Senegal president Bassirou Diomaye Faye addresses members of Senegal’s national football team upon their arrival in Dakar on January 20, 2026. [AFP] Senegal’s president congratulated the Lions of Teranga Tuesday for their “historic” victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, after tens of thousands of football fans crowded the streets of Dakar…
Democracy for Citizens Party Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala. [File,Standard] Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has ruled out rejoining the ruling Party United Democratic Alliance (UDA), unless slain Gen Z protesters are brought back to life. The former Kakamega Senator, in a video posted on his X account, demanded that…
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) petroleum storage facilities in Nairobi on August 21, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The government’s push seen in recent weeks to sell its stake in Safaricom and the Kenya Pipeline Company demonstrates Kenya Kwanza’s resolve to sell what is deemed as strategic national assets, despite the protests by many Kenyans. In the…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025,…
Construction of the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) has reached about 40 per cent completion, Bomas acting CEO Jimmy Okidiang has confirmed, signaling steady progress on the ambitious infrastructure project. Okidiang revealed that the facility has already secured bookings for major global events, including the Africa–France Summit scheduled for May, even as construction continues. Designed…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025…
The Government has disbursed Sh258.4 million under the Nyota Project Business Start-Up Capital programme to empower youth entrepreneurs in Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties, in a renewed push to strengthen grassroots enterprise development and create jobs. President William Ruto on Monday presided over the launch of the disbursement at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, where 10,337…
President William Ruto on Monday presided over the disbursement of Ksh.258.4 million under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) business support programme at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, aimed at boosing youth entrepreneurship. The funding targets 10,337 young entrepreneurs drawn from Nairobi, Kiambu and Kajiado counties. Each beneficiary will receive Ksh.25,000 in start-up…
Senegal’s forward #10 Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. [AFP] Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the final against Morocco in extra time on…
Mamadou Gaye explained that his earlier remarks about East Africa’s AFCON 2027 readiness were meant to provoke reflection, not to offend. Ivorian journalist Mamadou Gaye has broken his silence following comments that East Africa has no proper infrastructure ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Speaking at a press conference, the veteran journalist pointed…
President William Ruto has congratulated Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election. In a statement on X, Ruto conveyed Kenya’s warm wishes and reaffirmed the country’s readiness to collaborate with Uganda to advance shared priorities for the mutual socio-economic benefit of both nations, as well as the region and continent. Museveni was declared the…
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed on Sunday, January 18, 2026, appeared to launch a thinly veiled attack on ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, laying bare growing internal divisions within the opposition party as it repositions itself ahead of the 2027 General Election and in the aftermath of the death of former Prime Minister…
Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has launched a scathing attack on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of lacking a clear development agenda and promoting what he termed as “politics of revenge” against the Kenya Kwanza government. Kabogo made the remarks during a public engagement forum held at Kianwe…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is building friendships and collaboration with other political parties to create a strong and inclusive political force ahead of the 2027 General Election. President William Ruto explained that under the broad-based government, Kenyans are working together and ensuring that no one gets left behind. He noted that national unity…