President William Ruto has made Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna a frequent target in public exchanges, labelling him with names such as "Mr Shiny Things," "Mr Empty," and "Mr 40," and calling him an extortionist and a puppet of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
President William Ruto has made Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna a frequent target in public exchanges, labelling him with names such as "Mr Shiny Things," "Mr Empty," and "Mr 40," and calling him an extortionist and a puppet of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
The National Assembly approved the Elections (Amendment) (No.2) Bill, 2024 at second reading, allowing it to proceed. The bill will alter various aspects of how elections are held in the country, should it be passed by the House.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
The Standard opinion article examines how the Ruto administration has allegedly defied the law and court orders on key projects, contrasting this behavior with the constitutional oaths requiring presidents to uphold the Constitution and laws of Kenya.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta told opposition leaders to unite, warning that without unity, winning State House is a fairy tale. The statement escalated tensions between Uhuru and President William Ruto.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
On the first anniversary of late opposition leader Raila Odinga's death, The Standard reports that his former allies and government operatives are pushing back on democratic ideals, eroding the constitutional achievements he fought to establish.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
Stakeholders at Science Summit Nairobi 2026 called for Kenya's coffee sector to adopt science, technology, and farmer-centred policies to reverse declining production and build climate resilience. Experts emphasized that scientific evidence should guide agricultural investments, soil testing should complement fertilizer use, and farmers must be placed at the centre of regeneration efforts.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
A viral video showing two girls bullying a fellow student has prompted Riara University and Redeemed Gospel Church, Buruburu to condemn the incident. The university stated it has initiated an internal review in accordance with student conduct policies and is committed to cooperation with investigative authorities.
1 hour ago · The Standard →
Ethiopia's federal military has recaptured the main airport in Tigray's capital, dealing a major setback to an opposition alliance led by Tigray's ruling party. The fighting represents the most serious escalation of violence in northern Ethiopia since a 2020-2022 civil war.
2 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would continue targeted strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities in response to what it calls Ukrainian terrorist acts, and warned foreign nationals and diplomats to leave Ukraine.
4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →