When the late Charity Muturi was awarded as the mental health ambassador. [Jacinat Mutura, Standard] Charity Muturi died last year branded a criminal condemned by the law for ending her own life, but a court has now declared her innocent. The late Muturi put on a spirited fight against the criminalisation of suicide attempts,…
Good news for students and families across Kenya: county governments and the Controller of Budget, Dr. Margaret Nyakang’o, have finally resolved the deadlock that had paused the disbursement of crucial bursary funds. After weeks of discussions and negotiations, an agreement has been reached, clearing the way for needy students to receive support once again. This…
DCI's head of Nakuru East, Samuel Ngweiya told the court that they interviewed six KWS officials who joined Brian Odhiambo before his disappearance The officials who recorded their reports claimed that the missing fisherman escaped under the supervision of their driver Abdulrahman Sudi Ngweiya revealed that they were investigating the officials' phone records to determine…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has released alarming data highlighting a significant increase in road fatalities in 2024, with Saturdays and evening hours emerging as the deadliest times for road users. A total of 4,748 lives were lost in road crashes last year, marking a rise of 424 deaths compared to 2023. Saturdays…
Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has called for an immediate review and overhaul of the systems used to deliver life-saving HIV-AIDS drugs to Africa. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, he addressed the recent actions taken by the Trump administration to temporarily halt the provision…
The High Court in Nairobi has issued a groundbreaking ruling that reaffirms tenants’ rights to claim refunds on rent deposits, marking a significant victory for renters across Kenya. Dr. Michelle Muhanda emerged triumphant in a prolonged legal battle against her former landlord, LP Holdings Ltd., setting a precedent that will reshape landlord-tenant disputes. Muhanda had…
The founder of Sarah-Life Vision Freedom Ministries, Bishop Sarah, went through difficult times sadly, descended and drowned in drunkenness A man identified by the name of Kinyanya saw him was shocked by his face and wrote his news on social networks where other people saw it and wanted to help him Bishop Sarah is now…
Karen Nyamu is known for her savage response to the hackers every time they try to interfere with her life The elected Kenyan senator associated with the late businessman Jacob Juma, who was shot several times near Lenana school in 2016 The angry Nyamu wondered how people believe whatever they see on social networks, and…
Raila Odinga met several presidents during a meeting of the Heads of Energy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Among the presidents, Raila met them was Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti, who was seen taking a photo with him while talking He took the initiative in preparation for the election of the Chairman of the African…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is targeting 1,445,549 noncitizens from 187 countries, with over 1,000 Kenyans among those on the deportation list. As of November 24, 2024, data from ICE reveals that 1,282 Kenyans are part of the 1.4 million immigrants marked for removal from the United States. These individuals, classified as non-detained, have…
The president of the crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo was set to meet his Rwandan counterpart at an emergency summit on Wednesday, as fighters backed by Kigali appeared on the brink of seizing the key city of Goma. The M23 armed group took control of Goma’s airport on Tuesday, a security source said, following days…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has identified a concerning trend where public officials use their family members to embezzle public funds. In its 2023/24 annual report, the EACC condemned the practice, with Chairperson David Oginde stressing that such involvement undermines families’ role in promoting integrity and ethical conduct. “We have noticed an alarming trend…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised concern over the move by US President Donald Trump to temporarily pause the funding of HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries. According to the health organisation, these programs provide access to life-saving HIV therapy to more than 30 million people worldwide. In addition, WHO says shutting down…
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Sarah Wairimu appears before the Kibera High Court on January 24, 2025. Sarah Wairimu, the widow of the late billionaire Dutch Tob Cohen, has filed a case seeking to block fresh murder charges against her. Wairimu accuses the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of attempting to conceal the real perpetrators behind her husband’s brutal killing….