UDA Party National Election Board Chairman Eng. Anthony Mwaura, flanked by Chair Cecil Mbarire ,SG Hassan Omari and other officials during a media brief on the outcome of the ongoing party nominations on September 20th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has expressed confidence in how its Saturday nominations, aimed at selecting candidates to fly the party’s flag in the upcoming by-elections, were conducted. Speaking at the party’s headquarters in Nairobi, UDA National Elections Board chairman Anthony Mwaura said the transparency achieved in the nominations was courtesy of the electronic voting system the party employed “for the…
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Government rolls out SHA overseas benefits criteria. [File, Standard] The government has unveiled a framework to facilitate access to Social Health Authority (SHA) benefits for Kenyans seeking medical services abroad. In a statement issued on Saturday, September 20, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said the Ministry has identified 36 healthcare services not available locally, which Kenyans will now be allowed to access overseas under the SHA. The list, which Duale said has been gazetted, is based on recommendations by the Benefits Package and Tariffs Advisory Panel (BPTAP). “This is a preliminary list, as the process of identifying additional interventions is…
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi condoles with the family of National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa following the death of his father Isaac Ichung’wah Ngugi at his home in Maaiiahii Village, Kikuyu constituency in Kiambu County. Sept 13, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Kanu chairman Gideon Moi on Saturday condoled with the family of the National Assembly Majority Leader, Kimani Ichung’wa, at their home in Kikuyu, following the death of his father, Isaac Ichung’wa Ngugi. Gideon said that his father, former President Daniel Moi and the late Ngugi were “great friends” back in the days. “They treated themselves with much respect and and…
Former Deputy President and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua during a political rally at Mulu Mutisya grounds in Machakos town on May 30, 2025. [John Muia, Standard] The battle for the heart and soul of the central region votes ahead of the 2027 elections played out on Friday when President William Ruto and his former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua held parallel meetings with some Murang’a county leaders. One group met President Ruto at State House, while Gachagua hosted another at his Karen residence, with both leaders trading political barbs. In remarks seemingly aimed at the former DP, Ruto told the…
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka with party members as he criticised President Ruto over reports of Jubaland fighters in Mandera, September 2, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has slammed President William Ruto’s government over the continued plundering of public resources, saying it deserves the “Wantam” slogan. Speaking on Tuesday during a press briefing at the party’s headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, Kalonzo accused Ruto of sanctioning scandals that have plagued the country since he took over three years ago. He cited the Sh10.6 billion of taxpayers’ money allegedly swindled from the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA), which has…
DAP-K party Leader Eugene Wamalwa and his deputy Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya when the party announced members of the Internal Dispute Committee to resolve leadership wrangles within the party on August 12, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The rift within the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) is growing wider despite holding a National Executive Council crisis meeting on Tuesday to iron out issues. This stood out when the Deputy leader of the party and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, walked out of a joint presser with the party leader Eugene Wamalwa before it concluded. Wamalwa went on to…
Presidential Aspirant Reuben Kigame, accompanied by Alamin kimathi and his lawyer Gitombu Imanyara addresses the media at Milimani law courts on Thursday,July 31,2025. [Collins Kweyu,Standard] In what has become a weapon to fight back against criticism, the government has once again trained its guns against activist and politician Reuben Kigame, who has been challenging its policies and vices. Just days after Kigame filed a court petition seeking to prosecute security chiefs, the Kenya Revenue Authority has slapped him with a Sh20 million tax demand. Terming the move a witch-hunt to silence him, Kigame questioned the motive behind the KRA demand,…
ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna when he met female university student leaders at Chungwa House during the launch of “Young Captains The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has urged the older generation to give young people a chance to decide their future even as the party backed calls for dialogue to resolve challenges ailing the nation. Secretary General Edwin Sifuna insisted that dialogue is an important avenue to address the concerns by Kenyans and especially the youth. “You must never refuse an opportunity to discuss your issues and to talk. And when you sit down and listen to them, you get…
Joseph Magwanga, Deputy Governor of Homabay County, speaks to John Onyango, Managing Director of KIPI, at the Kakamega Investment Conference. [File/Standard] A new technology that helps in protecting inventors from exploitation has begun to bear fruits. The technology, according to proponents, gives inventors opportunity to link with experts who in turn patent their projects with the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI) free of charge. The Project, Inventor Assistance Program (IAP), was launched in the country two years ago by KIPI with the help of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). It is aimed at connecting inventors, including the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), which have…
This photo taken and handout on May 9, 2025 by The Vatican Media shows Pope Leo XIV during a mass with cardinals in the Sistine Chapel in The Vatican. [AFP] Sometime in February this year, Robert Francis Prevost touched down at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, for one key duty – to open St. Augustine’s Friary Karen, Nairobi. But the now new Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, then cardinal, would spare his six hours, within his busy schedule of 24 hours to visit the little known Sacred Heart Baba Dogo Parish in Nairobi’s Eastlands, which he helped build. .fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-80px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px…
Suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were before they were arraigned at JKIA Law Courts, Nairobi, on May 5, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] As the investigation into the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were intensified, a gun believed to have been used in the murder of the MP has been traced and retained. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja on Thursday said a forensic analysis of the firearms collected directly links one to the shots that killed the MP. .fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-80px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.1);background-color:#fff}.paywall-container h2{text-align:center}.paywall-container a{text-decoration:none}.paywall-header{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;color:#333;text-align:center}.price-highlight{font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#d40511;margin:15px 0;text-align:center}.price-highlight .original-price{text-decoration:line-through;color:#777;margin-right:0}.divider{border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0}.subscribe-button{display:block;width:100%;padding:12px;background-color:#d40511;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;font-size:25px;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:20px;transition:background-color…
l-r:Hon. Dr Jessie Kabwila, Minister of Higher Education, Malawi, Dr Eliya Zulu, Executive Director, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), Rosalinda Awour, MoE (Ministry of Education) Directions Research and Development & Prof. Brando Okolo, Senior Advisor, Science Technology and Innovation, AUDA-NEPAD during evidence for development conference on 6th May 2025. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] African countries have been urged to embrace the use of data in solving their problems to reduce over-dependence on imports. Without facts supported by data, the continent may continue to languish in poverty as the fast technologically advancing world increasingly becomes dependent on evidence-based approaches to create solutions. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius…
Nelson Makanda-led selection panel during a media briefing after conclusion of interviews on April 25, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission ( IEBC ) selection panel has dismissed reports that there are front-runners in the commission chairperson seat. Speaking in Nairobi shortly after concluding the interviews for commissioners on Friday, the Nelson Makanda-led said they are yet to decide on two names that will be submitted to President William Ruto, who will then appoint one to head commission. “We do not know where the names have come from. What we know is that we still have names…
Health CS Aden Duale, during a press briefing at Afya House, Nairobi, introducing the committee on organ transplant. April 25, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has inaugurated the investigative committee on organ trafficking in the country. Speaking on Friday during the event at Afya House, Duale said the team will not only investigate allegations of organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital but also in other health institutions across the country. The team, he said, has three months to complete the task. “The minister has given you up to three months for up to the 22nd of July, 2025, to…
Former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i arriving at the JKIA April 17, 2025. [Jonah Onyango، Standard] Former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang’i, has jetted back to the country from the United States amid speculations over his intentions to run for President in the upcoming 2027 General Elections. Matiang’i touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), at 11.40 pm Thursday 17, aboard Qatar Airways from Washington via Qatar. However, he declined to address the press but “thanked God for the good journey” off-record, saying he would speak to the nation later. Dr. Matiang’i was received by various leaders including Jubilee Party…