Recce squard combing the Dusit D2 hotel on 15th January, 2018. [File, Standard] In the early 2010s, police officers, from time to time, would raid the Musa Mosque (or Masjid Musa) following intelligence reports that it was a hotbed of radicalisation. Inside the building were children and young adults, including the late controversial preacher Aboud…
The 22-year-old’s murderer, Jose Antonio Ibarra, was sentenced to life without parole for her brutal killing on the University of Georgia campus. Nine months after cross-country runner Laken Riley was killed on the University of Georgia Athens campus, her family can now sigh in relief after justice was served and her murderer has been sentenced…
Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has assured his constituents and followers that neither wealth nor popularity has altered his personality. In a statement shared via his Instagram on Saturday, November 23, 2024, the legislator noted that he remains grounded despite his position. Salasya shared a video alongside a video of himself interacting…
The National Police Service (NPS) has appealed to the public for assistance in tracking down a man accused of brutally attacking his girlfriend in Nakuru county. In a statement issued Saturday, the NPS urged Kenyans with information that could lead to the suspect’s arrest to report to the nearest police station. The suspect, Elias Njeru…
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) has partnered with Solidaridad, an international marketing organisation, for a market linkage coffee cupping session aimed at expanding the coffee market, increasing the farmers’ income, promoting sustainable land use, and tackling climate change. Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya said that the NCE plays a…
Political activist Morara Kbeaso has praised Busia County Senator Okiya Omtatah and expressed interest in working with him. Both have been vocal anti-Kenya Kwanza activists, and Morara has already declared his interest in vying for the presidency in the 2027 general elections. Some, especially on online discourses, have pushed Omtatah to also declare his interest…
The coastal town of Kilifi is hosting the 2024 Africa Triathlon Cup, which brings together top triathletes from around the world for an event featuring swimming, cycling, and running. The competition will include categories for Elite Women, Elite Men, Youth Men and Women, Age Group athletes, and Schools Aquathlon races. Elite athletes will tackle a…
The 2023 World Championships silver medalist loves authenticity and does things without burdening herself with pressure Paris Olympics long jump gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall has challenged junior athletes to focus on becoming their own version without putting pressure on themselves in the name of following in the footsteps of their role models. She said as much as…
The couple have reportedly been seeing each other for around three months and now look to be a real item Cole Palmer made a first official red-carpet public appearance with influencer girlfriend Connie Grace this week since rumors of their relationship surfaced last summer. The 22-year-old who has seven goals and five assists already this…
Mombasa based lawyer Sheila Nkatha Muthee in court. //PHOTO: Haniel Mengistu Embattled Mombasa based lawyer Sheila Nkatha Muthee broke down in court moments after the court ordered her release on a bond of Kshs 5 million with one similar surety. In her ruling, Mombasa Senior Resident Magistrate Rita Orora stated that the court had to balance…
Nairobi County Governor, Johnson Sakaja. Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has reassured city residents of an imminent solution to the city’s deteriorating road network, promising joint efforts between the County Government and the National Government. Speaking before the Senate’s County Public Accounts and Investments Committee Sakaja outlined a collaborative plan with the Ministry of Transport to…
The Water Resources Authority Board led by the Chairman Donal Murgor (right) and CEO Mohamed Shurie (centre) with the contractors of the Mwache Dam project during the tour by the authority’s Boad and Management. Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the Mombasa Port and Northern Corridor Community Charter (MPNCCC), emphasizing…
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Eliud Lagat, has promised that the government will deploy more than 40 police officers in Samia Sub County. Speaking during the official launch of Samia Police Station, Bukiri Patrol Base, and Muduru Police Post in Samia, Lagat said that the officers will serve the locals within the three institutions…
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta during the Consecration and Installation of Bishop Peter Kimani Ndung’u, in Embu County. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard] Abraham Lincoln, the 16th US President, crafted a strategy called the ‘Team of rivals’ to unite his nation. Amid the civil war, he appointed his fiercest critics to key positions as he sought to end rifts between the…
Lyles will be looking to build on his momentum following Olympic triumph in the 100m and bronze medal in the 200m. Olympic champion Noah Lyles is preparing for the 2025 season with a renewed focus and a key change in his approach. The 2024 season saw Lyles close out the year with impressive performances, including…