A general view of Kisumu Law Courts. [File, Standard] A woman accused of killing her six-month son has been sentenced to three years’ probation and mandatory psychiatric treatment. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Sarah Anyango, a mentally ill woman had woman had confessed to committing the crime before a Kisumu…
Controversy surrounding the promotion of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) last Friday took a full circle after the Court of Appeal overturned earlier rulings lifting the ban imposed on the technology. In the latest twist the Kenyan Peasants League secured a conservatory order stopping the government from taking any further action to allow or permit the…
There was sadness in Majengo, Tanzania, after a woman bitten by a snake failed to receive treatment and died Locals from Magugu claimed that the woman could not raise KSh 8000 for treatment, and the doctors just left the sick woman alone. Other residents also described what they experienced at the local hospital, with one…
The guardianship of Betty Bayo’s children following her sudden death weeks ago has continued to spark fierce debates among netizens Their biological father, Pastor Victor Kanyari, has been campaigning to raise the children In his latest statements, Kanyari claimed that he has been in contact with Betty’s widow, Tash, even sharing details of their phone…
A new storm is brewing between the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) and the Ministry of Health. On Monday, union officials led by Secretary General Davji Atellah issued a 30-day ultimatum, warning that if intern doctors’ pay is not fully addressed, they will begin weekly demonstrations on March 18, 2025. Atellah insists the…
The Magical Kenya Open has received a timely financial boost, reinforcing its status as a premier global golf event as organisers unveil a multi-million prize purse. Absa Bank Kenya has today announced a KES 65 million investment into the 2026 Magical Kenya Open (MKO) Golf Tournament, reaffirming its position as the presenting partner and the…
A blood tube bottle in use. Image used for representation purposes. PHOTO/Pexels. A new spit test for prostate cancer which can be done at home may be better than current testing methods, a study suggests. Experts have developed a simple saliva test which analyses genetic variants in a man’s DNA, which appears to perform…
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has promised that he will make sure President William Ruto is charged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. In a statement on X on Sunday, February 2, 2025, Kalonzo claimed that Ruto has presided over a regime that sanctions State-sponsored killings and abductions of young Kenyans. “Tumekuja…
Siya Kolisi produced a social media frenzy after celebrating South Africa’s win over Scotland in patriotic flag-print underwear, sparking mixed reactions from fans amid his recent divorce and newfound independence. Springbok captain Siya Kolisi caused a stir on Sunday following South Africa’s 32-15 victory over Scotland in Edinburgh. Kolisi celebrated the Springboks’ triumph in his…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has announced an ambitious government plan to scale up the National Youth Service (NYS) recruitment to 100,000 members annually, positioning the institution as a key driver of youth empowerment and national development. Speaking after a visit to the NYS Paramilitary Training Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County on Monday, Ruku…
President William Ruto receiving the report at State House, Nairobi presented by Defence CS Soipan Tuya, accompanied by CDF Charles Kahariri, Vice CDF General John Omenda and Kenya Airforce Commander Major-General Fatuma Ahmed on Friday, April 11, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto has officially received the report of the April 18, 2024 tragic incident…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice to employers, employees, and the general public regarding the application of income tax deductions, reliefs, and exemptions under the amended Income Tax Act, Cap 470. The directive, released on October 2, 2025, follows the enactment of the Finance Act, 2025, and takes effect immediately. It…
The student took a bold step by approaching a classmate while the other students stared at She opened her heart and proclaimed her love feelings to the beautiful woman in a bachelor's degree, but her response left her with shame He comforted himself in the comments section while people laugh at him, but some said…
BBC 05th March, 2025 09:12 PM Pope Francis delivers his annual State of the World address to members of the Vatican diplomatic corps. PHOTO/@VaticanNews/X Pope Francis was well-rested and woke up just after 08:00 local time (07:00 GMT) on Wednesday, the Vatican said. The Vatican said the Pontiff – who has been in…
Kenny Bednarek has sent a confident message to his competitors like Noah Lyles, Kishane Thompson and Akani Simbine after winning his third-straight Grand Slam Track Short Sprints title. A confident and composed Kenny Bednarek is making it clear 2025 is his year following a third consecutive Grand Slam Track Short Sprints overall title win in…