Gachagua criticises Raila over ‘cousin’ narrative, leadership style

Rigathi Gachagua claimed that Raila Odinga never want to take responsibility but seeks to be in the Government of the day. [Photo, Standard] Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua has taken a... Read more »

Kenya: Prof Mutua Defends Govt 2017-2025 – Protest Compensation Plan, Accuses Opposition of Hypocrisy

Nairobi — The Principal Coordinator of the State Intervention and Compensation Framework has clarified that the government will compensate victims of protests and riots that occurred between January 2017 and July 31,... Read more »

China tells UNSC » Capital News

NEW YORK, United States, Aug 12 — China has joined the voices of United Nations leaders and most UN Security Council nations, urging the international community to take all necessary actions before... Read more »

Africa: Kenya Coach McCarthy Turns Mourinho Lessons Into CHAN Masterclass Against Morocco

When the final whistle blew in Nairobi, the noise was deafening — not just from the crowd at the Moi International Sports Centre, but from the disbelief echoing across African football. Kenya,... Read more »

China’s Foshan city winning battle against chikungunya fever » Capital News

BEIJING, China, Aug 11 — The city of Foshan in Guangdong province is winning the battle against chikungunya fever, with more than 90 percent of patients there having been cured and discharged... Read more »

Leaders blast Gachagua over anti-Kenya remarks in US

Kenyan based Zambia businessman Stanley Livondo speaks to the media at his late mum’s home in Ikolomany constituency, Kakamega.[Benard Lusigi, Standard] A section of leaders from Kakamega County have criticised former... Read more »

Kenya’s Sleeping Sickness No Longer a Public Health Threat – What This Means

Nairobi — Kenya has officially eliminated Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT), also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem, a milestone that signals the disease is no longer a major threat... Read more »

Court declines to unfreeze accounts in Sh700m Wamatangi probe

When Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi appeared before the Senate CPAC committee at the Bunge Towers, Nairobi, on July 29, 2024. [File, Standard]   A court in Nairobi has declined to unfreeze accounts... Read more »

Bangladesh Marks Hasina’s Ouster Amid Hopes and Rising Tensions, legal challenge » Capital News

DHAKA, Bangladesh Aug 10 – Thousands of people gathered in central Dhaka this week to mark the first anniversary of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster, celebrating what many see as the promise... Read more »

35 MCAs sign Governor Mutai impeachment notice

Kericho governor Erick Mutai at Bunge Towers, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kericho Members of County Assembly (MCAs) have termed Governor Erick Mutai’s calls for the dissolution of the county government as reckless... Read more »