Audio By Vocalize From left: Chris Diaz, Kiprono Kittony and David Ndii appointed in the KQ Board. [File,Standard] Kenya Airways has appointed four new board members, including President Ruto’s former chief economic adviser, to steady a troubled airline he personally pledged to revive. Nairobi Securities Exchange chairperson and businessman Kiprono Kittony takes over as the…
A fresh attempt to impeach Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has split City Hall down the middle. While the assembly’s majority leadership has rejected the ouster and thrown its weight behind a new Ksh 80 billion cooperation deal with the national government, a group of opposing lawmakers is pressing forward. On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, a…
Siaya Governor James Orengo during an interview o Spice FM, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. [Screen grab] Siaya Governor James Orengo has warned that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has lost its soul, likening President William Ruto to a dictator as a power struggle threatens to tear the party apart. Speaking on Spice FM on Wednesday,…
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. [File, Standard] Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp
Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga. [File, Standard] Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp
Audio By Vocalize John Ngugi navigating Edward Maina in a Subaru Impeza NAT-S cruises at Sleeping Warrior stage water point during the Equator African Rally Championship on Saturday April 24, 2021. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Prolific navigator John Ngugi says they are ready to conquer the rough Naivasha terrains in the third leg of…
Audio By Vocalize PS Diaspora Affairs Roseline Njogu when she briefed MPs on the welfare of diaspora caught up in the conflict in the Middle East. [Courtesy, X] The Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs, Roseline Njogu, on Wednesday claimed that the Kenya Television Network (KTN) had put up a poster for an…
High Court Advocate George Kithi has taken over the chairmanship of the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) on a three-year term. Kithi is taking over from the Athletics Kenya President Lt. Gen. (Rtd) Jackson Tuwei, who has been in charge of the fund since 2019. The formal handover ceremony was held on Wednesday…
Audio By Vocalize Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya at a past event. [File, Standard] Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has recounted how the late Emurua Dikir MP Johana Ng’eno would jokingly demand “prophecy fees” after predicting she would one day join the Cabinet. Speaking during the joint requiem mass for victims of the February 28…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment in enhanced fire surveillance, early warning systems and community-based fire management. Speaking Tuesday at the opening of the 1st Ministerial Meeting and Third All-Member Gathering of the Forest & Climate Leaders’ Partnership (FCLP), held at a Nairobi Hotel, Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Deborah Barasa noted that…
President William Ruto has lauded the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng’eno for his unwavering courage and dedication in guiding the government’s Affordable Housing Programme through intense political and public scrutiny. Paying tribute to Ngeno, Ruto said the lawmaker deserves special recognition for leading the Housing Committee and ensuring the project’s progress. He added that…
Audio By Vocalize ODM Party leader Dr Oburu Oginga, National Assembly Minority leader Junet Mohamed, Senate Minority leader Stewart Madzayo, Acting SG Catherine Omanyo, Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir, Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga lead members during their PG meeting at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on March 3, 2026. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Orange Democratic Movement…
Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi claimed he played a role in raising Ksh100 million to influence the Senate during the impeachment of former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. Speaking during a late-night interview on a local TV station on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Linturi said he mobilized the funds from friends, members of Parliament, and…
Kipchumba Murkomen has spoken publicly about his connection to the late Johana Ng’eno, following controversial remarks by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua suggesting his involvement in the tragic helicopter crash that claimed Ng’eno’s life. Speaking to the press on Sunday, March 1, after receiving the remains of Ng’eno and other victims in Nairobi, Murkomen conveyed deep sorrow and highlighted…
The political landscape in Kenya faces a potential shake-up as the countdown begins for the expiration of the high-profile cooperation agreement between President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the late Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Appearing in an interview on K24 TV, ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna confirmed that the Memorandum of…