Audio By Vocalize Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education chair Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka meeting universities over pending audit queries on March 12, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Members of the National Assembly have raised concerns over emerging governance and funding challenges affecting universities and technical institutions, warning that the issues could strain operations across the…
President William Samoei Ruto Thursday, commissioned the Emgwen Boma Yangu Estate in Nandi County paving the way for occupation of the houses. 120 new homeowners received their keys while the sale of the remaining 100 units continues via the Boma Yangu portal http://www.bomayangu.go.ke President Ruto said the Affordable Housing Programme has accelerated growth in 111 constituencies…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accompanied by other ODM party members when he addressed the media after removal as the Party Secretary General on February 12, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal to quash the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) decision to remove him as Secretary-General,…
Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has formally appointed seven commissioners of the National Lands Commissioners (NLC). In the march 12, 2026, gazette notice Ruto appointed Dr Abdillahi Saggaf as the chairperson of the commission for a six-year term. Also appointed are Susan Khakasa Oyalsi, Daniel Murithi Muriungi, Kizen Vincent…
Audio By Vocalize Belgian driver Thierry Neuville and his co‑driver Martijn Wydaeghe splash through a muddy section at the Nawisa shakedown stage during the WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2026 in Naivasha. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]. Thierry Neuville set the pace on Safari Rally Kenya’s new shakedown stage as heavy pre-event rain raised fears of an especially…
Kenyan rally drivers Ishmael Azeli and Issa Amwari are gearing up to compete in the 2026 WRC Safari Rally Championship, set to take place this week from March 12 to 15 in Naivasha, bringing together elite competitors from across the world. The two drivers have received a major boost following the backing of Kenya Breweries…
Audio By Vocalize Elite amateur John Lejirma prepares for the 2026 Magical Kenya Open. [File Courtesy] As the din from the celebrations of South African 22-year-old Jarvis Casey’s 2026 Magical Kenya Open win fades out, questions abound on the lacklustre performance by the Kenyan team. He won the four-day duel with a score…
The High Court has temporarily suspended the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) from implementing its newly launched automated Instant Fines Traffic Management System, halting the issuance of SMS-based traffic penalties across the country. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, March 12, Justice Bahati Mwamuye of the Milimani Law Courts issued a conservatory order barring…
Audio By Vocalize One of the speed enforcement cameras installed by NTSA. Kenyans have been granted a temporary reprieve after the High Court in Nairobi, has issued orders suspending the implementation of an automated traffic fines system that had begun issuing instant penalties to motorists. In orders issued on Thursday, Bahati Mwamuye of the…
Audio By Vocalize Once again, Naivasha is a beehive of activities. The lakeside town is beaming with confidence on all fronts following the roars of the engines that started with the recce on Monday, scrutineering on Wednesday, and the ultimate rev off of the 2026 WRC Safari Rally on Thursday. The rally has brought…
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has rejected claims that the ODM and Kenya Kwanza administration have successfully carried out their 10-point agenda. Sifuna argued that the oversight committee missed its March 7 deadline to submit a final report. Instead, he claimed the group staged a “charade” by briefing only a select few. Speaking on Wednesday, Sifuna…
On Tuesday, the High Court at Milimani heard a constitutional petition challenging parts of the Sexual Offences Act that treat consensual relationships between adolescents as crimes. Advocates argued against the practice of sending children to prison for offenses linked to adolescent sexuality. They pointed out that teenagers are still developing and require guidance and support…
English Premier League giants Arsenal FC have sent a special piece of memorabilia to honor the late Raila Amolo Odinga, who was a devoted fan of the club. While receiving the gift on behalf of the late former Prime Minister at his Nairobi office, ODM Director of Communication Philip Etale expressed his joy. As a…
Audio By Vocalize Butere Girls’ Chelsea Dnamu (right) dribbles past Kaya Tiwi’s Scolastica Wileka. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Reigning national champions Butere Girls High School and Musingu High School yesterday retained their titles as the Kakamega County games ended yesterday. Butere Cannons had no regard for their hosts, Eregi Girls High School thrashing them 122-26 in…
Audio By Vocalize Dr Aggrey’s Marvel Omondi (right) dribbles past Lukenya Boys’ Dominic Tong. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard] Former national basketball champions Dr. Aggrey and Kaya Tiwi are among hot shots who will be seeking a good start when the 2026 Coast Region Term One games begin today at Kenyatta High School, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County. …