Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has announced that he will unveil his much-anticipated political direction on Sunday, February 9, 2025. Speaking on February 2, Gachagua revealed that he will address the nation and present a comprehensive report based on the feedback he has gathered from Kenyans since leaving office. “I had promised to collect the…
President William Ruto addressing Nambale residents in Busia county after commissioning of the electrification project on January 23, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] For millions of salaried Kenyans, the sting of taxes goes beyond the numbers on a payslip—it’s a daily fight for survival. With up to 45 per cent of their earnings taken before they…
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has promised that he will make sure President William Ruto is charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. In a statement on X on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Kalonzo claimed that Ruto has presided over a regime that sanctions State-sponsored killings and abductions of young Kenyans. “Tumekuja…
Human rights defenders addressing press on February 2, 2025 at Human Rights office in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Families of abductees and victims of extra-judicial killings have raised an alarm over their safety, saying they are being monitored by unknown people in vehicles. This comes days after the bodies of two of three men abducted…
Wiper Democratic Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka flanked by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua(Left)and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticised President William Ruto’s role in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace talks. This comes days after a fresh conflict erupted in the eastern part of DRC, with M23 rebel groups seizing…
First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has condoled with the families of the four students from Dr Aggrey Boys’ High School who tragically lost their lives in a road accident. The unfortunate incident which occurred along the Wundayi-Mwatate Road on Saturday, February 1, 2025, claimed the lives of a parent who had gone to pick up…
Former Makueni County governor Kivutha Kibwana expressed his concerns over the calls being made by President William Ruto’s allies for Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to resign following his stance on the surge in cases of abductions and extrajudicial killings. Taking to his official X account on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Kibwana hinted that…
Sebastian Coe has admitted regret over a major Olympic decision sparking controversy as he eyes the most powerful role in sports. World Athletics chief Sebastian Coe has made a shocking confession about his controversial decision to introduce prize money for the Paris 2024 Olympics without consulting the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The move, made in…
When Henry Rotich, then National Treasury Cabinet Secretary displayed budget briefcase before presenting to parlaiment on June 13, 2019. [File, Standard] Former Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Kiplagat has sued the government, seeking close to Sh3 billion over his prosecution in 2019. The former minister, who claimed to be a farmer, said the State’s decision to…
Former Roots party presidential candidate George Wajackoyah’s running mate Justina Wamae is mourning the death of her mother Jeniffer Wambui Kinyanjui Wamae. Wamae confirmed her mother’s death through a midnight statement she shared via her official X account. Justina Wamae’s late mother Jeniffer Wambui Kinyanjui Wamae. PHOTO/@justinawamae/X The Inatuhusu Movement founder who could not hide…
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, DAP- Kenya party Eugene Wamalwa during the launch of new DAP- Kenya party headquarters in Karen, Nairobi on January 27, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] “The team seated here is the one that will make Ruto a one-term president.” That was the Democratic Alliance (Kenya) (DAP-Kenya) leader,…
President William Ruto has revoked the appointment of two state officers in the changes announced through a gazette notice dated January 31, 2025. In the gazette notice number 968, Ruto revoked the appointment of Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya Board Chairperson Joe Owaka Ager. “In exercise of the powers conferred by section 6 (1) (a)…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has paid tribute to the late Kanja Waruru, describing him as a devoted family man, a patriotic Kenyan, and a person of great integrity. In a statement shared by the Office of the Fourth President of Kenya, Kenyatta spoke during Kanja’s interment ceremony held in Chaka, Nyeri County, on Saturday, February…
Rwanda has reassured the world that it remains a safe host for cycling events despite ongoing conflict in neighboring DR Congo. The World Cycling Association (UCI) have reaffirmed their commitment to holding the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda despite escalating conflict in neighboring DR Congo. Set to take place from September 21-28, 2025,…
Margaret Mbevi,a relative of one of the missing Mlolongo three, Kalani Mwema, is overwhelmed as she narrates what the family has gone through since he was taken captive since December laster year on Jan 30, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Former Chief Justice David Maraga has hit back at the government over the increasing incidences of…