Civil society leaders and community representatives have called on the National Land Commission (NLC) to urgently address disputed land issues along the LAPSSET Corridor to ensure fair compensation and issuance of title deeds for affected squatters and landowners. Speaking in Mokowe village yesterday, the Lamu Coordinator for Natural Justice, Salim Said, highlighted the growing crisis…
Ruth Kamande, a woman found guilty of murder, is among the prisoners who graduated with a law degree Kamande was arrested, charged and found guilty for stabbing his girlfriend in 2015 in Buruburu area of Nairobi After the news of Kamande's graduation, the opinions of Kenyans online differed, with some congratulating him on his achievement,…
Nyaboke Moraa recently explained that one of her lovers dumped her because of the many deaths that were happening in her family During a live TikTok session, she recalled dating a pastor for three months while recounting the relationship's struggles The actress also claimed that the late father of the child, Benjamin Ayimba, died and…
Weeks after both Fred Kerley and Kishane Thompson revealed what cost then gold at the Olympic 100 meter final, Noah Lyles has now bragged over his narrowly-won title, aiming a jibe back at the duo. Noah Lyles the newly crowned Olympic 100m champion, has unapologetically asserted his dominance in the sprinting world, sending a bold…
The Kenya Forest Service has kicked off construction of an an electric fence around the Sanctuary Block of Ngong Road Forest. Through the support of I&M Foundation, KFS says construction of the electric fence will fence off 14.2km perimeter of the block with completion set for April 2025. Ngong Road Forest was gazetted in 1932…
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella during a press briefing on November 27, 2024. [ Collins Oduor, Standard] The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a strike notice set for December. In a press briefing on Wednesday, KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atella urged medical interns to stay home effective immediately, citing a four-month delay…
Tourism stakeholders in Lamu are set to benefit significantly from hospitality services as tens of thousands of participants converge for this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival. The 22nd edition of the festival, scheduled for November 28-30, is expected to attract over 30,000 attendees from Kenya and abroad. The event will showcase Lamu’s rich Swahili heritage through…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has pledged that the Judiciary will chart a path of justice that safeguards both humanity and the planet in matters of climate governance. Koome said climate change has transcended the scope of an environmental challenge to become a justice and human rights issue, as it cuts across all of the aspects…
Erastus Ngura Odhiambo at the Milimani Law Courts during the hearing of a case in which he was accused of murdering Linda Wanjiku Irungu, a lawyer, in Buruburu Estate in 2014. He was jailed for 20 years. [File, Standard] Erastus Ngura Odhiambo has been in jail since 2018, serving a 20-year sentence for murder of a woman who…
The current generation is full of selfishness while the spirit of humanity is leaving many and society to live without socialism Any kindness you do, even if it's small, is seen and praised by many because those with such a heart have become extinct these days A Facebook user named Ndungu Nyoro recounted the incident…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has commended the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which took effect on Tuesday evening. Mudavadi, who also serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, noted that the truce paves the way for restoring normalcy between Israel and Lebanon. He reassured Kenyans living in Lebanon of their…
Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s separation sparks speculation of reconciliation as fans wonder if their love story is truly over Are Siya and Rachel Kolisi truly over? The South African rugby icon and his wife have been a beacon of love, strength and unity for a decade. Their announcement on October 22 declaring their separation left…
Hosting a party always comes with its share of stress, from organizing drinks to creating the perfect ambiance. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Outlook Index Limited and East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), these challenges are about to become a thing of the past. Enter Bar on Wheels, a mobile bar concept that brings convenience…
Japhet has claimed that he tried to do everything he could to get the burden out but it refused to come out The suspect stole the luggage from a mother around 7 pm tonight Japhet, a resident of Mbezi, in the city of Dar es Salaam, has surrendered to the police after the burden refused…
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime has urged Kenyans to support the government’s ongoing labour migration initiative, describing it as a practical solution to the unemployment challenge in the country. He explained that the program aims to secure jobs for Kenyans in foreign markets, particularly for the…