Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Pasaris during deliberations on the Proposed Public Order (Amendment) Bill, 2025 at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. July 1st,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Nairobi Woman Rep Esther Passaris is seeking an amendment to the Public Order Act to manage future protests and ostensibly tame destruction of property as evidenced from last week’s protests. …
Nixon Thuo, a son to former Mayor Joseck Thuo, with his mother Susan Wanjiru at one of Thuo’s resort, forming part of Thuo’s estate within Nakuru County, on June 9, 2024. [File, Standard] The fight for control of the multi-million estate of former Nakuru mayor Joseck Thuo has taken a new twist, with a woman…
The Harambee Stars midfielder has become a free agent after ending a short-term spell with a Saudi Arabian club, with his next move now eagerly awaited. Harambee Stars midfielder Eric Johana Omondi has officially parted ways with Saudi Arabian First Division side Al Zulfi SC, bringing an end to his brief stint in the Middle…
The Kenya Rugby Union have appointed Harriet Okach as new chairperson following Alexander “Sasha” Mutai’s resignation last weekend. The Kenya Rugby Union have made history by appointing Harriet Okach as new Chairperson to serve the remainder of the term following the resignation of Alexander ‘Sasha’ Mutai on May 30, 2025. Okach was appointed following a…
The South African legend revealed he was betrayed by trusted staff during his first coaching job, calling it his worst experience ever. Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has opened up about one of the darkest chapters of his managerial career, revealing how he felt deeply betrayed during his time in South Africa with Premier…
President William Ruto announced a new community health authority payment policy to needy Kenyans across the country Ruto reiterated that the program would ensure that no one would be excluded from the universal health care program (UHC) He revealed that the government had been able to raise enough money to help individuals who could not…
Residents of Baringo and neighbouring Elgeyo Marakwet counties have a reason to smile, as electricity distributor KETRACO connected a new power line routed to Kabarnet Sub-station in Baringo from Lessos transmission station in Nandi County. The power boost for the North Rift counties, which leaders and local residents have described as a Christmas gift to…
Narok Senator Ledama Ole Kina. PHOTO/https://www.facebook.com/OlekinaledamaNarok Senator Ledama Ole Kina has warned politicians against promoting divisive politics. In a statement shared on his official X account on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Ledama emphasised that they do not fight for their own sake but for the younger generation, stressing that leaders must safeguard the country’s freedoms,…
Education stakeholders in Kakamega County, including parents and teachers, are urging the government to put merit first when it comes to recruiting, promoting, and deploying teachers. They believe that focusing on merit will help address regional imbalances in teacher-to-student ratios and improve the quality of education across the country. The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has…
Vipingo Ridge’s Naom Wafula follows the path of her tee shot during the the seventh leg of the Sunshine Development Tour East Africa Swing at VetLab Sports Club on November 4, 2025. [Sunshine Tour] Kenyan golfers are approaching the eighth leg of the Sunshine Development Tour—East Africa Swing with confidence and renewed determination as the…
American sprinter Fred Kerley has shared strong views on athlete sponsorships, questioning brand loyalty and respect. Olympic 100m bronze medalist Fred Kerley has spoken out about the challenges athletes face with sponsorships in track and field, specifically criticizing the lack of respect he feels major shoe brands show toward athletes. Kerley, who has experienced sponsorship…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has sent out another urgent appeal to Kenyans, reminding them that the change they desire comes with a price tag. Kebaso is asking Kenyans to contribute funds for the purchase of three computers and two large printers. The equipment, he says, will help a team of volunteer advocates file court cases…
President William Ruto, through his lawyer Fred Ngatia, mounted a strong defense on Monday, seeking to have a case aimed at impeaching him through a referendum dismissed. Ngatia argued that President Ruto is constitutionally immune from criminal or civil lawsuits while in office. He further contended that the case, filed by 14 human rights activists…
Stray Lions Plays against Swamibapa recently. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has summoned Cricket Kenya Chairman Manoj Patel and Acting Treasurer Kennedy Obuya over…
Gabon’s key players, led by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, will be crucial as they take on Harambee Stars in a highly anticipated World Cup qualifier. Harambee Stars are gearing up for their crucial World Cup qualifier against Gabon on Sunday at the Nyayo National Stadium. Both teams will field their best players with the hope of securing…