Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris at a past event. PHOTO/@EstherPassaris/X Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has sent warm birthday wishes to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, praising his leadership, boldness, and contribution to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). In a message shared on her official X account on Thursday, May 22, 2025, Passaris described Sifuna…
Learners at Kadawa Primary School in Mwea West Sub County, Kirinyaga County, are set to benefit from an Sh8 million infrastructure project commissioned by the Kirinyaga County Member of Parliament Jane Njeri Maina. Construction materials at the site in Kadawa Primary school The upgrade project will see the renovation of 5 classrooms to ultra-modern standards,…
The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has shot down a proposed amendment in the Finance Bill 2025 that sought to revise the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax bands to ease the financial strain on low and middle-income earners. The proposal had recommended expanding the current PAYE brackets to 10%, 17.5%, 25%, 27.5%, and 30%. It…
The light aircraft with registration number 5Y-CCA was on its way from Diani to Kichwa Tembo when it crashed The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) said that the crashed plane had 12 passengers on board when it crashed on Tuesday at about 5:30 am The authority further confirmed that government agencies had already arrived to…
Former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has made a rallying call to CAF concerning the biennial CHAN tournament with regard to local-based African coaches. Former Harambee Stars coach Jacob ‘Ghost’ Mulee has made a compelling case for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to prioritize local coaches for the African Nations Championship (CHAN). As…
President William Ruto’s aid Farouk Kibet addresses a congregation at St Mathews ACK Soimining, Mosop Constituency in Nandi County on June 24, 2024. [Peter Ochieng, Standard] How can an unelected man who boasts of obscure academic credentials and has no formal office hold so much sway in the corridors of power for so long? How can such…
Michael Olunga’s absence and several injuries have forced the team to rely on new players for the upcoming friendlies against Equatorial Guinea and Senegal. Harambee Stars assistant coach Vasili Manousakis has moved to clarify the absence of captain Michael Olunga, revealing that injuries have affected not just the skipper but several key players in the…
Real Madrid came back from behind to defeat Borussia Dortmund in matchday 3 of the Champions League and Vinicius scored a hattrick to claim a 5-2 comeback win As fans and the nominees gears up for the prestigious Ballon d’Or ceremony on October 28th, Vinícius Júnior’s spectacular hat-trick against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions…
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is celebrating five decades of pioneering research and partnerships dedicated to transforming livestock systems for better lives and a better planet. As a leader in livestock research, ILRI has consistently advanced sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and environmental health. With the launch of its new corporate strategy…
On Friday, November 22, Kenyan newspapers reported that the President William Ruto he was preparing for minor changes in his Cabinet. The dailies also highlighted how the president canceled multi-billion Adani contracts and how they let go of the former prime minister Raila Odinga and Energy Minister (CS) Opiyo Wandayi with egg on their face….
Italian head coach Enzo Maresca reacts during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Fulham at Stamford Bridge in London on December 26, 2024.[AFP]. Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea head coach after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Thursday. “Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca…
M-PESA users will no longer see full transaction details for Paybill, Till, and Buy Goods payments, following a new privacy measure by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The CBK has authorized Safaricom to introduce phone number masking across M-PESA transactions. In its National Payments Strategy 2022–2025, the CBK outlined a framework to protect digital…
A screengrab of Donald Trump while he announces executive order launching ‘self-deportation’ program for undocumented immigrants, May 10, 2025. PHOTO/@realDonaldTrump/XPresident Donald Trump, it would seem, is not one for a “TACO.” The taco in question is not a dish made with tortillas, but rather a reference to how markets are responding to his tariff policies….
Lionel Messi has opened up about his dynamic with Cristiano Ronaldo, offering a rare insight into their off-pitch connection. Lionel Messi has offered a rare insight into his relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, confirming that despite their long-standing rivalry, they are not friends. The two iconic players have dominated the football world for a generation, becoming…
A group of elders from Isiolo County has condemned the heckling directed at President William Ruto during his visit to the region, attributing the incident to political sabotage by leaders who skipped a key meeting with Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Ruto Faces Hostility in Isiolo President Ruto encountered a hostile reception during the groundbreaking ceremony for the County Aggregation and Industrial Park project in Isiolo on February 7, 2025….