South Africa has clarified its support role while CAF confirms Morocco remains the official WAFCON 2026 host. South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has moved swiftly to clarify the government’s official stance amid rumours that Morocco has withdrawn from hosting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The confusion began during the…
Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has rubbished President William Ruto’s vision to transform Kenya into a first-world nation, arguing that the country cannot achieve such ambitions while millions of citizens struggle with basic needs. Speaking at a funeral in Butere, Kakamega County, on Saturday, January 31, Owalo said the current administration has left many…
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has accused President William Ruto’s administration of mismanaging public funds, saying lavish spending at State House comes at the expense of critical services like education. Matiang’i made the remarks on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a gathering at ACK Gitugi in Murang’a County, where opposition leaders convened under the…
Amos Wanjala has spoken out after his Valencia debut, expressing his ambition to earn a call-up to Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars. Amos Wanjala, the captain of Kenya’s U20 national team, has made a promising start to his career at Valencia and believes his efforts have now earned him a chance to play for Harambee Stars….
A police recruit collapsed and died while undergoing routine training at the General Service Unit (GSU) field campus in Magadi, Kajiado County, in the latest tragedy to hit Kenya’s security training institutions. Police confirmed that the family of the deceased, identified as Cheme Chombo Cheme, reported the incident, which occurred on Saturday during a recruit…
Governor Gladys Wanga has supported ODM’s demand for a 50 percent share in the 2027 coalition talks with the UDA On Sunday, February 1, the ODM chairman insisted on the equal distribution of resources between ODM and UDA in 2027 President William Ruto assured UDA leaders of a balanced dialogue during the coalition talks with…
ODM national chairperson Gladys Wanga shares a moment with Makadara MP George Aladwa during an ODM meet-and-greet roadside rally in Dandora, Nairobi, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has said ongoing talks with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) must result in an equal share of national leadership and resources…
Benni McCarthy has opened up about a difficult early experience with Bafana Bafana, revealing how losing his passport became a defining moment in his relationship with the national team. Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has recalled one moment he lost his passport in his authorised biography, ‘Benni’. In an edited extract from the biography, Benni…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has declared that the Mt Kenya region will vote as a solid bloc in the 2027 General Election, a move he said will deny President William Ruto a second term in office. Gachagua said the region has already withdrawn its political support from President Ruto, arguing that the votes from…
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has issued a stern warning to President William Ruto, saying the opposition will pursue legal action and mass protests if the Head of State targets opposition leaders or supporters. Muturi spoke on Sunday, February 1, 2026, during a political rally held at Githugi in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, where he…
Ruto at PEFA All Nations Gospel Church, Gikomba, Nairobi County. President William Ruto condemned the use of places of worship as venues for political attacks, delivering what appeared to be an indirect rebuke of opposition leaders. The President said churches must remain sanctuaries where congregants can pray in peace. Speaking on Sunday at Pefa All…
Autopsies on street children found dead across Nairobi have revealed that pneumonia was the leading cause of their deaths, officials confirmed. Pathologists conducting postmortems at the City Mortuary on Thursday also discovered that starvation and physical injuries contributed to some of the fatalities. In several tragic cases, children were reportedly killed by mobs after being…
From left: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat address a past press briefing. [File, Standard] The unfortunate death of Kevin Maseri is the latest in a series of similar incidents of Kenyans being brutalised by police officers who are hardly…
From left: Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Deputy Inspector General Kenya Police Service Eliud Lagat address a past press briefing. [File, Standard] The unfortunate death of Kevin Maseri is the latest in a series of similar incidences of Kenyans being brutalised by police officers who are hardly…
‘Escort-In-Chief’ is a nonfiction book that introduces readers to the world of medicine through the eyes of a practising physician. Written by neurologist and internal medicine specialist Dr Bundi Karau, the book explores the patient journey while offering insight into how doctors think, decide and cope with uncertainty in clinical practice. It reflects on the…