…
A Kenyan teacher, Christopher Janette, shared a funny incident with his Grade Five students after they allegedly saw him on Telegram He asked them what they had seen him doing on the social network, and their answers broke his ribs The video of his conversation with the students made people laugh a lot, who also…
Pastor Victor Kanyari shook the internet 12 years ago after Mohammed Ali, through Jicho Pevu, revealed his KSh 310 donation saga After being hanged, Kanyari was severely attacked by the public, but he continued his ministry through The Salvation Healing Ministry The preacher has spoken about the saga and the millions of money he received…
Senegal superstar Sadio Mane has joined Algerian legend Riyad Mahrez in confirming that this is his last AFCON, dashing hopes of East African fans who hoped to see him in 2027. Kenyan fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Senegal superstar Sadio Mane in Nairobi next year might not get the chance after all. Mane…
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Former Harambee Stars goalkeeper Francis Onyiso has shared how he managed to stop a star-studded Nigeria when Kenya secured a memorable draw in Nairobi in 1997. On January 12, 1997, Harambee Stars pulled off one of their biggest performances when they held a star-studded Nigerian team to a 1-1 draw in a 1998 World Cup…
Member of Parliament for Kiharu, Ndindi Nyoro, has publicly criticized the UDA party, claiming that the ruling party has strayed from its promises regarding sustainable economic and education policies. Nyoro blamed President William Ruto’s government for borrowing heavily and spending money contrary to the announced goals, pointing out that the economy is being managed contrary…