A 23-year-old woman in Bungoma town has embarked on a 74-hour tree-hugging challenge to raise awareness about corruption in public offices. The protest is taking place along the railway line opposite Posta Grounds in Bungoma, where Flora Onyango, a resident of Mbakalo Ward in Tongaren Constituency, has vowed to remain clinging to a tree for…
KCB’s Esther Mutinda (21) and Belinda Barasa playing against Gladys Ekuru (14) and Daisy Leting of Kenya Pipeline during the 1st Edition of the Kenya Cup tournament at Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, Indoor Arena. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) will clash with Trailblazers in the opening Group B match of the second…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting was chaired by UDA party leader and President William Ruto. The United Democratic Alliance’s (UDA) National Executive Committee has tasked its party leader, President Ruto to initiate talks with ODM to negotiate a coalition agreement ahead of 2027 polls. In a communication seen by The Standard, the committee noted…
Mohamed Salah saw his AFCON final hopes dashed as Sadio Mané’s Senegal secured a crucial victory over Egypt. Senegal secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Egypt to sneak into the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in a match played at the Tangier Grand Stadium in Tangier, Morocco. Historically, the two sides are…
Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has expressed concern over the declining momentum of Kenya’s Gen Z, calling on young people to channel their energy into voter registration. Speaking in an interview with K24 TV on Tuesday, January 13, 2025, Wajackoyah, who unsuccessfully contested the 2022 general elections, noted that the Gen Zs had once shown…
Governor Kimani Wamatangi expressed his feelings bitterly following the midnight demolition of his multi-million dollar business in Nairobi The governor recounted the challenges he went through before starting the business that employed many Kenyans Wamatangi sent a strong message to politicians who allegedly targeted him and his property despite a court order Kiambu Governor Kimani…
A police officer manning Vihiga County Assembly was attacked by unknown assailants in the wee hours of Wednesday morning and robbed of his gun. In an interview with KNA in his office, Vihiga County Commissioner Peter Maina confirmed that one police officer was indeed attacked in the wee…
Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua has linked the midnight demolition of Governor Kimani Wamatangi’s property in Nairobi to political rivalry in Kiambu County The demolition left Wamatangi estimating huge losses after his business premises were destroyed under police protection, a situation that sparked clashes and anger among residents Gachagua claimed that the operation was approved…
Kenya’s Dismas Indiza in action during round one of the ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at Thika Greens Golf Resort on January 14, 2025. [Sunshine Tour, Standard] Kakamega Sports Club professional Dismas Indiza took early control of the Absa Invitational, the ninth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour…
Catholic catechist, James Njoroge, his wife Teresia Wanjiru, and two children died in a road accident The family was buried in a somber funeral service in Ndundu village, Kiambu County, on 14 January Njoroge’s daughter, Claire Wairimu, survived the accident and is still receiving treatment at Nairobi Women’s Hospital in Naivasha Emotions ran high in…
Juja MP George Koimburi during an interview on January 14, 2026. [Gitau Wanyoike, Standard] Simmering tension is threatening to tear apart the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Juja MP George Koimburi is the latest to bolt out of the party, after Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba broke…
Pastor Lucy Natasha has announced the closure of her Empowerment Christian Church (ECC) located in Biashara Plaza after their five-year contract expired. He revealed plans to acquire his own land for a church, television services, and a school, explaining that the move is for legacy and long-term effects. Natasha assured the faithful that the service…
How tiny tactical choices – off-ball spacing, set-piece design, substitutions, and in-game tweaks – swing elite Premier League matches without needing dramatic storyline myths. How Small Tactical Details Decide Big Premier League Matches Big Premier League matches are often sold as star power and rivalry heat, yet the scoreboard is usually decided by smaller things:…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned the demolition of his business at midnight near Nyayo Stadium The property, operating as Superclean Shine Enterprises, was bulldozed as riot police battled residents who were trying to stop the practice from continuing. Wamatangi pointed the finger of blame at his political opponents for the attack, saying he had…
The Kenyan government has announced a wide range of job openings across various state agencies, providing opportunities for qualified, dynamic, and experienced professionals in different sectors. On Tuesday, January 13, several government institutions published job adverts seeking individuals for both permanent and contract roles, emphasizing innovation, expertise, and professionalism. Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Positions…