Seven people were killed in a fatal accident in Kikopey on Monday, January 19, involving a truck and two tricycles Five people died at the scene, while two others died in hospital from their injuries Witnesses described the terrifying moment when the truck lost control and ended up crashing into two tricycles, killing several people…
Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga sought to introduce a new affidavit. [File, Standard] The Court of Appeal on Monday dismissed an application seeking to introduce a new affidavit by Housing Principal Secretary Charles Hinga in support of the government’s case for the continuation of Housing Levy deductions. In the affidavit, Hinga claimed that the affordable…
Mary Wambui, a 63-year-old tea farmer from the Mbugiti area in Gatanga Sub-county, is a living example of how improved tea earnings are transforming the lives of smallholder farmers. Recently, Wambui installed a biogas system that now meets all her daily cooking needs, an investment she says would have been impossible without income from tea…
NYS scandal suspect Ben Gethi at the Milimani Law Courts during mention of the case, on June 13, 2016. [File, Standard] A fresh legal battle over a staggering Sh6.2 billion claim has exposed a shocking tale of hypocrisy at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now…
The division of ODM has increased after the party’s deputy leader Godfrey Osotsi accused the party’s top officials of ignoring internal consultations. Osotsi named party leader Oburu Oginga, Junet Mohamed and Gladys Wanga, claiming they ignored the unity appeal made by Ida Odinga The Vihiga senator defended Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna against what he described…
Rachel Bloor woke up in the middle of the night to find a large python sleeping on her chest She remembered petting him in her sleep, thinking it was his dog, only to find out the truth when her husband turned on the light Despite the initial fear, Rachel remained calm and slowly led the…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) insists on power sharing in the coalition talks with the UDA for the 2027 General Election Speaking in Kakamega County, Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga emphasized the strength of ODM as the largest party in Kenya Member of Parliament for Suna East, Junet Mohamed, said that ODM deserves respect in negotiations…
Public anger increased after the commander of the Ugandan army, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, made explosive remarks after the election targeting opposition leader Bobi Wine. The comments, shared as tensions continue to run high after controversial election results, sparked fresh concerns about political violence and freedom of expression. Netizens are demanding accountability and protection for political actors,…
Seth Omosira Osumo appears before Milimani Anti-Corruption Court Senior Principal Magistrate C. A. Okore on January 19, 2026. A Nairobi court has heard how a man allegedly posed as Head of Public Service Felix Koskei in a scheme to extort millions of shillings from a senior government official, as prosecutors pushed for strict conditions to…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a statement explaining what will happen after the fierce final of AFCON 2025 Senegal beat Morocco to win their second title, but the game was marred by conflict, refusal to play and crowd trouble Under CAF rules, Morocco could also be awarded the title after Senegal’s players…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has cracked down on six major public transport operators The authority has suspended their operations following a series of fatal accidents during the festive season The affected companies were found to be violating speeding regulations and safety standards, causing fatal accidents The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA)…
The government has formally announced the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) initial public offering (IPO), setting the stage for one of the largest listings in the history of Kenya’s capital markets. Details contained in the KPC information memorandum show that the state is offering 11.81 billion shares, representing a 65.0 per cent divestiture in the strategic…
A Nairobi court has put on hold the adoption of an out-of-court settlement between Mumias East MP Peter Salasya and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) in his ongoing hate speech case, after finding that key conditions of the agreement remain unfulfilled. Senior Resident Magistrate Paul Mutai delivered the ruling on Monday, January 19,…
In a fresh push to manage its online presence and respond to rising digital criticism, the government has unveiled plans to spend up to Sh100 million annually on social media influencers and bloggers. The Ministry of Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy (MICDE) says the funds will bankroll a coordinated digital communication campaign designed to…
The Minsitery of Health (MoH) has moved to tame the alarming rise of quack medical practitioners administering health services to Kenyans. Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale said on Sunday announced the formation of an anti-fraud police unit to crack down on unlicensed and untrained medics as well as medial clinics. The special police unit…