Former CJ David Maraga during a past event. PHOTO/ @dkmaraga/XThe death of Albert Omondi Ojwang, a popular X influencer, in police custody has sparked widespread outrage, with former Chief Justice David Maraga leading calls for justice. In a statement on Sunday, June 8, 2025, Maraga condemned the incident while terming it a constant wave of…
Audio By Vocalize Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter final, second-leg football match. [AFP] Ousmane Dembele’s double guided Paris Saint-Germain into the Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate win for the holders. To compound the English…
Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi. [David Gichuru, Standard] Former Health Chief Administrative Secretary Mercy Mwangangi has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Her appointment follows the conclusion of interviews for the position, in which 12 candidates were shortlisted out of 92 applicants. According to the Ministry of Health, Mwangangi brings…
ODM party leader Raila Odinga had a special seat in his house, and following his sudden death, the seat is now vacant One video showed the beautiful design of the living room of his home in Siaya County, which was decorated with high quality furniture. Raila’s sudden death on Wednesday, October 15, shook the country…
Brazilian football legend Neymar has renewed his contract with Santos FC, extending his stay at his boyhood club until December. The 33-year-old rejoined Santos in January on a short-term deal following his departure from Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal. Neymar, Brazil’s all-time leading scorer with 79 goals in 128 appearances, boasts an impressive record with…
Bradley Ibs has been recognised for his outstanding leadership after guiding Nairobi City Thunder to a landmark performance in the BAL. Nairobi City Thunder head coach Bradley Ibs has been named Betika/SJAK Coach of the Month for November following a remarkable run that saw his side secure another historic milestone in African basketball. Bradley Ibs…
Jonah Kariuki Nyambura, the father of Boniface Kariuki who was shot at close range by police officer in Nairobi [Pkemoi Ng’enoh] Boniface Kariuki, a 22-year-old civilian who was shot during protests in Nairobi’s CBD, is alive and under observation, his father Jonah Kariuki has confirmed. Speaking to the press, Jonah said his son’s surgery was…
Nairobi County’s Environment Chief Officer Geoffrey Mosiria at a past address. PHOTO/@HonMosiria/X Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Environment Geoffrey Mosiria now says he has forgiven women hawkers who harassed and insulted him recently. In a statement on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Mosiria says the group of women hawkers decided to harass him after he asked…
Isaac Mutuma during the signing of Leadership and Integrity code at EACC offices. PHOTO/@EACCKenya/X New Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma formally signed the Leadership and Integrity Code on Friday, March 2025, as a prerequisite pledge as he begins his tenure at the helm of the county. The event was held at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption…
Rising Stars coach Anthony Akhulia believes Manzur Okwaro has shown qualities that could make him an important asset for Benni McCarthy’s plans. Rising Stars assistant coach Anthony Akhulia has explained why Manzur Okwaro will be a very important player for Benni McCarthy as he selects the squad for the team to represent Kenya at the…
Former Defence Cabinet Secretary and Democratic Action Party Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has suggested that pooling resources for low-budget mass weddings could be a practical solution to the financial strain many families are experiencing under President William Ruto’s administration. Wamalwa shared his thoughts in a statement on Saturday, December 21, 2024, through his X…
Kisii elders have confirmed their support for former Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i to run for president in the 2027 general elections They also criticized former prime minister Raila Odinga for dismissing Matiang'i's political mission in the next election This is following the remarks by the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to suggest that…
Audio By Vocalize Former national and East Africa boys’ rugby 15s champions Kakamega High School yesterday beat Butula Boys 12-0 in their opening Group B match of the 2026 Western Region Term One games, in Vihiga County. Fame Wekesa and Samuel Mwangi scored one try each for Barbarians who are yearning to secure a…
Tyla Laura Seethal arrives at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards held at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York. [AFP] This has been Tyla Laura’s year. The 22-year-old South African singing beauty bagged a Grammy for her hit track Water, a song that has been on top of music charts all…
City businessman George Wainaina said the accusations of Kyalo Mbobu’s murder have been the most traumatic experience in his life. [File, Standard] City businessman George Wainaina has been cleared of the list of suspects in the murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu. Speaking from his hospital bed on Tuesday, Wainaina said the accusations have been the…