A photo of Kenyatta National Hospital Accident and Emergency Section taken on February 9, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Standard investigation has uncovered a dire shortage of critical blood test reagents, essential drugs, and nutritious food for patients, problems compounded by alarming security lapses at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), the largest referral hospital in East and…
Lolgorian Ward MCA Michael Seme, alongside Peter Kiplangat and Neke Siteto, arraigned before a Nakuru court as police seek an additional 21 days to complete investigations into recent clashes in the Trans Mara. [Julius Chepkwony, Standard] Detectives have applied to detain Lolgorian ward MCA Michael Seme and two other suspects for 21 days as investigations into the…
Renowned comedian Eric Omondi has opened up about the pain of losing his younger brother, Fred Omondi Fred died in an accident on June 15, 2024, at Kang’undo Road, Nairobi In a recent interview, the comedian admitted that he is still not healed and often chooses to ignore the pain Eric explained that their great…
A grandfather was killed after being attacked by bees in Homa Bay county, an incident that left the community in mourning The local deputy chief, Washington Kidew, explained how his late wife, son and grandson were bitten. Some Kenyans expressed their condolences to the victims, while others wanted an investigation and compensation Bay Fever: A…
The Tahmeed Coach bus driver directed the car to Kanyakine Hospital after a passenger fell ill in the car that was traveling from Meru to Mombasa Despite the tight schedule, he waited for 45 minutes for the patient to receive treatment and recover before they could start their journey His act of kindness has received…
Public Service Minister Geoffrey Ruku has explained why Deputy President Kithure Kindiki could not attend the Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County Ruku gave a contribution in Kindiki at the event while assuring the public about the government’s efforts to ensure food safety A section of Kenyans prayed for the deputy president, wishing him to…
The elephant that trampled to death Eunice Odupoi, an Early Childhood Development (ECD) teacher near her home at Ilailupa Village, Kajiado West two days ago has been killed by KWS rangers. Amboseli Conservation Area Chief Park Warden Mr. Joel Ole Nyika said the jumbo was eliminated following a…
On Monday, December 22, a Mash Poa bus caught fire following a fatal accident at Salgaa Business Center The Motorists Association of Kenya condemned the attack and called on the government to impose stricter regulations on bodabodas. A section of Kenyans expressed anger over the growing behavior of bodaboda drivers and the lack of government…
Families displaced by ethnic clashes shelter at Sankale Comprehensive School in Trans Mara. [Peter Kipkemboi, Standard] The Christmas mood is rippling across the country. But in Trans Mara South and West, the season has arrived carrying fear. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium…
Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Edwin Sifuna, has responded to allegations that the party has been sold, insisting that it is a public property owned by Kenyans Speaking in Vihiga, Sifuna warned that anyone who claims to buy ODM has been deceived, comparing the claims to selling Uhuru Park He also criticized…
Ethnic minority communities in Kiambu County have renewed demands for inclusion in county governance, citing persistent exclusion from county opportunities despite decades of living and investing in the county. The communities voiced their grievances during the launch of the Kiambu Diaspora Association (KDA) at St. Patrick’s Grounds in Thika, where they called on Governor Kimani…
Kenya has reaffirmed its leadership in regional agricultural development by hosting a high-level validation workshop for the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Regional Agrifood Systems Investment Plan (RASIP) 2026–2035. The two-day workshop, held in Nairobi, brought together representatives from IGAD Member States, the African Union Commission (AUC), AUDA-NEPAD, regional Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) experts, development…
CCTV footage from the gas station where Cyrus Jirongo entered seconds before the accident shows that the road was free of traffic The footage shows Jirongo briefly turning a corner inside the station seconds before the crash, raising questions about his final movements. Another white colored Probox car was also seen entering the station shortly…
The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), Kilifi Branch, has acquired a bus in a move aimed at improving teachers’ welfare, marking the first such purchase by the union in the coastal region. Speaking during the launch of the Sh8.5 million bus in Kilifi town, KUPPET Kilifi Branch Executive Secretary Caleb Mogere described the…
Residents of Baringo and neighbouring Elgeyo Marakwet counties have a reason to smile, as electricity distributor KETRACO connected a new power line routed to Kabarnet Sub-station in Baringo from Lessos transmission station in Nandi County. The power boost for the North Rift counties, which leaders and local residents have described as a Christmas gift to…