Former Cabinet minister Cyrus Jirongo. [File,Standard] Former Cabinet minister and ex-Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo was a man whose name became synonymous with power, wealth and controversy in Kenya’s political landscape. Known for his flamboyant lifestyle, meteoric rise and fiery political stances, Jirongo’s life came to a tragic end early Saturday, October 13, when he died…
Screenshot PI Coin has soared 70% following the announcement of its long-awaited exchange listing. But with the excitement building, savvy investors are already turning their attention to the next high-potential project—Bitcoin Bull Token ($BTCBULL), the first meme coin that distributes real Bitcoin rewards. Pi Network ($PI) has officially confirmed its transition to Open Network, with…
Junior Starlets have sent warning to potential final round of the U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier opponent Cameroon, bracing them for a tough challenge should they meet. The Junior Starlets inched closer to sealing a second consecutive slot for the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup after beating Uganda 2-0 in the first leg of the…
The White House says President Joe Biden’s planned trip to Africa will now happen in December, visiting Angola, where he initially wanted to tour this month. The President’s initial itinerary for Germany and Angola between October 10 and 15 was postponed because of a hurricane disaster in the US and reschedule to October 17-18 for Berlin, White House Press Secretary…
KCB were held to a hard-fought FKF Premier League draw by Kenya Police in a closely contested match at Dandora Stadium. Kenya Police and KCB played out a 1-1 draw in their FKF Premier League clash at Dandora Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. It’s a second stalemate in a row for the Law Enforcers, whose goal…
World 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo, fresh off his cross-country win, has set ambitious targets ahead of his second full marathon. World 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo has revealed his next destination after his triumph at the Athletics Kenya cross country Championships at the Eldoret Sports Club on Saturday. Daniel Ebenyo destroyed a strong field…
Clean energy bulbs. Image used to illustrate this story only. PHOTO/PexelsWhen the lights go out, everything stops. The fridge warms up, the Wi-Fi cuts out, and you’re left with nothing but candlelight and crossed fingers. Power outages can strike anytime — during summer storms, winter freezes, or unexpected grid failures. Yet, while most people scramble…
A CCTV installed in a modern house in Nakuru. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] A Closed-Circuit Camera Television (CCTV) installed in a homestead helped unravel the mysterious death of a three-year-old girl killed by her nanny. A forensic expert, Samson Ogutu, presented the CCTV footage in a Nakuru High Court, capturing Eunice Adhiambo torturing the girl to…
A Jersey-based recruitment firm has signed a landmark agreement with the Kenyan government to streamline the hiring of Kenyan professionals into jobs across the UK Crown dependencies, marking a significant step in global labour mobility. GR8, a leading recruitment agency in the Channel Islands, entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kenya’s State Department…
Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has cleared the air over Engin Firat contract negotiations and salary areas that need clearing should FKF decide to part ways with the Turkish coach. Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has all but confirmed that Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat is on his way out following Kenya’s failure to qualify…
Sarah Wairimu Kamotho was presented at the Kibera Law Courts on Friday, January 24, 2025, to face renewed murder charges in connection with the death of her late husband, Tob Chichou Cohen. This development follows a statement from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) dated January 23, 2025, which revealed the discovery…
Digital content creator and influencer Corazon Kwamboka has disclosed that she is back to practicing law after a long hiatus. While sharing her latest milestone, the fitness fanatic, in a statement via her official Instagram account on Sunday, November 24, 2024, said that she is a certified mediator having completed a Certified Practicing Mediator (CPM) course….
AFC Leopards needed to rely on Levis Opiyo to make some crucial saves to earn them a point against Sofapaka in Dandora on Wednesday. AFC Leopards’ struggles in the FKF Premier League continued as they were held to a goalless draw by Sofapaka in a tense midweek clash at Dandora Stadium on Wednesday. Despite coming…
AP 26th February, 2025 06:49 AM Pope Francis. PHOTO/@_wake_up_USA/X Pope Francis was in critical but stable condition Tuesday as he worked from the hospital while battling double pneumonia, and the Vatican announced some major governing decisions that suggest he is getting essential work done and looking ahead. The Vatican’s evening update said the…
Court releases two susects linked to fake KCSE results scam on n Sh70,000 cash bail. Two suspects linked to a sophisticated fake KCSE results scam have been released on Sh70,000 cash bail pending further investigations. Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina freed David Opiyo Odhiambo and Albert Kerry Nyadianga on Monday, January 19, after finding that…