Siaya Governor James Orengo during an interview o Spice FM, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. [Screen grab] Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lost its soul, likening President William Ruto to a dictator as a power struggle threatens to tear the party apart. Speaking on Spice FM on Wednesday,…
Emurua Dikir Member of Parliament, Johana Ng’eno, along with five other people died on February 28 after their helicopter caught fire in Nandi County During the joint funeral service to honor the dead, his friend and political colleague told how they were jokingly persuading him to marry Unlike many successful men, Ng’eno took his time…
Oburu Odinga addresses mourners during a requiem service for the victims of Saturday’s helicopter crash at the Africa Gospel Church (AGC) in Karen, Nairobi. Siaya Senator and ODM party leader Oburu Odinga has warned politicians against turning the helicopter crash that killed Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno and five others into a political tool. While…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has warned against being swayed by political noise, stressing that elections are decided by actual voter turnout, not social media hype. He launched Linda Mwananchi’s campaign, gaining traction from anti-Ruto sentiment, but said he would only focus on a presidential bid with the right strategies and evidence of strong support. Sifuna…
Audio By Vocalize Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League match vs Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express CommunityStadium on March 4, 2026. [Glyn KIRK / AFP] Mikel Arteta slammed Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler’s claim that Arsenal “make their own rules” after the Premier League leaders moved…
Exhumed bodies at the Shakahola fasting cult crime scene. [File, Standard] The investigating officer in the Shakahola massacre told the court that controversial preacher Paul Makenzi and 192 others had a suicide pact by agreeing to fast to death. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to…
A group of Nairobi County Assembly Members (MCAs) has announced a plan to kick Governor Johnson Sakaja out of office. Led by South B MCA Waithera Chege and Baba Dogo MCA Godfrey Majiwa, the lawmakers claim they have gathered more than enough signatures to officially table an impeachment motion. During a press briefing on Tuesday,…
On Thursday, March 5, at least six people died in a fatal head-on accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway Witnesses narrated what happened shortly before the Chania Executive bus collided with a trailer in Manyatta area Photos from the scene of the accident show how bad the accident was, as the PSV bus was badly damaged…
Ogweno Stephen, a Kenyan health advocate and global health practitioner, has been named one of just 20 regional finalists for the 2026 Commonwealth Youth Awards for Excellence in Development Work. He is the only Kenyan on the prestigious list. Selected from 977 applicants across the Commonwealth’s 56 member states, Ogweno Stephen stood out after a…
St. Peters Boys High School rugby team’s Reagan Williams in action against Koyonzo High School during the National schools second term ball games in Kakamega on July 31, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard] Former rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School will be keen to remind naysayers that indeed rugby is made at the Barbarians territory when the Kakamega County…
Leaders associated with Linda Mwananchi’s wing have opposed the request to register the movement as a political party The group, led by Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino, said the petition allegedly presented by Charles Wanyonyi could abuse the credibility and public identity of the movement. They have asked…
The remains of five victims of the Nandi plane crash, including Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno, have been airlifted to Emurua Dikirr Primary School for a joint requiem service. The Saturday crash claimed the lives of the pilot George Were from Nyakach, Kisumu, the Emurua Dikirr MP, his bodyguard Amos Kipngetich Rotich, photographer Nick Koskei,…
The High Court has cleared Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya of all criminal charges, declaring that his arrest and prosecution for alleged corruption were unlawful and infringed upon his constitutional rights. Delivering the ruling at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye criticized investigators for “unconstitutional actions” throughout the arrest and investigation process. The judge…
The newspapers of Thursday, March 5, reported on the political situation in the country, focusing mainly on the Linda Mwananchi group, which opposes efforts to turn it into a political party. 1. Daily Nation The newspaper reported on the tension within the Linda Mwananchi group, which is currently struggling with efforts to register it as…
Aspiring candidates within the Jubilee Party have reached out to party leader Uhuru Kenyatta, demanding a clear explanation for the surprise selection of former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i as the 2027 presidential candidate. These members worry that the party leadership sidelined other qualified contenders by skipping standard internal processes. In a letter dated March 3,…