Parable of Bethsheba, the fruit vendor kicked to the kerb in massive road 'clean-up'
Audio By VocalizeA fruit vendor arranges seedless Oranges from South Africa that are currently in season. [Photo by Mose Sammy/Standard]My favourite fruit vendor, Bethsheba, has been missing in action since kanjo folks rid our streets of hawkers. She had a way of stacking up bright-coloured mangoes so that the setting sun flooded her wares to look even more enticing. Put simply, she turned a wheelbarrow, a simple hunk of metal, into a mobile, artistic installation that fed her family. Come rain, come sunshine, Bethsheba was guaranteed to open her business and wait for customers.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 22:05 UTC
The 'lacuna' in law that could have Homa Bay MCAs head-butt someone
Audio By VocalizeHoma Bay governor Gladys Wanga. Some kanjoras from the county had been de-whipped from various committees at the Homa Bay assembly. Various explanations were offered by three of the four Members of the County Assembly who addressed the media in quite compelling narratives. This is a paraphrase: “We want an interpretation of the law, we want to know if there is a lacuna in law that can be used to discharge us right, left and centre…” he boomed. I feared he might break at the seams from his enormous effort, but all he did was lift his bulky frame on tiptoe, like he’d head-butt someone
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 22:05 UTC
From warlords to shadowy figures, how rogue officials dish out passports to crooks
Details have emerged of how rogue immigration officials, allegedly acting on instructions from senior government figures, aided one of Sudan’s most wanted warlords, Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo Musa alias Hemedti, and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo — the younger brother of Rapid Support Forces commander Hemedti — as well as several of his allies and family members, to acquire Kenyan passports, with others reportedly in the pipeline. Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week. Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 21:45 UTC
Parliament must push for accountability of British soldiers in Kenya
Audio By VocalizeBritish Army Training Unit in Kenya (Batuk) soldiers during a thanksgiving service for Queen Elizabeth Windsor II conducted by Reverend Anthony Thompson in Nanyuki, September 19, 2022. The committee described a troubling pattern of alleged misconduct by British soldiers in Kenya, raising serious concerns about accountability, environmental responsibility, and respect for Kenyan sovereignty. Key recommendations included changes to the Kenya Defence Forces Act to establish a clear code of conduct for visiting forces, strengthen environmental safeguards, and introduce civilian oversight mechanisms. Kenya’s Parliament ratified revisions that sought to remove diplomatic immunity for BATUK soldiers in criminal matters. These gains, however, cannot justify a framework perceived to shield foreign soldiers from accountability.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 21:33 UTC
Do not allow party 'waves' and bribes to influence your choices at the ballot
[File, Standard]Seventeen months to the general election, political temperatures are fast rising, with politicians engaging in sloganeering and attractive campaign messages to soothe the electorate. The voters must also ask themselves why they voted for the current leaders. The time has come for Kenyans to understand that corruption is not a failure of leaders but a failure of public memory. They must judge their representatives harshly at the ballot, while leaving the campaign rhetoric and campaign waves at the gates of the polling stations. By the next election, campaign narratives shift to new grievances, new fears, and new promises.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 21:33 UTC
Jimmy Gait recounts horror in hands of machete wielding gang in Runda
Kenyan gospel musician Jimmy Gait/COURTESYKenyan gospel musician Jimmy Gait has broken his silence after surviving a brutal machete attack in Nairobi’s upscale Runda estate, describing the ordeal as the most traumatising experience of his life. “One pulled out a sword, and the other one pulled out a machete from his jacket.”Outnumbered and overpowered, Gait said the attackers quickly gained control. “I shouted the name of Jesus — ‘Jesus! “I ran and ran and ran,” he recalled. As I ran, blood kept dripping.”He described feeling dizzy and weak, his vision fading as he struggled to stay conscious.
Source:The Star
February 26, 2026 21:04 UTC
Breach of Privacy: PSK condemns secret recording of Gachagua at pharmacy
[Mercy Kahenda, Standard]The Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) has condemned the secret recording of a video showing DCP Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua purchasing and taking medication at a pharmacy outlet, terming it a grave violation of patient privacy and healthcare confidentiality. "Recording any client in a pharmacy without consent constitutes a serious breach of privacy. Pharmacies are healthcare settings where individuals are entitled to dignity, discretion, and protection of their personal health information", PSK emphasised. "Due diligence is underway to establish the facts and determine whether regulatory action is warranted," PSK added. The society expressed regret over the apparent breach of privacy, reiterating that every Kenyan, regardless of public status, has the right to confidential healthcare.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 20:33 UTC
DCI arrest tiktoker over threatening viral video
In a swift operation aimed at curbing the misuse of social media platforms, detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters have apprehended a man suspected of disseminating threatening content online. The suspect was arrested following the viral spread of a video recorded and shared on his TikTok account earlier this week. According to official reports from the DCI, the suspect had gone into hiding shortly after the video began circulating across various social media platforms. In a statement following the arrest, the DCI issued a stern reminder to the public regarding the boundaries of constitutional freedoms. The DCI warned that law enforcement will not hesitate to act against individuals who use social media to disrupt the peace.
