Audio By Vocalize Passenger plane veers off runway at Wilson Airport, KAA confirms. [File, Standard] An aircraft carrying 39 passengers veered off the runway at Wilson Airport on Friday night after arriving from Kisumu International Airport. The incident occurred at around 8:55 pm, according to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). No injuries were reported, and…
Audio By Vocalize Three KU students killed in Kibwezi road crash. [Stephen Nzioka] Three people, including two Kenyatta University students and the bus driver, have died after the bus they were traveling in lost control in Kibwezi on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway. According to Chyullu Assistant County Commissioner William Tonui, the students had hired a 33-seater…
Audio By Vocalize Three KU students killed in Kibwezi road crash. [Stephen Nzioka] Three Kenyatta University students have died after the bus they were traveling in lost control in Kibwezi on the Mombasa-Nairobi Highway, Deputy County Commissioner William Tonui has confirmed. The students were en route to Mombasa when the accident occurred. According to Evans…
Audio By Vocalize Maureen Gathigia who died on May 24, 2019. [Courtesy, DCP] The family of blogger Maureen Gathigia is asking the Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, to direct Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to form a team to investigate her death and open an inquest. In a letter through their lawyer, Geoffrey…
Audio By Vocalize From right: KCCB Chairperson Bishop Maurice Muhatia, with the Bishop of Kericho Catholic Diocese Alfred Rotich, during a media briefing in Nairobi on November 14, 2024. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has called for restraint amongst leaders following a public spat between President William Ruto and…
Audio By Vocalize Muslim faithfuls gather for Eid Ul-Fitr prayers at Tononoka Grounds in Mombasa County on Friday 20th March 2026. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] Muslims across the country gathered in different grounds for the Eid Ul-Fitr prayers marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadhan. In the capital Nairobi, Muslim faithfuls gathered at the…
Giggles and songs ripple across a field in rural eastern Uganda where elderly women swing cricket bats as a way to reshape what ageing, health and sports can look like in later life. The so-called “cricket grannies” are bound together by a growing love of a game they initially knew nothing about but is now…
Audio By Vocalize Former national and East Africa boys’ rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School yesterday beat Butula Boys 12-0 in their opening Group B match of the 2026 Western Region Term One games, in Vihiga County. Fame Wekesa and Samuel Mwangi scored one try each for Barbarians who are yearning to secure a…
Audio By Vocalize Explosive contests, adrenaline rushes and battles to defend titles are expected as athletics stars converge at the 2026 World Indoor Championships in Kujawy-Pomorze’s Arena Torun in Poland. From 12.05pm East African time today, the athletics world is set for mouth watering show. Observers say that indoor record books are likely to…
Audio By Vocalize Floods have displaced over 30 families from their homes in Namanja area of Trans Nzoia County following heavy rains. [Martin Ndiema, Standard] Flooding triggered by overnight heavy rains has displaced more than 30 families in Namanjala village, Trans Nzoia County. The floods disrupted learning for more than 100 students, who…
Kenya’s economic transformation in the tourism sector is anchored on the development of world-class facilities that attract and sustain visitor demand across key segments, including Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE). By strengthening this infrastructure, Nairobi is increasingly positioning itself as a premier destination for business tourism, unlocking opportunities across the broader tourism value chain….
Harambee SACCO is diversifying its product portfolio beyond conventional offerings to tap into youth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), as shrinking formal employment compels deposit-taking cooperatives to rethink their growth strategies and reduce overreliance on salaried government workers. Harambee SACCO National Chairman, Macloud Malonza, said during a capacity-building workshop for delegates in Mombasa…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Hospital dismisses claims of collapse amid wrangles. [File, Standard] The leadership of The Nairobi Hospital has dismissed claims that the institution is facing collapse. During a press briefing on Thursday, March 19, Board Chairperson Dr Barcley Onyambu and Chief Executive Felix Osano said recent public reports suggesting financial mismanagement or institutional…
Construction of the County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) in Kirinyaga is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in the county’s journey toward becoming a regional hub for agro-processing and industrial development. The facility, located within the Sagana Agro-Industrial suburb, which is a designated Special Economic Zone (SEZ), will go a long way in supporting…
Audio By Vocalize Manchester United coach Michael Carrick reacts in the technical area during the Premier League match vs Aston Villa at Old Trafford on March 15, 2026. [Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto] Michael Carrick has told his Manchester United side to ready themselves for an awkward encounter away to Bournemouth on Friday as they look to…