Government officers have been urged to prioritize the security of records and data that may be accessed online as Kenya accelerates its digital transformation. Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration, Dr. Raymond Omollo, emphasized that while adopting technology has improved service delivery, it has also introduced new challenges. Speaking at the closing ceremony…
Two young children, aged six and four, lost their lives in a fire that gutted their home in the staff quarters of the Heni Clinic on August 27 The children's mother, who is a nurse, had gone out for a short time to buy milk and returned to find the whole house on fire. The…
Three teenage boys lost their lives at Masantare area along the Narok- Bomet Highway after the motorcycle that they were riding on was involved in an accident. Narok County Police Commander Riko Ngare confirmed the last night’s accident saying the motorcycle rider, aged 18 years, was riding from…
A video of a Moi Kabarak high school boy being picked up by a helicopter created a buzz online In the video that went viral, a group of high school kids were seen waiting for their rides, and the boy was among them. He was seen waiting for the chopper with his coat and bag,…
Kenyan para-powerlifter, Hellen Wawira Kariuki will be competing at the Paralympics in Paris. [AFP] The Paris Paralympics begin on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony in a city still on a high after the highly successful Olympics. A new generation of Paralympians will join seasoned veterans competing in many of the same venues that hosted…
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo has brushed off name mispronunciations as he prepares for Rome Diamond League clash with top sprinters. Botswanan sprint sensation Letsile Tebogo is no stranger to the global stage but as his star rises so too does the number of people mispronouncing his name. The 21-year-old’s relaxed attitude towards the common mispronunciation of…
Starlink is gearing up to offer Internet and mobile services directly to subscribers’ phones, aiming to strengthen its market presence. According to a recent update on Starlink’s official website, the company’s new satellites will come equipped with advanced Evolved Node B (eNodeB) modems. These modems will function like cellphone towers in space, allowing Starlink’s network…
Abdul Razak Rehan Shul who posed as a personal assistant at the Deputy President’s office is among the suspects who have been arraigned on allegations of swindling a foreigner Ksh116 million. According to a statement shared by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, Rehan and his accomplice, Mohammed Amin Suleiman…
The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol, and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has called upon members of the public to help fight alcohol and drug abuse amongst school going children. In a statement, the authority encouraged members of the public to report intoxicated drivers, transport operators and other drug and substance use-related incidences. “It is…
Embu County Commissioner Jack Obuo has said that some 6, 400 replacement National Identity Cards were ready for collection at Huduma Center. He said the IDs that arrived recently were of those residents who sought replacement through the centre between September last year and July this year. Speaking…
Harry Kane with his award.[Courtesy,X] Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane received the Golden Shoe award as the highest goalscorer in a European football league at a ceremony in the Bavarian capital on Tuesday. Kane scored 36 goals during the previous Bundesliga season, more than any other player in Europe. Despite being the top…
A fatal road accident on the Meru-Nairobi highway in Kajiunduthi claimed the life of one person and left several others injured on August 28 The accident involved two trucks and a private car, and one truck collided head-on with another on the other side The impact caused the death of one person on the spot,…
Ex-National Olympic Committee of Kenya official Stephen Soi. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] Police in Narok have arrested former National Olympic Committee official Stephen Soi, 68, for allegedly shooting and injuring his wife. According to a police report seen by The Standard, Soi, a retired senior police officer and a licensed firearm holder, allegedly shot Juliet…
Harambee Stars will don new jerseys for upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe, Namibia. The Kenyan national football team Harambee Stars has unveiled its brand new jersey ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Zimbabwe and Namibia. The sleek design, shared on the Harambee Stars’ official X (formerly Twitter) page…
The Kenyan Police Contingent, part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti, has achieved significant progress in stabilizing the Caribbean nation. According to the National Police Service (NPS) Headquarters in Nairobi, the team has been instrumental in enhancing public safety, reclaiming key infrastructure from gangs, and reopening vital roads. These efforts have enabled…