Winnie Odinga making her speeches during the final state funeral ceremony of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at Jaramogi Oginga University in Bondo on October 19, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] She has all the markings of a political star. A brave political operative attempting to write her own political story. One that will either determine…
The global housing crisis is a serious issue where a significant portion of the world’s population lacks access to adequate, affordable, and safe housing, with estimates from the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) suggesting that three (3) billion people will be in need of better housing by 2030. Key drivers of this global crisis include rapid…
ODM leaders lead by their pary leader Oburu Odinga at 20 anniversary celebrations in Mombasa. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] Just as President William Ruto sought to co-opt ODM for the 2027 elections, Raila Odinga’s death changed the game entirely. He had courted the ODM leader, even bringing him and key allies into government, all with the…
ODM leaders lead by their pary leader Oburu Odinga at 20 anniversary celebrations in Mombasa. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] Just as President William Ruto sought to co-opt ODM for the 2027 elections, Raila Odinga’s death changed the game entirely. He had courted the ODM leader, even bringing him and key allies into government, all with the…
Harambee Starlets celebrate after scoring in a past match. [Harambee Starlets, X] After Junior Starlets made history last year by becoming the first Kenyan side to feature at a Fifa World Cup, Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is keen to see women make another milestone by qualifying for the 2028 Olympics to be held in Los…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has explained whether or not Kenya Lionesses will be rewarded should they clinch the Rugby Africa Women’s 7s Cup on Home Soil this weekend. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has cleared the air over the potential financial incentives Kenya Lionesses Stand to gain should they clinch the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s…
Sports CS Salim Mvurya has explained whether or not Kenya Lionesses will be rewarded should they clinch the Rugby Africa Women’s 7s Cup on Home Soil this weekend. Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has cleared the air over the potential financial incentives Kenya Lionesses Stand to gain should they clinch the 2025 Rugby Africa Women’s…
President William Ruto has handed over Boma Yangu Estate Keys to 176 new home owners of Machakos Affordable Housing Programme Phase 1, as a fulfillment of his promise to provide decent housing to Kenyans of low- and middle-income brackets. Out of the 220 phase 1 completed affordable housing units, 176 units have been successfully bought through…
Kenya’s multi-billion-shilling Talanta Sports City Stadium is fast taking shape, with the project now 66 percent complete and on track for handover of core infrastructure, signaling a major boost to the country’s sports development agenda. Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Creative Economy Salim Mvurya said the project was progressing well following a…
TSC acting Chief Executive Officer Evaleen Mitei. [File, Standard] It is more than six months since the Teachers Service Commission advertised for the post of CEO. Weeks and months later there is no proof anyone applied for the jobs or a shortlist of the potential chief executives. However, as Kenyans await the names of those…
Harambee Stars created alot of chances against Equatorial Guinea but failed to convert them, and they were made to pay dearly with a 1-0 loss. But how did the players perform? Kenya’s Harambee Stars suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Equatorial Guinea in an international friendly played in Turkey, a match defined by missed chances…
Talanta Stadium hits 66 per cent completion as government fast tracks finish.[Pervin Kemboi/Standard] Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports Salim Mvurya has announced that Talanta City Stadium is 66 per cent complete. External works are expected to wrap up by December, with the stadium set for full operations by February 2026. Speaking…
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) led by chairman Maurice Muhatia and Vice chairman Anthony Muheria of Nyeri Diocese during a press briefing in Nairobi on November 13, 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard) The Church has issued a damning indictment on president William Ruto’s administration, calling it out for human rights violations, runaway corruption and collapsed…
President William Ruto with Kitui governor during the launch of Kwa Siku – Mbondoni road in Kitui county on November 13, 2025. (Philip Muasya, Standard) President William Ruto continued his charm offensive in Ukambani for the second day, with a number of Wiper leaders showing up to accompany him. At Kamuwongo Market in Mwingi North,…
Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) led by chairman Maurice Muhatia and Vice chairman Anthony Muheria of Nyeri Diocese during a press briefing in Nairobi on November 13, 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard) The Church has issued a damning indictment on president William Ruto’s administration, calling it out for human rights violations, runaway corruption and collapsed…