Former President Uhuru Kenyatta chats with President William Ruto during the Consecration and Installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u, in Embu Count on Nov 16, 2024. [PCS] President William Ruto still has chances of galvanizing votes to maintain his current lead as he gears towards the 2027 presidential poll, especially now that he has the…
Saboti Member of Parliament (MP) Caleb Amisi has called out Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah for overstepping protocol in his report on President William Ruto’s departure to Arusha, Tanzania, for the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State Summit. In a statement via his X account on Saturday, November 30, 2024, Amisi expressed his displeasure accusing…
Labour and Skills Development Principal Ssecretary Shadrack Mwadime has announced that the government has established sector skill committees to address gaps in key industries. The initiative he says aims to ensure that the workforce is better equipped to meet the demands of both local and international markets. The committees are mandated to assess sector needs…
2025 could be year Wanyonyi intends to break David Rudisha’s record but is in no hurry to achieve that feat Paris Olympics 800m champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi reckons that he is not obsessed with breaking the 800m record even though it is one of his goals heading into the 2025 season. Breaking the world record is…
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Dr. Andrew Karanja has called on Kenyan innovators to explore diversification opportunities in coffee and tea products, emphasising that this strategy will play a crucial role in accelerating the country’s industrialisation process. Speaking during the ongoing Intra-Africa Coffee and Chocolate Trade Week in Nairobi, Dr. Karanja urged stakeholders to tap into the…
Christanus Orenje inspects a toilet that has made it easier for him to use the latrine without any help. [Harold Odhiambo, Standard] Open defecation and lack of proper sanitation remain a major problem that the county and national governments have been struggling to address for several years. Despite the multi-faceted approaches that have seen the government…
Ruth Chepngetich, Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet missed out as UK’s top athletics magazine honored Julien Alfred and Alana Reid. Saint Lucia’s sprint queen Julien Alfred and Jamaican sprinter Alana Reid have cemented their places as track and field royalty, securing top honors and adding yet another gleaming accolade to their remarkable athletic journeys. Both…
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is celebrating five decades of pioneering research and partnerships dedicated to transforming livestock systems for better lives and a better planet. As a leader in livestock research, ILRI has consistently advanced sustainable solutions for food security, climate resilience, and environmental health. With the launch of its new corporate strategy…
World 10,000m silver medallist Daniel Ebenyo Simiu and Viola Chepngeno won the 10km races at the 4th Athletics Kenya Cross Country Series held on Saturday at the Bomet Airstrip in Bomet County. Ebenyo cut the tape in 34 minutes 25.69 seconds, followed by Edwin Bett in 2nd position in 32:33.73 and Peter Tuitoek in 3rd…
Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung'wah criticized the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua and his associates for attending the funeral in Limuru He seems to have hinted that they attended Erastus Nduati's funeral to pass their political agenda The Majority Leader in the National Assembly also condemned the chaos at Nduati's funeral, which left several…
China has urged Kenyans to be patient with the rollout of the Bottom-up Economic Transformative Agenda. Outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Zhou Pingjian said China had walked the same path to get where it is currently. The envoy was speaking during a farewell cocktail hosted in his honour by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party….
Eliud Kipchoge will be part of an inspiring marathon event in Bangkok, blending sports, culture and global excitement. Two-time Olympics marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge has expressed his excitement and gratitude for the warm reception in Bangkok as he gears up to participate in the Amazing Thailand Marathon. The event, set for Sunday, will see the…
Moi University management and the staff unions on Saturday signed a Return-to-Work Formula in an event attended by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba. The agreement between the University, the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), and the Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) marks the conclusion of a months-long strike that had disrupted both operations and…
Miss Universe Kenya, Irene Mukii, has officially parted ways with the Miss Universe Kenya Organization. In a statement shared on social media, Mukii announced her decision to relinquish her title and sever ties with the organization. “After careful consideration, I have decided to send in my termination notice to the Miss Universe Kenya Organization.” She…
Despite online trolls, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall stay focused on love, training and their ambitious goals. Tara Davis-Woodhall and her husband Hunter Woodhall remain a beloved power couple in the track and field world but that has not stopped them from facing online trolling. Recently, the couple found themselves at the center of controversy…