Damage caused by hired goons who attacked mourners at a funeral in Bibirioni village, Limuru, where the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was in attendance. [Courtesy] Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that there was a planned attempt on his life during a chaotic incident at a burial ceremony in Limuru, Kiambu County, last Thursday. In…
Access to education for the girl child is considered a crucial step toward achieving gender equality while transforming individuals and communities. Stakeholders advocating for women’s empowerment have emphasized that women in leadership play a fundamental role in this noble agenda. According to Ms. Victoria Shappard, a co-founder of the Canada Mathare Education Trust (CMETrust), a…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. [File, Standard] Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans to be more patient with President William Ruto’s administration, saying the government had rolled out various strategies to stabilise the economy. While acknowledging that Kenyans were bogged down by numerous challenges that needed to be fixed, Prof Kindiki enumerated some of the…
Sprint icon Usain Bolt has taken to a new game in his retirement to satisfy his competitive drive. Legendary Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt and holder of multiple world records, has found a new love that keeps him energized and competitive in retirement. Since stepping away from the track in 2017 after an illustrious career that…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has said the attacks witnessed in Limuru during a funeral service on Thursday, November 28, 2024, were aimed at eliminating him. Then, chaos erupted as people were seen throwing chairs in the direction of Gachagua and his entourage before he and other leaders, including Kiambu County Senator Karungo Thang’wa and…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has come to the defence of politicians making contributions to churches, asserting that such gestures align with biblical teachings. Speaking during a thanksgiving mass at St. Crispinus Anglican Church in Bungoma town, where he delivered a Ksh 5 million donation from President William Ruto, Lusaka emphasised that supporting God’s work is…
Julien Alfred was snubbed as World Athletics announced the winners of the track Athletes of the Year with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Letsile Tebogo claiming the respective spots. Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has beaten Julien Alfred to take the Female Track Athlete of the Year Award as Letsile Tebogo shone on the men’s side. Both athletes have had…
The multinational Magadi Soda Ash Miner Tata Chemicals (TCML), based in Kajiado County, has been recognized for its exemplary corporate social responsibility initiatives within the mining industry in Kenya. The company was honored by the National Mining Corporation (NAMICO) during the Kenya Mining Investment Conference & Exhibition held in Nairobi. The recognition highlights the company’s…
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Political activist Morara Kebaso has urged those who have declared their interest in vying for the presidential seat in the 2027 general elections to reveal where they will get their campaign money. The Injection of National Justice, Economic, and Civic Transformation (INJECT) party leader, in a statement via his X account on Sunday, December 1,…
The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) has sounded the alarm that long-distance truck drivers traveling along the Northern Transport Corridor are suffering from a myriad of health conditions. The NCTTCA reports that many commercial truck drivers along the corridor are grappling with health issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and eyesight…
The former Olympic champion does not think it is a good idea for the world’s sexiest athlete to switch to the 800m just yet. The world’s sexiest athlete Alica Megan Schmidt announced that she will be switching to the 800m, something that has raised eyebrows within the athletics world with Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green…
Fresh off an Olympic gold in Paris Great Britain’s triathlon star Alex Yee has already set his sight on defending his Olympic champion title in 2028. Reigning Olympic triathlon champion Alex Yee, fresh off his gold medal triumph at the Paris 2024 Games, has already set his sights on another historic achievement. The Great Britain…
Most parts of the country are likely to be sunny and dry, the latest forecast by the Kenya Meteorological Department shows. According to the weather outlook, rainfall distribution in December, which marks the end of the October-November-December short rain season, is expected to be generally poor, leading to hot weather conditions. The ongoing rains are…
Justin Gatlin waxes lyrical of MVP founding head coaches & brothers Stephen & Paul Francis, the masterminds behind churning out talents like Kishane Thompson, Shericka Jackson and more. American sprint legend Justin Gatlin has lavished praise on MVP Track Club’s founding coaches, Stephen Francis, famously known as “Franno,” and his brother, Paul Francis, for their…