Kenyan local communities not fairly compensated in mining benefits — AU report

Kenya has been named among African states struggling to ensure citizens receive fair benefits from their mineral wealth. The Africa Governance Report 2025 released by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) under the AU highlights growing...

Kenyans Alex Matata, Lilian Kasait Rengeruk win Delhi Half Marathon

Kenyan long-distance runners Alex Matata and Lilian Kasait Rengeruk stamped their authority on the capital’s streets, storming to victory in the men’s and women’s elite races respectively at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon here on Sunday.It was...

Nairobi's BBS mall hosts Sharia-compliance and halal business expo 2025

The 2nd Edition of the Sharia Compliance and Halal Business Expo 2025 concluded successfully at BBS Mall in Eastleigh, Nairobi Exhibitors from seven countries showcased a variety of Sharia-compliant and Halal products and services across multiple...

Kenya dominates Delhi Half Marathon as Matata, Rengeruk seal double cictory

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 12: Kenyan athletes Alex Nzioka Matata and Lilian Kasait Rengeruk delivered commanding performances at the 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, claiming both the men’s and...

Kenya Edges to First Crypto Law as House Passes VASP Bill

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 12 — Kenya is set for its first comprehensive crypto framework after the National Assembly passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025 at Third Reading, sending it to President William Ruto for assent. The Bill...

William Ruto vows to elevate Kenya to first-world status by 2055: “It is time”

President William Ruto outlined a bold multi-decade vision for Kenya, urging national unity and divine guidance to transform the country’s global standing He disclosed strategic meetings with political leaders and lawmakers aimed at building...

Madagascar president warns of attempt to ‘seize power’: What to know

Madagascar’s presidency says “an attempt to seize power illegally and by force” is under way, a day after soldiers from an elite military unit joined a youth-led protest against the government. “In view of the extreme gravity of this situation,...

Okal and Irungu star as Kenya dominate Africa Duathlon Cup

Kenya's Megan Irungu wins the Elite Women category during the 2025 Africa Triathlon and Duathlon Cup in Kilifi on October 11, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Under the blazing Kilifi sun and humid coastal winds, Kenya turned endurance into...

Mbeere North by-election litmus test for Ruto, Gachagua

DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua during a rally in Runyenjes on October 11, 2025 The Mbeere North parliamentary by-election has turned into a high-stakes political battle that will be a litmus test for President William Ruto and former DP Rigathi...

Chebet, Kimosop Dominate Kericho Athletics Kenya Cross Country

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 12 – In a fiercely contested Senior Women’s 10km race, Caren Chebet delivered a dominant performance, crossing the finish line in 33:27:63 to win the 2025 Athletics Kenya Cross Country series in Kericho. Chebet won ahead of...

Kabuchai MP Kalasinga declares war on Wetangula, vows to oust him from Ford Kenya leadership

Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga.[Benard Lusigi, Standard] Ford-Kenya party leader and National Assembly speaker Moses Wetang'ula's political grip and dominance in the Western region and within the party is once again on the test as outspoken...

Gachagua claims Ruto is plotting against Mt Kenya after uniting with Gideon Moi: "Ametupangia"

Former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua is unhappy with the union of President William Ruto and KANU chairman, Gideon Moi According to Gachagua, the agreement between Gideon and Ruto is indicative of the Kalenjin unity, which he suggested is...

Gachagua Declares War on Mt Kenya 'Traitors'

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has vowed to begin naming and shaming Mount Kenya leaders whom he accused of 'betraying the community'. Gachagua spoke during a church service at Ambassador of Christ Church in Mwea, Kirinyaga County, where...

Gachagua vows to expose leaders betraying Mt Kenya

DCP leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua warns leaders against being used to split Mt Kenya. [File, Standard] DCP leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has warned leaders against betraying Mt Kenya and causing...

Mbadi leads Kenya’s delegation in high-level economics talks with IMF & World Bank

WASHINGTON DC, US — National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is leading Kenya’s delegation to the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group, scheduled to take place from Monday,...

Why Kenyatta Cup is Kenya’s most significant horse racing event

The Kenyatta Cup horse racing competition took place on Sunday October 12, 2025 at Ngong racecourse, East Africa’s only horse racing track and Kenya’s only thoroughbred race venue. It opened in 1954, replacing the old Kariokor racecourse. The...

Ghanaian politicians are funny people

On Friday, October 10th, 2025, GHoneTV posted the news that the Vice President of Ghana called for all cocoa beans to be processed in the country for farmers to benefit from the value chain, create jobs, promote the cocoa industry, and uphold...

Madagascar On Edge, Military Hints At Coup Amid Rising Protests Against President Rajoelina

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Madagascar is facing a serious political crisis as protests intensify and elements within the military appear to challenge President Andry Rajoelina’s rule. On Sunday, the president...

Kenyans Matata, Rengeruk take home title wins in Delhi Half Marathon; Abhishek Pal, Seema top Indian runners

New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): Experienced Kenyan runners Alex Nzioka Matata and Lilian Kasait Rengeruk applied different strategies to register notable Kenyan wins in the 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a World Athletics...

Belgium Coach Dies Suddenly in Nairobi

Belgium national women's sevens team coach Warren Abrahams has passed away in Nairobi at the age of 42. Abrahams, who also coached the Wales Women's team, was coaching the Belgium team at the Safari Sevens tournament in Nairobi when he suddenly...