President William Ruto’s recent decision to abolish the vetting process for North Eastern residents seeking national ID cards has created intense debate. For many years, people from this region have faced additional scrutiny when applying for IDs due to security concerns and historical ties to Somalia. The vetting process was introduced as a way to
Kenya has sent more police officers to Haiti as part of an international security mission despite previous uncertainty over funding. The decision follows a reversal by the United States, which had initially suspended financial support for the mission. The Kenyan government confirmed that 144 additional officers were deployed on Tuesday, increasing the total number of
Political activist Bob Njagi has recently made a bold revelation by publicly naming an individual he believes was involved in his abduction. Njagi, who leads the Free Kenya Movement, was kidnapped in August 2024 and held captive for 32 days before being released. He suspects that government agents were behind this incident.On Wednesday, February 5,
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i is increasingly being seen as the next leader of the Jubilee Party as pressure mounts for him to run for the presidency in 2027. There is growing support within the party, with insiders confirming that discussions are ongoing to position him as the flag bearer. Many believe that Matiang’i
Patients seeking medical services from the Social Health Authority (SHA) may face difficulties due to a critical omission during the registration process, the government has discovered. In a news conference on Wednesday, February 5, Director-General for Health Dr. Patrick Amoth provided an update on the healthcare system’s implementation. Dr. Amoth stated that the government was
The deaths of Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau have raised serious concerns after an autopsy confirmed they died from severe chest injuries and strangulation. The two were among the missing Mlolongo four, a case that has drawn public attention due to its mysterious nature. Government pathologist Dr. Richard Njoroge revealed on February 5, 2025, that
Former Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru has revealed details about the close relationship between Farouk Kibet and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Speaking on Milele FM on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, Waruguru said Kibet played a major role in Gachagua’s rise to power. She explained that before William Ruto became president, Kibet was heavily involved
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested former Likoni District Criminal Investigations Officer (DCIO) Charles Onyango over allegations of corruption. As per the reports by The Standard Digital, Onyango, who once held a senior position in law enforcement, is accused of engaging in illegal activities that went against his duties and betrayed the trust
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti led the county administration in installing CCTV cameras in county hospitals on Tuesday, February 4, to combat medicine theft and financial mismanagement.While supervising the activity, Ndeti warned of serious repercussions for those caught in the act, as the county seeks to put an end to the epidemic that has destroyed Machakos’
Rising suicide rates among youth spark concern in Kenya
A tragic incident occurred in Riat Village, Rachuonyo subcounty, Homa Bay County, where a nine-year-old Grade 4 student took his own life on Wednesday. The young boy, a pupil at Aolo Primary School, was found hanging from a mango tree using a nylon rope. The heartbreaking discovery was made by a neighbor who noticed the