By LUKE ANAMI Kenya’s former chief justice David Maraga will lead the East African Community (EAC) observer mission to Rwanda, his first such assignment since he retired in 2021. His mission includes 55 officials drawn from the EAC Partner States, and the East African Legislative Assembly. On Friday, it formally deployed to all 30 districts…
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Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have waylaid a gang of six and recovered two firearms following a sting operation conducted in three Nairobi estates on Friday night July 12, 2024. In a statement on Saturday, July 13, 2024, DCI indicated that the gang was nabbed with the two firearms and 18 rounds…
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has handed over financial support of Ksh20 million to the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to bolster health services to communities affected by floods. In April, the country witnessed devastating floods that wreaked havoc. The floods left more than 200 people, scores injured, and loss of properties and destruction…
Kenya’s 800m athlete Koitatoi Kidali (right) with his pacemaker during a training session at Nyayo Stadium on Thursday. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] After losing his father in 2022, budding 800m runner Koitatoi Kidali was devastated. He did not know the trajectory his career would take then as this was the man who introduced him to athletics…
President William Ruto (centre), his deputy Rigathi Gachagua (right), Azimio leader Raila Odinga (left) and other leaders at the KICC after the signing of the IEBC Bill. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] Generation Z and Millennial protesters have been adamant. They want action. Not dialogue. On Tuesday, many of them opposed the talks now proposed by President…
The reigning 1500m Olympic champion beat the Kenyan duo of Timothy Cheruiyot and Brian Komen in Monaco, and he has now explained the secrets behind his return to form. Norway’s Jakob Ingebrigtsen has shared the secret behind his return to form after made history on Friday evening (12) at the Monaco Diamond League, becoming just…
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has issued a series of demands directed at President William Ruto following his dismissal of cabinet secretaries. The commission squarely placed responsibility on the President for appointing the CSs he ousted from office. KHRC’s primary demand is for the immediate removal of Prime CS Mudavadi. They argue that Mudavadi,…
By KITSEPILE NYATHI The Zimbabwe government has launched a crackdown on opponents to forestall protests against unresolved political disputes during a forthcoming regional summit. Harare will host the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit on August 17, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa will take over as chairperson of the sub-regional organisation. That Summit could also…
A road accident involving a school bus left three students and six teachers of Olasiti Boarding Primary School injured on Saturday morning July 13, 2024. The school bus was involved in the accident at Kimwani along Nandi Hills-Kopere road in Nandi County. The students were going back to school in Narok County after participating in…
Bhang worth over Kshs 3.5 Million, as well as several crates and cartons of counterfeit alcoholic beverages have been destroyed through burning, crushing and burying at the Isiolo Law Courts grounds, following conclusion of the respective cases involving them. Speaking at the Court Grounds where she presided over the exercise, the Chief Magistrate at the…
Agoro Sare’s Collins Onyango battles for the ball against Matutu Secondary school player at Cardinal Otunga High School Mosocho during Nyanza Regional Secondary school games. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] The ugly scenes of hooliganism returned to haunt the Nyanza Region Secondary School games on Friday again after defending champions Agoro Sare High School was knocked out…
Locals milling at the scene where 9 bodies have so far been recovered.[Courtesy] Six bodies retrieved from the Kware dumpsite near Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Nairobi were all females, detectives say. According to a report by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), the six were severely mutilated in various stages of decomposition. Earlier, images seen by…
Hall set a new world lead with his dominating performance in the 400m of the Monaco Diamond League. American sprint sensation Quincy Hall has proven he is on course to win gold in the 400 meters at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games after setting a new world lead of 43.80. Hall, who won the USATF…
An eight-year-old child testified about his ordeal in Shakahola Forest alongside his siblings setting a grim mood that permeated Shanzu Law Courts. Under state protection, the child bravely recounted his experiences in a secure environment, highlighting the gravity of the case against suspected Shakahola massacre architect Paul Mackenzie and his associates The young witness struggled…