The two officials paid a courtesy call on EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde and CEO Mr. Twalib Mbarak. China has pledged to support the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in its efforts to fight corruption. Fu Kui, Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and Vice Chairperson of the National Supervisory Commission…
A Hola court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for defiling a three-year old girl. Appearing before the Hola Senior Principal Magistrate Edward Too, the accused person was charged that, on April 21, 2024 at about 2 pm in Hola mission village in Tana River County, the…
Beatrice Chebet continued her fine start to the season with a statement 5000m win at the Rome Diamond League classic, while Timothy Cheruiyot just missed out on the 1500 meters. Beatrice Chebet continued her fine start to her 2025 season by completely flooring her competitors, including Ethiopia’s Gudaf Tsegay at the Rome Diamond League classic…
The alleged mother of Kelvin Kiptum's child, Adna Awuor, whom he met in high school, visited his parents Recently, the marathon runner's parents shared their grief after his tragic death despite promises from the government and well-wishers Edna prayed that God would keep Kiptum's parents strong, admitting that things have not been easy since losing…
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo(centre) with his accompanied with lawyers Ombui Ratemo(left) and Brian Muriithi during his impeachment motion at the Senate on December 3, 2025.[Boniface Okendo, Standard Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo survived impeachment through a technicality after a majority of the Senators voted in support of a preliminary objection. Nyaribo joins…
This simulated image captured at Beijing Aerospace Control Center on Jan. 18, 2024 shows China’s cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-7 having conducted a rendezvous and docking with the combination of the space station Tiangong. (Photo by Han Qiyang/Xinhua) China has taken a significant step in space logistics and commercial space advancement with the introduction of low-cost cargo…
Global animal nutrition company De Heus Kenya is set to open a Ksh 3 billion (USD 23 million) animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River on 18 February 2026, in one of the largest private-sector investments in Kenya’s livestock and agribusiness sector in recent years. The new factory is expected to strengthen local feed supply,…
Nyanza Golf Club lady captain Lina Akello follows her swing during the Nyanza Ladies Open tournament in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Benta Khanili produced a brilliant performance to win the 2025 Nyanza Ladies Open Golf Championship held at the Nyanza Golf Club. Khanili, who shot an impressive 88 gross, topped a strong field…
IEBC CEO Marjan Hussein. [File, Standard] Delayed review of boundaries for electoral units has thrown the country into a constitutional crisis owing to lack of a substantive Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission. IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan yesterday said the commission was waiting on an advisory by the Supreme Court on whether deadline for the…
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and Kirinyaga Senator Kamau Murango have been ranked as the most popular senators in 2024, according to a recent Infotrak survey. The report, released Tuesday, shows that both senators led with a 52 percent approval rating. Murang’a Senator Joel Nyutu and Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah followed closely, securing third place with 50 percent each. Nyandarua Senator John Methu and Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka trailed slightly with 49 percent, while…
The Senate has received a petition urging the creation of a legal framework that would allow citizens to initiate the recall of the president and county governors. Speaker Amason Kingi informed senators on Thursday that the petition had been formally submitted and referred to the Standing Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs, and Human Rights for…
A recent CountyTrak Performance Index 2024 has revealed significant disparities in the performance of Kenya’s county governments across key devolved sectors, including agriculture, education, health, trade and tourism, energy, and infrastructure. While some counties have shown remarkable progress, many continue to struggle with governance, service delivery, and economic development. Murang’a and Trans Nzoia emerged as the…
In the recent Cabinet approval to merge and dissolve some State corporations, it was also ordered that professional bodies categorised as State Corporations be declassified and denied budgets. The Child Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK) was included among the batch of organisations to be defunded, though its charter does not define it as a professional…
Harambee Stars head coach Benni MacCarthy during training session at Police Sacco on August 16, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Stafford] Benni McCarthy has urged Harambee Stars to end their group stage campaign in style when they face Zambia in their final Group A clash of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) today (3pm). The South African…
A video clip showing how the beloved Patriarch John Maina sat in the thoughts listening to the sermon about the state of the country has touched the hearts of many people who have been struck by the news of his death The preacher had organized a church ceremony with Harambee in which former Deputy President…