Kenyan women and human rights organizations match along the streets of Nairobi to protest against the rising femicide cases in the country on Jan 27, 2024. [Collins oduor, Standard] The year 2024 has been marred by a disturbing rise in attacks on women, with femicide and gender-based violence (GBV) reaching alarming levels. In January alone,…
Police IG Douglas Kanja has maintained that the police are not involved in the recent abductions of the youths criticizing President William Ruto’s regime. This comes amid mounting pressure from the public over the whereabouts of Billy Mwangi, Peter Muteti and Bernard Kavuli, who were abducted after posting images criticizing President Ruto. In a press release…
Embakasi East Member of Parliament (MP) Babu Owino has emerged as the 27th most talked about person in Africa for 2024, according to Top Charts Africa, using Google algorithms. Taking to his social media account on Thursday, December 26, 2024, Babu updated his followers on his achievements this year through his active involvement in current…
Jamaica’s Sports Minister Olivia Grange remains confident in the nation’s athletics dominance, despite coaching Zambia’s athletes. Jamaica’s minister of sports Olivia Grange remains confident that the Caribbean nation is still on the top when it comes to athletics. The athletics federation is gearing up to welcome a strong delegation from Zambia, comprising two coaches and…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula engages Mukhweya Catholic Parish Priest Fr Kizito Okuku Mang’eni after attending a Christmas service at the Church in Kabuchai constituency, Bungoma on Dec 25, 2024. [Courtesy, Office of the Speaker NA] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has said the simmering differences between the political class and the church are…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has regretted that the growing rift between politicians and the church is detrimental to the peace and prosperity of the country. Speaking during a Christmas Mass service, Wetang’ula said that it was wrong for religious leaders and politicians to portray a conflict between the two groups. He pointed out that…
Azimio co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka. [File, Standard] Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has reaffirmed that the Azimio Coalition will remain a robust opposition, holding the Kenya Kwanza administration accountable. Speaking at a time when several political figures linked to former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga have been appointed to President William Ruto’s Cabinet and key…
Wiper democratic movement party leader Stephen Kalonzo celebrates pre-birthday cutting cake with his son Klein Kalonzo at the SKM command centre. [David Gichuru,Standard] As Kenyans prepare to celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year, political and religious leaders have shared messages of encouragement, gratitude, and reflection. President Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto commended farmers, teachers, and health…
Kenya faces a race against time to get its venues ready ahead of next year’s Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). Kenya is set to co-host the tournament alongside neighbors Uganda and Tanzania, the first time ever it is being hosted by three countries. This will be more of a dress rehearsal, ahead of a similar…
President William Ruto with the (AUC) chairperson Moussa Faki at his Kilgoris home in Narok County. [Ruto, X] President William Ruto on Tuesday hosted African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Faki at his home in Kilgoris, Narok County. The two leaders discussed key issues, including ongoing African Union reforms and the upcoming election of the…
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara join worshipers from PCEA church in Naivasha during a thanks giving service. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] Naivasha MP Jane Kihara has vowed that she will not appear before the UDA disciplinary committee following her latest outburst over the party’s affairs. Kihara said that she had not officially…
President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto. [Ruto, Facebook] President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel, have shared their Christmas and New Year messages with Kenyans, appreciating key contributors to the nation’s development and urging collective efforts toward economic growth. In a four-minute video message, Ruto commended farmers, teachers, and health workers for…
Kenya’s higher education sector is currently in turmoil as the annulment of President William Ruto’s university funding model jeopardizes the educational future of over 234,000 students admitted in 2023 and 2024. The High Court’s decision, led by Judge Chacha Mwita, has declared the model unconstitutional and discriminatory due to inadequate public input during its formulation….
History has it that in the 1992 general elections, Mt Kenya, due to the selfishness and political ego-centrism of their then kingpins, Mwai Kibaki and Kenneth Matiba, inadvertently helped Daniel arap Moi, their sworn political enemy numero uno, retain his iron grip on power. It must be remembered that Moi won that year’s election with a…
Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protestors demonstrate in Nairobi on July 2, 2024. [File, Standard] The streets of Nairobi and other major cities became arenas of defiance as Kenya’s youngest adults marched in unprecedented numbers. Social media platforms buzzed with hashtags and live streams, amplifying their demands and ensuring their voices reverberated far beyond Kenya’s borders. Hashtags…