Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was rushed to safety after a stone-throwing incident disrupted his speech in the north-west of the country The chaos occurred when he met with the locals to assess the damage caused by the market fire and to discuss mining complaints in the area. Although he avoided mentioning the attack directly, Hichilema…
Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have revealed shocking details about their 38-day imprisonment by the Ugandan army They were released on November 7 and flown to Nairobi the following morning, where they credited media pressure, public solidarity, and diplomatic efforts for their survival. Human rights groups congratulated former president Uhuru Kenyatta and both…
Section of the buildings that were swept away at Chesongoch area by a landslide in Elgeyo Marakwet County last week. November 03, 2025. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] Locals who lived in the rolling fields of Kerio Valley were pushed by perennial cattle rustling raids to settle and farm on the Marakwet escarpments, causing mudslides that have…
Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo address supporters at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after returning from Uganda on Saturday, November 8, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] Human rights activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have arrived safely in Nairobi, ending more than a month of uncertainty after their abduction in Kampala, Uganda. They were handed over to…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has reaffirmed that the boarding fee for Public Secondary Schools/Senior schools has not been hiked, as is being believed by a section of the public. Ogamba said the fee structure remains as stipulated in the Kenya Gazette of 2015, which is still in operation as Sh22,000 annually and not Sh53,000,…
The body of Simon Isiaho Shange, principal of Munyuki High School, was tragically discovered in the Chikali River a few days after he went missing Shange went missing early on Monday, November 3, when he was going to collect KCSE exam papers for his students Authorities suspect foul play, with preliminary evidence suggesting she may…
A former British soldier accused of killing Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 has been arrested in England The suspect was brought before a London court and vowed to resist efforts to bring him back to Kenya to face trial His arrest followed a warrant issued in Nairobi, sparking a legal dispute that could test relations between…
CS Deborah leads inaugural Mount Elgon Day 2025 Photo caption Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS), Dr. Deborah Barasa, leads community, partners and Ministry staff in a mass tree planting exercise to mark the inaugural Mount Elgon Day 2025 at Kaboywo Kongit forest block in Bungoma…
Kenyan human rights activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo released after 39 days of disappearance in Uganda Their capture sparked regional protests, with civil society groups and diplomats pushing for their release The Kenyan government confirmed their safe return, with human rights groups calling for stricter protection of human rights in East African Community countries….
Marathon great Eliud Kipchoge has expressed his delight at meeting former US President Barack Obama who discussed a number of transformative issues with him. Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has expressed his delight at meeting former US President Barack Obama as the two shared a commitment to inspire and empower the next generation through sport, education…
Kenyans were surprised when the trailer containing the Bible was burnt to ashes, but the Bibles inside the rooms were not injured According to Christopher Onyango, it is obvious that he is lucky to be alive because he said that the youths surrounded the trailer, and there was not much he could do about it….
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Oburu Oginga attended the funeral of Otieno Kajwang’s widow, Rose Otieno, who died on October 30 after illness Rose’s son recently gave an inspiring tribute during his memorial service and recalled how he was drunk when Kajwang died, and God changed things for him During the funeral, Oburu made mourners laugh with his confession of…
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has dismissed reports claiming that the government has increased boarding fees for public senior secondary schools. In a statement issued on Thursday, Ogamba clarified that the current fee structure remains unchanged, even as the government prepares to introduce a standardised school fee system starting January 2026. “Our attention has been…
David Adarasu was shocked after learning about the death of his friend, after meeting him only one weekend Adarasu met his friend to watch a football match, where the friend opened up about his health problems and why he was not leaving the house A few days later, Adarasu who hails from Nakuru county, shared…