The papers highlighted the ongoing pre-election coalition talks between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) towards the 2027 elections. The newspapers also reported on alleged plots by the National Police Service (NPS) to protect politicians who planned attacks against the former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua. 1. Daily Nation This newspaper…
Uganda’s military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba accused the US Embassy in Kampala of assisting Bobi Wine’s escape during the January 16, 2026 operation. [Agencies] A social media post by Uganda’s military chief targeting the family of a leading opposition figure has triggered a severe diplomatic rebuke from a senior United States senator, threatening a shift…
After years of sleeping on the side of the road and walking across counties with their children, a famous hiking family of six has finally found a safe place to call home The help was given after their story went viral and attracted the attention of a good Samaritan Their tears of comfort tell a…
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing routine training at the General Service Unit (GSU) field campus in Magadi, Kajiado County, in the latest tragedy to hit Kenya’s security training institutions. Police confirmed that the family of the deceased, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, reported the incident, which occurred on Saturday during a recruit…
Autopsies on street children found dead across Nairobi have revealed that pneumonia was the leading cause of their deaths, officials confirmed. Pathologists conducting postmortems at the City Mortuary on Thursday also discovered that starvation and physical injuries contributed to some of the fatalities. In several tragic cases, children were reportedly killed by mobs after being…
From left: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat address a past press briefing. [File, Standard] The unfortunate death of Kevin Maseri is the latest in a series of similar incidents of Kenyans being brutalised by police officers who are hardly…
From left: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat address a past press briefing. [File, Standard] The unfortunate death of Kevin Maseri is the latest in a series of similar incidences of Kenyans being brutalised by police officers who are hardly…
‘Escort-In-Chief’ is a nonfiction book that introduces readers to the world of medicine through the eyes of a practising physician. Written by neurologist and internal medicine specialist Dr Bundi Karau, the book explores the patient journey while offering insight into how doctors think, decide and cope with uncertainty in clinical practice. It reflects on the…
President William Ruto has announced an allocation of KSh 4 billion for the major expansion of the Gikomba Market in Nairobi Speaking at the PEFA All Nations Gospel Church in Gikomba, Ruto directly linked the ongoing fire in the market to conflicts over land ownership. He announced that the patent will be processed in the…
President William Ruto condemned the violence in a church service in Nyeri county attended by Rigathi Gachagua Speaking in Nairobi, the head of state wanted respect for places of worship as political tension increased The President further explained to the police officers what should happen in politically charged incidents in places of worship Nairobi –…
Education CS Julius Migos and Kuppet officials after visiting teachers at Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, after they were involved in an accident at City Primary School, Ngara, on February 1, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Thirteen teachers remain hospitalised following a road accident in Nairobi in which a public service vehicle ploughed…
The government provides protection for opposition leaders after the Nyeri attack during a church service in Murang’a county Rigathi Gachagua claimed that the attack was managed by the government and demanded a thorough investigation into the incident Senator Joe Nyutu questioned the timing of the deployment of the police and demanded accountability for those involved…
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to building churches after making a large contribution to the Mission of St. Peter’s Enocha Legio Maria in Dandora. William Ruto donates KSh 2 million to the Legio Maria Church in Dandora.Source: Facebook The president sent the donations to the church through the governor of Homa Bay Gladys…
Information about Bukayo Saka’s injuries has emerged after the Arsenal star withdrew from the squad that played against Leeds United Saka was supposed to start as a striker alongside Leandro Trossard and Viktor Gyokeres, but was replaced before the game started His replacement, Noni Madueke, quickly stepped in and starred as the Gunners returned to…
Kenya mourns the death of former Miss Tourism Lilian Musau, who died quietly after several weeks of illness, surrounded by prayers and love Friends and family remembered her as a warm and gracious woman who faced her final days with courage His death has attracted many people from all over the country, with his funeral…