The Orange and Democratic Movement (ODM) party has confirmed the resignation of its four top officials following their nominations to cabinet. Through a statement, the opposition party said the four who were nominated by President William Ruto last week: Hassan Joho (Blue Economy), Wycliffe Oparanya (Cooperatives), Opiyo Wandayi (Energy and Petroleum) and John Mbadi (Treasury)…
Experienced race walker Samuel Gathimba will begin the athletics programme for Kenya at the Paris 2024 Olympics with hopes of righting past mistakes. Samuel Gathimba will be out to put Kenya on the map when the athletics programme begins at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Thursday morning. Gathimba will feature in the 20km walk at…
Construction of the Talanta Sports Stadium in Nairobi is making significant strides, President William Ruto said yesterday. Ruto visited the site on Tuesday afternoon to review the progress and affirmed that the facility will be finished before the end of next year. The stadium is set to host some matches of the Africa Cup of…
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party is set to convene a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Friday, August 2, 2024, following chaos that rocked its headquarters. In a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, UDA chairperson and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire said the Friday meeting would be crucial in coming up with decisions that…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Acting Cabinet Secretary for Education Musalia Mudavadi Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has expressed the Government’s commitment to bolstering Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions countrywide. Mudavadi, who is also the acting Cabinet Secretary for Education said in alignment with the evolving global landscape in science, technology, and innovation, the…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka during a past interview. [File, Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka can not afford to bolt out of the troubled Azimio la Umoja One Kenya even after some acts of betrayal by some co-principals. While the disgruntled Azimio members have announced plans to exit from the coalition over the alleged betrayal by…
The Jamaican sprinter has maintained a low profile at the Paris Games focusing on training ahead of the crucial 100m event. Jamaica 100-meter national champion Kishane Thompson is maintaining a low profile at the Paris Games, despite the buzzing excitement surrounding the upcoming showdown in the Men’s 100m heats this Saturday. While other competitors have…
On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, President William Ruto received the report from the Presidential Task Force on the Review of the Legal and Regulatory Framework Governing Religious Organizations. The task force, led by former Gachoka MP and former NCCK Secretary-General Mutava Musyimi, delivered its comprehensive report to President Ruto, as announced by State House. The…
Tanzania Bongo Flava artiste Rajab Abdul Kahali popularly known as Harmonize suspects Kenyan producer Magix Enga after his new song dubbed ‘Sherehe’ was pulled down from YouTube. Taking to his Instastories, Konde Boy lamented that it is not the first time his hit song has been pulled down from YouTube after gaining massive views. He…
Security officers man the gate at Garissa University College, April 2, 2015. [File, Standard] The government’s failure to give a plausible counter to an allegation by Garissa University terror attack victims in 2015 is among the reasons the court awarded them at least Sh500 million. The allegation was that a senior police officer flew his…
Odira has revealed how learning from seasoned athletes like Kipyegon and Obiri has helped her as she prepares to run her first ever race outside of the continent at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Despite being set to make her first appearance in a major global competition, African 800m silver medalist Lillian Odira is not phased…
The Meru County Assembly has withdrawn the impeachment motion against Governor Kawira Mwangaza to allow the Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders to resolve the accusations made against her. This move follows reports that the Njuri Ncheke declined the court’s request to handle the ouster motion, citing a lack of jurisdiction. On Tuesday, the Assembly approved…
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party has officially released four of its leaders who were nominated to be considered for Cabinet Secretary positions in William Ruto’s government. In a statement on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the party noted that it had received the formal resignations of the leaders from their positions. “The party has officially…
The economic landscape of Kenya and the broader region has taken a significant leap forward with the formation of the Association of Special Economic Zones (ASEZ) in Kenya. This newly established independent association aims to unify SEZ developers, operators, enterprises, investors, and service providers, promoting best practices and enhancing national and regional SEZ governance. David…
Palestinian militant group Hamas says its top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, has been killed in his home in Tehran. It blames Israel for the attack, saying it was “a Zionist airstrike on his residence in Tehran after he participated in the inauguration of Iran’s new president”. Iran has not yet given any details on how…