Marc Dillard has assumed the role of US ambassador to Kenya in an acting capacity following the resignation of Meg Whitman earlier this month. Dillard, who had been serving as deputy ambassador, announced his new position in a video posted on social media on November 27, 2024. Introducing himself in a blend of English and…
The Kenya Forest Service has kicked off construction of an an electric fence around the Sanctuary Block of Ngong Road Forest. Through the support of I&M Foundation, KFS says construction of the electric fence will fence off 14.2km perimeter of the block with completion set for April 2025. Ngong Road Forest was gazetted in 1932…
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella during a press briefing on November 27, 2024. [ Collins Oduor, Standard] The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists, and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has issued a strike notice set for December. In a press briefing on Wednesday, KMPDU Secretary-General Davji Atella urged medical interns to stay home effective immediately, citing a four-month delay…
Tourism stakeholders in Lamu are set to benefit significantly from hospitality services as tens of thousands of participants converge for this year’s Lamu Cultural Festival. The 22nd edition of the festival, scheduled for November 28-30, is expected to attract over 30,000 attendees from Kenya and abroad. The event will showcase Lamu’s rich Swahili heritage through…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has pledged that the Judiciary will chart a path of justice that safeguards both humanity and the planet in matters of climate governance. Koome said climate change has transcended the scope of an environmental challenge to become a justice and human rights issue, as it cuts across all of the aspects…
Bednarek is coming off a 2024 season of highs and lows. Olympic silver medalist Kenny Bednarek has unveiled his ambitious plans for an action-packed 2025 track and field season. Following a rollercoaster year in 2024, the American sprinter is now turning his focus toward new accolades and major competitions. Bednarek’s 2024 Olympic campaign had its…
The government has operationalised Sh4.5 billion Kigoro water treatment plant in Gatanga, Murang’a County which is set to supply water and address the perennial water shortages in the Nairobi Metropolitan region. The project, financed by the Agence Française de Dévelopement (AFD) in partnership with the Kenyan government, is part of the Northern Collector Tunnel system…
Mary Moraa has unveiled a luxurious 10-room mansion, celebrating her triumphs on the track and a remarkable 2024 season. World 800m champion Mary Moraa has added another feather to her cap unveiling a stunning 10-room mansion that mirrors her exceptional achievements on the track. Moraa recently showcased her new home in a YouTube video alongside…
Erastus Ngura Odhiambo at the Milimani Law Courts during the hearing of a case in which he was accused of murdering Linda Wanjiku Irungu, a lawyer, in Buruburu Estate in 2014. He was jailed for 20 years. [File, Standard] Erastus Ngura Odhiambo has been in jail since 2018, serving a 20-year sentence for murder of a woman who…
Arsenal got back to winning ways in the Champions League with a commanding 5-1 victory over Sporting at Estadio Jose Alvalade. Gabriel Martinelli tapped home from Jurrien Timber’s low cross as Mikel Arteta’s side went in front early on. They doubled the lead in similar fashion, Bukayo Saka getting in behind the Sporting defence…
A report by the Office of the Auditor-General flagged the State Department for Roads for having 131 employees taking home less than one-third of their basic pay. A public watchdog committee is now seeking an audience with Treasury CS John Mbadi over increasing cases of public servants earning less than one-third of their basic salaries…
The current generation is full of selfishness while the spirit of humanity is leaving many and society to live without socialism Any kindness you do, even if it's small, is seen and praised by many because those with such a heart have become extinct these days A Facebook user named Ndungu Nyoro recounted the incident…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has commended the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, which took effect on Tuesday evening. Mudavadi, who also serves as the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, noted that the truce paves the way for restoring normalcy between Israel and Lebanon. He reassured Kenyans living in Lebanon of their…
Siya and Rachel Kolisi’s separation sparks speculation of reconciliation as fans wonder if their love story is truly over Are Siya and Rachel Kolisi truly over? The South African rugby icon and his wife have been a beacon of love, strength and unity for a decade. Their announcement on October 22 declaring their separation left…
Hosting a party always comes with its share of stress, from organizing drinks to creating the perfect ambiance. Thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Outlook Index Limited and East Africa Breweries Limited (EABL), these challenges are about to become a thing of the past. Enter Bar on Wheels, a mobile bar concept that brings convenience…