President William Ruto during a previous event. [File, Standard] President William Ruto has acknowledged instances of excessive and extrajudicial actions by members of the security services. In his New Year’s message on Tuesday, December 31, Ruto assured the public that due process is underway to ensure accountability. “It cannot be denied that there have been…
Weatherman predicts drier, hotter long rain season. [File, Standard] Residents of Lake Victoria Basin, South Rift Valley and some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley should expect above-average rainfall, the weatherman has announced. According to the March-May 2025 long rain season weather forecast by Kenya Meteorological Department, 19 counties will continue to…
Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho Hassan has said that Kenya will match with other African countries towards green shipping. In a speech read by the Principal Secretary, State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs, Geoffrey Kaituko, the CS noted that Kenya, like other African countries, will take a…
Usain Bolt has repsonded to a video comparing his speed to that of the fastest animals on Earth. Jamaican sprint legend Usain Bolt has stirred conversations on social media with his witty reaction to a video comparing the speed of various animals to that of the fastest human on the planet. The video highlights Bolt’s…
Sifan Hassan reveals how talking to self while racing helps her to conquer fear and this helps her bring her A-game. Paris Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan, one of the most decorated athletes in recent times, has spilled the beans about one thing that has made her a dominant force in her specialties. While most…
Manchester City shared a photo of Haaland while he was inside a cool chamber that drops temperatures to -200 degrees On Wednesday, Erling Haaland dazzled fans with a standout performance in Manchester City’s Champions League clash against Sparta Prague. The Norwegian striker scored two goals in a commanding 5-0 victory, bringing his total to 13…
Junaid Manji survived a late charge from Krish Shah and Tsevi Soni to win the inaugural NCBA Central Rift Junior Open at the Nakuru Golf Club. Only three shots separated the top four golfers. Junaid Manji had a fair score of 78 on day 1, and followed it up with a score of 74…
Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has interdicted two officers arrested in Garissa by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on fraud charges. In a statement on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, KFS announced that the two officers have been interdicted with immediate effect. “Following the arrest of two KFS staff in Garissa County by EACC on fraud…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Elon Musk and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a newly created Department of Government Efficiency, rewarding two of Trump’s well-known supporters from the private sector. Musk and Ramaswamy “will pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures,…
The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has dismissed claims by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua that the government is facilitating alcoholism in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking during a church service in Naivasha, Gachagua claimed that the government had undone his efforts to do away with…
Oblique Seville’s inspiring journey from personal tragedy to track stardom captivates legends Justin Gatlin and Rodney Green on Sprint. Jamaican sprinting star Oblique Seville has captured the attention of the global track community with his record-breaking performances and compelling personal journey. Widely hailed as one of the most exciting young talents in athletics, Seville’s accomplishments…
Donald Trump has called a judge “the most evil person” as she released more than 1,800 pages of evidence in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election conspiracy case against him. The Republican White House candidate said US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan’s rejection of his request to delay releasing the new evidence until after next month’s…
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…
Meta plans globe-spanning sub-sea internet cable BBC 17th February, 2025 09:13 PM Meta logo. PHOTO/https://web.facebook.com/zuck Meta has announced plans to build a 50,000km (31,000 mile) sub-sea cable across the world. The tech giant said Project Waterworth – connecting the US, India, South Africa, Brazil and other regions – will be the world’s longest…
The Kenyan Marine Commando Unit (KMCU) has taken part in action-packed training exercises delivered by the UK Royal Marines, as part of a visit to Kenya by HMS LANCASTER, a British Royal Navy Frigate. After Royal Marines from 42 Commando delivered training and practical demonstrations, Kenyan Marines-in-the-making took on the challenge of completing visit, board,…