He began creating content in 2016 and broke into the mainstream around 2020–2021. Kenyan online users have gone into a frenzy following the recent visit by American content creator and livestreamer IShowSpeed. His visit sparked scenes of excitement in Nairobi’s Central Business District on Sunday after hundreds of fans mobbed his convoy during an impromptu visit…
Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has issued a sharp legal demand to Senator Tabitha Karanja, insisting on a public apology and retraction over what she describes as defamatory remarks made during a church service on December 21, 2025. Through a letter written by her lawyer, Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi, Kihika accused the Nakuru senator of making…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba arrives at Kimorori Primary and Junior School during a tour of Murang’a County on Monday, January 12, 2026, to assess the reporting of Grade 10 students to senior school under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. He was received by Maragua area Member of…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has provided an update on the construction site collapse in Karen, Nairobi, that occurred on Saturday, January 10, 2026, raising renewed concerns over unsafe and unregulated building practices in the city. In a statement released on Sunday, January 11, the NCA confirmed that the incident claimed the lives of two…
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has urged the Court of Appeal to lift a High Court order suspending the implementation of a multi-billion-dollar health partnership between Kenya and the United States, warning that the suspension threatens critical health services across the country. In an urgent application, Oduor argued that delaying the Cooperation Framework could deny millions…
Agnes Ngetich has spoken about the pressure and determination that led her to secure the women’s senior title after Beatrice Chebet withdrew from the event. Agnes Ngetich has opened up about the immense pressure that drove her to secure the women’s senior title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday,…
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Pastor Lucy Natasha has announced the temporary closure of the Empowerment Christian Church (ECC) place of worship in Nairobi All church services have been moved online immediately starting Sunday, January 11, according to its announcement The church said venue challenges were the reason for the suspension of in-person services, although it did not elaborate Pastor…
The President’s son, George Ruto, celebrated his elder sister Charlene Ruto’s 33rd birthday by sharing an emotional old photo The matatu investor shared a loving memory photo with Charlene, showing their closeness over the years Charlene celebrated the day with friends, uploading a video of them singing and enjoying her special party President William Ruto’s…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suffered a major political blow in his efforts to gather the support of Mt Kenya towards the 2027 General Election Nyeri Governor, Mutahi Kahiga, confirmed his loyalty to the UDA party amid whispers about his relationship with the Gachagua party, Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP). Kahiga spoke on…
Commission on Administrative Justice Chairperson Charles Dulo and Vice Chairperson Dorothy Jemator Kimengech, during a media briefing on February 13, 2025. [File, Standard] The Ombudsman, an independent constitutional body that investigates complaints of abuse of power and unfair treatment in the public sector, has ordered the Ministry of Education to release full capitation…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party elections were conducted smoothly across Vihiga county Saturday, with no major incidents being reported. Party officials and members turned out in large numbers to participate in the exercise, which was largely peaceful, transparent and well-coordinated. A spot…
Frankline Kibet secured Kenya’s first individual medal in the men’s junior race at the as Ethiopia’s Marta Alemayo defended her title at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships. The women’s under-20 6km and men’s under-20 8km races at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee, Florida were won by Marta Alemayo and Frankline Kibet,…
Search and rescue are going on after a building partially collapse in Karen on January 10. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] At least two people have been killed, seven others injured after a building under construction partially collapsed on Saturday evening in Karen, Nairobi. According to the National Disaster Management Unit (NDMU), the incident was reported shortly…
Allan Wainaina of Nairobi School celebrates with relatives at their home in Kiamunyi, Nakuru County on January 9, 2026. He scored an A of 83 points in the 2025 KCSE examinations and got 400 marks in KCPE examinations four years ago. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Four years after sitting their Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)…