Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Mt Kenya region will vote as a solid bloc in the 2027 General Election, a move he said will deny President William Ruto a second term in office. Gachagua said the region has already withdrawn its political support from President Ruto, arguing that the votes from…
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, saying the opposition will pursue legal action and mass protests if the Head of State targets opposition leaders or supporters. Muturi spoke on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a political rally held at Githugi in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, where he…
Ruto at PEFA All Nations Gospel Church, Gikomba, Nairobi County. President William Ruto condemned the use of places of worship as venues for political attacks, delivering what appeared to be an indirect rebuke of opposition leaders. The President said churches must remain sanctuaries where congregants can pray in peace. Speaking on Sunday at Pefa All…
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops Vice Chairman Anthony Muheria addresses a press briefing in Nairobi on November 13, 2025. [File, Standard] Nyeri Catholic Archbishop Antony Muheria has criticised the government over the challenges facing Grade 10 learners who reported to school but are yet to begin learning. Archbishop Muheria said that President William…
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka addressing Education stakeholders and learners at Mateka secondary school in Bumula constituency on Saturday during the disbursement of bursary cheques.[Juliet Omelo,Standard ] Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has escalated pressure on the government over challenges facing public schools, calling on President William Ruto to remove Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius…
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka addressing Education stakeholders and learners at Mateka secondary school in Bumula constituency on Saturday during the disbursement of bursary cheques.[Juliet Omelo,Standard ] Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has escalated pressure on the government over challenges facing public schools, calling on President William Ruto to remove Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius…
Residents of Garsen Constituency in Tana River County now expect to maximize available economic opportunities in the area following the electrification of 305 households by the national government to the tune of Ksh 34.83 million. This follows the completion of two projects in Gubeni and Dibe villages under the rural electrification project currently being undertaken…
The Affordable Housing Project is fast becoming a story of transformation, where economic empowerment meets skill development. At the sites in Kikuyu, Limuru, and Ngong, thousands of interns and recent graduates are working alongside seasoned craftsmen, turning theory into practice and earning a livelihood. Each site hosts at least thirty interns, all part of a…
Bori residents hold protests, accusing national and county governments of long-standing neglect. [Bruno Mutunga, Standard] Residents of Bori Location in Moyale Sub-County, Marsabit County, have accused successive national and county governments of long-standing neglect, warning that the continued lack of basic social amenities is pushing the community toward displacement. The residents, who staged protests, say…
On Wednesday, while presiding over the swearing-in of 15 Court of Appeal judges at State House, President William Ruto publicly wondered why his plans so often end up at loggerheads with judicial decisions. The remarks appeared to reflect a leader humbled by a string of court losses against key Kenya Kwanza manifesto initiatives —…
On Wednesday, while presiding over the swearing-in of 15 Court of Appeal judges at State House, President William Ruto publicly wondered why his plans so often end up at loggerheads with judicial decisions. The remarks appeared to reflect a leader humbled by a string of court losses against key Kenya Kwanza manifesto initiatives — setbacks…
Kenya and Uganda have held high-level consultations on Kenya’s ongoing divestment of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) through an Initial Public Offering (IPO), in a move aimed at safeguarding regional energy security and deepening economic cooperation between the two countries. Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, is in Uganda for…
Kenya and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in security, trade, infrastructure development and regional stability. This followed high-level talks held in Nairobi between Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, and United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. Speaking during a…
Azimio leader Raila Odinga and his wife Ida Odinga dance at a Nairobi hotel on the night of Saturday,August 24,2024 during celebrations to mark his wife`s 74th birthday. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] The widow of the late Raila Odinga, Mama Idah Odinga, has revealed that his request to be buried within 72 hours of his death caught the family…
On Wednesday, while presiding over the swearing-in of 15 Court of Appeal judges at State House, President William Ruto publicly wondered why his plans so often end up at loggerheads with judicial decisions. The remarks appeared to reflect a leader humbled by a string of court losses against key Kenya Kwanza manifesto initiatives —…