The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) remains committed to its political goals and making significant contributions to the country’s governance, according to interim party leader Anyang’ Nyong’o. Nyong’o stated that the mission of the Raila Odinga-led party has always been to serve the Kenyan people by advocating for justice, equity, and sustainable development. “As ODM members,…
The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni says mental health challenges have become a silent crisis and are a rising public health concern, significantly contributing to the global burden of disease. Unfortunately, these challenges are often overlooked or stigmatized, greatly affecting individuals, families, and communities, she notes….
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o during the Kenya Kwanza Alliance and Azimio la Umoja coalition Bipartisan talks at Bomas of Kenya ,Nairobi on October 31, 2023. [David Gichuru, Standard] County governments continue to operate multiple bank accounts, creating an avenue for corruption and irregular expenditure. This is despite being warned several times in the past. In…
The National Government is working on instituting a long lasting solution to end the perennial flooding in the Nyando Sub County area in Kisumu County. Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo disclosed that the National and County Governments are working together to end…
Kenya’s marathon great Eliud Kipchoge has shared one main thing that is giving him satisfaction even more than winning races or breaking records. Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge admits part of what is fueling him to keep going is his ability to inspire many people both young and old to succeed in their careers. Kipchoge may…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi affirmed the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to the well-being of police officers and their loved ones. Speaking during a ceremony to honor the men and women of the National Police Service and Prisons Service who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year, Mudavadi, who also…
It’s all systems go as preparations are complete for the 2nd edition of The Great Chepsaita Cross Country set for tomorrow in Uasin Gishu County. The world athletics gold-level cross-country meet has attracted both local and international athletes from Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Poland. Kids and masters races will curtain raise the event,…
A notorious far-right extremist, convicted of murdering South African anti-apartheid hero Chris Hani, is set to be deported to his native Poland, the government has said. Janusz Walus, 71, gunned down Hani outside his home in 1993 at a tense time when the country was preparing its first multi-racial elections. He spent almost three decades…
Political activist Morara Kebaso has expressed his readiness to lead street protests against the lack of a functioning Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). In a statement shared on his X account on Friday, December 6, 2024, Morara called on Kenyans to join him in demanding action to address the state of the electoral body….
The National Government is working on instituting a long-lasting solution to end the perennial flooding in the Nyando Sub County area of Kisumu County. Interior Principal Secretary (PS) Raymond Omollo disclosed that the National and County Governments are collaborating to address the constant flooding experienced during every rainy season in Nyando. The PS indicated that…
Politician Gloria Orwoba did not hesitate after Kenyans wanted to know who the father of her baby was The senator-elect responded aggressively to their curiosity when he shared an adorable photo showing his newborn baby's face He said there was only one father, leaving social media users with mixed reactions as they responded in the…
Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula confirmed that the bus that was transporting Tanzanian MPs to Mombasa was involved in an accident Wetang'ula said the accident happened when the bus carrying the MPs collided with an oncoming truck The Tanzanian parliamentarians were scheduled to participate in the East African Community Parliamentary Games before the…
On the occasion of the International Symposium on Transitional Justice, organized in Rabat to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Equity and Reconciliation Commission (IER), King Mohammed VI addressed a message to the participants, read by the President of the National Council for Human Rights, Amina Bouayach. In this message, the King recalled the central…
On November 26, a gang attacked the 22-year-old security guard at Engako Bar and beat him to death with dirty weapons. After investigation, DCI detectives arrested three suspects who were well identified at the parade Bloody clothes were found in the house of Festus Odhiambo alias Arum, who is among the three suspects Kisii –…
Migori county official Julius Awuor Nyerere said the sub-counties of Uriri and Nyatike were the most affected by the heavy rain that continues to fall Nyerere revealed that three people have died and 95 households have been left in the cold following the floods He asked the residents of the most affected areas including Kabuto,…