Former nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Carren Atieno Muga was arrested on Saturday amid a deepening investigation into the gruesome lynching of a murder suspect at Chemase Police Station in Nandi County. The suspect was forcibly removed from police custody on January 3 by an irate mob, which proceeded to stone, behead him,…
On Wednesday, January 7, local newspapers published detailed news about the re-emergence of five of the six government critics who were kidnapped during the 2024 holiday season. Kenyan newspaper headlines on Monday, January 5. Image/screen: Daily Nation, The Standard, Taifa Leo, and The Star.Source: UGC 1. Daily Nation The newspaper reported that parents with students…
Tanzanian club Azam FC have tabled a multi-million contract offer to in-demand midfielder Feisal Salum, popularly known as Fei Toto, amid interest from South Africa, but will he sign? Tanzanian club Azam FC have tabled a lucrative contract proposal to midfielder Feisal Salum in a bid to fend off interest from South African giants Kaizer…
Narc Kenya has formally embarked on the process of changing its name to the People’s Liberation Party (PLP), taking a strategic leap to capture the growing youth vote expected to dominate Kenya’s 2027 General Election. With three quarter the country being under the age of 35—a staggering 35.7 million people, calling for political and economic…
Basic Education Principal Secretary Belio Kipsang has announced that the government is considering adopting a shift learning system to tackle the ongoing concerns surrounding the construction of Grade 9 classrooms. Speaking during a multi-agency assessment of Grade 9 classrooms in Nairobi, Kipsang outlined the proposal, which would allow two groups of students to share the…
The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted sunny and dry weather conditions for the next seven days in several parts of the country. In a detailed seven-day weather outlook, the dry spell is expected over a few places from January 7 to January 13, 2024. The sunny intervals will be accompanied by moderate rainfall. “Mainly sunny…
Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo has recruited a team of prominent communication and branding specialists to join the Government Delivery Unit (GDU). The six-member team will focus on strengthening communication and stakeholder engagement in government performance and delivery. Leading the team is Carol Mandi, a renowned strategic communications advisor, publisher, and editor. Mandi previously…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has called for the resignation of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah over his stance on the recent abductions that have been witnessed in the country. KHRC, in a press statement issued on January 6, 2025, also demanded the resignation of several leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza government,…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has confirmed that the first phase of the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks (CAIPs) is progressing smoothly. Following a progress briefing on Monday, January 6, Kindiki highlighted that the first phase spans 19 counties, with a total cost of KSh4.7 billion, part of which will support coordination and monitoring efforts. “The…
Bernard Kavuli (centre) with lawyers Nick Karanja (left) Shadrack Wambui (right) sister Mary Kivuli, upon his arrival at the Ngong Police Station, Kajiado County on Jan 6, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Dumbstruck, distress and trauma covered the faces of five young Kenyans who returned home yesterday after days of being held in unknown places. It…
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei has opposed the renewed calls to extend the presidential term limit, stressing the importance of adhering to Kenya’s constitutional and political framework. In a statement, PS Sing’Oei argued that extending the presidential term beyond the two terms outlined in the constitution would contradict the country’s democratic values. His remarks…
One of the Kenya Airways Boeing Dreamliners at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has lifted the suspension on trading of Kenya Airways shares effective January 5, 2025. In a press statement, NSE cited the national carrier’s improved performance and the withdrawal of the National Aviation Management Bill,…
Masai Russell has sent a stark warning to Tobi Amusan as she revealed the next biggest goal she wants to achieve after her Olympic gold medal. Olympic 100m hurdles champion Masai Russell has hinted at her next major target following her dominant exploits at the Paris Olympic Games, and it’s a strong message to Nigerian…
Kenya Airways has received approval to resume trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), more than four years after its shares were suspended. The suspension, requested by the airline in July 2020, followed the government’s proposal to renationalize the struggling carrier amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely impacted global air travel. However, the nationalization plan…
Thousands of Kenyans are bracing for job losses as 116 companies have officially shut down, with another 115 warning of imminent closures within the next three months. This wave of shutdowns has already led to widespread layoffs across sectors such as manufacturing, retail, ICT, and other service industries, compounding the country’s high unemployment challenges. In…