Cabinet secretary nominees Lee Kinyanjui (Trade and Industry), William Kabogo (ICT) and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock). [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly has given a clean bill of health to three Cabinet secretary nominees named by President William Ruto in December 2024. In its report tabled Thursday, the Committee on Appointments said Mutahi Kagwe…
The CHAN 2024 Local Organising Committee remains positive that Kenya will deliver a great tournament amid fears that the country could miss out on deadlines set by CAF. Kenya is feeling the pressure as far as preparations for the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN 2024) is concerned with infrastructure upgrade still behind schedule. This led…
A man whose body was found in a sewage tank in Mbale, Vihiga County, a few days ago, was buried last night according to the traditions and customs of the Maragoli Barang’a Kasigane, popularly known as “Ras,” was buried at his family home in Mbale Meanwhile, the second body found inside the sewage tank has…
Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina and Mathira MP Erick Wamumbi at Weithaga ACK Retreat Centre in Murang’a. [File, Standard] They have almost always been mentioned in connection with chaotic incidents at church services and political meetings attended by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us….
Tusker have lost a chance to go on top of the FKF Premier League standings after a defeat to Shabana. Shabana returned to winning ways in the FKF Premier League with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Tusker at the Gusii Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Goals from Dennis Okoth and Ezekiah Omuri, either side of halftime,…
Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles is hoping that his new bright hairdo brings the lucky charm for him in 2025 after a topsy-turvy 2024 campaign. Olympics 100m champion Noah Lyles is known for his ability to experiment with different eye-catching hairstyles. Lyles spots a variety of hairstyles that makes him stand out on and off…
Today is Valentine's Day; ie Valentine's Dar, let me talk about the love of the lovers to buy gifts. Here I am not talking about gifts that many of us have been buying festive days like Iddi, Christmas and others, but I mean the most important gift for your loved one. Gift your spouse is…
Kenya’s wealth gap has widened to staggering levels, with a new Oxfam Kenya report revealing that the country’s richest 125 individuals now own more wealth than 42.6 million Kenyans combined. The report paints a stark picture of inequality, noting that if someone stacked the wealth held by these 125 Kenyans in KSh100 notes, the pile…
Content creator Andrew Kibe has weighed in on the ongoing saga about the mistreatment of Kenyan artistes during shows that feature international musicians. This follows musician Willy Paul’s recent rants after what he described as mistreatment during the Diamond Platnumz’s Furaha City Music Festival held at the Nairobi Polo Club on Saturday, December 7, 2024….
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Pope Francis at Apostolic Palaces in Vatican City. PHOTO/@ HonWetangula/X National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula joined millions mourning the demise of Pope Francis, who passed on this Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 88. Wetang’ula, a Catholic privileged to meet the Pope in person during his visit to Vatican…
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is stepping up its efforts to address illegal quarry operations in Nairobi. This week, two individuals found themselves in hot water after being arrested in Mihang’o Estate, Embakasi East, for running quarries without the required compliance certificates. These arrests came after the operators ignored previous restoration orders issued by…
Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano during a previous event. PHOTO/@rebecca_miano/XCabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife Rebecca Miano has called for heightened caution among drivers following an accident that involved tourists along the Dundori-Oljororok Road in Nyandarua County. Miano took to her official X account dated June 10, 2025, penning heartfelt condolences to…
Kindiki during a public address. PHOTO//@kindiki/XDeputy President Kithure Kindiki on Thursday, May 15, 2025, attended a joint burial service for six of the twelve victims who lost their lives in a tragic road accident at Arimi, Elburgon, Molo Constituency, Nakuru County The solemn ceremony was held at Arimi Primary School. The community gathered to pay…
The sadness spread in the village of Murrum after 87 -year -old Peter, collapsed and died as he left the funeral in Kakamega A few minutes before the end, Elder Peter spoke about the mourning and mentioned his troubled daughter, then grabbed his chest and fell A neighbor hugged him in his arms during his…
Nigeria is also feeling the full effects of Turkey’s athletics ‘poaching’ spree after one of the country’s top sprinters opted to change allegiance over a number of frustrations. As the athletics world continues to digest the news that a number of Jamaican athletes have switched nationalities to Turkey, the ‘poaching’ spree has now landed in…