Activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, abducted in Uganda more than a month ago, are handed over to Kenyan authorities at the Busia border. [Isaac Mpaka, Standard] Kenya has welcomed the safe return of human rights activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, abducted in Kampala more than a month ago. This is despite Uganda previously denying…
President William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] President William Ruto’s late and seemingly reactive response to the plight of Kenyans illegally recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has drawn intense criticism, as families and victims’ voices continue to cry out in…
President William Ruto in Laikipia west during his tour of the Mt Kenya region on April 1,2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] President William Ruto’s late and seemingly reactive response to the plight of Kenyans illegally recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has drawn intense criticism, as families and victims’ voices continue to cry out in…
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka at Opoda Farm in Bondo, Siaya County to pay homage to the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga. [Michael Mute, Standard] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is one of the top politicians who has not yet visited the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s grave in Bondo after Wiper leader trooped to Kango…
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will retire after the FIFA World Cup 2026, sparking debate over five possible successors. South Africa coach Hugo Broos has already said he will end his career after leading Bafana Bafana to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, sparking a national debate about…
Tanzania assured Kenya that all law-abiding foreign residents will continue to enjoy full protection under the country’s laws. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, met with Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation, Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, to discuss the welfare of Kenyans living and working in…
President William and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz President William Ruto has urged Germany to play a role in ending conflicts in Somalia, Sudan and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. This was during a telephone conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, November 6. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access…
President William Ruto has disclosed that Kenya’s dream of hosting world-class, renewable energy–powered data centres has hit a major stumbling block: the country’s limited electricity generation capacity. Speaking to the Kenyan diaspora in Qatar, Ruto explained that despite signing groundbreaking agreements with global tech giants such as Microsoft and UAE-based artificial intelligence firm G42, the…
The gaffer has reacted confidently to Nairobi United’s tough CAF draw, insisting his underdog team is ready to fight giants. Nairobi United head coach Nicholas Muyoti has responded with defiant confidence after his debutant side was drawn into a “group of death” for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup. The Naibois are thrown straight into the…
Hip-hop artist Henry Ohanga, alias Octopizzo, insinuated that he was joining politics to vie for the Kibra parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Addressing his supporters in an emotional message, Octopizzo emphasized the need for community-centered leadership and urged Kibra residents to reclaim their political power through voter registration. “I completely understand, and we…
Caption Learning is set to resume in public universities after staff unions called off a 49-day strike following a deal with the government to release Sh7.9 billion in two instalments. University Academic Staff Union (UASU) Secretary-General Constantine Wasonga said on Wednesday that the agreement was reached after lengthy deliberations with the Ministry of Education, the…
Former Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has claimed that President William Ruto will face an uphill battle in the 2027 General Election without the political influence and support of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Speaking on TV47’s Morning Café show on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Orwoba said Raila’s death was not only a major loss to the country but also a serious political…
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has once again taken aim at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), firmly declaring she will never join the outfit. In a fiery social media post on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Wamuchomba mocked DCP’s symbol – a hand cupping an ear – calling it the…
The High Court has upheld the appointment of Dorcas Oduor as Kenya’s Attorney-General, dismissing a petition that sought to invalidate her appointment and challenge the removal of her predecessor, Justin Muturi. The court ruled that Muturi voluntarily resigned and that all relevant authorities followed proper legal and constitutional procedures in both his exit and Oduor’s…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has warned Parliament against rushing the passage of electoral reform Bills less than two years before the 2027 General Election, saying such last-minute changes could disrupt planning and undermine the credibility of the polls. The warning comes as legislators race to enact three key Bills from the National…