Shakahola cult leader Pastor Paul Mackenzie is set to face fresh charges over the deaths of an additional 52 people, prosecutors have announced, deepening one of Kenya’s most disturbing criminal cases in recent history. Mackenzie, the founder of Good News International Church, already stands accused of encouraging his followers to starve themselves to death. Authorities…
Discover Arsenal’s deep-rooted fanbase in Kenya, where passionate supporters, including influential leaders, proudly celebrate victories and rally behind the Gunners. Arsenal Football Club is one of the most celebrated teams in English football, boasting a rich history, an attractive style of play and a dedicated fan base worldwide. In Kenya, the club enjoys immense support,…
One person died and several others were seriously injured Monday morning in an accident along the Londiani-Muhoroni road in Kericho County. According to the police, the crash, which occurred at 5:30 AM in the Jambo Kenya area, involved a bus that was at full capacity. The injured were rushed to various hospitals. More to…
Photo showing a man holding a bible, used for representational purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels Drama ensued at a funeral event in Kirinyaga on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, when a pastor decided to walk out of the event after he clashed with a section of the mourners and politicians. The pastor is said to have denied…
Nairobi residents flocked Uhuru Park for thgis year’s Christmas Day celebrations on Dec 25, 2024. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] Hundreds of Nairobi residents flocked to various entertainment joints and recreational parks with their loved ones to celebrate this year’s Christmas Day. The majority of them who did not travel upcountry due to the high cost…
A three-judge bench hearing the case challenging the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua is today expected to rule on whether to grant or dismiss Gachagua’s application requesting the judges to disqualify themselves from the case. Gachagua’s lawyers argue that the judges are biased and have conflicts of interest. They linked one Judge to President William Ruto,…
A 17-year-old girl accused of killing a 3-year-old girl in the Posho Mill area of Bahati, Nakuru reportedly said she killed the child simply because she hated her. Regina Wangui Mwangi, the mother of the late Margret Wanjiru, opened up about the heartbreaking moments leading up to her daughter’s death on Sunday, June 22. What…
Newcastle United stunned fans with a blunt statement confirming Alexander Isak’s departure to Liverpool after a turbulent summer. Newcastle United’s statement announcing the departure of Alexander Isak was short and to the point, as there were no thanks for the footballer who outraged both officials and supporters with his behaviour this summer. After three years…
Former US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle have joined Kenyans in mourning the late Raila Odinga Obama and Michelle eulogized Raila as a true champion of democracy who put his personal needs aside to fight for the well-being of others The former POTUS’s message came after Kenyans had questioned his silence, given the…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) last Friday arrested a pastor from Kilifi for urging his followers to avoid medical treatment and engage in other controversial practices. The arrest, carried out by a multi-agency team, followed the pastor’s activities at the New Foundation Church in Chakama, where he was reportedly indoctrinating his followers into dangerous…
Former police spokesman Charles Owino questioned police allegations that Albert Ojwang hit his head on the wall Owino said if Ojwang was actually alone in the cells, then the police must tell who was witnessing the allegations of injury He said the absence of investigative images or testimonials that proves to be serious about the…
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has intensified its criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, continuing its vocal opposition to government actions. Weeks after the NCCK joined the Catholic Church in highlighting issues such as punitive taxes, impunity, human rights abuses, and underperforming government programs, the church is now calling on Kenyans to…
The government, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) program, a transformative five-year initiative targeting 820,000 unemployed youth nationwide. Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, outlined the program’s objectives, emphasizing its focus on entrepreneurship and job creation….
Rigathi Gachagua can launch his new political party this Monday, January 26, if the updates of one of his close allies are implemented Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru shared on X that a “big political baby” will be born, without elaborating on it Gachagua, the second deputy president of Kenya to be dismissed in 2024, has been…
Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaks during a past function. PHOTO/@skmusyoka/XWiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Friday, May 30, 2025, declared June 25th a national holiday to honour youthful Kenyans who lost their lives and were maimed in their clamour for good governance. In a bold declaration in Machakos while in the company of key…