Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has officially resigned from President William Ruto’s Victims Compensation Panel after weeks of public pressure and growing concerns over the panel’s legality. President Ruto had appointed Odhiambo as the vice chairperson of the 15-member Panel of Experts tasked with spearheading compensation for victims of demonstrations and public…
President William Ruto has announced that Meru town will be elevated to city status as part of an ambitious development plan that includes major infrastructure upgrades and social investments. The move will make Meru Kenya’s sixth city and is expected to transform it into a key economic hub in the Mt. Kenya region. Speaking on…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed suggestions that his past criticism of former President Uhuru Kenyatta stemmed from personal grudges, insisting that his attacks during the 2022 campaigns were simply part of the political battlefield. Gachagua, who served as President William Ruto’s running mate during the heated 2022 General Election, had repeatedly accused Kenyatta…
Former Nominated Member of Parliament and ex-KNUT Secretary General Wilson Sossion has launched a sharp critique of the united opposition, accusing it of building its political strategy on resentment toward President William Ruto rather than a coherent national vision. Speaking on Citizen TV on Monday, Sossion argued that the opposition lacks an issue-based agenda to…
Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed reports of a fallout between him and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, insisting that the opposition remains united ahead of the 2027 General Election. During an interview on KTN on Monday, October 6, Gachagua addressed what he termed as deliberate efforts to sow discord…
Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui nears completion ahead of Mashujaa Day, with CS Mvurya promising international standards and future football benefits. Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports, Salim Mvurya has praised the progress made in the construction of the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County, revealing that the facility is now 96 percent complete…
Harambee Stars goalkeeper Farouk Shikhalo has explained how CHAN 2024 has changed Kenyan football, and why Gor Mahia are lucky to have Byrne Omondi. Harambee Stars veteran goalkeeper Farouk Shikalo has offered deep reflections on the transformation of Kenyan football following the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), while praising Byrne Omondi’s resurgence and Benni McCarthy’s…
Mombasa Governor Abdullswamad Sherrif Nassir has criticized the United Opposition led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing the group of constantly dragging ODM leader Raila Odinga’s name into their political campaigns. Speaking in Mombasa, Nassir condemned Gachagua’s remarks during a Monday rally in Ukambani, where the former deputy president dismissed claims linking him and…
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during a past press conference. [File] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga is expected to return to the country after days of missing from the public eye, amid speculation over his health. A source close to the opposition chief revealed to The Standard that Odinga had travelled to India…
KCB stars Bob Muhati and Vincent Onyala have explained why the sevens game has become easier to play ahead of the 27th edition of the Safari 7s. Seasoned KCB rugby stars Vincent Onyala and Bob Muhati have explained why the sevens game has become much easier to play ahead of the 2025 Safari 7s tournament…
Kuppet officials led by Secretary General Akelo Misori during a press briefing on May 14, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) has written to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) requesting an urgent meeting over the management of Junior Secondary (JS) teachers. The union is pushing for the independence…
Education CS Julius Ogamba (second right), Kuppet Chairman Omboko Milemba (right), TSC CEO Evaleen Mitei (left) and TSC Chairman Jamleck Muturi John during the World Teachers Day in Nairobi, on October 5, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Education stakeholders have called for collaboration, better working conditions, and renewed investment in the teaching profession to…
President William Ruto reflected on his personal and political journey with the late President Daniel arap Moi, sharing intimate memories of trust, mentorship, and leadership lessons that shaped his career. Speaking during the launch of retired Cabinet Minister Major (Rtd) Marsden Madoka’s memoir ‘At The Ready’ at State House, Ruto revealed that Moi trusted him…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has assured Kenyans that he is in good health following widespread online speculation about his condition. On Tuesday, October 7, ODM Communications Director Philip Etale confirmed that he had personally spoken to Odinga, who was in high spirits. “I have spoken with Raila Odinga just under five minutes…
Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo. [File, Standard] Law Society of Kenya (LSK) president Faith Odhiambo on Monday crumbled under pressure and resigned from a panel appointed by President William Ruto to explore compensation of victims of protests. Odhiambo said in a statement that she had formally sent her immediate resignation from the position…