Travis Kariuki, a 13-year-old boy from Hillside Endarasha School, went missing on the day the school dormitory caught fire According to her aunt Anne, when the news began to spread, she sent her father and brother to look for her, and they found out that she had arrived outside the gate but later disappeared. The…
Letsile Tebogo can’t wait to see how the race between himself and Joseph Fahnbulleh against Americans will turn out at the Diamond League Meeting final in Brussels. Reigning Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo has plans to end his season on a high when he lines up against a strong American contingent in the men’s 200m…
On Thursday, September 12, MPs from the Mount Kenya region approved Internal Security Minister Kithure Kindiki as their leader The 48 members of parliament said their previous efforts to strengthen development in the region were stalled due to the lack of foundation The latest events are a big blow to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who…
The Nairobi City County Assembly has unveiled a new gold-plated mace costing Kes. 33 million. On Tuesday, September 10, Nairobi Assembly Speaker Kennedy Ng’ondi introduced the 11 kg mace, designed to symbolize the authority of the County Assembly. He cautioned the MCAs against violating the standing orders related to the mace. “This is a state-of-the-art…
Nakuru Senior Chief Magistrate Peter Ndege ordered the arrest of Uasin Gishu governor Jonathan Bii and his former deputy John Barorot. The two, along with three others, failed to honor a call to respond to Finland's education funding program The scandal sparked an uproar from parents of those who would benefit from the education program…
By PATRICK ILUNGA The Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), the party led by President Félix Tshisekedi, has been in power in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), but it now faces internal turmoil. The bone of contention threatening to distract the President in efforts to stabilise the ship is the person of secretary-general…
President William Ruto will visit Germany for two days to find new job opportunities for Kenyans Ruto will attend the annual Citizen's Festiva where Kenya is honored as a partner country and the first non-European country to be chosen for the role The visit will strengthen economic ties, promote investment in key sectors such as…
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has travelled to Hillside Endarasha Academy in Nyeri County where 21 students lost their lives and several others were injured following a fire tragedy. Kasmuel is leading a group of youths who left Nairobi for Nyeri in the planned protest, which he hopes will bring attention to the negligence that caused…
Police have launched an investigation following a fatal accident that occurred on the road to Bengaluru Airport in India According to the police, three university students died on the spot after their motorcycle hit a truck The three students, aged between 22-23 years, were on their way to Bengaluru city when they hit a large…
Aresenal coach Mikel Arteta. [AFP] Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium, the Premier League title chasers announced on Thursday. The Gunners said in a statement that the 42-year-old Spaniard, who has reportedly agreed a three-year deal, “has been a key figure in re-establishing us as a force…
Parents and guardians at Hillside Endarasha Academy in Kieni West, Nyeri, where 21 pupils died in a fire. [Kibata Kihu, Standard] Despite government assurances that all 164 boys housed in the Hillside Endarasha dormitory, where a fire broke out last week, had been accounted for, speculation continues to spread on social media. Kenyans are now…
Parents concerned about the possible dangers smartphone use might have for their children are turning to “dumb phones”. These are the brick-shaped or flip phones today’s parents might have had themselves as teenagers, only capable of making calls or sending text messages and lacking access to social media apps. Phones available include a remake of…
However, it is believed that he will seek support in measures to deal with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The appointment of the former prime minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas as the EU's top diplomat, was a big hit with Israel getting some relief. Israeli newspapers highlighted the country's anger against Kallas' predecessor, Josep Borrell, who was…
Kishane Thompson has expressed admiration for the high standards Usain Bolt set in sprinting that churned out a generation of other sprinters that clocked sub 9.8 speeds. Jamaican sprinting prodigy Kishane Thompson has expressed his admiration for the exceptional standards set by Usain Bolt and his contemporaries, calling their achievements both awe-inspiring and near-impossible to…
Senator Edwin Sifuna said the political agreement between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga will have little impact on the 2027 elections According to Sifuna, Ruto will still lose the presidential election if he fails to address the important issues raised by Kenyans He claimed that Ruto is still angering many Kenyans despite…