Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua came out in his defense after his recent utterances against the leadership of Kenya, reiterating that his statements are fact-based and driven by a desire for good governance. While addressing the Kenyan diaspora at Holy Names University in San Francisco on Sunday, August 10, 2025, Gachagua reiterated that…
As the 8th Edition of the CHAN 24 tournament enters day 10, Kenyans continue to place their hopes in their Team, the Harambee stars. The Kenyan Team in group ‘A’ began the championship on a high note, thrashing DR Congo 1-0 and holding Angola to a 1-1 draw despite playing with one less player after…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen during an economic empowerment drive in Keiyo South Constituency on August 9, 2025. [DPCS] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on investigating agencies to record statements from his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, over claims he made during his US tour linking President William Ruto and the…
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara addresses the press after police sorrounded her home, blocking guests from accessing the lawmaker’s house. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] The woes bedevilling Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara have deepened after anti-riot police officers blocked her home in Maraigushu, Naivasha, to stop a visit by her friends. Teams of armed officers also blocked major…
The wreckages of AIC Naki Secondary School bus accident in Kisumu and of PSV in Namanga [Standard] President William Ruto has directed traffic enforcers to act against those responsible for road negligence following a series of accidents that have claimed at least 40 lives in three days. Offering condolences to the affected families,…
West Pokot County has received its first ever state-of-art CT scan machine under the National Equipment Service Program (NESP), through the Taifa Care Initiative, following its launch by President Dr. William Samoei Ruto at State House, Nairobi on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The 128-slice CT scan machine was delivered to the county by a delegation…
A tactical look on how Harambee Stars battled adversity against Angola to keep their CHAN 2024 quarterfinal hopes firmly alive. Harambee Stars made life difficult for themselves but ensured their African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal chances were not extinguished with a gritty 1-1 draw against Angola on Thursday night. With 10 men on the pitch…
From Right; Janeth Chepngetich, Agnes Ngetich and Beatrice Chebet celebrate winning 10, 000m race in positions 1,2,3 respectively at Ulinzi Complex in Nairobi on July 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Before their return to Nairobi after the African Nations Championship (Chan), which will come to a close on August 30 at the…
President William Ruto and Raila Odinga. [Michael Mute, Standard] President William Ruto and Raila Odinga are among national leaders attending the burial of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo, who is being laid to rest at her Wikondiek home in Homa Bay County. Ruto is accompanied by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Governors Gladys Wanga (Homa…
Senior Advisor, Constitutional Affairs Prof Makau Mutua addressing the media at Nyayo Stadium on June 4,2022. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has today formed a team to establish a framework for compensating victims of protests and riots. Prof Makau Mutua, Senior Adviser on Constitutional Affairs and Human Rights, will serve as the team’s principal coordinator. Based…
Two families in Mlolongo, Machakos County, are still reeling from anguish months after their loved ones disappeared under chilling circumstances. Kalani Muema and Stephen Mbisi were among four men allegedly abducted in December 2024 during a wave of enforced disappearances that many believe involved state-linked operatives. Tragically, the other two men – Martin Mwau and…
President William Ruto yesterday assented to two important bills – the Gambling Control Bill, 2023, and the Kenya Roads (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2025 – in a major move towards improved regulation and governance in vital sectors. The Gambling Control Bill sets up a strict legal framework to manage the betting industry, casinos, lotteries, prize competitions,…
President Ruto addresses boda boda national officials at State House on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The Social Health Authority (SHA) has disbursed over Ksh56 billion in the past ten months to accelerate the rollout of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Kenya. Speaking during the official launch of the National Equipment Service Project at State House,…
President Ruto addresses boda boda national officials at State House on Thursday, August 7, 2025. President William Ruto has strongly refuted claims that his government has abandoned boda boda riders and mama mbogas – a group he has forever been calling the pillars of his bottom-up economic program. Addressing a meeting with national boda boda…
President Ruto addresses boda boda national officials at State House on Thursday, August 7, 2025. President William Ruto has vowed to reduce the price of motorbikes by half, an initiative he maintains will empower the common man in Kenya to own a bike and improve their economic status. The President made the pledge during a…