A lawyer has filed a case at the Eldoret High Court seeking to prevent Chief Justice Martha Koome from swearing in any nominated Deputy President if the Senate upholds the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Advocate Morara Omoke, who initiated the petition, challenges Gachagua’s impeachment on several grounds, including irregularities in the collection of…
The Kenya sevens rugby team Shujaa has been drawn in Pool A with France, South Africa and Australia in the HSBC Dubai Sevens which kicks off at the end of this month at the Sevens stadium in Dubai. Shujaa will be seeking a triumphant return to the World Sevens series after their promotion this…
Passengers using the Kisumu Safari Train will now be compelled to readjust their travelling schedules following the discontinuation of extra trips introduced during the festive season. In a statement on Friday, January 17, 2025, Kenya Railways announced that the train had reverted to the normal schedule. The train will now leave Nairobi every Friday and…
President William Ruto. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] President William Ruto has cancelled the controversial Adani Group’s deal to take over Kenya’s energy and aviation sectors, directing the Ministries of Transport and Energy to seek alternative partners. Ruto made the announcement during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday, November 21, citing credible evidence from relevant…
McKenzie Long has opened up on three things that affected her 100-meter performance at the USATF Olympic trials in 2024, an event that saw eventual medalists Sha’Carri Richardson and Mellisa Jefferson make the American team for Paris. McKenzie Long, the reigning NCAA national champion in the 100 meters, has revealed the emotional hurdles that hindered…
Come hell or high water, nations must urgently scale up climate adaptation efforts, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned Thursday, starting with a commitment to boost adaptation financing at the upcoming COP29 summit. In its Adaptation Gap Report 2024: Come Hell and High Water, UNEP warned that vulnerable communities are already bearing the brunt of…
Leaders in Narok County have thanked President William Ruto for handing over the Amboseli National Park to the County Government after several years of being managed by the National Government. Narok Governor Patrick Ntutu said the initiative is a big gain to the Maasai Community, who have been coexisting peacefully with wild animals and have…
Manchester United's new £59m signing Leny Yoro is expected to be out of the 2024/25 season with a foot injury. The 18-year-old, who arrived from Lille this month, was forced off when United were beaten 2-1 by Arsenal at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles last Saturday. The centre-back was forced off before half-time, and…
Comoros defeated Kenya 2-0 in the COSAFA Cup, prompting the Kenyan coach to reflect gratefully despite the challenging match conditions. Emerging Stars head coach Ken Odhiambo expressed a sense of divine gratitude following his team’s 2-0 defeat to Comoros in the 2024 COSAFA Cup Group B match this past Sunday. Despite the loss, Odhiambo’s reference…
The Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) has opened the application portal for the September 2024 intake at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC). Applicants must submit their applications through the Student Portal at students.kuccps.net between July 22 and July 27, 2024. Qualified KCSE holders from 2014 to 2023 can apply for various…
The founder of Neno Evangelism, Pastor James Ng'ang'a, expelled a man from his gospel meeting for recording him preaching on the phone The no-fuss pastor emphasized the importance of focusing on God's word during worship Ng'ang'a defended his action, claiming that the man interfered with the service, and quickly ordered him to be removed from…
Olympic champion Masai Russell overcame adversity on her path to glory at the Olympic games in Paris. Olympic champion Masai Russell has shared her journey of resilience and determination leading up to her remarkable triumph at the Paris Olympics, where she claimed her first Olympic gold in the 100m hurdles. The 2024 season, her debut…
A round up of Kenya Cup action after matchday seven as KCB subject Kenya Harlequin to third straight loss, while Kabras Sugar overcome Blackblad. Kenya Cup’s Gameweek 7 delivered thrilling action as league leaders Kabras Sugar and second-placed KCB Rugby maintained their dominance with emphatic victories. Kabras Sugar dismantled Black Blad 62-6 at Kakamega Showground,…
The controversy escalated after DR Congo's foreign minister accused Rwanda of announcing a war on allegations of sending its troops to help the M23 rebels The Kenyan embassy in Kinshasa was among the foreign stations attacked and burnt down following the fall of Goma to M23 Some Kenyans have sympathized with the embassy officials and…
Nakuru governor Susan Kihika. PHOTO/@susankihika/X Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has clarified the ongoing report regarding expired HIV drugs in the county amid growing concerns. Taking to her official X account on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Kihika explained that the drugs in question, which are no longer suitable for prescription due to changes in treatment…