Nayianoi Ntutu, the widow of the late Emurua Member of Parliament Dikirr Johana Ng’eno, has been given a big job in the government He will serve for a period of three years from April 2, as announced in a Kenya Gazette statement signed by Permanent Secretary for Communications William Kabogo Nayianoi, a mother of two,…
Nyeri County’s first governor Nderitu Gachagua. [Courtesy] A simmering succession dispute over the estate of the late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua has once again drawn national attention to the complex and often prolonged battles surrounding inheritance in Kenya. Premium Article Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for…
A video that has gone viral online shows a Catholic priest in Nigeria exposing a parishioner who was sending him sexually suggestive pictures and videos. The priest warned the woman during a sermon in the church, threatening to reveal her photos and videos to all believers People’s reactions were a mixture of humor and criticism…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has written a letter asking him to explain himself to its embattled general secretary, Edwin Sifuna, following allegations of misconduct The chairman of the party, Gladys Wanga, accuses Sifuna of opposing party decisions, undermining ODM’s authority, and participating in political activities associated with rival parties. Sifuna must respond within…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta at a funeral of former Kirinyaga Senator Daniel Karaba. [Courtesy, KMPS] It is now emerging that former President Uhuru Kenyatta will be actively involved in next year’s polls to oust his successor over what he termed as bad governance and misplaced priorities. Uhuru, who held a 40-minute meeting with the Opposition…
Residents of various Nairobi estates will go without water for five days following a planned shutdown of a key water supply system. A public notice states that the Athi Water Works Development Agency (AWWDA) water supply through the Northern Collector Tunnel (NCT) system will be suspended from Monday, April 6, to Saturday, April 11. “Athi…
Cynthia Njeri Mburu tried to break the record by hugging a tree for 168 hours in Murang’a to show what she truly believes in His efforts drew crowds and became popular online, with many coming to the area to give him encouragement and support However, Cynthia had to stop the experiment after 128 hours, as…
Men in the larger Nyambene region are set to benefit from improved healthcare services following the official opening of the first-ever male ward at Nyambene level 4 hospital. This is a major milestone expected to ease pressure on families who have for years been forced to seek admission services at Meru Level 5 Hospital. The…
The four astronauts on the Artemis II mission have now left the Earth’s orbit, after their Orion spacecraft fired its main engine for a final push towards the Moon. The five-minute and 55 second engine burn, known as the translunar injection (TLI), went “flawlessly”, Nasa’s Dr Lori Glaze said afterwards. And from the Orion capsule,…
Samburu residents protested in Maralal against what they called the abuse of governors and senators against Governor Lati Lelelit outside the Senate The protesters demanded respect for Lati while expressing their dismay at what they said was a lack of morals and respect in the Senate. A section of Kenyans, however, criticized the Samburu residents…
Kenyan newspapers on Friday, April 3, covered a political meeting between retired president Uhuru Kenyatta, former deputy president (DP) Rigathi Gachagua and other opposition leaders. The newspapers also analyzed the government’s plans to help consumers deal with high fuel prices. Front pages of Kenyan newspapers, Friday April 3. Photo: Daily Nation, Standard, Taifa Leo.Source: UGC…
Audio By Vocalize Griffins Omondi of st Mary’s Yala scores during their Handball matchup with Manyatta High school on the opening day of Nyanza Regional School Games.[File, Standard] Newbies St Mary’s School Yala will be praying to clinch the vacant handball national throne when the Brookside Secondary Schools national Term One games kick off next…
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s Junior Starlets celebrate scoring a goal against Mexico in a FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup Group C match at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic [Harambee Starlets, Twitter]. With just nine days before they face off with Namibia in the first round of the 2026 Fifa Under-17…
Audio By Vocalize Nakuru RFC players during a training session at Nakuru Athletics Club on June 10,2025.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The Great Rift 10-Aside tournament kicks-off with the schools and Age Grade Championships this morning at Nakuru Athletic Club. The curtain raiser today has attracted teams in the Under 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18, and…
Audio By Vocalize CS Salim Mvurya hands a dammy key for Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani to the CHAN 2024 LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye on June 30, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kenya has taken bold steps in its preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) by unveiling a 38-member Multi-Agency Local Organising Committee (LOC). …