A 28-year-old woman turned herself in at Siaya Police Station after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death on Saturday night in Mur-Ngiya sub-location, Siaya County. The suspect, Vivian Akoth, reportedly attacked her 35-year-old boyfriend, Charlton Obare, during a confrontation over alleged infidelity. Mur-Ngiya sub-location Assistant Chief Grace Otieno revealed that the incident occurred after Obare…
Gout Gout’s father Bona has revealed his son’s real name as he explained why he wants his name changed. Gout Gout’s father Bona has noted that a misspelling in his son’s name has cost how he will be called for years but noted that they want to change that going forward. In an interview with…
The Multinational Security Support (MSS) has strongly denied allegations that members of its Kenyan contingent are considering resignation over delayed allowances. SS Force Commander Godfrey Otunge labeled the claims as “inaccurate and malicious,” pointing out that the source of the allegations did not approach the agency for clarification. “All MSS personnel have received their salaries,…
The Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, has urged Kenyans to repay their Hustler Fund loans. Speaking at the launch of a local foundation in Vihiga, Oparanya stressed the importance of financial responsibility among small business owners. He emphasized that timely repayment would ensure other borrowers can…
The Government has allocated resources to finance construction of new classrooms, laboratories, administration blocks and other amenities across the Country. Through the partnership with the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) and other development partners, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said that rehabilitation of existing infrastructure in schools and supply of furniture and other learning materials…
Detectives from the Operations Support Unit have arrested Steve Okoth Odek, also known as David Bett, for scamming a foreign national out of a staggering USD 256,000(Ksh33 million) in a fake gold deal. The scam involved over 500kg of counterfeit gold, with investigations revealing crucial details about the fraudulent transactions. According to the police statement,…
The Syrian civil defence group known as the White Helmets says it is investigating reports from survivors of the country’s notorious Saydnaya prison that people are being detained in hidden underground cells. Writing on X, the group says it has deployed five “specialised emergency teams” to the prison, who are being helped by a guide…
The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has confirmed that several banks have started reducing loan interest rates, effective this December. This announcement follows a series of recent monetary adjustments by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) aimed at easing borrowing costs for consumers and businesses. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 8, 2024, KBA noted…
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will look at pardons for those involved in the 2021 US Capitol riot on his first day back in office next month. “These people are living in hell,” he told NBC’s Meet the Press in his first broadcast network interview since winning November’s election. The Republican also vowed to…
Kenya will on Monday join other member states to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) in commemorating this year’s International Anti-Corruption Day. The Day is annually marked to take stock of the progress made, challenges encountered, lessons learnt and the reforms required in the fight against corruption and other governance malpractices. The event will…
As the 16 Days of Activism come to a close, attention is now focused on boda boda operators across the country, with a strong message to prioritize the safety of their clients, who are predominantly women. The Office of the President’s Advisor on Women’s Rights has joined forces with key stakeholders in the transport and…
Kakamega county Governor Fernandes Barasa and his Vihiga counterpart Dr. Wilber Ottichilo during burial service at Handidi primary school in Shinyalu on November 23, 2024. The two urged Controller of budget Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o to release County monies. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Governors have accused the Controller of Budget (CoB) of overstepping her mandate after she…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has urged leaders elected through popular vote to respect their constituents and address their grievances instead of dismissing or looking down upon them. Speaking during a church service at PCEA Mwiki in Kasarani Constituency on Sunday, Gachagua lamented that some leaders have become arrogant and hostile towards the very people…
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has praised a section of Kenyans for standing and supporting award-winning singer Willy Paul. Commenting on the ongoing debate after last night’s brawl at the Furaha City festival, Mwaura stated that the actions of those who attended the music event and those in solidarity with Willy Paul online portray patriotism. “Ahsanteni…
Chepkwemoi showed why she is highly touted as the next big thing in Ugandan athletics and her victory marks the beginning of a glorious journey. Ugandan teenager Loice Chekwemoi is still in shock that she won the Great Chepsaita Cross Country, meeting held on the outskirts of Eldoret on Saturday December 7. Although she was…