President William Ruto delivered his speech at the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium.[PCS] President William Ruto delivered his speech at the 62nd Jamhuri Day celebrations on Friday at Nyayo National Stadium, marking Kenya’s independence anniversary with themes of unity, progress, and resilience. The speech highlighted national achievements amid challenges, urging…
Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has been feted with a big state award for her contribution to football, including qualification to 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Harambee Starlets coach Beldine Odemba has received one of the highest state recognitions for her work in Kenyan football. Odemba, who guided Starlets to the 2026 Women’s Africa…
President William Ruto inspects a guard of honour during celebrations marking the 62nd Jamhuri Day at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi. [PCS] President William Ruto has announced plans to revive construction of several stalled roads across Nairobi, including projects in Embakasi South, Embakasi East and Dagoretti South constituencies. Speaking during celebrations marking the 62nd Jamhuri Day…
President William Ruto has promised to name the Talanta Stadium after the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga while revealing plans to further upgrade Nyayo. President William Ruto has yielded to calls to rename the Talanta Stadium after former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Ruto has come under increasing pressure to honour the late Odinga by…
How Rwanda’s high-profile football sponsorships have come under growing international criticism and political pressure despite the government’s defence of the strategy. The government of President Paul Kagame, in power since 2000, has invested significantly through its tourism board in commercial partnerships with top clubs like Arsenal, PSG, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid. Rwanda has also…
President William Ruto has lauded the strengthening partnership between Kenya and the United States, emphasizing the critical role American tourists and investors continue to play in driving Kenya’s economic growth. Addressing the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit at State House on Wednesday, President Ruto described the Kenya–U.S. relationship as “solid,” underscoring that while…
President William Ruto has sharply criticized NGOs opposing the new United States health funding framework, telling them to direct their frustrations to Washington instead of attacking the Kenyan government. Speaking on Wednesday during the 12th National and County Governments Coordinating Summit at State House, Ruto clarified that the US government, not Kenya, decided to channel…
President William Ruto talked tough in response concerns about Kenya’s health data following the country’s new agreement with the United States, assuring citizens that their information remains fully protected under Kenyan law. Speaking on Wednesday, Ruto stated that the deal poses no threat to Kenya’s sovereignty, particularly regarding sensitive health information. “Nobody and no government…
The Government is committed to equipping the youth with the necessary job market skills and opportunities needed to thrive in the emerging local and global digital environment. Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Cabinet Secretary (CS), William Kabogo, while launching the Ndumberi Jitume Digital Hub, said the facility will equip young people with the skills and tools needed to…
Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Njeru Wamuthende defends his narrow win.[Screen grab] Mbeere North MP-elect Leonard Njeru Wamuthende has defended his narrow win in the just-concluded by-election, blaming voter bribery, intimidation, and orchestrated chaos for the tight margin. Wamuthende who garnered 15,802 votes, edged out his closest rival, Newton Kariuki Karish, in what has become one…
The Luo Council of Elders has dismissed claims that it has endorsed a new political leader to succeed the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Council chairman Odungi Randa clarified the matter on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, calling recent reports misleading and inaccurate. The clarification follows days of speculation triggered by a visit to Energy…
From left: Natonal Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, Data Commissioner Emmaculat Kassain and National Intelligence Service Director Noordin Haji. [File,Standard] President William Ruto has gazetted the conferment of the Senior Counsel rank on 54 advocates, marking Kenya’s largest cohort in three years and pushing the country’s total number of Senior Counsels from 66 to 120. The Committee…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Ruto has been targeting him due to his influence in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Ithanga, Murang’a, during the burial of Herbert Kariithi Macharia, Gachagua said Ruto is facing mounting resistance in key regions, particularly the vote-rich Mount Kenya area. “Ruto…
President William Ruto has revealed plans to build five luxury hotels inside the newly expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, marking a major shift toward high-end tourism aimed at increasing national revenue. Speaking during the commissioning of the sanctuary in Ngulia, Taita Taveta County, President Ruto said the hotels will target premium international tourists. He noted…
Botswana’s Athletics Association has finally honoured its promise to Letsile Tebogo following his impressive display at the Paris Olympic Games. Botswana’s Olympic gold medallist, Letsile Tebogo, has officially received the keys to a new house, a reward from the government for his historic victory at the Paris 2024 Games. The Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) confirmed…