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Kiambu County last week began generating real-time data on transport-related emissions following the installation of six air quality monitoring devices aimed at supporting evidence-based policies for clean and sustainable mobility. The devices were installed with support from the World Resources Institute (WRI) along major traffic corridors with high concentrations of two and three-wheelers, commonly known as boda bodas…

President William Ruto attended the Baringo Cultural Festival with his children, showing the importance of family values ​​in public life The event aims to develop the local culture, animal husbandry and stimulate economic growth in the Kerio Basin. It is rare to see the president in public with many of his children together; therefore, the…

A Requiem Mass for the 9 family members out of the 10 who perished in the Chabera road crash carnage on the night of 14th December, 2025 was held today at Rangenyo DEB Primary School. The Mass was attended by leaders from across the political divide, both in…

Former CS Eugene Wamalwa consoles family members of former Likuyani MP Enoch Kibunguchy outside Eldoret Hospital. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] The family of the immediate former Likuyani MP, the late Enoch Kibunguchy, yesterday claimed that the politician’s death on Monday night was suspicious. Kibunguchy, who served as MP for Lugari between 2003 and 2007 before coming…

Doris Lemngole left the mountains of West Pokot with a dream and an unlimited determination to achieve success in the international arena His dream came true when he made history by becoming the first freshman in the University of Alabama’s athletic program, and becoming the first ever Kenyan, to win the Bowerman Award. From a…

Kenyan employees should brace for noticeable changes on their February 2026 pay slips as the fourth phase of National Social Security Fund (NSSF) reforms takes effect, substantially increasing mandatory pension contributions. Currently, workers contribute 6 percent of their pensionable pay, with employers matching the same amount, effectively doubling monthly retirement savings through this joint contribution…

Maribe Mwangi, the father of journalist Jacque Maribe, has sadly passed away, and many people have joined their social networks to mourn his death Mwangi touched the hearts of many when he was protecting his daughter during her most difficult period, which caused her to lose her respectable job and start all over again. In…

Former Lugari Member of Parliament and doctor, Enoch Kibunguchy, died at the age of 72 while receiving treatment in Eldoret He served two terms in parliament, first as Member of Parliament for Lugari between 2002 and 2007, and later as the founding Member of Parliament for Likuyani between 2013 and 2017 His death occurred exactly…

The Kenyan government has initiated a comprehensive audit of donor-funded projects worth Ksh2.17 trillion, raising alarm bells about initiatives that prioritize foreign suppliers’ interests over genuine local development needs. Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi launched the sweeping review to identify low-value projects and address chronic funding gaps that leave taxpayers footing massive bills when initiatives…

Broadcaster Jacque Maribe has announced the death of her beloved father, who had been ill for a long time The TV presenter’s father once hit the internet after his photos emerged holding his daughter’s hand in court, when Jacque was involved in the case of the murder of businessman Monica Kimani Maribe shared a photo…

Newspapers on Tuesday, December 23, highlighted various issues of national importance, focusing on politics leading to the 2027 General Election. The front pages of the Daily Nation and The Standard newspapers. Photo: Daily Nation and The Standard.Source: UGC One of the newspapers highlighted the plan of Kalonzo Musyoka if he is elected president in the…

The government has successfully repatriated 119 Kenyans from illegal scam compounds in Myanmar following coordinated raids by local authorities and rebel groups, the State Department for Diaspora Affairs announced Monday. In a press statement dated December 22, 2025, the department detailed ongoing rescue operations targeting Kenyans trapped in sophisticated criminal syndicates along remote border areas…

The government is taking action against the widespread illegal sale of erectile dysfunction medications, launching comprehensive enforcement measures to protect public health. Health authorities have unveiled stringent controls targeting pharmacies and retailers who dispense prescription-only ED drugs, popularly known as “blue pills”, without proper medical authorization. Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni…

Faith Kipyegon of Kenya reacts after winning the Women’s 1500m and sets a new world record during the Prefontaine Classic at Hayward Field on July 5, 2025 [AFP] In 2025, three-time Olympic champion Faith Kipyegon could not pause the writing of her athletics history. During the busy year, Kipyegon – a five-time world champion wrote…

Former Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha made a striking public declaration of love and political partnership on Monday, formally introducing her husband, High Court advocate Benson Milimo, to Cherang’any residents in Trans Nzoia County. Addressing a lively crowd on December 22, 2025, at her Chebarus residence in Sitatunga ward during a Christmas donation event, Nakhumicha…