Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya has called on the government to reconsider the newly implemented Social Health Authority (SHA) and revert to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), citing concerns over the scheme’s effectiveness. Speaking in Naivasha on Thursday, January 30, 2024, Salasya raised questions about the implementation of SHA, questioning whether there…
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja (left) and DCI boss Mohamed Amin (right). [File, Standard] Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied that the missing Mlolongo three—Kalani Muema, Justus Mutua, and Martin Mwai, are in police custody. Appearing before Justice Chacha Mwita, Kanja insisted that the three men were not being held in any police…
The security guard linked to Laikipia governor Joshua Irungu, died shortly after dropping off the boda boda Police reported that the Irungu security guard died after he was reported to shoot himself with his own gun His body was taken to a mortuary for storage as the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of his…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado at a Milimani court on December 04,2023 when alongside his co-accused they appeared for the hearing of a case they are charged with the killing of a university student Sharon Otieno. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] The High Court has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others have a case…
County Government of Kirinyaga has established a Geographic Information System (GIS) lab to improve service delivery in the county department of lands. Governor Anne Waiguru, said that the lab, which is pivotal in digitization of lands records, will enable the County Government to streamline operations and enhance customer service, transparency and accuracy. It will also…
Foreign Minister Marco Rubio announced an amnesty to allow humanitarian aid to save lives again despite President Donald Trump's executive order to suspend foreign aid The exemption allows for essential assistance such as food, medicine and housing but does not include programs related to abortion, family planning, Dei plans and gender surgery Humanitarian organizations were…
Tanzanian socialite and entrepreneur Hamisa Mobetto has revealed she is in a new relationship, months after her publicized breakup with Togolese businessman Kevin Sowax. Taking to her Instagram page, Hamisa introduced her new beau, Burkinabe footballer Stephane Aziz Ki, to her fans. She shared heartwarming photos looking blissfully in love; “He is exactly the poem…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah revealed that his last conversation with President William Ruto was 15 minutes before the 2022 elections Omtatah revealed that he and Ruto met at some point at Strathmore University during their daughters' graduation, holding friendly conversations Despite their past interaction, Omtatah noted that his opposition to Ruto is due to administrative…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah revealed that his last conversation with President William Ruto was 15 minutes before the 2022 elections Omtatah revealed that he and Ruto met at some point at Strathmore University during their daughters' graduation, holding friendly conversations Despite their past interaction, Omtatah noted that his opposition to Ruto is due to administrative…
Kibera-born rapper Stephen Otieno Adera alias Stevo Simple Boy has urged fans seeking financial assistance to exercise patience. Taking to his Instagram on Thursday, January 30, 2024, the artiste revealed that he receives over 200 requests for financial help daily. However, he explained that he can only assist a limited number of people each day…
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has weighed in on the thorny issue of youth abductions witnessed in the country. Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Thursday, January 30, 2025, the outspoken politician shared that the cure for abductions is letting the public arrest the abductors since the police have denied their involvement…
A Marsabit court has ordered for the detention in police custody for 14 days of a man suspected of murdering his wife over alleged adultery. Halakhe Dida Duracha, 32, who was pursued and arrested by detectives after stabbing his 27-year-old wife and a mother of 4 to death…
Emergency vehicles and rescue crews gather along the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport after an air crash near Washington, DC, on January 29, 2025. [AFP] A US passenger plane carrying 64 people crashed into Washington DC’s chilly Potomac River after colliding midair with a military helicopter on a nighttime training exercise Wednesday, prompting a…
Washington – Many people are feared dead following a fatal plane crash in the United States. CNN reported that a commercial plane collided in the air with a Black Hawk helicopter when the plane was approaching the flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, January 29. Aviation officials revealed that the fatal accident…
On Wednesday, January 28, Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized Kenyans complaining about the orders issued by President Donald Trump about exploiting abroad However, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei accused the retired president of being unfaith about his remarks about foreign aid According to the UDA Senator, it was hypocritical to support the moratorium on foreign aid…