Messi was due at the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian honor, but he was conspicuously absent. The star-studded ceremony included Denzel Washington, Bono, Magic Johnson, and Hillary Clinton, but Messi was nowhere to be seen. The official reason for Messi’s absence was a “scheduling error”. However, no one
Veteran journalist and radio host Eric Latiff has announced his departure from Spice FM after six years as the host of The Situation Room, a show he helped build from its inception. Latiff shared the news on social media, expressing heartfelt gratitude for the opportunity to work with the Standard Group and the unwavering support from colleagues and
A new year is a fresh start, and it brings new chances to make positive changes in our communities. As we step into 2025, the Agnes Kagure Foundation is determined to focus on creating programs that make a real difference in people’s lives. This year, the foundation plans to support women, guide the youth, and
Nairobi Archbishop Philip Anyolo has condemned the alarming increase in abductions across the country, describing them as a clear violation of human rights. The Archbishop expressed tremendous grief, calling it terrible that many kidnapping victims are still untraceable while being within the country’s boundaries. Archbishop Anyolo, speaking on Family Day at the newly built Holy
According to a survey conducted by the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), more than half of the Social Health Authority (SHA)-contracted health facilities did not get payment for claims submitted in the fourth quarter of 2024. The survey, which was conducted between December 24 and December 31, 2024, reveals substantial delays
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused current Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of being involved in the resurgence of the Mungiki sect in the Mt. Kenya region. The Mungiki, a proscribed group in Kenya, is notorious for its violent activities and criminal operations, particularly in the early 2000s. Gachagua’s allegations come amid a backdrop of
Someone recently observed that upon the introduction of most government programmes and policies, the dominant communal psyche of Kenyans tends to be skewed heavily towards objection and negation. This happens even when the full details of the programmes and projects are NOT well internalised by a largely obdurate lot. Some of our dyed-in-the-wool rabble-rousers and
Over the last 30 years, I have had the privilege of visiting many parts of the world and I can confidently confirm that I have not known a country with so much potential than Kenya ever since I first set foot in this uniquely endowed nation back in 2014. But as it usually happens, human
Kenya is a land of diversity, contrasts and unbounded potential. Today she stands at a critical juncture in its history even as we celebrate our vibrant mosaic of cultures, languages and ethnicities. Ideally, I dream of a Kenya that honours its history, upholds shared values and guides its citizens toward collective greatness. I guess that
Opinion: Kenya will find her footing by prioritising patriotism
By Clement Wasike In a world increasingly interconnected and driven by individual ambition, the concept of patriotism might seem out-dated or even irrelevant to some. Yet, for Kenya, prioritising patriotism is a crucial imperative for a prosperous and fulfilling future. Patriotism should not be about which “community” is in power. In any case the notion