Police hunt Governor Sakaja after failed arrest attempt

Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja when he appeared before the Senate Transport Committee at Parliament on March 18, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Police in Nairobi have launched a manhunt for Governor Johnson Sakaja after an attempt to arrest him at his City Hall office on Monday evening failed. Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud…

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Kenya commissions Ksh3B animal feed plant to boost milk production, livestock exports

Kenya has commissioned one of the largest animal feed manufacturing facilities in Africa in a move aimed at doubling national milk production, strengthening feed standards, and positioning the  country as a regional livestock powerhouse. The Ksh 3 billion De Heus Animal Nutrition factory in Athi River was officially commissioned by Speaking when he commissioned the Ksh…

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How Kenya is planning for the continental showpiece

With the postponement of CHAN 2024, Kenya has a golden opportunity to fine-tune its sporting infrastructure not just for the delayed tournament but for AFCON 2027 as well. The Kenyan Ministry of Sports and the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) are leveraging the upcoming CHAN 2024 tournament as a crucial step in preparing to co-host the…

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Continuous training key to effective revenue mobilisation

The Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA) today held its 21st graduation ceremony themed “to strengthen tax systems and mobilise revenue within Kenya”. State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Principal Secretary (PS) Dr.Esther Muoria stated that the theme underscores the importance of competence development and revenue mobilisation for a modern tax administration. In a…

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Moses Kuria says candidates paid up to Ksh500K in bribes to secure Kenya Prisons jobs

President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, Moses Kuria during past event. PHOTO/@HonMoses_Kuria/XSenior Economic Advisor at State House, Moses Kuria, has raised concerns about the integrity of the recent Kenya Prisons Service recruitment, suggesting that some candidates may have been required to pay large sums of money to secure positions. The nationwide exercise, held on April…

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Kithure Kindiki’s biography: Education, career and wealth

Professor Kithure Kindiki was sworn in as the third deputy president of Kenya under the 2010 Constitution on Friday, November 1, 2024. Kindiki’s assumption of office followed the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following his fallout with President William Ruto. In his acceptance speech after being sworn in, Kindiki promised to be a…

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Kericho bus accident claims one, scores injured

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…

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NTSA Introduces New Regulations to Improve Commercial Vehicle Safety Across Kenya

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has introduced the Draft National Transport and Safety Authority (Operation of Commercial Service Vehicles) Regulations, 2025, which aim to significantly improve road safety and enhance the operation of commercial service vehicles. The proposed regulations outline specific obligations for commercial vehicle operators to ensure the safety and well-being of…

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Court Deals Fresh Blow to Gachagua in Impeachment Showdown

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has suffered yet another legal blow after the High Court dismissed his second attempt to disqualify a three-judge bench from hearing petitions challenging his impeachment. Gachagua and several of his legal allies had filed a motion questioning questioning the credibility of the sitting bench comprising Justices Eric Ogolla, Anthony Mrima,…

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