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Driftwood Sevens kicks off 2025 National Circuit in Mombasa

Driftwood Sevens kicks off 2025 National Circuit in Mombasa

The highly anticipated 2025 National Sevens Circuit is set to explode into action this weekend with the first leg, the Driftwood Sevens, taking place on July 26th and 27th at the Mombasa Sports Club. The Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) has released the...

Wajackoyah vows to destroy State House church if elected president in 2027: 'Nitachoma'

Wajackoyah vows to destroy State House church if elected president in 2027: 'Nitachoma'

Roots Party leader Professor George Wajackoyah has vowed to demolish the church within State House, Nairobi, if he ascends to power in the 2027 General Election. The controversial politician issued a strong condemnation of President William Ruto’s...

President Ruto reaffirms Kenya-Rwanda diplomatic ties

President Ruto reaffirms Kenya-Rwanda diplomatic ties

Nairobi – President William Ruto on Thursday reaffirmed Kenya’s close diplomatic ties with Rwanda, emphasizing continued cooperation in regional peace, security, and economic growth. The president hosted General James Kabarebe, the Special Envoy...

Spokenya raises awareness for water access in Kenya

Spokenya raises awareness for water access in Kenya

SPOKANE, Wash. – A Spokane-based nonprofit, Spring of Hope International, is hosting a run this weekend at Life Center in Spokane to raise awareness and funds for water access in Kenya. The event is scheduled to start at 8 a.m. tomorrow....

Two Angolan books are finalists for a literary award in Kenya

Two Angolan books are finalists for a literary award in Kenya

According to a statement sent to VerAngola, the selection of these books as finalists for the literary award highlights Angola's position in African literature. "Two Angolan books were selected as finalists for the 10th edition of the prestigious...

Kojo Choi, Mona Quartey, Saed Sinare and 5 others nominated as Ambassadors

Kojo Choi, Mona Quartey, Saed Sinare and 5 others nominated as Ambassadors

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated eight distinguished individuals to serve as Ghana’s Ambassadors and High Commissioners to critical diplomatic outposts around the world, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to revitalising the...

Familiar faces dominate Kenya Hockey Union polls line-up

Familiar faces dominate Kenya Hockey Union polls line-up

The Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) is set to conduct its highly anticipated elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) on July 26, 2025 at Maxwell Church Adventist Halls in Nairobi. This will be the first election since 2018, with long-serving president...

Ryan Ogam shoulders Kenya’s hopes ahead of CHAN

Ryan Ogam shoulders Kenya’s hopes ahead of CHAN

Ryan Ogam (L) of Tusker FC celebrates with teammate David Otieno after scoring against Gor Mahia FC during their FKF Premier League match at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos county on January 19, 2025. Photo/Sportpicha/Citizen Digital Harambee Stars...

Street photography fueling weekend revolution in Nairobi

Street photography fueling weekend revolution in Nairobi

There is a quiet transformation that takes place in Nairobi as Friday sunsets melt into the weekend. From the polished streets of Kenyatta Avenue to the bustling energy around the Tom Mboya statue and the steps of KICC, the city sheds its weekday...

Tanzania, Kenya launch cross-border fiber optic link

TANGA: TANZANIA and Kenya have taken a significant step toward strengthening diplomatic and trade relations by officially launching a cross-border fiber optic link. The connection integrates Tanzania’s National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) with...

'Food colonialism': Nigeria divided over GMO crops

'Food colonialism': Nigeria divided over GMO crops

Nigeria's approval of genetically modified crops has sparked outrage online over concerns that food supply will be over-reliant on Western agritech companies. Food containing GMOs has been available in Nigeria since 2019, yet the debate over the...

Samidoh granted anticipatory bail ahead of return

Samidoh granted anticipatory bail ahead of return

Mugithi music artist Samidoh performing at a concert in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Popular Mugithi artist and police officer Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, known to fans as Samidoh, has been granted anticipatory bail of Sh200,000 by the High Court,...

“Kenya is bigger than one man” – Omtatah slams Ruto

“Kenya is bigger than one man” – Omtatah slams Ruto

Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, has delivered a firm and unapologetic critique of President William Ruto’s administration, expressing deep concerns over what he described as repeated violations of the Constitution and a growing culture of impunity in...

William Ruto takes Nairobi by storm as he pushes his 2027 re-election bid: "Kazi bila break"

William Ruto takes Nairobi by storm as he pushes his 2027 re-election bid: "Kazi bila break"

President William Ruto expressed confidence of being reelected for a second term in the upcoming 2027 General Election During his tour of Nairobi county, Ruto explained why he is better than the opposition led by former deputy president Rigathi...

The ripple effect of Trump's budget cuts on refugee camps in Kenya

The ripple effect of Trump's budget cuts on refugee camps in Kenya

Global aid organizations are experiencing the effects of the Trump administration's choice to close USAID and reduce funding for other aid groups. The two main refugee camps in Kenya have been significantly affected by these funding cuts. The...

Activist challenges Kenya over alleged political deportations

Activist challenges Kenya over alleged political deportations

By Alan Clement A civil society organization has called on Kenya to uphold international law and resist attempts to deport South Sudanese officials and activists, currently residing in the country. Center for Peace and Advocacy (CPA), in a...

Co-op Bank Kenya, Optiven and Maskani announce multi-billion shilling partnership for affordable houses

Co-op Bank Kenya, Optiven and Maskani announce multi-billion shilling partnership for affordable houses

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Housing Survey 2024 indicated that 55.5% of Kenyans prefer building their own home Co-operative Bank, Optiven and Everstrong Maskani announced a partnership that will finance this group of Kenyans to...

‘People who spent years saving lives are now struggling to survive’ – how we witnessed Trump’s USAID cuts devastate health programmes in Kenya

‘People who spent years saving lives are now struggling to survive’ – how we witnessed Trump’s USAID cuts devastate health programmes in Kenya

My phone wouldn’t stop ringing – nurses, social workers, young mothers – all begging for help. ‘I’ve lost my job,’ ‘I have no food,’ ‘What do we do now?’ I felt helpless. These are the words of Rogers Omollo, founder and CEO of Activate Action – a...

Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy

Government Backs Innovation as Kenya Digital Token Launches Amid Bold Crypto Strategy

Kenya has signaled a historic policy shift in embracing the digital economy with a strategic focus on Bitcoin, stablecoins, and blockchain integration. Through a series of statements and videos posted on X, Hon. William Kabogo, the Cabinet...

Justice delayed, frustration delivered: MPs push for faster, fairer courts in Kenya

Justice delayed, frustration delivered: MPs push for faster, fairer courts in Kenya

A courtroom should be a place of answers, not an endless wait. But for many Kenyans, accessing justice remains a long, expensive, and emotionally draining journey. This was during a meeting between the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the...

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