Governor Sakaja Slams Protest Vandalism, Urges Swift Police Action

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has condemned the recent spate of vandalism and looting that accompanied protests in the city, urging police to swiftly apprehend those behind the destruction. Speaking during an interdenominational prayer service at Friends Comprehensive School in Kivaywa, Kakamega County, Sakaja voiced his frustration at how criminal groups had hijacked otherwise peaceful demonstrations…

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Speaker Wetang’ula ‘haunted’ by Jirongo’s torch as DCI tighten probe

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is among 28 individuals who have recorded statements over the death of former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo in a road accident along the Nairobi-Nakuru highway, as detectives try to answer some of the lingering hard questions. Jirongo’s sudden death on December 13, 2025…

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Why Mbadi wants citizens charged for roads

Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi. PHOTO/@NAssemblyKE/X Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi has voiced his support for the introduction of toll charges on major public roads. He emphasized that citizens should be charged for the services they use, aligning with the government’s broader strategy…

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Trump’s proposed movie tariffs spark concern among Indian filmmakers 

Framed Bollywood posters on illuminated wall. Image used for representational purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels India’s film industry, which earns roughly 40% of its overseas revenue from the United States, sounded the alarm this week about higher costs after President Donald Trump threatened a tariff of 100% on all movies produced beyond American soil.  Film-makers, producers and…

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KEFWA boss James Situma on how McDonald Mariga’s influence at FKF will solve long-standing player welfare issue

Mariga, who strongly criticised FKF under the previous incumbency of Nick Mwendwa for neglecting player welfare issues -including giving national team players a mere 750 shillings a day – is now the Vice President of the federation. Former Harambee Stars defender and current Kenya Footballers’ Welfare Association (KEFWA) president, James Situma, has expressed optimism about…

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‘I’m also blowing my own mind’- When Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce opened up about defying age limits

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce reflects on her remarkable achievements, expressing surprise at her continued success and desire to inspire others. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce continues to defy age with her performances on the global stage and in a past interview, she opened up about how her performances surprised her too. At 36, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce became the oldest woman to…

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Tyreek Hill Adamant on Showdown with Noah Lyles

Tyreek Hill has reaffirmed his commitment to racing Olympic champion Noah Lyles despite the event’s recent cancellation. Tyreek Hill is not giving up on his race against Olympic champion Noah Lyles, doubling down on the challenge. Despite Noah Lyles announcing the cancellation of his much-hyped sprint duel with the Miami Dolphins star earlier in June,…

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Sakaja vows to fix Nairobi’s dilapidated roads

Nairobi County Governor, Johnson Sakaja. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reassured city residents of an imminent solution to the city’s deteriorating road network, promising joint efforts between the County Government and the National Government. Speaking before the Senate’s County Public Accounts and Investments Committee Sakaja outlined a collaborative plan with the Ministry of Transport to…

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