As part of his ongoing Nairobi transformation initiative, Governor Johnson Sakaja has ordered the repainting of all buildings within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD). During a church service on Sunday, January 19, Sakaja announced that all buildings in the CBD must receive a fresh coat of paint within 90 days. “We are releasing the…
President William Ruto’s senior economic advisor, Moses Kuria, has reaffirmed that the Social Health Authority (SHA) provides equal efficiency in both private and public hospitals. “Level 2, 3, 4, and 5 hospitals are not the only ones covered by SHA. You receive the same treatment in private hospitals as you would in public ones. SHA…
A new Bill is proposing stricter penalties for state officers who misuse funds allocated for development projects, aiming to ensure better financial accountability and prevent corruption. The Public Finance Management (PFM) Act, 2025, mandates state agencies to create project-specific bank accounts for each development initiative. These accounts will be dedicated solely to managing and executing…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has penned down a congratulatory message to the President of the United States Donald Trump after being sworn in on Monday, Janaury 20, 2025. In the congratulatory message, Mudavadi termed Trump’s second inauguration as the 47th POTUS a remarkable historical chapter. Furthermore,…
The accident happened near Wii-Omino on the Ndori-Luanda Kotieno Road in Rarieda on Monday, January 20 Victor Otunge, the assistant chief of Naya sub-location, said the accident involved a 14-passenger trio and a Nyaugenya bus. Initial investigation showed that the speeding tricycle lost control while trying to overtake the minibus Siaya – About three people…
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…
It’s all systems go for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to finally unveil his highly anticipated political direction after his unceremonious ouster from the ruling Kenya Kwanza government. The party launch, scheduled for early February, aims to lay the foundation for the 2027 General Elections. Gachagua’s allies have confirmed that all preparations are complete, with the…
Tiaty Mp William Kamket escorted by DCI officers at Rift Valley Regional Criminal Investigations offices in Nakuru on February 8,2024 .[Kipsang Joseph,Standard] The country is seeing a growing list of individuals unapologetically defending the Kenya Kwanza Government, despite swearing an oath to defend the Constitution and the people. Many of these figures are legislators. Others…
Next month, Keely Hodgkinson attempts to break Jolanda Čeplak’s indoor 800m record, evoking comparisons to Jarmila Kratochvílová’s legacy. On July 26 in 1983, Jarmila Kratochvílová entered the Olympiapark Meeting in Munich’s Olympic Stadium and set a world record in the 800m that remains untouched 42 years later. Now, another star of the track, Britain’s Keely…
Tiaty Mp William Kamket escorted by DCI officers at Rift Valley Regional Criminal Investigations offices in Nakuru on February 8,2024 .[Kipsang Joseph,Standard] The country is seeing a growing list of individuals unapologetically defending the Kenya Kwanza Government, despite swearing an oath to defend the Constitution and the people. Many of these figures are legislators. Others…
FKF hopes to leverage the ample time to fine-tune the Harambee Stars quad as well as revisit previously rushed renovations work. The president of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF), Hussein Mohammed, has expressed his support for the rescheduling of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The tournament, originally slated for February, will now take place…
Auka Gecheo explains why postponing the CHAN tournament is a blessing in disguise for the three host countries. CECAFA Executive Director Auka Gecheo has urged Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to get everything right in their second attempt as the move by CAF to postpone the African Nations Championships (CHAN) continues to elicit mixed reactions. The…
Kenya will make an attempt for a second consecutive appearance at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2025 qualifiers. Kenya women’s U-17 national football team, the Junior Starlets have learned their opponents for the second round of the 2025 FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. The team is set to face Uganda in a…
The government is working to ensure Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) reclaims its space as the national broadcaster, the ICT and Digital economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo has said. Speaking during his maiden visit to KBC studios after being sworn in on Friday, CS Kabogo promised to forge a working relationship even as he called for…
Hannah Mumbi operates vegetables at Food Fiti Zone located in Karuri areas of Banana, Kiambaa Sub County in Kiambu County [Nanjinia Wamuswa, Standard] Esther Njeri, a vegetable vendor in Nairobi, begins her day before dawn, hoping to make enough to cover the rising cost of living. Yet, no matter how hard she works, her earnings are…