Governor George Natembeya still holds that- President William Ruto's move to end the audit of the northeastern Kenyan IDs He told the president in his county that the move would help terrorist participants enter the country and carry out attacks Ruto signed an announcement to end the audit between those applying for ID requests in…
The 14th edition of the East Africa Community Inter-Parliamentary games kicked off in Mombasa Saturday, amid pomp and colour as legislators across the region participated in various sporting activities. President William Ruto officiating the start of the 12-day event, said infrastructure development remains key to opening up the region’s economy. Ruto further revealed that…
Judiciary building. PHOTO/@Kenyajudiciary/X The judiciary has refuted claims of financial mismanagement in the construction of the Kasarani Small Claims Court, clarifying that funds allocated for the project were never disbursed due to budget cuts affecting the public sector. The initiative to expand access to justice through Small Claims Courts began under a partnership between…
Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu featured as Stade Reims were subjected to a third straight Ligue 1 defeat at the hands of Toulouse on Sunday. Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu put in a solid shift for 86 minutes but couldn’t help Stade Reims avoid their third consecutive Ligue 1 defeat, succumbing to a 1-0 loss…
A past photo of Cate Waruguru addressing the public. PHOTO//https://web.facebook.com/Honcatewaruguru/?_rdc=1&_rdr#DCP Women League Chair Cate Waruguru has on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, announced that the party will officially join the Gen Z-led protests against the proposed 2025 Finance Bill. Waruguru was addressing the press shortly after a meeting at the party’s headquarters. In her statement, she…
Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris. PHOTO/@EstherPassaris/X Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris has hit back at critics mocking leaders for using artificial intelligence (AI), calling for greater acceptance of the technology. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on May 11, 2025, Passaris championed the role of AI in making life easier, more efficient,…
US President Donald Trump. PHOTO/@realDonaldTrump/X Two days after President Donald Trump announced his expansive global tariffs, the United States confronted wide-ranging and painful blowback, as China retaliated against U.S. goods and markets plummeted again on worries of a persistent, damaging trade war. No portion of the global economy appeared unscathed as the world braced…
Governors from four counties in Kenya’s western region have given the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Central Management Committee the green light to engage in structured negotiations with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over a potential coalition ahead of the 2027 general election. On Wednesday, January 14, 2025, the four governors, led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes…
The Ministry of Health has reassured Kenyans following reports of a Nipah Virus outbreak in India, confirming that no cases have been reported in the country. In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the ministry said two confirmed cases of the rare but serious viral disease have been reported in India’s West Bengal region. Despite…
Agriculture Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has rejected claims that American philanthropist Bill Gates is involved in Kenya’s mass livestock vaccination initiative. Some Kenyans had suggested that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, known for funding global vaccination efforts, including COVID-19 initiatives in developing countries, is behind the government’s plan to vaccinate 22 million cattle, 50…
Sirakaru Salvation Army Secondary School basketball 3×3 squad with their technical bench. [Washington Onyango, Standard] When Sirakaru Salvation Army Secondary School debuted at the KSSSA National games last year, the basketball 3×3 team was naive and quite inexperienced. Despite transitioning from the preliminary stages, their journey ended at the quarterfinals when they met giants Kaya…
A side by side photo of newly appointed KRB Chair Aisha Jumwa and IEK President Shammah Kiteme. [File, Standard] The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has urged President William Ruto to revoke the appointment of former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB). In a statement issued…
Kenyan soldiers (KDF) made a reminder at Moi airport to arrest soldiers who died in a helicopter crash 2024 Colonel Kasaine Ole Kuruta, one of the two rescuers, pondered her journey of physical and emotional healing and grateful for life and support The ritual of various denominations also highlighted greetings from families who lost their…
Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge. [File, Standard] Kenya’s economy is expected to grow by 5.4 per cent in 2025, driven by strong performances in agriculture, services and government interventions, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). Governor Kamau Thugge, in a statement on Wednesday, February 05 said agriculture and services would continue…
A sloppy farm in Mairang’a village, Gatundu North, Kiambu County, reveals two one-storey timber chicken coops. The clucks and squawks are magnified as the owner, Veronica Muchina, broadcasts maize grain in one coop after another. Muchina keeps a few dairy cattle too. But the mowing of her cattle pales in comparison to the chicken sounds…