Simon Ikunza Lusuli received a 20-year prison sentence from the Kakamega High Court for killing Wycliffe Muyale Matekwa on January 21, 2018, in Shaviranga village. Ikunza, a member of Nyumba Kumi, was part of a mob that attacked Matekwa over the theft of two chickens. In sentencing, Justice Chirchir Chebet acknowledged that Ikunza was a…
By BOB KARASHANI The top brass of Tanzania’s main opposition party Chadema began a two-day meeting in Dar es Salaam on Thursday, amid signs of an impending showdown over who to field against the ruling party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election. The Central Committee gathering was triggered by vice-chairperson Tundu Lissu’s surprise announcement a…
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Raila Odinga has condemned the police for arbitrary arrests, detentions, and excessive use of force during the thwarted Nane Nane protests. Raila on police harassment Raila in a statement issued on Saturday, August 10, 2024, said the actions by the police led to the harassment of peaceful protesters and…
President Paul Kagame amidst a cheering crowd during his campaign launch in Musanze District on Saturday, June 22nd. President Paul Kagame will be sworn in for his fourth term in office on Sunday, in a ceremony that promises to be a grand celebration of his enduring leadership. The event, to be held at Amahoro Stadium,…
Elephant conservation activist Dr Jim Justus Nyamu has called for concerted efforts to ensure sustained conservation of elephants in the face of changes in the environment. Dr Nyamu said climate change, poaching and killings by human beings who see them as a menace are the biggest threats to the surviving elephants on the African continent….
Young players taken through cricket skills at the second edition of the Kanbis Holiday Cricket Training Camp at Eastleigh High School in Nairobi. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Over 200 young players are gracing the ongoing high level Kanbis Holiday Cricket Camp at the Eastleigh High School in Nairobi. Taking the children through paces in the intense…
ODM leader Raila Odinga with the newly elected party leaders Abdulswamad Sharif Nassir, Simba Arati and Godfrey Osotsi at Capitol Hill Square. [Emmanuel Wanson, Standard] A last-minute jostling saw Raila Odinga’s Orange Democratic Movement introduce a new deputy party leader position, with the opposition party awarding the chairperson position to Homa Bay Governor Glady’s Wanga. …
Beatrice Chebet won a historic gold in the women’s 10,000m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, achieving an Olympic double to make Kenyan history. Beatrice Chebet achieved a remarkable Olympic double at the Paris 2024 Games, winning the women’s 10,000m and making history as the first Kenyan woman to claim gold in the event. Chebet,…
NTV has appointed Michelle Ngele Odhiambo as its new anchor, succeeding Olive Burrows, who left the media house in May 2024. Ngele announced her transition from her previous role to join NTV and reflected on her fulfilling career through her social media channels. Before joining NTV, Ngele was a TV anchor and host at KTN and…
Beatrice Chebet wrote a new chapter in Kenyan history on Friday night at the Stade de France, as the first Kenyan female Olympic champion in 10,000. The 24-year-old world record holder held off fierce opposition from Italian Nadia Batocletti in the last 100-meter dash, to claim gold in a time of 30:43.25 for the 25-lap…
Highway Secondary school football player vies for the ball against Musingu Boys player during their match at Gusii Stadium. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Highway Secondary School and Butere Girls High School are the 2024 KSSSA National football champions. Ten-man Highway were crowned the new football boy’s champions on Thursday afternoon after seeing off Musingu School 3-2…
The ex-Gor Mahia Queens tactician has broken the glass ceiling as she is set to take charge of men’s top flight side, a first in Kenyan football. Jackline Juma is set to become the first women to take charge of an FKF Premier League team following her appointment as the coach of FC Talanta. Talanta…
The Court of Appeal has halted the removal of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman Anthony Mwaura, pending a review of a petition challenging his dismissal. The appellate court, comprising Justices Sankale ole Kantai, Pauline Nyamweya, and Jessie Lesiit, suspended the High Court’s July 15 decision that declared Mwaura’s appointment illegal. “The Motion dated July 18,…
By REUTERS Niger’s junta on Tuesday cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine over remarks from officials it said showed Ukraine’s support for groups involved in fighting in neighbouring Mali that killed dozens of soldiers and Russian Wagner fighters in July. The move follows Mali’s decision on Sunday to sever relations with Kyiv following comments by Ukraine’s military spy agency about…
Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor has vowed to reform the criminal justice system in a bid to resolve the inequity between the rich and the poor in courts. Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Appointments, Oduor said one of her key priorities will be reforming the limitations around the…