Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua ignored Dennis Itumbi’s claims, refusing to be involved in the allegations about his conduct Gachagua said responding to Itumbi would be below his status, insisting that he would only deal with issues concerning President William Ruto The latest talks add to a long-running feud that has continued since Gachagua’s ouster,…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has signalled growing confidence in Kenya’s shift towards private sector-led Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), as a dual training curriculum prepares for national rollout. During a visit to Don Bosco Boys Town Technical Institute, now operating as an apprenticeship centre of excellence, Dr. Wanjiru Kariuki, Secretary…
A mountain of garbage in Nairobi’s Jericho Residential estate. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Environment Court has ordered Nairobi County to clear all trash dumped at the Umoja residential area and control illegal dumping within 135 days. This comes as the Commercial Court Judge Moses Ado separately barred the county from awarding a 25-year design, construction, operation, maintenance…
The Communications and Multimedia Court of Appeal has upheld the cancellation of six broadcasting licenses of Standard Media Group, dealing a major blow to The chief executive officer of the company, Chaacha Mwita, noted that the news house will appeal against the decision in the Supreme Court The caller revealed that the government owes the…
President William Ruto recently accused Rigathi Gachagua of robbing the family of his late brother Nderitu Gachagua The family also approached the president to ask for help to intervene so that they can be protected by the government and the return of Nderitu’s illegally transferred properties Responding to the allegations, Rigathi explained how they divided…
Kenya’s men’s national football team, Harambee Stars, lost to Estonia on penalties after the match on Friday evening The two teams met in the semi-finals of the FIFA Series in Kigali, Rwanda, for their first friendly of 2026. CHAN 2024 hero Ryan Ogam scored again for the national team in normal time to send the…
The Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has announced renewed efforts to address persistent flooding in Nairobi, calling for urgent, coordinated and long-term interventions to protect lives and property. He spoke while he met delegation from the Nairobi Water and Sewerage Authority and Dredge Masters Ghana to review the status of Nairobi Dam and accelerate plans…
NTSA withdraws Instant Fine Management System just two weeks after launch due to public backlash Director General Nashon Kondiwa mentioned the need for better public awareness on how to deal with minor traffic offenses before they are re-enforced Motorists expressed mixed feelings, questioning the legality of speed limits and criticizing the system as money-grubbing. Nairobi:…
The Communications and Multimedia Appeal Court dismissed Standard Media Group’s appeal against the cancellation of six of its broadcasting licenses due to unpaid fees Standard Group failed to meet regulatory obligations despite several extensions from the Communications Authority of Kenya The court affirmed the decision of the CA as valid and consistent with the Information…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has categorically rejected Oburu Oginga’s leadership of ODM, announcing that he will not serve under him as the party’s general secretary. He accused the Oburu group of handing over ODM to President William Ruto and condemned the Special Delegates Meeting as illegal Sifuna insisted that only locally elected delegates at the…
Despite government assurances by the State on the security of fuel supply in the country, a section of the industry has warned that Kenya is not out of the woods and that oil marketing companies are just getting by with limited stocks. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and…
ODM ended months of uncertainty by confirming Oburu Odinga as the party’s senior leader after serving for a while in an acting capacity Delegates supported his leadership in a spirited meeting held in Nairobi, dominated by signs and calls for unity Winnie Odinga emphasized the importance of including the youth while Oburu responded with a…
Kikuyu Member of Parliament, Kimani Ichung’wah, had a hard time at the hands of Juja residents who shouted at him and chased him away during President William Ruto’s visit His attempt to rally support against the opposition was thwarted by an angry mob, which boiled over to silence his speech. Even after he changed his…
The late Emurua Member of Parliament Dikirr Johana Ng’eno died in a fatal helicopter crash that claimed the lives of five other people Ng’eno’s widow recently withdrew from the race to succeed her late husband after receiving support from family and elders Naiyanoi Ntutu has expressed her gratitude to Kenyans who sent her messages of…
Ababu Namwamba made a surprise appearance at the Special Meeting of Delegates of the Orange Democratic Movement, the first time since the death of Raila Odinga He urged the party to remain committed to its original mission of democratic social reform Ababu called on ODM leaders to strengthen their closeness to the authorities instead of…