A sombre mood has engulfed Segerot village in Chepalungu, Bomet County, after a nurse allegedly killed his wife before dying by suicide following a suspected domestic dispute. The body of the woman, identified as Viola Kirui, who was in her 40s, was found lying on a bed inside the couple’s home, while her husband was […]
The Equitable Party (TEP) leader Edwin Sifuna during the party unveiling on October 4, 2026. Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has been unveiled as the leader and presidential candidate of The Equitable Party (TEP), which he will use as his political vehicle ahead of the 2027 General Election. Sifuna was formally unveiled during an event in […]
Tension remains high in Lolgorian, Transmara South, Narok County, following deadly clashes between police and residents over mining activities at the controversial Kilima Pesa gold mine. One person was killed and several others injured, including six police officers, during a confrontation that erupted after police moved to arrest miners accused of defying a government directive […]
A special memorial Mass has been held at St Mathias Mulumba Catholic Church in Mikindani, Mombasa, in honour of 16 pilgrims and their driver who died in a road accident in Salama, Makueni County. The victims were travelling as part of a pilgrimage to the Subukia Shrine when tragedy struck, cutting short a journey that […]
British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) signage stands next to the road in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, Kenya. The British Army is facing renewed scrutiny in Kenya over longstanding allegations of sexual violence, deaths, injuries and other abuses involving personnel from the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK). The allegations, which span several decades, have resurfaced […]
Vladimir Putin, Russia’s leader. The EU’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, said there was ‘no doubt that Putin has committed the crime of aggression’. Photograph: Gavriil Grigorov/Reuters Russia has warned foreign nationals, including diplomats, against remaining in Ukraine or travelling to the country as Moscow says it will continue carrying out targeted strikes on Kyiv […]
. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has made a series of unverified allegations linking President William Ruto to late Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, claiming the tycoon held more than KSh1.5 trillion on behalf of the President and was allegedly involved in plans to influence Kenya’s 2027 General Election. Gachagua made the claims on Sunday, October […]
The Standard Group offices on Mombasa Road. PHOTO | COURTESY The Standard Group has condemned a protest outside its Nairobi headquarters along Mombasa Road, accusing demonstrators of harassing its staff, attempting to gain access to its premises and threatening media freedom. The confrontation occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, after a group of pro-government supporters […]
The Office of the Registrar of Political Parties has officially approved the reservation of the Linda Mwananchi Movement (LMM) name, ending months of uncertainty over the political outfit’s registration. In a letter dated Thursday, October 1, Registrar John Lorionkou said the decision followed a ruling by the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT), which directed the […]
Residents gather at the scene on the incident in Mugamba Ciura village, Murinduko Ward, Mwea. Tension ran high in Mugamba Ciura village, Murinduko Ward, Mwea, after a pregnant woman died and her husband sustained serious injuries in an incident involving a moving police vehicle. The incident triggered protests along the Piai-South Ngariama road, with angry […]