Olympic champion Noah Lyles previously bragged about why it was unthinkable of him losing the Olympics 100m final. Olympic 100m champion Noah Lyles‘ story is one that will probably be told for years to come. It is already being told in the Netflix documentary SPRINT, where his larger-than-life personality has made him one of the…
Salome Wanjiru, accused of murdering her boyfriend Conrad Nyabuto, denied the charges at Thika Law Courts on Monday. Authorities allege that Wanjiru stabbed Nyabuto 27 times in mid-December 2024, with police discovering his lifeless body in his rented home in Kamakis, Ruiru. Wanjiru had failed to take her plea on Thursday, January 16, due to…
Tusker coach Charles Okere reveals problematic areas to be worked on ahead of clash with Ulinzi Stars as title fight enters homestretch. Tusker FC head coach Charles Okere has warned his charges against resting on their laurels despite earning a season-defining 2-1 win against defending champions Gor Mahia. The former Harambee Starlets coach said the Brewers…
Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) officer Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, faced charges on Monday for allegedly publishing false information on social media. Kihara, who joined Kenyans in anti-finance bill protests in June and was subsequently suspended, has been accused of inciting panic and targeting government officials through his online posts. Prosecutors allege…
Pastor James Maina Ng’ang’a’s recent comments have not only angered Kenyans but also drawn sharp condemnation from the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA). The preacher’s remarks, which linked certain types of women’s clothing and makeup to rape, have been widely criticized as harmful and insensitive. In a statement issued on Monday, KEWOPA chairperson Lilian Sankaire…
Kenyan photographer Polly Irungu announced that her tenure as the White House photo editor ended on Monday, January 20, 2025. The photographer’s announcement comes as her boss, Vice President Kamala Harris, and President Joe Biden prepare to end their terms, making way for Donald Trump. In her social media announcement, Irungu described her time working…
As part of his ongoing Nairobi transformation initiative, Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the repainting of all buildings within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). During a church service on Sunday, January 19, Sakaja announced that all buildings in the CBD must receive a fresh coat of paint within 90 days. “We are releasing the…
President William Ruto’s senior economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has reaffirmed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) provides equal efficiency in both private and public hospitals. “Level 2, 3, 4, and 5 hospitals are not the only ones covered by SHA. You receive the same treatment in private hospitals as you would in public ones. SHA…
A new Bill is proposing stricter penalties for state officers who misuse funds allocated for development projects, aiming to ensure better financial accountability and prevent corruption. The Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2025, mandates state agencies to create project-specific bank accounts for each development initiative. These accounts will be dedicated solely to managing and executing…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has penned down a congratulatory message to the President of the United States Donald Trump after being sworn in on Monday, Janaury 20, 2025. In the congratulatory message, Mudavadi termed Trump’s second inauguration as the 47th POTUS a remarkable historical chapter. Furthermore,…
The accident happened near Wii-Omino on the Ndori-Luanda Kotieno Road in Rarieda on Monday, January 20 Victor Otunge, the assistant chief of Naya sub-location, said the accident involved a 14-passenger trio and a Nyaugenya bus. Initial investigation showed that the speeding tricycle lost control while trying to overtake the minibus Siaya – About three people…
The Kenyan Government, in partnership with the World Bank, is finalizing a new initiative aimed at supporting young mothers through a monthly stipend. Moses Kuria, President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, announced that mothers will receive a monthly income during their pregnancies and until their children turn three. This program is designed to alleviate the…
It’s all systems go for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to finally unveil his highly anticipated political direction after his unceremonious ouster from the ruling Kenya Kwanza government. The party launch, scheduled for early February, aims to lay the foundation for the 2027 General Elections. Gachagua’s allies have confirmed that all preparations are complete, with the…
Tiaty Mp William Kamket escorted by DCI officers at Rift Valley Regional Criminal Investigations offices in Nakuru on February 8,2024 .[Kipsang Joseph,Standard] The country is seeing a growing list of individuals unapologetically defending the Kenya Kwanza Government, despite swearing an oath to defend the Constitution and the people. Many of these figures are legislators. Others…
Next month, Keely Hodgkinson attempts to break Jolanda Čeplak’s indoor 800m record, evoking comparisons to Jarmila Kratochvílová’s legacy. On July 26 in 1983, Jarmila Kratochvílová entered the Olympiapark Meeting in Munich’s Olympic Stadium and set a world record in the 800m that remains untouched 42 years later. Now, another star of the track, Britain’s Keely…