Betty Bayo’s heartfelt message to retired President Uhuru Kenyatta went viral shortly after his death, touching many Kenyans The Unamuwinda Nani hit singer died at the Kenyatta National Hospital after battling leukemia Her initial post caused a stir online, with many finding it obvious and sad that she herself was ill A message with feelings…
In the semi-arid village of Ndalani in Yatta sub-county, Machakos County, farmers are steadily abandoning their traditional maize and bean fields in favour of drought-resistant crops such as sunflowers and cotton in a bid to free themselves from years of low yields and hunger. The shift, the farmers say, comes after successive seasons of disappointing…
Tragedy has struck a family in Kisii following the sudden death of Johnson “Maigama” Mose, a beloved resident of Crystal, Minnesota Mose, known for his dedication to fitness and his community, died months after completing his dream house in Kisii His death has left family and friends mourning as they remember a man whose life…
Prime suspect in women’s killings at Mawanga area of Nakuru North Sub County Evans Michori before Nakuru principal Magistrate Yvonne Khatambi in Nakuru Court on July 19, 2022. [Harun Wathari Standard] A witness in the murder of one of the four women killed in Mawanga Estate in Nakuru County three years ago testified that he…
Popular Kikuyu gospel artiste, Betty Bayo, passed away on Monday, November 10, leaving her fans and fellow gospel musicians in mourning. A close friend has now revealed the type of text Betty sent her at 9pm, less than 24 hours before her death Kenyans have flooded the comments section to offer condolences, as family and…
A feature documentary inspired by Kenya’s notorious “fake lawyer,” Brian Mwenda, is currently in development, promising to shed new light on one of the country’s most talked-about scandals. Titled The Lawyer, the film is directed by acclaimed Polish filmmaker Maciej Bochniak, known for HBO’s One Billion Happy People, Netflix’s Freestyle, and the Polish remake of…
Liverpool have contacted the head of referees in England after their controversial game against Manchester City Manchester City won the game on November 9, but Liverpool were left upset by Virgil Van Dijk’s disallowed goal Arne Slot’s side feel that the offside rules were wrongly applied, denying them an equaliser. Liverpool have lodged a complaint…
Michael Oliver, who is one of the most experienced referees in the Premier League, has been banned from playing for two clubs Oliver was the Assistant Video Referee during Manchester City’s game against Liverpool on November 9 Oliver disallowed Virgil Van Dijk’s goal in the 38th minute, which has caused a lot of controversy online…
On Sunday, November 9, President William Ruto answered questions about the credibility of Tanzania’s recent elections President Samia Suluhu received approximately 31.9 million votes, representing 97.66% of the total votes cast. Ruto explained why the results of the Tanzanian elections raise concerns about the fairness of regional elections President William Ruto has appeared to doubt…
The heartbreaking testimony of 66-year-old Safari Katana Yaa reveals how police repeatedly failed families trying to rescue their loved ones from Paul Mackenzie’s deadly cult before the Shakahola tragedy claimed over 450 lives. Katana’s nightmare began in 2017 when Mackenzie’s radical teachings infiltrated his family in Furunzi, Malindi. His eldest daughter, who ran a successful…
Experienced Kiswahili news anchor Mashirima Kapombe was on Citizen TV’s seven o’clock news on Monday, November 11 He was overcome with emotion when he read the news of Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei’s response to the abduction of two Kenyan activists in Uganda Kapome did not hide his words; he paused for a moment and shouted…
The body of gospel singer Betty Bayo was transferred from the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) mortuary to the Kenyatta University (KU) Referral Hospital mortuary. Reverend Kanyari, wearing all white clothes, was seen crying in pain after seeing the body of the deceased Bayo died while receiving treatment, and his family revealed the cause of his…
The widow of the late Senator Otieno Kajwang’ was buried with great sadness in Waondo village, Ugunja, Siaya county The two sons of Dr. Rose Bujehela paid tribute to her with touching words, while her daughter, Olivia Akumu, asked the mourners how she praised her mother The wide hat Akumu wore to his mother’s funeral…
The government has initiated a programme to train community-based organisations engaged in environmental conservation on the best practices in raising quality and commercial seedlings. The training is meant to equip community-based organisations (CBOs) and self-help groups raising healthy seedlings and practising horticultural farming to increase tree cover while at the same time deriving livelihoods. “The…
Former Minister of Commerce, Moses Kuria, has expressed doubts about the ability of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to conduct free and fair elections A video has emerged showing a group of people threatening to hurt the former vice president, Rigathi Gachagua, during his planned visit to Mbeere North Kuria, who shared his…