Source:The Star
February 26, 2026 20:11 UTC
"War economy" or "corona-economy"?
The same thing is happening with economic analyses and debates to find the recipe, that is, the most appropriate strategy and tactics to win this war. In many languages of the world, including Albanian, the expression “economia di guerra”, “war economy”, “économie de guerre”, “Kriegswirtschaft”, “economía de guerra”, “ekonomia e luvet”, “ратна экономия”, “икономія пелому”, “воена экономия”, “háborús gazdas”, etc., has become more than everyday. In response to this situation, special economic, financial and social measures and policies are being analyzed, proposed and implemented. There are two biggest dilemmas that, according to the logic of the "coronavirus economy", are receiving different answers compared to the logic or metaphor of the "war economy". First, “the idea or belief that the sooner we get out of quarantine and get the economy going, the better”!
Source:News 24
February 26, 2026 19:21 UTC
A decade at the helm: Gianni Infantino marks 10 years as Kenya features in FIFA's long-term plan
Audio By VocalizeFIFA President Gianni Infantino when he met President William Ruto in August 2025 [FIFA]Today marks exactly 10 years since Gianni Infantino stepped into office as FIFA President. The Swiss-Italian, who formerly served as Secretary General of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA), was quite adamant about “bringing football back to FIFA, and FIFA back to football” when he took charge.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 17:35 UTC
Samburu elephant, bee attack leaves three dead and several injured
Tensions are growing in Loikas village, Samburu County, after a swarm of bees invaded the area, resulting in the death of an 80-year-old man at his home and injuries to several others. [Michael Saitoti, Standard]A swarm of bees stung an 80-year-old woman to death, leaving numerous villagers, including several children, injured at Lokas Village in Samburu County. According to authorities, the bees that had inhabited a private home for three years attacked the villagers, particularly elderly men and women who could not escape.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 17:33 UTC
Appeals Court declines to suspend judgment that rendered Ruto's advisors jobless
President William Ruto's former advisors Harrite Chigai, Dr David Ndii and Dr Monica Juma. President William Ruto's advisors will remain in the cold after the Court of Appeal declined to freeze the High Court judgment that rendered them jobless. Justices Weldon Korir, Hedwig Ong’undi and Stephen Okong’o unanimously ruled yesterday that there was no justification to suspend Justice Bahati Mwamuye’s verdict until the appeal application filed by the Attorney General is determined.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 15:30 UTC
Rs 220000000: Masterstroke by Mukesh Ambani as Campa threatens market leaders Pepsi, Coca Cola due to…; Ambani’s ‘Jio strategy’ will…
Mukesh Ambani, known for his innovative business ideas, employed a business strategy he previously used to make the Reliance Jio the biggest player in the telecom sector. Ambani's Reliance launched Campa soft drinks at just Rs 10, half of what rival brands were charging at the time. Why Mukesh Ambani's 'Jio strategy' could make Campa a major competitor? Reliance Industries Chairman, Mukesh Ambani had used the same business strategy to conquer the telecom sector with Reliance Jio. Jio's price war wiped out smaller operators, establishing it as the dominant player in market, and Campa is likely capture more market share by following the same modus operandi, as per industry experts.
Source:News 24
February 26, 2026 15:30 UTC
List of individuals to be charged over alleged multi-million fraud at SHA
Several health facilities will face charges ranging from conspiracy to defraud, obtaining money by false pretences. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has approved criminal charges against several individuals and health facilities for allegedly fraudulent registration and payment claims at the Social Health Authority (SHA). In a statement dated February 25, 2026, Ingonga said it had received and reviewed investigation files forwarded by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) between January 28 and February 24, 2026, before directing that charges be preferred.
Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 15:16 UTC
Interior CS Murkomen pressed over police brutality
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Source:Standard Digital
February 26, 2026 15:00 UTC