President William Ruto (centre), his deputy Rigathi Gachagua (right), Azimio leader Raila Odinga (left) and other leaders at the KICC after the signing of the IEBC Bill. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] Generation Z and Millennial protesters have been adamant. They want action. Not dialogue. On Tuesday, many of them opposed the talks now proposed by President…
The reigning 1500m Olympic champion beat the Kenyan duo of Timothy Cheruiyot and Brian Komen in Monaco, and he has now explained the secrets behind his return to form. Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen has shared the secret behind his return to form after made history on Friday evening (12) at the Monaco Diamond League, becoming just…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has issued a series of demands directed at President William Ruto following his dismissal of cabinet secretaries. The commission squarely placed responsibility on the President for appointing the CSs he ousted from office. KHRC’s primary demand is for the immediate removal of Prime CS Mudavadi. They argue that Mudavadi,…
By KITSEPILE NYATHI The Zimbabwe government has launched a crackdown on opponents to forestall protests against unresolved political disputes during a forthcoming regional summit. Harare will host the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit on August 17, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa will take over as chairperson of the sub-regional organisation. That Summit could also…
A road accident involving a school bus left three students and six teachers of Olasiti Boarding Primary School injured on Saturday morning July 13, 2024. The school bus was involved in the accident at Kimwani along Nandi Hills-Kopere road in Nandi County. The students were going back to school in Narok County after participating in…
Bhang worth over Kshs 3.5 Million, as well as several crates and cartons of counterfeit alcoholic beverages have been destroyed through burning, crushing and burying at the Isiolo Law Courts grounds, following conclusion of the respective cases involving them. Speaking at the Court Grounds where she presided over the exercise, the Chief Magistrate at the…
Agoro Sare’s Collins Onyango battles for the ball against Matutu Secondary school player at Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho during Nyanza Regional Secondary school games. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] The ugly scenes of hooliganism returned to haunt the Nyanza Region Secondary School games on Friday again after defending champions Agoro Sare High School was knocked out…
Locals milling at the scene where 9 bodies have so far been recovered.[Courtesy] Six bodies retrieved from the Kware dumpsite near Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi were all females, detectives say. According to a report by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the six were severely mutilated in various stages of decomposition. Earlier, images seen by…
Hall set a new world lead with his dominating performance in the 400m of the Monaco Diamond League. American sprint sensation Quincy Hall has proven he is on course to win gold in the 400 meters at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games after setting a new world lead of 43.80. Hall, who won the USATF…
An eight-year-old child testified about his ordeal in Shakahola Forest alongside his siblings setting a grim mood that permeated Shanzu Law Courts. Under state protection, the child bravely recounted his experiences in a secure environment, highlighting the gravity of the case against suspected Shakahola massacre architect Paul Mackenzie and his associates The young witness struggled…
By PATRICK ILUNGA Congolese rhumba legend Koffi Olomide’s voice is known for good vibes across Africa. But he has lately been stirring trouble every time he speaks on local issues. This week, he roiled the pot with comments on the war in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, arguing that the Congolese authorities ought to…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has accused the Kenya Kwanza regime of having a hand in the recent deaths at Kware in Mukuru slums, Nairobi. In a post shared on Friday, July 12, 2024, KHRC made damning revelations that someone needed to be held accountable on the bodies which had been heavily mutilated. “Some…
President William Ruto will be meticulous in the choice of next nominees to his cabinet to ensure they are individuals of exceptional competence and integrity, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has said In a letter to the diplomatic community just a day after the head of state…
Joseph Onyango (left) of St Mary’s Yala in action against Gekano.[Sammy Omingo,Standard] St Mary’s School Yala will face off against nemesis Maseno School in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Nyanza Region Secondary School rugby sevens finals at Cardinal Otunga Mosocho on Friday. Yala who finished top of Group A with six points play a Maseno…
During preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations, Danish defender Thobias Ndungu was close to joining Kenya’s national team, Harambee Stars. Seven years ago, then FKF CEO Robert Muthomi tweeted that the federation was finalizing details to have Denmark-born defender Thobias Ndungu switch his allegiance to Kenya. Ndungu, then in his early 20s, was a…