Parents of Uasin Gishu County who were affected after their children failed to secure admission to overseas universities despite paying millions to study in Finland and Canada through the Overseas Education Trust scholarship, are pleading for help from the government and well-wishers to help support their children realize their education dreams. Through the Eldo 40 Vijana…
First Lady Rachel Ruto speaking on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. PHOTO/@MamaRachelRuto/XFirst Lady Rachel Ruto has paid tribute to mothers across Kenya with a heartfelt Mother’s Day message that celebrates their unconditional love, sacrifice, and spiritual strength. In a heartfelt message shared on her social media platforms on Sunday, May 11, 2025, the First Lady described…
ODM leader Raila Odinga at a funeral in Homa Bay county. [File, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga has told off critics claiming that the agreement between his party and UDA was meant to betray his supporters. The ODM chief, who has been compelled to defend his union with Kenya Kwanza, questioned what was wrong with…
ODM leader Raila Odinga at a funeral in Homa Bay county. [File, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga has told off critics claiming that the agreement between his party and UDA was meant to betray his supporters. The ODM chief, who has been compelled to defend his union with Kenya Kwanza, questioned what was wrong with…
Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka, Fred Matiang’i and Eugene Wamalwa during a thanks giving ceremony at Wamunyoro in Nyeri County on May 04, 2025. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] Opposition leaders Kalonzo Musyoka (Wiper) and Eugene Wamalwa (DAP-K) have slammed President William Ruto for allegedly attempting to control the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ahead of the…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja addressing security officers on Friday November 8, 2024. PHOTO/@NPSOfficial_KE/XThe National Police Service (NPS) has confirmed the deployment of additional security officers on the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway following a 15-hour gridlock. In a statement, NPS Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga indicated that the police would help enforce traffic rules on the highway, which…
Saboti MP Caleb Amisi at a past event. PHOTO/ facebook.com/CalebAmisi2018Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has condemned politicians who used the funeral of slain Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were as a platform to push political interests instead of mourning the departed leader. In a statement shared on his X account on Saturday, May 10, 2025, Amisi expressed…
Health CS Aden Duale. PHOTO/@MOH_Kenya/XAden Duale’s move to the Ministry of Health was marred by opposition from some officials in the sector, with a section arguing that he would politicise the country’s most critical function. With over three months down the line, Duale is proving some critics wrong with how he has handled the Health…
US President Donald Trump at a past White House event. PHOTO/@WhiteHouse/X Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng began talks with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent early on Saturday in Geneva in a tentative first step towards defusing a trade war that is disrupting the global economy. Bessent and He were meeting in Geneva after weeks of growing tensions…
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has given reasons why he is counting on the completion of Talanta Stadium to help him turn around Kenya’s football fortunes. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has great hope for Kenyan football as the country works around the clock to improve its infrastructure. McCarthy has been in Kenya for little…
A past traffic snarl-up along a major highway. PHOTO/@KeNHAKenya/XThe Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a traffic advisory following a night-long traffic jam along the A8 road between Kariandusi and Nakuru town. In a statement released on Saturday, May 10, 2025, KeNHA attributed the congestion to overlapping and widespread driver indiscipline, which significantly hampered…
Senator Gloria Orwoba when CS Alfred Mutua appeared before the Senate’s Committee on Labour and Social Welfare, at Mini Chambers, County Hall, Parliament, Nairobi. May 6th, 2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has summoned nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba to face disciplinary action, accusing her of disloyalty, misconduct and violations of the party…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba. PHOTO/@gloria_orwoba/XNominated Senator Gloria Orwoba and the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) national treasurer Japheth Nyakundi, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, engaged in a fiery exchange over party loyalty. This followed claims that Orwoba had been summoned by the President William Ruto-led UDA party disciplinary committee over her links with former Interior…
Former Turkana county Attorney Mr Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 25th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The nomination of Erastus Edung Ethekon as the next Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson, alongside six other commissioners, completes the controversial reconstitution of the agency in preparation for the…
President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua receives the report of the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) from the Co-Chairs Kalonzo Musyoka and Kimani Ichung’wah at State House Nairobi. [PCS] The decision by President William Ruto to nominate chairperson and commissioners of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission without consulting a section of Azimio La…