On Saturday, January 18, local newspapers highlighted various political issues, including the extraordinary support of retired president Uhuru Kenyatta for Generation Z to oppose the administration of his successor. Headlines of popular Kenyan newspapers on Saturday, January 18. Photo: Saturday Nation, The Saturday Standard, The Star and Taifa Leo.Source: UGC The papers also included a…
Elaine Thompson-Herah remains a symbol of resilience, dominating sprints despite injuries, with a stellar career marked by Olympics glory, historic times, and unwavering dedication. Elaine Thompson-Herah remains one of Jamaica’s greatest sprinters despite her recent struggle with injuries that have slowed her career down. However, the multiple Olympic champion is the fastest woman alive and…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the youth of Gen Z Kenya not to back down in their fight against bad governance The retired president emphasized that the youth of the country should not be afraid to stop their movement for good governance Uhuru's advice has created mixed feelings on the internet, with some Kenyans…
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and the head of Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), has gone offline on X, formerly known as Twitter, following a heated standoff with the Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Internal Affairs. The committee, on Friday, January 17, 2025, suspended its interactions with the Ministry of Defence…
Here is all you need to know about Morocco, DR Congo, Angola and Zambia who will face Kenya in Group A at CHAN 2024. Kenya’s journey in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) promises to be a challenging one, as they find themselves in a so-called “group of death” alongside Morocco, DR Congo, Angola, and…
A section of Gichugu Affordable Housing project in Kianyaga market in Kirinyaga County. [File, Standard] The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released the findings of the Kenya Housing Survey for 2023/24 this week. The survey was commissioned early last year, just days before the Housing Levy was formalised in Parliament and signed into law. Before…
McDonald Mariga’s love for luxury automobiles has been well-documented over the years but which are some of the most expensive cars in his collection? McDonald Mariga is among Kenyan footballers who played at the very highest level and with it comes bigger pay cheques. Mariga played in the Italian Serie A with Inter Milan, Parma…
The National Police Service has issued an update following a standoff on Friday, January 17, 2025, where several protesters barricaded the Narok- Maimahiu road for hours leaving motorists stranded. The protesters blocked the road by scattering carcasses of sheep which they said had been knocked down by motorists using the road, leading to running battles…
President William Ruto cahts with Lee Kinyanjui, William Kabogo and Mutahi Kagwe after they were sworn-in as cabinet secretaries at State House on Jan 16, 2025. [PCS] On March 7 2022, then Deputy President William Ruto accused his boss President Uhuru Kenyatta of running “a mongrel of a government system”. Dr Ruto at the time…
Patients waiting to be served at Kenyatta National Hospital Social Health Authority (SHA) billing center in Nairobi on January 16, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The storming of Ministry of Health offices on Wednesday by angry patients from Kenyatta National Hospital highlighted the frustrations that thousands of Kenyans seeking health services under the new medical…
The First Lady, Mama Rachel Ruto Friday donated shoes to all students enrolled at Matuga Girls High School and Mwachome Primary School in Matuga Constituency, Kwale County. This is a fulfilment of a promise made by the First Lady during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kwale County, in support of needy children in collaboration with the…
President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has joined forces with Musalia Mudavadi's Amani National Congress (ANC) According to UDA chairman Cecily Mbarire, the merger of the two parties will lead to a change in the party's leadership, brand and name. As a result of the decision, Kithure Kindiki will no longer serve as the…
Former Gender and Culture Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has poured her heart out following her appointment back into government after spending six months outside of a government role. In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, Jumwa said she was deeply committed to delivering on President William Ruto’s infrastructure agenda following her appointment to be…
Initially the ANC was managed by the Secretary General of the Council of Ministers Musalia Mudavadi; now it has stopped after merging with the UDA party UDA national chairperson, Cecily Mbarire, said the new outfit will use a new name and brand to reflect the union. The ANC was among the political parties that formed…
Jamaican athlete Junelle Bromfield’s relationship with Olympic champion Noah Lyles is one of the most facsinating love stories of track and field. From heartwarming gestures to shared milestones, Junelle Bromfield and Noah Lyles have captured the hearts of fans with their inspiring love story. The track and field power couple have not only excelled in…