Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the recent appointment of senior county officials at the Social Health Authority (SHA), maintaining that the recruitment process followed merit-based criteria and proceeded without any political influence. Speaking on Saturday at Garissa High School during the handover of a new school bus, Duale said he had no role…
Global credit rating agency Fitch has reaffirmed Kenya’s sovereign credit rating at ‘B-’ with a stable outlook, pointing to the country’s consistent debt repayment record and a relatively resilient economy compared to regional peers. In its latest assessment, Fitch said Kenya’s economy remains stronger than many countries in the same rating category and is projected…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has insisted that the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) must field its own presidential candidate in the 2027 General Election. He made the remarks during a church service on Sunday, January 25, 2026, where he was joined by fellow party rebels. Orengo described ODM as the largest political party in East and…
Siaya Governor James Orengo has issued a stern warning that any attempt to remove Edwin Sifuna as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General could spell the party’s downfall. He delivered the message during a church service in Nairobi on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as tensions within ODM continue to rise following the death of party…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku (right) during a church service in Chuka, on January 25, 2026. [Phares Mutembei, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of allegedly stage managing and sponsoring violence in church, for political mileage. Mr Ruku who spoke after a church event…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja. [File, Standard] National Police Service (NPS) launched an investigation after a teargas canister was thrown into St. Peter’s African Church of Kenya (ACK) in Witima, Othaya, on January 25. The attack disrupted a service attended by several political figures, including Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua, who…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki when he hosted a section of Maasai leaders from Kajiado County. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised opposition leaders over their plan to reinstate the defunct National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) should it take power in 2027. The DP said the plan by the opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi…
Dr Ida Odinga. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Former ODM leader Raila Odinga’s spouse, Canon Ida Odinga, has found herself in the thick of President William Ruto’s snatch-and-grab strategy as he seeks to secure a firm grip on her now-deceased husband’s political constituency. Given the authority that Ida commands both within the Odinga family and the wider…
Leaders in the National Assembly and Senate have intensified calls for early pre-election talks between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ahead of the 2027 General Election. Minority Leader in the National Assembly Junet Mohamed and Majority Leader in the Senate Aaron Cheruiyot said early engagement between the two…
Grade 10 learners have started reporting to various senior secondary schools across Kwale County following president William Ruto’s directive allowing students to join school without fees and uniforms. At Mvindeni Senior School, five learners reported on the first day without school uniforms and meal plans. Despite the challenges, the students were admitted and ushered into…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a tour of Sultan Hamud and Emali, Makueni county, on June 6, 2025. [File, Standard] Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared that he is ready to face President William Ruto at the ballot and defeat him in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday in Kyuso, Mwingi…
Basic Education Principal Secretary Ambassador Julius Bitok has reiterated that no learner will be locked out of school due to lack of fees as the government intensifies efforts to achieve 100 per cent transition to Grade 10. Speaking in Kajiado County, where he presided over the disbursement of Sh20 billion Elimu scholarships to vulnerable learners…
A DR Congo fan, who became a hit at AFCON 2025 for mimicking independence hero Patrice Lumumba, is set to sign a massive endorsement deal thanks to his act of patriotism. Congolese football fan Michel Nkuka Mboladinga continues to reap big from his viral moments at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations where he paid…
President William Ruto’s administration has suffered a major setback as the Supreme Court overturned lower court rulings that had dismissed a petition challenging his 51 Principal Secretaries’ appointments. 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…
Dr. Ida Odinga addressing during the State Funeral Service of her husband late Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. Raila passed on in India while on a treatment. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] President William Ruto, on Friday, January 23, nominated Mama Ida Odinga as Kenya’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United…