Thousands of Gor Mahia Football Club supporters on Tuesday staged one of the largest fan-led tributes in Kenyan football history as a motorcade of more than 30 vehicles rolled from Kisumu to Opoda Farm in Bondo to honour their departed patron, Raila Odinga. The convoy, a mix of buses, minibuses and private cars draped in…
Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has challenged Kenyans in the public service to follow the example set by President William Ruto, praising his dedication and tireless work ethic. Speaking on Sunday, November 9, 2025, in Maralal, while accompanying the President to a church function, Wahome highlighted Ruto’s hands-on approach as a model for all public…
President William Ruto has stood by his controversial remarks made in July, where he told police officers to shoot protesters in the legs, saying he has no regrets about the statement. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Ruto explained his comments, saying that the police have the right to use force in certain instances when…
Gor Mahia Vice President Sally Bolo joined hundreds of fans to honour Raila Odinga with a pilgrimage to his final resting place. Gor Mahia Vice President Sally Bolo was among the prominent figures who joined hundreds of Gor Mahia supporters from across Kenya as they converged at the Kisumu Sports Ground before embarking on a…
President William Ruto addressing during the State Funeral Service for Former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium on October 17, 2025. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has stirred up a controversy over his directive to police to “shoot protesters in the legs” insisting he has no regrets to make. Speaking in an interview with…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has poked holes into President William Ruto’s ambitious pledge to transform Kenya into a First World nation, saying the promise ignores the harsh realities facing ordinary citizens. Speaking during a church service at PCEA Kayole in Embakasi Central, Gachagua dismissed the President’s projection that Kenya could attain First World status…
President William Ruto addressing congregants during a church service at All Saints Pro-Cathedral in Samburu County on Sunday, November 9, 2025. President William Ruto has hit out at what he described as a growing culture of negativity among Kenyans who, in his view, lack faith and vision for the country’s future. Speaking during a church…
President William Ruto introduces Deputy President Kindiki Kithure, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] A day after Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were released from captivity, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni publicly admitted that his government had detained the two activists. …
Uganda President Yoweri Museveni speech during World Bank IDA 21 Heads of State Summit in Nairobi on Monday, April, 29, 2024. [Samson Wire. Standard] A day after Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo were released from captivity, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni publicly admitted that his government had detained the two activists. Speaking on a…
President William Ruto (centre) chats with Maralal ACK Diocese Bishop, David Lebaleiya (left) and Samburu County Governor, Lati Lelelit (right), as they make way for a church service and a fundraiser at the ACK all Saints Cathedral, Maralal, Samburu County. After the service, the Head of State, accompanied…
The two Harambee Stars players have asked the government to rethink its plans so the housing project can progress without wiping out a key training space for young footballers. Harambee Stars midfielder Alpha Chris Onyango and goalkeeper Brian Bwire have issued a heartfelt plea to President William Ruto regarding the planned affordable housing project in…
ODM leaders during former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s memorial service at Sony Sugar Green Stadium in Awenso Sub-County, Migori County, on November 6, 2025. [Anne Atieno, Standard] Leaders allied to the broad-based government have intensified campaigns for ODM candidate Moses Omondi in the Ugunja parliamentary by-election, slated for November 27. UDA, Movement…
The late Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Late on January 16, 2011, in Abidjan’s Presidential Palace, Prime Minister Raila Odinga and three of us aides sat across a long table from Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo and his top generals, led by the powerful Army Chief of the General Staff, Gen. Philippe Mangou. The meeting was…
Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka arrives at the compound of the Late Raila Odinga in Bondo, as he condoles with the family.[Courtesy] President Ruto set the tempo when he vowed to ensure ODM is part of government in 2027. Politicians have since been trooping to Kang’o and Opoda to swear allegiance. The race…
An injury-plagued Arsenal brings their winning streak to the Stadium of Light to face a surprisingly strong Sunderland. A tenth successive victory is Arsenal’s primary target as they travel to a raucous Stadium of Light for this Saturday evening Premier League clash. The league-leading Gunners are in formidable, record-breaking form, but they face a Sunderland…