ODM leader Oburu Oginga addresses a rally at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa on February 15, 2026. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] The fractures within Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Sunday morphed into a battle for control of the country’s most recognisable party as the two factions led separate rallies, both insisting on a rebirth of…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga addresses a rally at Tononoka grounds in Mombasa on February 15, 2026. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] The fractures within Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Sunday morphed into a battle for control of the country’s most recognisable party as the two factions led separate rallies, both insisting on a rebirth of…
Rebels of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), led by senator Edwin Sifuna, held a large meeting in the town of Kitengela Thousands of supporters chanted slogans in support of Sifuna, signaling strong support for the embattled ODM secretary-general. In their speeches, the leaders strongly criticized President William Ruto and ODM party leader Oburu Oginga Kajiado…
Faith Kipyegon marked her 10km debut with a commanding victory in Monaco, hinting at more road races to come. Four-time world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon cemented her place as one of the greatest distance runners with a 10km win at the Monaco Run on Sunday, February 15. Faith Kipyegon was making her debut over the…
A crowd at a political rally. [File, Standard] As the country approaches 2027, political activity is intensifying, with community leaders mobilising local support and forging alliances ahead of next year’s polls. In Baringo County, and across the wider Kalenjin community region, political fault lines are becoming more apparent. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment….
The Odinga dynasty at war with itself. [File, Standard] It might always have been obvious that Raila Odinga’s eventual death – though perhaps never contemplated by anyone except his sworn enemies – would radically rattle and change the political equation. What few might have predicted was that three members of his family – his brother…
Uasin Gishu County Administration on Friday flagged off scouts from across the county to mark the Scouts Founder’s Day celebrations at the county headquarters in Eldoret City. The event commemorated the 169th birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, born on February 22, 1857. Speaking at the event, Uasin Gishu…
Social media users have reacted with outrage after a Russian national named Yaytseslav released videos of pleasures with women online The foreigner allegedly approached women in Kenya and Ghana, filming sex videos secretly Leaked messages from his private Telegram account describe how a woman confronted him after seeing the hidden recording glasses, and described how…
Eunice Wanjiru’s most valuable possession is a large photo taken in July 2021 after she had a chance meeting with the then President, Uhuru Kenyatta, who she spoke to without her knowing that she was talking to the head of state Although at first he regretted not asking Uhuru for help, he later surprised him…
Kenya’s Geoffrey Kamworor showed great strength to storm to victory at the RAK Half Marathon in what was part of his preparations for April’s London Marathon. Geoffrey Kamworor and Asmarech Anley delivered commanding performances to claim the men’s and women’s titles, respectively, at the 2026 RAK Half Marathon on Saturday. From the outset, Kamworor demonstrated…
President Donald Trump introduced a 1% tariff on goods sent abroad after signing the Big Beautiful Bill into law Following the implementation of the tax in January 2026, the value of remittances from people living abroad in Kenya decreased, as the US is one of the main sources Geo-economist Aly-Khan Satchu told TUKO.co.ke that the…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga’s allies have appealed to Winnie Odinga, urging him to distance himself from ousted party secretary general Edwin Sifuna The appeal, made by Ruaraka Member of Parliament TJ Kajwang’ and supported by other leaders, described Oburu’s support as safeguarding Raila Odinga’s legacy. Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi called on the extended Odinga…
A Russian man, identified as Yaytseslav, angered many on social media after sharing private videos of his encounters with women Yaytseslav targets women across Africa, persuading many of them to accompany him to his home for leisurely moments, all of which he records. It is yet to be confirmed whether these women were aware of…
ODM Secretary General appointed by NEC, Catherine Omanyo, defended her suitability for the post after the removal of Edwin Sifuna, insisting that she is the most suitable to serve even temporarily The former governor of Makueni, Kivutha Kibwana, questioned his ability, mentioning how he got into trouble while presenting the NEC report, while Omanyo accused…
A mother in Nairobi has expressed her confusion after discovering a WhatsApp message with indications of an affair between her husband and her son’s teacher The discovery came a few weeks after her husband insisted on sending their eight-year-old son to boarding school, claiming that the mother was punishing him too much. The mother opposed…