President William Ruto has underscored the importance of strong trade ties between Kenya and Egypt during his State Visit to Cairo on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. In a meeting with Egyptian President Abdelfattah Elsisi at the Headquarters of the Presidency in Cairo, Ruto lauded the long-standing diplomatic relationship between the two countries.. “Kenya and Egypt…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki revealed his main role in calming the tension between President William Ruto and former President Uhuru Kenyatta Kindiki claimed he recognized and demolished the intentional conspiracies designed The deputy president emphasized the importance of respecting retired presidents, saying that Uhuru is the only living chief of Kenya Kindiki confirmed that Ruto…
Parliament session during a Special Parliamentary Sitting. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A battle to force Members of Parliament to pay Sh1.04 billion tax waived for their cars has landed in court. Lawyer Roy Mwamba, in his case before the High Court, said that MPs sneaked in a law shielding themselves from paying taxes to beat a judgment…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has praised the economic growth of President William Ruto, claiming the early years of President Mwai Kibaki in office Kindiki focused on Ruto's ability to bring stability to the economy despite strong opposition from outside government conflicts Praised Ruto for addressing key economic issues such as interest rates and currency power,…
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) suffered a setback after a High Court of Kenya sitting at Garissa nullified the census for three counties- Mandera, Wajir and Garissa. In a statement shared by the Judiciary on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the court established that KNBS failed to uphold fundamental data integrity standards, leading to inaccurate…
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has opposed the proposed fourth formula for allocation of sharable revenue to counties. Governor Barasa said the proposal by the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) would disadvantage other counties which would end up losing the amounts they were receiving in the third revenue allocation…
Joseph Okumu opens up on life in Ligue 1 ever since completing a switch from Belgian outfit Gent to Reims. Harambee Stars defender Joseph Okumu has shed light on his journey in France since making a high-profile switch to Stade Reims in July 2023. The towering center-back, who joined from Belgian side Gent for €12…
Political activist and government accountability advocate Morara Kebaso is celebrating going for three months without asking for money online. Taking to his official X account on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Morara asked Kenyans to join him in the celebrations. A screenshot of Morara Kebaso’s statement. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital from a statement shared by @MoraraKebasoSnr…
Kenya’s informal dairy sector is set for a major transformation following the launch of the MoreMiLK: More Milk for Lives and Livelihoods in Kenya initiative. Spearheaded by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), this four-year project aims to enhance milk safety, regulatory compliance, and market access for small-scale dairy…
Migori County will see its coffers increase after the introduction of a series of streamlined revenue collection measures in the Boda Boda sector. According to John Kobado, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Public Service Management and Devolution, the boda boda sector in the three Sub counties…
Kenyan striker Masoud Juma faces uncertainty at Esteghlal FC after the club’s South African head coach Pitso Mosimane decided to make a career-defining decision. Kenyan forward Masoud Juma’s stint at Iranian club Esteghlal FC has taken an unexpected turn following the resignation of head coach Pitso Mosimane due to unpaid wages. The South African tactician,…
Giddion Kibet Langat, a student from Kericho, allegedly redirected Sh1,173,352 intended for the capitation of Menet Primary School in Bomet County to his personal account last week. He was presented in Court on Jan 26, 2025. [Nancy Gitonga, Standard] A university student who stole Sh1.1 million from the Ministry of Education’s account will be held…
Rudisha has revealed the one race he ran back in 2017 that forced him to consider early retirement from track. Legendary former 800-meter runner David Rudisha has finally revealed the grueling challenges that led to his decision to step away from competitive athletics after 2018. The Kenyan middle-distance icon, whose remarkable 1:40.91 world record set…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta called on African leaders not to cry out for the removal of health funding by US President Donald Trump Uhuru informed them to take such action as an awareness of health and other matters and to avoid the misuse of their resources He also pointed out that if a disaster arises,…
A middle-aged man has been arraigned before a Kabarnet court accused of defiling a 15-year-old girl. It is alleged that Benjamin Koima willingly and unlawfully defiled the girl on January 7, 2025 at Kapsoiyo area of Baringo Central Sub County in contravention of the sexual offence act No.3…