Universities will stop offering certificate or diploma courses if a bill amending the Universities Act of 2012 passes into law. The Universities (Amendment) (No. 5) Bill 2023, which is currently in its second reading in the National Assembly, proposes limiting these courses to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Proponents believe this shift…
President William Ruto attended the 100th anniversary celebrations of Kapsabet Boys High School and attracted many by wearing the school’s uniform He inspired the students by sharing his educational journey and encouraged them to embrace the opportunities that come after finishing school Former students celebrated the president’s visit, recalling the school’s long history since 1925,…
In the heart of Nairobi’s Westlands, a fashion revolution is taking shape, blending bold Ankara prints with sleek, contemporary silhouettes. What was once considered traditional attire is now finding its way into everyday workwear, social events, and global fashion conversations and trademarks, thanks to Victoria Ijeoma Nwogu, a businesswoman who has turned heritage fabrics into…
The political rivalry between Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his predecessor Rigathi Gachagua has escalated into personal attacks as the two leaders battle for influence in the Mt Kenya region. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. 🔥 Flash Sale…
The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) now distributes electricity within the Smart City using its own private power grid. This new capability allows Konza Technopolis to manage and deliver power throughout Phase One of the development. The move significantly boosts reliability and operational efficiency for investors, schools, businesses, and residents living in “Africa’s Silicon Savannah.”…
Girl group The Pussycat Dolls have announced they will reunite as a trio for a new single and world tour. Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt have released a new track, Club Song, and will kick off a string of live shows in June. It comes six years after a planned previous reunion was…
The Ndichu twins bravely quit their banking jobs to start a successful payment system project in Kenya Chepkoech Too won a KSh 7 billion inheritance case after a long court case to be included as a beneficiary of his father’s estate A Kiambu woman faced problems just one month after starting her nail art business…
Heavy rains that recently pounded Nairobi have flooded homes, disrupted businesses, and tragically claimed lives. As residents count their losses, legal experts say the destruction has sparked an important question: can the county government be held responsible for flood damage? Lawyers say the answer largely depends on how courts interpret the cause of the flooding – whether it…
Elders from the Kapkaon Clan visited Naiyanoi Ntutu, the widow of the late Member of Parliament Johana Ngeno, to console her and discuss the future of Emurua Dikirr They unanimously agreed to support Naiyanoi, and put him in a position to join the young parliamentarians The pressure follows the emotional appeal of Ngeno’s mother at…
Beaty Wanjiru Nyaga was a teacher at Ithiga ria Njuki Primary School located in Riagiceru, Kirinyaga County He went missing on Monday, March 9, and his body was found in the river three days later His father, Jeremiah Nyaga, said he received a call from Beaty’s girlfriend who informed him about what happened and disappeared…
Comedian Professor Aduol interestingly mimicked ODM leader Oburu Odinga’s speech and gestures while being interviewed on television His use of the phrase “we want power” quickly went viral among netizens, further demonstrating his unique sense of humor. Fans jokingly claimed online that Aduol looked more like Oburu than the politician himself, causing laughter on social…
Former PS Irungu Nyakera addresses journalists after goons attacked his Fairways Hotel in Kisumu, on March 11, 2026. [Clinton Ambujo, Standard] The country is slowly sliding into anarchy as the rule of law is relegated to the background, with former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju and former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera becoming the latest high-profile victims…
Kenyan musician Kevin Bahati leaked his DNA test with his alleged mother Judith Makokha, after claiming it was altered Judith went viral in 2025 after releasing a video claiming that she is the musician’s biological mother When the test results showed that Judith was not the musician’s mother, she rejected them, adding that they had…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has detailed an eight-step guide to help Kenyans who only earn employment income file their annual tax returns. In its recent public guide, the tax agency encouraged salaried employees to use the iTax portal for their submissions. To begin, taxpayers must log in to the iTax platform using their KRA…
Jeridah Andayi confronted her daughter about what she said was a misleading distance from a friend’s house The mother demanded parental information, citing safety concerns in an unusual cultural context Kenyans on social media responded, discussing the differences in parenting styles between the US and Kenya A former radio presenter who lives in the United…