Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. [File, Standard] Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has given the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leadership seven days to respond to allegations that it violated the Party’s constitution. In a letter dated Tuesday, January 6, and sent through his lawyers, Aguko, Osman and Company, Oketch accused ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna of…
President William Ruto chats with Kisii Governor Simba Arati during a religious function in Kisii County on August 20, 2023. [File, Standard] President William Ruto’s allies in Kisii and Nyamira counties are under pressure after the region missed out on major development projects rolled out by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). In the current…
Young Kenyans across 27 counties will begin receiving business start-up capital under Phase Two of the NYOTA Project starting this Friday, the government has announced. Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development, Susan Mang’eni, released a detailed disbursement schedule, revealing that the nationwide rollout will be presided over by President William Ruto, who is expected to attend…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has disclosed that preliminary findings into the death of former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo point to a road traffic accident, with investigators finding no evidence so far to suggest foul play. In a statement released on Monday, the DCI confirmed that Jirongo died on the night…
Bryan Mbeumo and his Cameroon teammates have been rewarded with millions after their crucial AFCON 2025 victory over Bafana Bafana secured a place in the quarter-finals. Cameroon’s national team players, led by Bryan Mbeumo have received significant financial rewards following their crucial 2-1 victory against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in the 2025 Africa Cup of…
Migori Senator Eddy Oketch. [ File,Standard] Migori Senator Eddy Oketch has withdrawn a motion seeking the de-whipping and expulsion of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary General Edwin Sifuna from the party. In a letter on Tuesday, January 6, to ODM Chairperson Gladys Wanga, Oketch, through his advocates Aguko, Osman and Company, said he had decided…
Former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has weighed in on the growing tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), urging party leaders not to eject younger members from the political outfit. Taking to X on Monday, January 5, 2026, Kibwanacriticized the ongoing purge targeting Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, warning that…
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Mohamed Amin has issued a stern warning that any police officer found shielding or aiding drug cartels will face the full force of the law. Speaking during a security assessment tour in Marsabit County, Mohamed visited the Anti‑Stock Theft Unit camp at Gas in North Horr Sub‑County and held…
The chairperson of Atheists in Kenya, Harrison Nyende Mumia, has been arraigned in court over allegations that he published false and misleading images of President William Ruto on social media, falsely suggesting that the Head of State was critically ill or dead. Prosecutors charged Mumia with multiple counts under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act,…
Former Nakuru Governor and Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has launched a sharp critique of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, after the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader reportedly called for the United States to intervene in Kenya’s leadership over alleged links to funds associated with the Minnesota fraud case. Taking to his official…
Junet Mohamed MP Suna East,Edwin Sifuna ODM Secretary General,Oburu Odinga ODM Central Management Committee elects Oburu Odinga as acting Party Leader after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed is known for his headline-making traits and whenever he gets the mic, he always delivers, even in the most comical…
Cyrus Jirongo died on the night of December 13, 2025, at Karai area along the Nakuru–Nairobi Highway. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said preliminary investigations into the death of former Cabinet minister and veteran politician Cyrus Jirongo indicate the incident was a road traffic accident, with no evidence so far suggesting foul play. …
Junet Mohamed MP Suna East,Edwin Sifuna ODM Secretary General,Oburu Odinga ODM Central Management Committee elects Oburu Odinga as acting Party Leader after the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed is known for his headline-making traits and whenever he gets the mic, he always delivers, even in the most comical…
Starehe Girls‘ Centre Director Jane Soita (centre) with her students hold their Zayed Future Energy Prize(ZFEP) award on July 30, 2022. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Starehe Girls Centre (SGC) has outlined its long-established and distinctive admissions process, following confusion over the placement of students into its senior school. According to the school’s Trustees and management, admissions are…
Atheist Society of Kenya president Harrison Mumia has been charged before Milimani Law Courts. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard] Atheist Society of Kenya president Harrison Nyende Mumia has been charged for allegedly spreading fake posts on Facebook and Instagram depicting President William Ruto as critically ill or deceased. Mumia, 47, appeared before Chief Magistrate Dolphina Alego at…