Sakaja Unveils the First Major Project of the Ksh80 Billion Ruto-Nairobi Deal

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced plans to rehabilitate the Ngethu Water Treatment Plant, marking the first major project under the historic Sh80 billion cooperation agreement between the Nairobi City County government and the national government. The decision followed a meeting held on March 9, where Sakaja chaired the first implementation committee session bringing together…

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Thank you and goodbye, coach Firat

Audio By Vocalize Coach Harambee Stars Engin Firat and defender Johnston Omurwa in training at Nyayo National Stadium ahead of international assignment, on November 8, 2021. [File, Standard] Kenyans across the football community are mourning former Harambee Stars coach Engin Firat as a passionate but controversial figure who led the national team during…

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Rains to ease this week after weekend floods kill 42

Audio By Vocalize Nairobians find their way to work after sudden short morning rains in the City on March 16, 2023. [Elvis Ogina,Standard] Rain is expected to reduce in intensity and coverage this week, following a weekend of heavy downpours that triggered floods, killed 42 people, and caused damage on a devastating scale. In its latest…

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Azimio purges dissidents in fresh coalition shake-up

Audio By Vocalize President Uhuru Kenyatta chairs the first Azimio-OKA council meeting at KICC. Looking on are Azimio Executive Council Secretary-General Junet Mohamed (centre) and late ODM leader Raila Odinga. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Azimio coalition has dropped National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed as leader of its Parliamentary Group, replacing him with Suba South MP…

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“We Don’t Want the Mountain’s Share”: Oburu Oginga Responds to Critics of ODM UDA Power Deal

Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga has brushed off critics of the proposed partnership between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). He insisted that the talks should solely concentrate on securing the party’s equitable share of national leadership and development projects. While attending a church service in Bondo on Sunday, March…

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