David Njaaga

2 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | David Njaaga

Protesters lit bonfire in Kangemi along Waiyaki Way during the during protests on June 25,2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday said at least eight people were killed and more than 400 injured during protests across the country to mark the first anniversary of the Gen-Z demonstrations. The commission monitored the protests in at least 23 counties and reported that all eight deaths resulted from gunshot wounds.

3 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | David Njaaga

National Assembly Defence Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech. [File, Standard] National Assembly Defence Committee Chairperson Nelson Koech has warned against foreign diplomats interfering in Kenya’s internal governance, following concerns raised by Western embassies over how the country is handling planned protests.

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | David Njaaga

Kenyans warned against relying on intermediaries for visa appointments. [File, Standard] Kenyans seeking visas are being targeted by fraudsters posing as agents who promise fast-tracked appointments in exchange for cash, exploiting a sharp rise in global travel demand. Applicants have reported being duped by individuals who claim to work with embassies or visa processing centres and offer quicker slots for a fee. Many victims are job seekers or travellers desperate to beat long wait times.

4 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | David Njaaga

Kenya catchball team during Africa Catchball Cup matches at Pimville Stadium in Soweto, South Africa. Kenya won the Africa Catchball Cup in South Africa after completing an unbeaten run during the week-long tournament held from Saturday, June 14 to Saturday, June 21 in Soweto. The competition took place at Pimville Stadium in Gauteng, drawing teams from Kenya, Uganda, Ghana and South Africa. The event aimed to develop catchball across the continent, especially among women.

5 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | David Njaaga

Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Bonaya has faulted the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) over what she termed unequal pay for teachers in municipalities, warning that the current policy risks weakening education in hardship areas.