Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei has demanded the removal of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as ODM secretary general, accusing him of harming the party’s cooperation with the UDA His call came after Sifuna announced that ODM grassroots members, not the top leadership, would decide on any alliance with President Ruto’s party. Cherargei insists that Sifuna is…
2025 was marked by several political shifts, public protests, leadership transitions and sporting milestones in Kenya and beyond. [File, Standard] 2025 was marked by several political shifts, public protests, leadership transitions and sporting milestones in Kenya and beyond. From Washington to the Vatican and from Addis Ababa to Nairobi, the year captured moments that defined…
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon (right) with Beatrice Chebet at the end of women’s 5000m final. [AFP] Amidst melodious Christmas carols and celebrations today, athletics stars who demolished records are expected to toast to the great achievements. There are stunning victories, but then, there are world records that lit up 2025. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and…
A section of Migori residents buy books on Christmas eve. They say they’d rather prepare for reopening of schools than celebrate Christmas. [Anne Atieno, Standard] An opinion poll has painted a disturbing picture of Kenya grappling with economic stress, dampening the spirit of the festive season. The new nationwide survey by Infotrak Research and Consulting…
A touching video has gone viral online, showing a special moment of reconciliation between two wives at a wedding ceremony In the video, the first wife welcomed her second wife with warmth, gifts and love, defying the usual notion of competition in polygamous marriages. Many admitted that they would find it difficult to imitate such…
President William Ruto shared his Christmas greetings to Kenyans through a selfie video from State House Ruto seemed relaxed and normal when he invited people to be careful on the road and use street language to close the year The video sparked different opinions, many asking who taught the politician the language President William Ruto…
Jackie Maribe announced on December 22 that her father had passed away, and wondered how she would survive without him. Kenyans, led by his close friend Dennis Itumbi, sent messages of condolence while giving him words of comfort The former news anchor shared a touching message asking God to remember his mother now that their…
Two groomsmen and a female guest were prevented from entering the church where they had gone to attend a wedding, simply because of their hairstyles and their clothing, respectively. They were surprised, asking why they were expelled, while God looks at the heart and not the way a person is dressed While some people on…
Popular footage has been filmed showing passengers letting loose while standing in line waiting for a queue to open on a busy road The queue hit all the travelers who were leaving Nairobi as well as those who were heading to the locality, leaving many stranded. The Kenya Highways Authority (KeNHA) identified lack of discipline…
38-year-old Raychelle Syamba. [Courtesy] What was meant to be a journey home after celebrating a graduation ceremony ended in tragedy after, a 38-year-old legal officer was found murdered hours after arriving in Bondo town. Ms Raychelle Dorothy Syamba had attended a graduation ceremony at Kabarak University on Friday before travelling back via Kisumu, where she…
Eight people have died while seven others sustained serious injuries in a horrific accident on the Eldoret-Webuye road in Kakamega The accident occurred on Tuesday night at the Mukhonje business center in Lugari Constituency and involved a matatu and a fertilizer truck Witnesses say the matatu hit a stationary truck when it tried to pass,…
Grisly accident along Nairobi-Naivasha road in March 2018 [standard, File] Drunk driving and malfunctioning speed limiters emerged as leading violations in a four-day crackdown that uncovered 1,702 safety breaches even as 25 people died in 16 road crashes across Kenya on December 23, 2025. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. Unlimited…
Majority of Migori County residents will have little or nothing to celebrate this Christmas and are likely to experience the same mood during New Year festivities, owing to the prevailing hard economic conditions that have significantly reduced disposable income among households. A survey conducted by the Kenya News Agency (KNA) revealed bleak financial conditions across…
Rachel Adhiambo was a beloved legal officer in the Vihiga County Government, and many people, especially her family, were saddened by the news of her death. This woman left the graduation ceremony at Kabarak University happy and ready to enjoy Christmas celebrations with her family After a disturbing conversation with her sister, in which she…
Police are investigating the death of a 51-year-old man who fell from a 14th floor apartment in Kilimani Detectives found a razor, alcohol, drugs, and bloodstains in the room, indicating he had self-harmed. This incident comes a few weeks after another death in Kilimani involving a 25-year-old relative under different circumstances Police in Nairobi are…