Charlene Ruto is involved in several activities including real estate business, agriculture, and youth empowerment projects He is a shareholder in a family business with shares in the hotel industry and also runs a profitable farm in Eldoret. In addition, Charlene leads a foundation that deals with climate change and food security issues, and is…
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud. [File, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed claims that it targets specific regions in its investigations, insisting that all probes are guided strictly by law and policy, not politics or geography. Speaking on the matter, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud stated that the commission does…
A man whose body was found in a sewage tank in Mbale, Vihiga County, a few days ago, was buried last night according to the traditions and customs of the Maragoli Barang’a Kasigane, popularly known as “Ras,” was buried at his family home in Mbale Meanwhile, the second body found inside the sewage tank has…
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) is partnering with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to train over 15,000 farmers on proper agronomic practices for the ‘Nyota’ bean variety. The initiative aims to boost productivity, promote climate-smart farming and help farmers cope with the impacts of climate change. The programme, supported by the…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself from the alleged meeting with Mt Kenya leaders for the 2027 elections The retired president warned Kenyans against spreading fake news that could destroy public confidence Reports circulating on social media claimed Uhuru ordered former vice president Rigathi Gachagua to organize a meeting of all the leaders of…
Traders and Livestock farmers operating at the Garissa’s Soko Ng’ombe market have called on the government to improve social amenities in the market. they also want the government to provide on-site veterinary services for the farmers, especially during this drought period. The traders, led by the Market Chairperson, Mohamed Nuno, complained that the government had…
Businesswoman Catherine Wambugu buried her friend Terry Wambugu in an emotional funeral on January 29 Mourners appeared shocked, with some holding their heads and others crying after looking at his body Catherine appeared overcome with emotion, holding a picture of Terry, laying flowers on his grave, and writing a touching tribute online Popular businesswoman Catherine…
Onesmus Raini, a Form Three student at Kisii High School, fainted at school and later died on the way to Kisii Referral Hospital The family, visibly distraught, were left wondering how a healthy boy with no medical problems could suddenly die Onesmus’ sister remembered their last conversation on January 22, not knowing that a few…
Governor Gladys Wanga launched a pad factory in Homa Bay to address menstrual health in rural communities He pointed out the features of the new product and appealed to local leaders and donors to support the plan The governor released a large sum of money for the procurement of pads to support his school supply…
A young girl fetches underground water from a dry riverbed along River Katalwa in Mwingi. January 2026 has been unusually hot across Kenya, with temperatures soaring above normal. [File, Standard] January 2026 has been unusually hot across Kenya, leaving many Kenyans questioning whether the country is experiencing a heat wave or its normal hot season….
Family and neighbors in Subukia gathered to celebrate with pride and color after a man from Nakuru who left his family 20 years ago finally returned home Maina left his wife and children on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2006, leaving his wife Miriam Mukami, three months pregnant Mukami recalled finding him gone with his clothes,…
Police arrested a university student in Garissa after finding hundreds of stashes of cannabis during a targeted hostel raid In a separate operation in Kilifi, officers found kilos of cannabis suspected to be hidden in a shop following public information The incidents have raised concerns about the entry of drugs into educational institutions and led…
Fifteen people have been confirmed dead after a tragic plane crash in eastern Colombia near the Venezuelan border Communication was lost with NSE Flight 8849 minutes before its scheduled landing in Ocaña, including a prominent member of parliament President Gustavo Petro and the Minister of Transportation offered their condolences; the accident investigation is ongoing Colombia…
A Kitale family is desperately searching for James Kwemoi, who has been missing since 2012, as they prepare for his father’s funeral The former Nzoia Sugar FC player has not been seen in years, and relatives are making a heartfelt plea As they prepare for the funeral, they hope this heartfelt message will reach James,…
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