President William Ruto shares a light moment with AIC Eldoret Bishop Luka Maiyo and AIC Keiyo Bishop David Kipsoi during the opening of a new sanctuary at AIC Kipkorgot in Uasin Gishu county, on December 22, 2024. [PCS, Standard] President William Ruto maintains he has no apologies to make for donating cash to churches. In…
The former Leicester City man has seldom been used by new head coach Enzo Maresca so far this season. Chelsea is preparing to part ways with left-back Ben Chilwell as the January transfer window approaches. Despite a recent return to the first team under manager Enzo Maresca, the club is reportedly open to bids for…
Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic will miss eight matches for taking out frustrations through biting opponent Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic has been handed an eight-match ban and fined £15,000 after admitting to biting Blackburn defender Owen Beck during a recent Championship clash. The incident, which occurred on September 22, went unnoticed by…
By VOICE OF AMERICA Advocacy group Human Rights Watch called Tuesday for greater accountability of public funds in Kenya, framing it partially as a human rights issue. Kenyans have taken to the streets for four consecutive weeks to protest the high cost of living, corruption and misuse of the country’s finances. What began as a…
Gen Zs light candles in honour of their fallen peers who died during peaceful protests at Kenyatta National Hospital on June 30, 2024. [Denish Ochieng, Standard] 39 people were killed and 361 injured during the anti-Finance Bill protests countrywide, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has said. In a statement signed by the commission’s…
Social media influencer and commentator Maverick Aoko is no stranger to public spats, with her confrontations often playing out in the public eye. Or is it? Well, Aoko is currently being detained at Muthaiga Police Station after being apprehended by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives on Friday, August 16, 2024, over her social media…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Azimio leader Raila Odinga attended the burial of Mzee Willy Muasya, son-in-law to Kalonzo at Kasaala, Ikutha, Kitui County. [File, Standard] There is fear that the super coalition government President William Ruto created by incorporating senior ODM party leaders into his administration will stifle critical voices speaking against vices in…
Health Cabinet Secretary nominee Dr. Deborah Barasa The government needs to have a situational analysis to make action plans, and work with unions to resolve the challenge of perennial doctors strikes that have affected the country since time immemorial. This according to the Health Cabinet Secretary nominee Deborah Mlongo Barasa who was speaking when she…
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Shujaa’s mistakes in the second half cost them dear as they fell short 31-12 in their opening Pool B match of the Paris 2024 Olympic games on Wednesday. The Kenya National Men’s 7s side, Shujaa, put up a spirited fight but ultimately fell short, losing 31-12 to Argentina in their opening Pool B match at…
A trader has given the government a notice to collect four high-end motor vehicles that have remained in the garage for more than five years. The high-end vehicles also include two from the office of the Deputy President and the rest from other ministries. In a gazette notice on September 27, 2024, the trader identified…
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has appealed to Kenyans to remain united and embrace President William Ruto’s Cabinet changes, terming them a win for the nation. The reconstitution of the Cabinet, Gachagua added, will increase efficiency and effectiveness. He castigated those trying to divide Kenyans based on winner and loser notions. “I have seen many people…
The Shanzu court has resumed the hearing of the Shakahola massacre case, where prime suspect pastor Paul Mackenzie and others face terrorism-related charges. The sixth prosecution witness, a homicide detective, is set to continue his testimony before Senior Principal Magistrate Leah Juma. Earlier in the proceedings, Police Constable Bernard Jefwa provided details about the discovery…
A fatal train accident in Ruiru Town claimed the life of a bodaboda rider whose motorcycle got stuck on the tracks while he was trying to cross Despite the approach of the train, the rider continued, causing a major collision that left his motorcycle on fire The harrowing images of the accident have sparked public…
Residents of Kimbimbi area in Kirinyaga County have asked politicians to keep politics out of healthcare services. The residents accused a section of politicians of trying to use healthcare issues as a 2027 campaign tool. Grace Nderitu, a resident of Kimbimbi who came to seek services at the hospital said that the services at the…