The death of Tahidi High and Njoro Wa Uba actor, Bilal Wanjau, has left the entertainment industry deeply saddened Sandra Dacha announced the death of the actor with a message to cause grief and also revealed the date of his funeral Kenyans on the internet have written touching tributes, with his last post showing a…
A police officer receiving treatment at Kakamega County General Hospital after attack by goons during protests in Iuslu, Kakamega county, on December 4, 2025. [Bernard Lusigi, Standard] Three people were shot dead by police during protests against the presence of Shanta Gold Limited Company in Isulu, Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County. At least 10 people were…
It is alleged that Festus Oromo fell from the 14th floor of a building in Kilimani and died CCTV footage captured the final moments before his collapse, showing him interacting with various people and arguing with a woman An inconclusive preliminary investigation showed that Oromo had already touched his body when he fell from the…
The death of former prime minister Raila Odinga on October 15 affected his younger sister, Beryl Achieng Odinga. According to Beryl’s daughter, Chizi, her mother uttered words of pain immediately after learning about Raila’s death Ruth, during her sister’s mass at Consolata Shrine, admitted that it was difficult to tell her sister about Raila’s death…
Nairobi women’s representative Esther Passaris has supported President William Ruto, saying that there is no rival that matches him politically The politician has supported the leadership of President William Ruto, saying that there is no current opponent who is politically sufficient for him He highlighted the achievements of the Kenya First government, such as promoting…
Popular Kenyan actor, Bilal Wanjau, known for his lectures on Tahidi High and Lies That Bind, has died Sandra Dacha, who was helping Bilal lose weight, confirmed his death and shared a video showing their close relationship He also revealed that Bilal will be buried soon, with many Kenyans paying tribute to him and offering…
Shadrack Maritim disappeared on October 27, and many people were worried because he had just gone for a run in the morning, as was his usual habit. His family shared CCTV footage showing him leaving the house, but when he got to the road, he started running, and there was nothing more His partner, who…
Residents from villages in Laikipia county during a demonstration where they protested against the British Army Training Unit in Kenya (BATUK) [Amos Kiarie, Standard] Parliament has now directed that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to probe the conduct of British soldiers operating in Kenya. This follows an inquiry by the National Assembly’s Defense, Intelligence and Foreign…
The city attorney was heartbroken following the hearing on the disappearance of missing security consultant Mwenda Mbijiwe who disappeared in 2021 Mbijiwe’s mother claimed that former senior government officials and prominent leaders were involved in the alleged kidnapping of her son The High Court summoned the inspector general of police and the DCI to explain…
On Monday, December 1, Eric Wekesa, MCA-elect for Chwele-Kabuchai, said he had been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) in Nandi County. Wekesa shared a WhatsApp message from a police officer purported to be Nandi, which said why he was called However, he pointed the finger of blame at the Speaker of the…
Mbijiwe Mwenda during an interview with the standard. [File, Standard] For more than 1,400 days, Jane Gatwiri has carried a mother’s unbearable burden on the disappearance of her only son, Mwenda Mbijiwe, a former Kenya Air Force officer turned security analyst. Each day has been filled with anguish, unanswered questions, and relentless searches through government offices and…
Machakos detectives intercepted a Toyota Prado TX carrying cannabis worth approximately KSh 14.2 million following a dramatic high-speed pursuit along the Machakos–Kangundo Road. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), officers stationed at Kyumbi flagged down the SUV in the Kaloleni area. The driver, however, ignored police instructions and sped toward Mutituni, triggering a…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has officially gazetted Galana Kulalu as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), a strategic move aimed at unlocking Kenya’s large-scale farming potential and attracting global agribusiness investment. CS Kagwe made the announcement on Tuesday during a briefing on the government’s ongoing agricultural transformation initiatives. He explained that SEZ status will accelerate…
Raila Odinga’s sister, Beryl Achieng, died on November 25, a month after the death of the former prime minister which occurred in India where she was being treated His family revealed that he was battling cancer, a condition that became apparent when he missed Raila’s funeral in Kang’o Ka Jaramogi At the memorial service, Siaya…
Ruth Odinga honored her sister Beryl Odinga with great respect during her mass at the Consolata Shrine church She revealed that she was with her sister in her last days, and when their brother Raila Odinga died, Ruth was afraid to announce the news When Beryl heard of her brother’s death in India, Ruth and…