The Council of Governors (CoG) has publicly named four senators it accuses of intimidating and attempting to extort governors appearing before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC), escalating tensions between county chiefs and the Senate. In a statement issued after a meeting on Wednesday, the CoG singled out CPAC Chairperson Moses Kajwang (Homa Bay),…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has adopted a cautious stance as Kenya approaches the 2027 elections, making it clear that the party will take its time before deciding whether to support a one-term or two-term presidential agenda. Speaking at a National Executive Committee meeting in Mombasa, ODM Party Leader Oburu Oginga said the party is…
Six singles from the second mixtape, ‘Blinding Allure II’ will be released on Friday. On Wednesday evening, Kenyan singer-songwriter and nominated Senator Crystal Asige hosted an intimate listening party for the second half of her mixtape, ‘Blinding Allure II’ ahead of its official release on Friday, February 13. The project features six tracks and continues…
ODM leaders at the Party’s NEC Meeting at Pride Inn Hotel Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Cracks in ODM deepened yesterday as the faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga announced the removal of its controversial Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna’s ouster had long been anticipated, but carrying it out proved a herculean task for the…
President William Ruto criticized his former deputy Rigathi Gachagua after criticism about his role in distributing funds for the STAR program Gachagua had accused Ruto of politicizing the STAR Fund supported by the World Bank and urged the president to focus on other issues Ruto defended his involvement as a practical effort to empower Kenyan…
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ODM leaders at the Party’s NEC Meeting at Pride Inn Hotel Mombasa. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Cracks in ODM deepened yesterday as the faction led by party leader Oburu Oginga announced the removal of its controversial Secretary General, Edwin Sifuna. Sifuna’s ouster had long been anticipated, but carrying it out proved a herculean task for the…
On Wednesday, February 11, the ODM National Central Committee (NEC) meeting was held in Mombasa, led by party leader Oburu Oginga The important meeting discussed allegations of misconduct by the general secretary and Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna During the long meeting, NEC decided to remove Sifuna from the position and immediately named his replacement Mombasa…
Relatives of a family stopped the burial of a woman named Gogo Nyahara due to a dowry dispute in Rumphi District, Malawi According to the ajuza’s family, Nyahara’s husband did not pay for one cow, which led to the deceased not being buried with her husband. Outraged by the chief’s decision to bury Nyahara in…
ODM leader Oburu Oginga urged party members to focus on unity towards the 2027 General Election Oburu has condemned party officials who oppose joint decisions, calling for discipline within the party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has raised concerns about the coalition talks with President Ruto’s camp Mombasa – The leader of the Orange Democratic Movement…
Kiptilalon village, Nandi County, is in mourning after a 31-year-old man allegedly killed his wife and then committed suicide in a tragic family incident. The deceased woman, 24-year-old Jelagat, reportedly died while being rushed to the Kilibwoni Health Center following an alleged family dispute. After the incident, her husband Duncan Kimaru is said to have…
DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he will visit President William Ruto’s fortress in the Rift Valley, starting from Narok City Gachagua said he will stop in Mulot and Bomet to meet the Kipsigis and Kalenjin community in general, saying they supported him when he was deputy president The former Member of Parliament for…
The wife of BBC news anchor, Waihiga Mwaura, Joyce Omondi, shared an adorable video with her newborn son The Waihiga family, who like to keep their married life private, announced that they were blessed with a son in 2025 The couple, who got married in 2015, left fans wondering for years when they would have…
Irwin Mukonyole boarded a plane to Nairobi with his father, believing he would return home in good health His mother, who had remained in Malava, had prayed for them when they left home, expecting to pray again when they returned — all alive Fate had other plans as that would be his last flight, leaving…
A family in Mathira, Nyeri county, is deeply saddened following the brutal murder of their nine-year-old daughter, Shantel Waruguru Family spokesperson Jackline Ruguru expressed deep sorrow after seeing Shantel’s body being mutilated, describing it as unrecognizable Angry residents set fire to the suspect’s and his mother’s houses, and marched in the streets demanding justice for…