President William Ruto has revealed that Kenyans living abroad sent home more than Ksh64.6 trillion in remittances in 2024. In a statement shared via his X account on Thursday, January 30, 2025, President Ruto, who is currently in Egypt on a two-day state visit, emphasized the importance of Kenyans in the diaspora to the nation’s…
Kenyan midfielder Timothy Ouma is close to being unveiled by Slavia Prague but he would have been in England or France right now had the Czech side not won the bidding war. Harambee Stars midfielder Timothy Ouma is reportedly close to being unveiled by Czech side Slavia Prague after completing his move from Swedish club…
Public Health Principal Secretary (PS) Mary Muthoni now says Kenya loses 9 women daily to cervical cancer. Speaking on Thursday, January 30, 2025, the PS noted that cervical cancer has become the leading cause of cancer deaths among women. She also disclosed that the deadly disease has become the second most prevalent cancer overall. In…
The Brewers have set their sights on a versatile Ugandan player as they seek to strengthen their squad for the title race. Tusker FC are reported to be closing in on the signing of experienced Ugandan utility player Denis Iguma as they strengthen their squad for the second half of the season. The FKF Premier…
Mumias East Member of Parliament, Peter Salasya has called on the government to reconsider the newly implemented Social Health Authority (SHA) and revert to the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), citing concerns over the scheme’s effectiveness. Speaking in Naivasha on Thursday, January 30, 2024, Salasya raised questions about the implementation of SHA, questioning whether there…
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja (left) and DCI boss Mohamed Amin (right). [File, Standard] Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied that the missing Mlolongo three—Kalani Muema, Justus Mutua, and Martin Mwai, are in police custody. Appearing before Justice Chacha Mwita, Kanja insisted that the three men were not being held in any police…
The security guard linked to Laikipia governor Joshua Irungu, died shortly after dropping off the boda boda Police reported that the Irungu security guard died after he was reported to shoot himself with his own gun His body was taken to a mortuary for storage as the authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of his…
Former Migori Governor Okoth Obado at a Milimani court on December 04,2023 when alongside his co-accused they appeared for the hearing of a case they are charged with the killing of a university student Sharon Otieno. [Collins Kweyu, Standard] The High Court has ruled that former Migori Governor Okoth Obado and two others have a case…
County Government of Kirinyaga has established a Geographic Information System (GIS) lab to improve service delivery in the county department of lands. Governor Anne Waiguru, said that the lab, which is pivotal in digitization of lands records, will enable the County Government to streamline operations and enhance customer service, transparency and accuracy. It will also…
Foreign Minister Marco Rubio announced an amnesty to allow humanitarian aid to save lives again despite President Donald Trump's executive order to suspend foreign aid The exemption allows for essential assistance such as food, medicine and housing but does not include programs related to abortion, family planning, Dei plans and gender surgery Humanitarian organizations were…
Tanzanian socialite and entrepreneur Hamisa Mobetto has revealed she is in a new relationship, months after her publicized breakup with Togolese businessman Kevin Sowax. Taking to her Instagram page, Hamisa introduced her new beau, Burkinabe footballer Stephane Aziz Ki, to her fans. She shared heartwarming photos looking blissfully in love; “He is exactly the poem…
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah revealed that his last conversation with President William Ruto was 15 minutes before the 2022 elections Omtatah revealed that he and Ruto met at some point at Strathmore University during their daughters' graduation, holding friendly conversations Despite their past interaction, Omtatah noted that his opposition to Ruto is due to administrative…
Felis Kerimbo has been worried after his son Tony Little disappeared home on Friday, January 3 Kerimbo said his son, Igwamiti Secondary School student in Nyahururu, Laikipia County disappeared with KSh 1,000 intended to pay his fees The mother from the city of Maralal, Samburu County urged her son to return home, and to prove…
Okidi took over in October after the club decided to part ways with Sammy Omollo ‘Pamzo’ while rooted near the bottom of the league table. Shabana head coach Peter Okidi has outlined his ambitious targets for the remainder of the season, as the club continues its remarkable resurgence in the FKF Premier League. After a…
A side by side of Rwandan President Paul Kagame and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa. [File, Standard] Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused South African President Cyril Ramaphosa of distorting facts and making deliberate attacks amid the escalating conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In a post on X, Ramaphosa announced…