President William Ruto has said the planned extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Narok to Kisumu and onward to Malaba will significantly transform the economic prospects of Kisumu City and the wider western Kenya region. Speaking on Friday during an Eid-ul-Fitr luncheon for the Muslim community at State…
Renowned action star Chuck Norris has passed away, his family confirmed in a statement shared on social media on Friday. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning,” the family said in a post on Instagram. Norris, widely regarded…
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has dismissed reports linking government officials to a high-profile fraud case involving seven suspects arrested at Harambee House, describing the claims as misleading and sensational. The case, first reported by The Standard, involves allegations that the suspects defrauded two foreign investors Talal Yousef Yousef…
The National Treasury’s State Department for Economic Planning has initiated the formulation of an Economic Planning Policy that will introduce enforcement measures for ministries and state agencies failing to implement approved development blueprints, including Vision 2030 and the Medium Term Plan Four (MTP 4). Speaking on the initiative, Principal Secretary…
Members of County Assemblies (MCAs) across Kenya pocketed Ksh.772.68 million in sitting allowances during the first half of the 2025/26 financial year, according to the latest report from the Controller of Budget (CoB). The report indicates an absorption rate of 37% against an approved budget of Ksh.2.07 billion, reflecting significant…
Maweni, Malindi Constituency – Tragedy struck on Friday when an electric pole collapsed onto a home, killing a mother and her child. The incident occurred while the mother of seven was performing routine household activities. Another child from the family sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Malindi Sub-County…
Athletics Kenya (AK) Youth Development Director Barnabas Korir has urged the government to accelerate the development of indoor sports facilities, citing the need to keep Kenyan athletes competitive on the global stage. Korir spoke ahead of the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, where he remains confident…
Kondele, Kisumu County – Police in Kisumu are pursuing a suspect, known locally as “ABOY,” following the fatal stabbing of a man and a woman in the Obunga slums on Thursday night, in what authorities believe was a dispute linked to a love triangle. The victims, identified as Omondi Jaalego…
Mr. Kuria Muchiru, Chairman of the Britam Holdings Board of Directors, passed away on Friday, 20 March 2026, following a brief illness. The company expressed profound sorrow over the loss, highlighting his instrumental role in guiding Britam through a period of transformation and growth. In a statement, Britam said: “Kuria…
Morocco’s new head coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, has congratulated his country following the Confederation of African Football (CAF)’s ruling to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. Senegal had initially won the final on 18 January in Rabat with a 1-0 victory. However,…