Lamu Women’s Representative, Monicah Muthoni, faced backlash after eulogizing Kenya Kwanza at a funeral Supporters interrupted Muthoni’s speech, protesting his announcement of support for President William Ruto’s bid for re-election in 2027 Close associates of former Deputy President Gachagua intervened to ensure Muthoni’s safety from the angry mob Murang’a – Lamu Women’s Representative, Monicah Muthoni,…
Tensions are rising at the funeral service attended by political leaders in Murang’a Moses Kuria claims a plot to attack the opponents of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Kuria called Gachagua a ‘coward’ and declared a political war Murang’a – Tensions have been witnessed at funerals attended by several political leaders, including the former vice…
On Saturday, January 3, Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) secretary general Edwin Sifuna attended a funeral in Murang’a county The funeral was also attended by several opposition leaders, including former vice president Rigathi Gachagua Sifuna’s presence led to speculation among Kenyans about his next political move ahead of the 2027 General Election Murang’a – Secretary General…
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the death of Craig, the legendary super tusker elephant famed for its immense, ground-sweeping tusks and calm, dignified presence. In a statement, KWS announced that Craig passed on Saturday morning at the age of 54 at Amboseli National Park. The Kenya Wildlife…
Wreckage of the PSV involved in an accident at Kikopey in Gilgil, Nakuru County. [Daniel Chege, Standard] Five people have been killed in an accident at Kikopey in Gilgil, Nakuru, on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway. Gilgil Sub-County Police Commander Winstone Mwakio confirmed that the loaded trailer’s brakes failed, causing it to hit the back of a…
The town of Kisii was attacked by a gang of violent youths targeting residents with machetes and knives, resulting in the death of one person and several serious injuries. Residents of Two Bridges, Nyanchwa, Rogoo, and Upper Hill are living in fear after the wave of brutal attacks increased during the holiday season Survivors recount…
Eight die in a morning road crash along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Makueni County on January 3, 2026. [Erastus Mulwa, Standard] 8 people died in a Saturday morning accident at Konza, along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway in Makueni County, where a Matatu belonging to Naekana Sacco collided head-on with a Tahmeed bus headed in the Nairobi…
A man from Siaya county was left devastated after his dog was attacked and killed by a python Charles Otieno Osore killed the snake and took both carcasses to the police station, seeking justice and compensation Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Chief Warden Grace Kariuki later led a team of officers to visit Osore at his…
Search efforts at a collapsed building in Nairobi’s South C estate along Muhoho avenue. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Area, Lang’ata Sub-County, Nairobi, has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the approvals and oversight governing high-rise construction in the city. Questions have emerged over how the building…
Search efforts at a collapsed building in Nairobi’s South C estate along Muhoho avenue. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The collapse of a 14-storey building in South C Area, Lang’ata Sub-County, Nairobi, has once again cast a harsh spotlight on the approvals and oversight governing high-rise construction in the city. Questions have emerged over how the building…
Rescue efforts at the collapsed building in South C Nairobi on January 2,2026. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Authorities have identified Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf as the owner of the multi-storey building that collapsed in South C, Nairobi, killing four people. The National Construction Authority (NCA) said Yussuf is the sole director of Abyaan Consulting Limited, the firm…
Education CS Julius Ogamba addresses the press in Naivasha on June 6, 2025. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Parents and guardians of Grade 10 learners have received a major reprieve after the Ministry of Education allowed them to seek admission for Grade 10 learners at senior schools of their choice. This follows a second phase of placement review scheduled…
The list of the most profitable companies in Kenya in 2025 was dominated by businesses in the banking, telecommunications, energy, and manufacturing sectors Safaricom continued to perform well in the domestic market, recording strong profits under the leadership of Peter Ndegwa During the period under review, local lenders, including Kenya Commercial Bank and Equity Group,…
Rescue efforts ongoing at a collapsed building in Nairobi’s South C estate along Muhoho avenue. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] At least two people who are trapped inside the 16-storey building under construction that collapsed in Nairobi’s South C estate early this morning are feared dead. Families of two people trapped and identified as guards who were…
The collapse of a building in South C has caused panic among residents and urgent emergency measures The Kenya Red Cross confirms the incident happened early on January 2 in the area of the Shopping Centre Police are investigating the crash, but injuries have not yet been confirmed Nairobi – Fear has gripped the South…