Jane Wanjiru Mutahi was leaving the church after attending the vigil service on Tuesday, December 31, when she suddenly disappeared His body was later found in a well in Mukurweini, Gikondi, Nyeri, on Thursday, January 16 Kenyans expressed their grief through heartfelt condolences while consoling the family of his comrade A young woman from Nyeri…
Mogotio MP Reuben Kiborek has passionately defended his support for President William Ruto’s re-election, urging Kenyans to exercise patience with the Kenya Kwanza administration. During a TV interview on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Kiborek emphasized that the government needs more time to deliver its promises and responsibilities. The outspoken lawmaker confidently predicted a landslide victory…
Muigai wa Njoroge's second wife, Malkia Stacey, posted a video of them serving the couple's goals In the video, the lovebirds held hands while walking in the Lusoi Resor mansion The polygamous gospel singer and his estranged first wife, Njeri, have successfully co-parented together, and it is not clear if they are officially divorced Muigai…
Universities have announced that new students will not be required to pay fees until a court resolves the case challenging the annulment of the new university funding model. This decision provides much-needed relief for thousands of students whose education was uncertain following the High Court’s declaration of the model as unconstitutional last December. On Thursday,…
A Kenyan on Twitter(X) has filed a lawsuit against the microblogging platform, accusing it of permitting harmful content such as hate speech, incitement to violence, and pornography. Felix Kibet also claims that X(formerly Twitter) allows content that undermines the rights and reputations of individuals. In his petition, Kibet argues that X’s actions or lack of action…
The Ministry of Treasury has proposed a series of measures to address the persistent issue of ghost workers, a challenge that has long plagued the Kenyan government. In the 2025 Draft Budget Policy Statement (BPS) released on Wednesday, the Ministry outlined plans to introduce the Unified Personal Identification (UPI) system for all public sector employees…
The Ministry of Interior has intensified efforts to combat the growing misuse of social media in Kenya. In a statement released on Thursday, January 16, Interior PS Raymond Omollo announced that he had convened a meeting with representatives from social media platforms and telecommunications companies. The discussions focused on tackling the escalating issues of misinformation,…
Tanzanian bongo flava songstress Zuchu has announced her intention to file a lawsuit against Wasafi FM and her longtime music collaborator, Diamond Platnumz. The singer’s decision follows a segment aired on Wasafi FM – Diamond’s media entity- where the hosts mocked her, claiming that the ‘Naringa’ hitmaker was desperate and pressuring Diamond to marry her….
National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations Chairman Nelson Koech The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence, and Foreign Relations has stepped in to address the recent trend of nominees declining presidential appointments. In its latest report on the vetting process for diplomatic nominees, the committee revealed that two individuals, former…
Chief Justice Martha Koome. The Judicial Service Commission has received four petitions seeking the removal of nine judges. [File, Standard] The Judicial Service Commission is considering petitions to remove its chair, Chief Justice Martha Koome and eight other judges. JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto said they have received four petitions this year seeking the removal…
Jacob Kiplimo’s marathon debut: Can he chase the world record at the London Marathon? Will the world record fall as Jacob Kiplimo makes his full marathon debut at the London Marathon? This is one question that has been making headlines following the release of the stacked fields for the London Marathon scheduled for Sunday, April…
Scottish athlete Eilish McColgan will be making her long-awaited London Marathon debut, marking a major transition from track to road racing. Commonwealth Games 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan has announced her long-awaited debut at the London Marathon, an iconic race that will see her take on the 42 kilometres challenge for the first time. The 34-year-old…
Hunter Woodhall joins 64 elite athletes in USA Track and Field’s high-profile training program to build on their 2024 success. Paralympic champion Hunter Woodhall is among the 64 athletes set to benefit from a high-profile training program initiated by USA Track and Field. USATF announced that the 37 men and 27 women had successful performances…
The postponement of CHAN 2024 gives East Africa a crucial chance to improve infrastructure and readiness ahead of AFCON 2027. Most of the time, tournament delays are met with frustration, but for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to push the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) to August…
Victor Wanyama is one of Kenya’s biggest footballers but what do you know about his career, personal life and earnings? Victor Wanyama remains Kenya’s biggest football export having made history as the country’s first and only player to have played in the English Premier League. Wanyama plied his trade with Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur before…