Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged political rivals who are focused on making President William Ruto a one-term leader, calling their motivation both unrealistic and unfounded. Speaking during a consultative meeting with leaders from Tharaka Nithi on Wednesday, Kindiki questioned why some leaders continue to push for Ruto’s one-term presidency, despite his significant accomplishments since…
Washington – Many people are feared dead following a fatal plane crash in the United States. CNN reported that a commercial plane collided in the air with a Black Hawk helicopter when the plane was approaching the flight at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday, January 29. Aviation officials revealed that the fatal accident…
Harry Marra has been brought in by Manchester United to enhance player fitness, using his elite athletics coaching expertise for improved performances. American track and field coach Harry Marra has joined Manchester United in a bid to enhance the club’s on-field performances, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in elite-level athletics coaching. The 78-year-old,…
On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Jubilee Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni touted Fred Matiang’i’s presidential bid. Kioni said that since the former ruling party officially endorsed the former powerful Cabinet Secretary, his candidacy had attracted significant support. He mentioned that people expressed optimism about Matiang’i’s political future through various platforms, highlighting that the positive feedback exceeded their…
On Wednesday, January 28, Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta criticized Kenyans complaining about the orders issued by President Donald Trump about exploiting abroad However, Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei accused the retired president of being unfaith about his remarks about foreign aid According to the UDA Senator, it was hypocritical to support the moratorium on foreign aid…
Dutch champion Femke Bol has made a surprising decision to scale back her indoor season prioritizing personal time while still competing at the European Championships. Olympics women’s 4 × 400 metres relay gold medalist Femke Bol has made a surprising decision to scale back her indoor season. The Dutch sprint sensation, who dominated the track…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has firmly rejected calls from some politicians urging him to oppose President William Ruto’s policies, similar to how his predecessor, Rigathi Gachagua, supposedly disagreed with his former boss. Kindiki made it clear that opposing government policies does not fall within the Deputy President’s responsibilities. He questioned those advising him to oppose…
Two-time world champion Wayde van Niekerk has struggled to regain his old form in recent years but what is there to know about the South African who holds the 400m world record? Wayde van Niekerk is among Africa’s most successful sprinters having not just won Olympics and world titles but also broken world records in…
The High Court has nullified the 2019 Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) census results for Mandera, Wajir, and Garissa Counties, citing significant irregularities. Garissa High Court Judge John Onyiego ruled that KNBS failed to uphold data integrity standards, leading to inaccurate population figures for the affected counties. “The published results in Volume 1 of…
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi. [File, Standard] The fate of over 8,000 graduate interns hired on one-year contracts by government agencies and departments hangs in the balance as their tenure ends today. Yesterday, Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi said the matter was under the Public Service Commission (PSC) and dismissed an earlier directive…
Patrick Serro, a former junction actress Junction, died on January 25 after complaining of chest pain His beloved sister, Ascar Serro, shared congratulations from the heart, remembering his role as a pillar of the family Networking and Tasnian colleagues mourn the death of Serro, praising his contribution to Kenyan TV Kenya's entertainment industry mourns the…
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has hit back at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s calls for salaried Kenyans to ensure President William Ruto is not reelected in 2027. Gachagua had urged salaried workers to take a stand against Ruto, citing excessive taxation as the main grievance. “The biggest task we…
On Thursday, January 30, local newspapers largely reported on the escalation of the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as Kenya's efforts to reconcile President Felix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame of Rwanda. The headlines of the Kenyan main newspaper on Thursday, January 30. Photo: Daily Nation, The Standard, The Star and National…
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Junet Mohamed has commented that Kenyan challenges need a broader perspective, which has left Kenyans thinking about the possibility of ODM-UDA connection The spreading coalition may include support in parliament, thus giving President Willam Ruto the greatest hold in the legislative process Although anxiety has remained on the weakening of the opposition, supporters question that…