The Nairobi leg of the global sevens series has received strong corporate backing, boosting preparations for the highly anticipated tournament at Nyayo Stadium. A series of sponsors have come in to support the inaugural leg of the 2026 HSBC SVNS tournament, scheduled to be hosted at the Nyayo National Stadium on February 14 and 15….
Getting started with an online casino Kenya platform shouldn’t feel like filling out tax forms. Yet for many players, the first hurdle isn’t the game itself — it’s the registration screen. If you’re new to play online casino Kenya platforms, or just want a smoother start, understanding the flow matters. Somewhere between choosing a username…
Senate Speaker Amason Kingi has rejected claims from the Council of Governors (CoG) that Senate audit committees have been harassing county officials, cautioning governors against refusing to appear before the panels. In a press statement on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Kingi said the Senate’s oversight of county governments is clearly established in the Constitution and…
Prophet David Owuor has become the talk of the town following an investigation that revealed allegations about the miracles he claims to perform in his Repentance and Holiness Ministry One of his followers, Peter Oyan, narrated how he claimed to have been cured of HIV by the prophet, which raised hope for some people and…
Kenya has announced plans to engage Russia over the recruitment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the war in Ukraine. Speaking to the BBC, Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi described the practice as “unacceptable and clandestine,” noting that the government has already shut down illegal recruitment operations. He added that Nairobi will push Moscow to sign…
Githurai45 roundabout The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a seven-day ultimatum to roadside traders operating along sections of the Thika Superhighway, ordering them to remove their goods to allow the construction of designated bus bays. In a notice dated February 9, 2026, the roads agency directed traders at Roysambu, on both sides of…
Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has suggested combining NG-CDF funds with national government education resources to make senior secondary school education free. Speaking on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Nyoro pointed out that both governors and members of parliament have a role to play in the allocation of public funds for education. “In Kenya, you…
A Nairobi lawyer has moved to the High Court seeking to compel Parliament and related offices to disclose how much public money they spent on the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast and to block the use of public funds for the 2026 edition of the event. Advocate Lempaa Suyianka filed a constitutional petition before the Constitutional…
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Felix Oduor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has declared his intention to run for the Nairobi senatorial seat in the 2027 General Election, saying his first-term record gives him confidence to seek a citywide mandate. Speaking during an interview with Radio 47, the first-time MP said he has the capacity to vie…
Google declined nearly 62 per cent of content removal requests submitted by the Kenyan government in the six months ending June 2025, signaling a growing pushback as authorities ramp up efforts to police online content. Data from Google’s latest Global Transparency Report shows that the rejection rate has climbed steadily over the past year, even…
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the government’s decision to raise Kenya’s minimum taxable income from KSh24,000 to KSh30,000, noting that teachers, police officers, and other low-income earners have welcomed the move. Speaking during the launch of Ziidi Trader on Tuesday, Mbadi explained that the tax reforms are part of the government’s bottom-up economic…
Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) is grappling with major funding, operational, and digital challenges that threaten service delivery in both public and private facilities. The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Kenya reports that the authority faces a shortfall of Sh116 billion, a gap that could destabilize its ambitious benefits package and delay reimbursements to healthcare…
Kenya continues to rank among the worst-performing countries on corruption in Sub-Saharan Africa, scoring just 30 in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), Transparency International (TI) has reported. Released on February 10, 2026, the index shows that corruption continues to weaken governance and erode public trust in Kenya, despite years of reform efforts. Transparency International’s…
President William Ruto at the NYS paramilitary Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, on December 8, 2023. [File, Standard] As the residents of the drought-stricken Northern Kenya pluck leaves from wild trees to cook and feed, President William Ruto continues to dish out millions of money and sumptuous lunches to thousands of well-fed UDA party followers…
Audio By Vocalize Double African champion Karan Patel, co- driven by Sports PS Elijah Mwangi, flagged off by KCB Group CEO Paul Russo at KICC, Nairobi on February 10, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Double African champion Karan Patel, paraplegic speedster Nikhil Sachania and promising young talent Tinashe Gatimu are all raring to go as preparations…