Former Lugari Member of Parliament and cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo died following a fatal road accident along the Naivasha-Nakuru Highway During his funeral on Tuesday, December 30, former Vihiga senator George Khaniri was among the leaders who questioned the circumstances surrounding Jirongo’s death National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula recalled spending time with Jirongo a few…
Friends and family of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrys Jirongo gathered in Lumakanda, Kakamega county for his funeral Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta arrived at the burial ceremony accompanied by the local MP Nabi Nabwera Uhuru was not the only politician who was greeted with cheers, Senator Edwin Sifuna was also applauded Retired President Uhuru…
A young man demolished his late father’s grave 24 years after the funeral, sparking a huge debate online He explained that his father died in 2001, when he was still a child, and explained his reasons for demolishing the tomb The man said he consulted and got approval from family members before proceeding with his…
George Khaniri has cast doubt on claims that former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo died in a road accident The former senator said Jirongo had no plans to travel to Naivasha the night he died and raised difficult questions about his death According to Khaniri, he last saw Jirongo and Moses Wetang’ula in Karen…
Leaders attending the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo at his Lumakanda home, on December 30, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard] Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has claimed that some leaders are threatening former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri over his demands for a probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo. Speaking…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has defended his visit to the State House with President William Ruto, dismissing allegations of double standards Orengo noted that his cooperation with Ruto is based on the Constitution of Kenya, which mandates cooperation between the national and county governments. The veteran politician said that seeking the support of the national…
Murang’a County, under the leadership of Governor Irungu Kang’ata, has continued to invest in modern healthcare solutions aimed at improving access to medical services for residents through innovative approaches. One of the key interventions rolled out by the county is telemedicine, a system that allows patients to consult doctors remotely through computer-based platforms, enabling direct interaction…
The National Police Service (NPS) has dealt a big blow to cattle rustlers in the Meru-Isiolo border region, successfully recovering 204 head of cattle that had been stolen in a recent raid. In a formal statement released on Tuesday, December 30, the NPS confirmed that the recovery was the result of a swift and coordinated…
Tensions boiled over in Nairobi on Monday as residents of the New Mukuru Housing Estate took to the streets to protest a six-month delay in the disbursement of relocation facilitation funds promised by the government. Dozens of residents pitched camp outside the Affordable Housing Project offices in Upper Hill, demanding the immediate release of Ksh.30,000…
Beatrice Chebet and Faith Kipyegon celebrate after winning gold and silver medals in the 5000m final at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 on September 20. [AFP] The country’s athletics stars did not only chase glory and podium positions. From their exploits, they pumped billions into the Kenyan economy. Major global events in track, field…
A section of Kajiado leaders, led by Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, were on Monday barred from accessing the disputed Kibiko communal land, amid rising tension over the subdivision of the prime property. Governor Lenku, Kajiado Woman Representative Leah Sankaire and other leaders were blocked by police as they attempted to enter the disputed land, with…
Operations at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) faced a momentary hitch on Monday afternoon after an aircraft veered off the taxiway, sparking a swift response from emergency teams. The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has since issued a formal statement to calm public nerves, confirming that all passengers and crew on board the affected flight…
A police station in Siaya County had an unusual visitor when an angry man walked in with a python that killed his dog The man said that he had left the house to go about his business for the day, but when he returned, everything was not as he had left it – and that…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned ODM against entering into any political agreement with President William Ruto He said that such a coalition would reduce ODM’s national status, reducing it to a regional party Orengo insisted that collaborating with Ruto would be pointless and urged the party to act cautiously as the 2027 election approaches….
Kisumu Woman Representative Ruth Odinga denied allegations that the late Raila Odinga did not trust Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna Ruth, Raila’s sister, insisted that Raila was not a leader who held secret talks or spread suspicions about allies The Kisumu Member of Parliament also warned against narratives that show some people being closer to Raila…