Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga’s lawyer Paul Mwangi has said that it is hypocritical to ignore the demands raised by Generation Z (Gen Zs). Mwangi through his official X account on Saturday, July 20, 2024, said that he is saddened by the way the older generations talk about the new…
On International Youth Day (12th August), it’s vital to spotlight the pressing issues faced by young people in Kenya, such as teenage pregnancies, inadequate education, lack of comprehensive age-appropriate sexuality education, and youth-friendly sexual and reproductive health centres, mental health struggles, and high unemployment rates. Five Change Leaders from the Nguvu Collective are actively advocating…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe who arrived in the country on Sunday has indicated his delight at the progress Kenya is making in readiness for the 2027 Africa Cup of nations hosting. Kenya is expected to cost the African biannual showpiece with East Africa neighbors Tanzania and Uganda. Meanwhile Motsepe is expected to lead a…
The national U20 soccer team,Rising Stars, is targeting to qualify for the finals of the U20 Africa Cup Of Nations. Kenya will however have to first negotiate their way around the CECAFA regional qualifiers scheduled October 6th-20th in Dar E Salam,Tanzania. Rising Stars head coach Salim Babu expressed his confidence of the team going…
The Vihiga County Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with WASH Alliance Kenya to enhance coordination in water, sanitation and hygiene services. The inking of the deal aims to establish clear objectives, operational frameworks and robust monitoring and evaluation matrix that aligns with the global World Health Organization’s (WHO’s)…
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka,(centre) with Jesus Teaching Ministry Bishop Peter Manyuru(left) and Jubilee party Secretary General Jeremiah Kioni during a church service at the church on 24,November 2024.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s strategy to endear himself to the Mt Kenya region is now clear after his Kamba community was on Wednesday reintegrated into…
The Court of Appeal has dismissed a petition by former Nairobi Governor Dr. Evans Kidero seeking to prevent the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from investigating his bank accounts. The decision, delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Asike Makhandia, and Patrick Kiage on Friday, September 20, 2024, clears the way for the EACC to proceed with…
Zamalek’s participation in the Egyptian Super Cup final is under threat after key team members were detained in the UAE following a post-match altercation, casting uncertainty over their availability. Zamalek delegation in the UAE has been embroiled in a legal crisis after two key players, Mostafa Shalaby and Nabil Emad, along with football director Abdel-Wahed…
Honda Kenya is targeting to increase local manufacturing of various components for its motorcycles in a bid to meet local and regional demand that is estimated to be at least 1.5 million. According to Chairman Dr Isaac Kalua, enhanced incentives could see Kenya become a competitive hub for manufacturing and assembly of motorbikes. “Currently these…
Gichangi Gitonga was not happy with the way President William Ruto made promises to the public and allegedly failed to fulfill them The general secretary of JKUAT wondered why the president took the initiative to clarify the funding model of the university and not the officials appointed in the ministry of education Gitonga claimed that…
Political activist and revolutionary Booker Omole has initiated a protest agaist the nomination of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as the new deputy president. In a statement on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, Omole, who is the Vice-chairman of the Communist Party of Kenya party, said that Kindiki’s hands are full of blood hence he cannot…
A Kakamega High Court has ordered for continued detention of a truck which had been intercepted by customs officials offloading contraband cigarettes with a tax implication of Ksh 26.25 million. Justice Alice Bett reversed an earlier order issued by Kakamega Chief Magistrate Julius Ng’arng’ar to release the truck which was intercepted at a residential house…
Kenyans have come together to support a Mukuru Kwa Njenga lady who was shown the door by Pastor Ng’ang’a after appealing for help with her monthly rent. Through an online fundraiser spearheaded by police officer Sammy Ondimu Ngare, Kenyans had, by Friday, January 31, 2025, donated a whopping Ksh240,000 towards her M-Pesa number. Ondimu shared…
The Scot has expressed interest in the Harambee Stars job, citing past success in Kenya and optimism for the future. Scottish tactician Frank Nuttall has officially thrown his hat into the ring for the vacant Harambee Stars head coach position. The national team’s top job became available following Engin Firat’s resignation in December 2024, after…
Kenya school heads have been urged to prioritize investments in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education to build and retain science skills in the country. Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mrs Jacinta Akatsa noted that the demand for STEM workers is high throughout the world,…