President William Ruto says the formation of a broad-based Government will help Kenya unlock it’s economic potential. The head of state says the decision to coopt members of the opposition into his administration accords the country an opportunity to only focus on affairs of development. “Tumeunda serikali ya kila mtu na…
Acting ODM leader Peter Anyang Nyong’o addresses the Press at Kisumu International Airport after taking over leadership of the party.[File. Standard ] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has dismissed reports that its members were forced to vote by way of consensus during the grassroots elections held on Wednesday. ODM National Elections Coordinating Committee (NECC) chairperson Emily…
Allyson Felix has revealed what she wants her children to remember about her, rather than her legendary athletic achievements. American sprint legend Allyson Felix has opened up about what she wants her two children, Camryn and Kenneth Maurice Ferguson III to know her for. The world already knows her as one of the most decorated…
The Kenyan Government, in partnership with the World Bank, is finalizing a new initiative aimed at supporting young mothers through a monthly stipend. Moses Kuria, President William Ruto’s Senior Economic Advisor, announced that mothers will receive a monthly income during their pregnancies and until their children turn three. This program is designed to alleviate the…
Runner Caren Jepkoech accuses police of altering her assault case statement after an attack by fellow athletes led to her miscarriage. Police in Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, have come under scrutiny after a 24-year-old amateur distance runner accused them of altering her statement in a case where she was allegedly assaulted by fellow athletes, leading…
The building that house Senate chambers on October 16, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The High Court has for the third time declined to stop Parliament from considering Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s impeachment motion. Justices Eric Ogola, Freda Mugambi, and Anthony Mrima on Wednesday morning ruled that the claims raised were speculative as Gachagua is yet…
High Court on Thursday lifted orders blocking swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as Kenya’s Deputy President. Prof. Kithure Kindiki is now officially set to be sworn in as Kenya’s Deputy President, succeeding Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached. This follows a High Court ruling on Thursday, October 31 lifting conservatory orders that had blocked Kindiki’s swearing-in….
Kenya has undergone a major technological change over the past few decades. Smartphones have become more accessible and widespread, and internet infrastructure has expanded. Millions of Kenyans have discovered the digital world, which has triggered a revolution in different aspects of their daily lives. Smartphones are no longer just a means of communication, they are…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday spoke up on the Trans Nzoia Governor saga, taking to social media to express his support for Governor George Natembeya. This development coming shortly after Natembeya issued strong remarks at the funeral of Speaker Moses Wetangula’s mother on Friday, urging President William Ruto to put a stop to…
Mallory Swanson scored twice in less than two minutes The United States women’s national football team defeated Zambia 3-0, affirming their status as one of the tournament’s frontrunners. Held at Stade Matmut-Atlantique in Bordeaux, the match showcased the US team’s offensive firepower and defensive resilience. Marta outsmarts Super Falcons The US opened the scoring in…
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has discussed the pressure to break Flo-Jo’s 100m world record, insisting that while it’s a goal, it doesn’t consume her focus. Jamaican sprint queen Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has opened up about the possibility of attacking the late Florence Griffith-Joyner’s 100m world record. The world record stands at 10.49 seconds and Shelly-Ann believes she has…
By REUTERS Rising tensions in the Middle East have created air travel chaos, with global airlines diverting or cancelling flights on Wednesday and regional airports, including Lebanon, Israel and Kuwait, showing long delays, according to FlightRadar24 data. Concern over travel disruption as the conflict intensifies also knocked shares in the travel and airline sectors. Iran…
KPL CEO Jack Oguda has expressed his thoughts on how FKF should have handled abandoned Shabana vs Posta Rangers fixture. Kenya Premier League Chief Executive Officer Jack Oguda has slammed Football Kenya Federation (FKF )over their handling of the abandoned Shabana vs Posta Rangers game. Shabana were making the long awaited return to their historical…
Kenya has once again demonstrated its commitment to international peacekeeping missions with the deployment of its fourth contingent of National Police Service (NPS) officers to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti. The officers were formally dispatched on Thursday by Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)….
Leonard Kiptoo was involved in a fatal road accident on the night of December 25, and died on the spot Kiptoo graduated from Moi University on December 19, with first class honors in Political Science and Public Administration In November, two Moi University students drowned after going swimming in a flooded quarry near the institution….