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Audio By Vocalize Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna accompanied by other ODM party members when he addressed the media after removal as the Party Secretary General on February 12, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Bukusu elders have started warming up to Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, whose political star appears to be shining bright. A section of elders has since invited Sifuna for community blessings as they back his top leadership political ambition. They say the time for the Luhya nation to unite is now, urging Sifuna to stay grounded and true to his roots, declaring his political star too bright to ignore…
Audio By Vocalize Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa claims that the opposition lacks a clear agenda that could move the country forward. [File, Standard] Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has slammed former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly standing in the way of President William Ruto’s re-election bid. At the same time, Barasa downplayed the United Opposition’s ability to compete with the broad based government in 2027 General Election. The MP claimed that the opposition lacks a clear agenda that could move the country forward. Speaking in Kapskwony, Mt.Elgon, he asked the former president to withdraw from active politics and give President Ruto…
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka during the Kapkugo festival at Kapsokwony Boys High School. [Jackline Inyanji, Standard] Newly appointed Western Region coordinator for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election campaign, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, has pledged to unite leaders across the region to drive grassroots mobilisation and secure Ruto’s re-election. Speaking in Webuye East while delivering the President’s Sh4 million cash pledge towards the purchase of a school bus for ACK Webuye Primary, Dr Lusaka said the Western region would play a central role in Ruto’s re-election bid through coordinated political engagement at the grassroots. He also delivered Sh6.1 million at Nabuyole Primary…
Catherine Wanjala plants maize seeds that are freshly coated with Kichawi Kill on her farm in Kakamega County, Western Kenya.FILE/Standard] Farmers in Western region have been urged to adopt drought-resistant or climate-smart seeds as a strategy to combat effects of climate change and boost yields. Speaking at Kibabii University during the Agribusiness expo and trade symposium themed, ‘Climate smart technologies and practices for sustainable food systems’, Eastern Africa Grains Council (EAGC) executive director Gerald Masila said that one of the exhibition features at the expo is solutions to climate change citing seed varieties that are drought resistant and well adapted to climate change conditions. …
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on October 27, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has issued a stern warning to vandals of electricity infrastructure. Speaking in Sirisia and Kanduyi constituencies, Wandayi said culprits will be prosecuted and could face fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both, for the economic sabotage caused by their actions. “Illegal activities on the electricity network not only compromise the quality of energy supply but also jeopardise the country’s…
Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi, when he appeared before the Senate Energy Committee at Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on October 27, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has issued a stern warning to vandals of electricity infrastructure. Speaking in Sirisia and Kanduyi constituencies, Wandayi said culprits will be prosecuted and could face fines of up to Sh5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both, for the economic sabotage caused by their actions. “Illegal activities on the electricity network not only compromise the quality of energy supply but also jeopardise the country’s…
Published Date: 2025-11-02 19:25:51 Author: By Jackline Inyanji Source: The Standard