Kenyan photographer Polly Irungu announced that her tenure as the White House photo editor ended on Monday, January 20, 2025. The photographer’s announcement comes as her boss, Vice President Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden prepare to end their terms, making way for Donald Trump. In her social media announcement, Irungu described her time working…
Stephen Munyakho has been in custody for 13 years. He faces manslaughter charges. [File] The execution of Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan found guilty of manslaughter in Saudi Arabia, has been postponed by one year following negotiations between the Kenyan government, Saudi authorities, and the victim’s family. Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei confirmed…
US President Donald Trump addressing a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. PHOTO/@POTUS/X The US Embassy in Kenya has warned Kenyans of serious penalties for trying to enter America illegally. Through an alert, Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard explained that Kenya and the US enjoy cordial ties, which have allowed thousands of…
Justin Gatlin and Tyson Gay have agreed with Asafa Powell on how appreciative Jamaican fans can be, contrasted to US fans, who almost never care too much about their heroes. American sprinting icons Tyson Gay and Justin Gatlin have echoed Asafa Powell’s sentiments about the unparalleled adoration Jamaican fans show to their track and field…
The Inspector General of Police and the Director of Public Prosecutions are required to produce in court missing security expert Mwenda Mbijiwe, who has been missing for four years and five months following an alleged abduction. Justice Martin Muya, siting at the High Court in Nairobi, issued the order on Tuesday, October 28, directing the…
The government has implemented robust strategies to enhance public safety and curb crime ahead of the December festivities, especially during a politically charged period. Historically, this season has seen a sharp rise in criminal activities, prompting a nationwide response led by the Ministry of Interior. Community-Driven Solutions at the Core The Ministry’s security plan focuses…
Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba makes her remarks before the the Senate Finance and Budget committee during a meeting with Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority on May 28, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba has suffered a major blow after the High Court upheld a decision made by the Senate in September last year to suspend her…
The Government in collaboration with Environmental Development Partners (EDP) have officially launched the NO SUP USE (No Single-Use Plastics) elimination campaign and manual, a landmark initiative aimed at phasing out problematic single-use plastics, starting with Kenya’s hospitality and tourism sectors. The manual promotes the principles of Refuse, Reduce, Replace, Reuse, and Refill focused on accelerating…
Harry Maguire has advised newcomers Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, and Matheus Cunha to be mentally ready for the pressure of playing at Manchester United. English international Harry Maguire, 32, discussed the pressure that comes with wearing the Manchester United shirt. Defender Harry Maguire has been at Manchester United for six years, a turbulent period for…
Allyson Felix has shared her journey of resilience after facing career-shaking challenges, shedding light on motherhood, contracts, and athlete struggles. When Olympic champion Allyson Felix became pregnant, Nike – her main sponsor – offered her a 70% pay cut. They told her to “know her place and just run.. But she did not give up…
Harambee Starlets’ seven-place rise in FIFA rankings highlights their progress, WAFCON qualification hopes, challenges and the future of Kenyan women’s football. On Thursday, March 3, 2025, world football’s governing body, FIFA, released its latest global rankings, providing a fresh perspective on the performance of national teams. For Kenya, the Harambee Starlets made headlines by climbing…
Public Health Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni now says Kenya loses 9 women daily to cervical cancer. Speaking on Thursday, January 30, 2025, the PS noted that cervical cancer has become the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. She also disclosed that the deadly disease has become the second most prevalent cancer overall. In…
Teachers in Kenya may soon experience a significant shift in recruitment, deployment, and promotion policies as the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) seeks to ensure stability, fairness, and motivation within the profession. Speaking in Migori stadium, during the second day of the Kenya Primary School Headteachers Association (KEPSHA) region annual general meeting, Nyanza Teacher’s Service Commission…
Graduates across the country have been urged to become builders of solutions rather than spectators of challenges. This applies regardless of whether they pursue employment, entrepreneurship, innovation, or global labour mobility. Speaking on Monday during the 14th Graduation Ceremony of the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Principal Secretary for…
Cartoonist Kibet Bull has slammed critics who are using his disco tour in Luanda to push a certain narrative Kibet explained that he had nothing to do after being left at the venue and his attempts to seek help in the neighborhood failed. Like him, he feared that staying near the main road was dangerous…