Bodies have been recovered after torrential rain caused flash floods in south-eastern Spain, the leader of the Valencia region says. “Dead bodies have been found, but out of respect for the families, we are not going to provide any further data,” Carlos Mazon told reporters. Spain has been hit by torrential rain and hailstorms, triggering…
Police in plain clothes and on top of unmarked vehicle patrol Kenyatta avenue, Nairobi during the anti-government protests on Thursday, August 08,2024 called by the GenZ`s dubbed Nane nane protests to force President William Ruto to resign. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] On Sunday, activist Boniface Mwangi was arrested for calling for an anti-government protest during a marathon in the…
Wawira Njiru (Left), Founder and Executive Director of Food for Education, poses for a photo with Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos and Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang during the Second Ministerial School Meals Coalition Conference in Nairobi on Tuesday, 29 October 2024. President William Ruto has commended Wawira Njiru, Founder and Executive Director of Food…
Former ODM Pentagon members L-R, William Ruto, Raila Odinga, Najob Balala and Musalia Mudavadi in 2007. [File, Standard] The country could be headed for the establishment of a major political formation akin to the 2007 Pentagon by ODM that featured President William Ruto, Azimio leader Raila Odinga and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi among its leaders As realignments in…
Impeached Deputy President RIgathi Gachagua with his lawyer Paul Muite. [Collins Kweyu Ogina. Standard] Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday mounted a vigorous defense against his removal from office, challenging the public participation process. His legal team argued that the process was flawed and lacked adequate public participation. “In these proceedings, we are witnessing…
Natalie Githinji, a popular content creator, who not only stands out for her remarkable talent as an actress and singer has shared her struggles with her health. As a person who suffers from endometriosis, Ms Githinji described her journey as one hectic one. “Three words for my endometriosis journey are – hell, disgusting and death. …
President William Ruto has announced plans to expand Kenya’s school feeding programme to reach 10 million children by 2030 up from the current 2.6 million. Speaking during a ministerial meeting of the Global School Meals Coalition with stakeholders and partners, the President said the expansion aims to address hunger in drought-stricken regions while promoting school…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has encouraged women to take advantage of gender justice courts, which are specifically designed to assist survivors of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV). During the Mombasa Women’s Summit, where women representatives from all 47 counties gathered, Koome delivered her remarks through Justice Agnes Murgor, presiding judge of Mombasa’s Court of Appeal….
First Daughter Charlene Ruto has shared insights about her private life for the first time, revealing that she, like many others, has seen dust in the past. Typically private about her relationship status, Charlene opened up about her experiences after recently seeking spiritual guidance, asking God to bless her with a husband. During a recent…
Businessman Yagnesh Devani. [File, Standard] In a shocking twist to one of Kenya’s largest corporate fraud cases, controversial billionaire and oil tycoon Yagnesh Devani has walked free. Sixteen years after orchestrating a scheme to syphon millions from Kenya’s oil reserves through Triton Petroleum, Devani no longer faces charges, with the courts declaring he has no case…
Businessman Yagnesh Devani. [File, Standard] In a shocking twist to one of Kenya’s largest corporate fraud cases, controversial billionaire and oil tycoon Yagnesh Devani has walked free. Sixteen years after orchestrating a scheme to syphon millions from Kenya’s oil reserves through Triton Petroleum, Devani no longer faces charges, with the courts declaring he has no case…
All eyes will be on the Supreme Court on Tuesday as it renders its decision on the government’s appeal regarding the legality of the entire Finance Act, 2023. The seven judges of the apex court, led by Chief Justice Martha Koome, are also expected to rule on the fate of the Housing Levy Act, just…
Suna East Member of Parliament Junet Mohamed has denied claims that he is interested in replacing Prof. Kindiki Kithure as the Cabinet Secretary for Interior. Junet stated that reports suggesting he was being considered for the position are baseless. “I have been made aware of unfounded innuendoes to the effect that l have shown interest…
Somalia is facing a dilemma over the next phase of peace support operations in the country, coming in the wake of tensions with neighbouring Ethiopia and uncertainty around funding. This emerged as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud toured the region to meet leaders of troop-contributing nations to the African Union Transition Mission (Atmis), except Ethiopia. Mohamud…
Activist Boniface Mwangi has come out to narrate his ordeal after he was arrested from his home on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Speaking after his release on Monday, October 28, 2024, after spending the night at Kamukunji Police Station Boniface detailed that officers stormed his house early in the morning to arrest him, he noted…