Audio By Vocalize ODM Linda Mwananchi faction led by Edwin Sifuna and other political leaders at Amalemba grounds in Kakamega town on Saturday, February 21,2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] Leaders allied with the Orange Democratic Movement’s Linda Mwananchi faction have accused pro-government politicians and police of trying to block their rallies in Vihiga and Kakamega counties. Speaking…
More than 600 Kenyans stranded in Cambodia have turned to the courts, demanding that the government intervene and bring them home before a February 28, 2026, deadline. Ten petitioners filed an urgent application on behalf of the group, warning that these citizens face immediate arrest, jail time, and further abuse if the state does not…
Audio By Vocalize Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya [Facebook] The Government has announced a new partnership with the private sector ahead of the sixth edition of the WRC Safari Rally 2026. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, confirmed that the Government of Kenya has…
Audio By Vocalize Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Chairperson Erastus Ethekon. [File,Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned it will not tolerate voter intimidation or interference with election officials during Thursday’s by-elections. Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, in a statement on Tuesday, said the commission will deploy two uniformed police officers at every polling…
Audio By Vocalize From Left: David Wakhu, Dismas Indiza, Kenya Tourism Board CEO June Chepkemei, Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat Director General Kenneth Mwige, and Mohit Mediratta after signing a sponsorship deal in Nairobi on February 24, 2026. [Jnah Onyango, Standard] Just three days after the conclusion of 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO)…
Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna addresses the Press in Nairobi following his removal as ODM secratry general on February 12, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has left the door open to a presidential bid, urging youths to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking on Nation FM,…
The cost of building Nairobi’s Talanta Sports City has surged by Sh10.85 billion above the Treasury’s initial approval, according to a damning new report from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu. The audit blames unexplained price hikes and a procurement process that bypassed legal requirements, raising serious questions about transparency and financial oversight in the high-profile project….
Audio By Vocalize Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta shakes hands with English midfielder #07 Bukayo Saka after a match between Brentford in London on February 12, 2026. [AFP] Mikel Arteta has challenged spluttering Arsenal to start writing their “own destiny” in today’s north London derby at Tottenham after losing control of the Premier League title…
Frenchman Frederic Lacroix and South Africa’s Casey Jarvis tied at the top of the leaderboard during the second round of the Magical Kenya Open. Frenchman Frederic Lacroix and South Africa’s Casey Jarvis are tied for the lead at the halfway point of the Magical Kenya Open, setting the stage for an exciting weekend at the…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Justus Madoya during 2026 Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club on February 19, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After missing out last year, Jastas Madoya is glad to be back playing in the Magical Kenya Open (MKO) whose 57th edition is ongoing at par 70 Karen Country Club in Nairobi. He…
The National Assembly’s Sports Committee has turned down a proposal to increase Kenya’s AFCON 2027 budget with the country yet to submit Ksh3.5 billion hosting fee. The Ministry of Sports has suffered a setback after its bid to increase its budget for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations was shot down by Parliament. National Assembly…
The High Court of Kenya has dismissed petitions challenging the Privatization Act, 2025, effectively clearing the way for the government to sell stakes in state-owned enterprises like the Kenya Pipeline Company Limited (KPC). In a judgment delivered at the Milimani Law Courts, Justice Bahati Mwamuye threw out a petition from civil society groups. These organizations…
Audio By Vocalize Su Yiming of China competes during the snowboard men’s snowboard slopestyle final at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Livigno, Italy, Feb. 18, 2026. [Xinhua] From alpine venues in the snow-dusted Italian mountains to the streets of Milan, the 2026 Winter Olympics have drawn global attention. They have also highlighted a…
While other countries have reluctantly allowed their athletes to switch nationalities to Turkey in recent months, Nigeria is not letting one of its best leave without a fight. In recent months, a number of African athletes and some from the Caribbean have opted to ditch their countries and switch to Turkey ahead of the 2028…
Audio By Vocalize Daniel Nduva during the Magical Kenya Open Golf Tournament presented by Absa at Karen Country Club on February 19, 2026. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Niklas Lemke of Sweden and Casey Jarvis of South Africa fired eight under par 62 to both take a stroke lead on Day 1 of the ongoing 2026 Magical…