Richard Stories

Nothing to celebrate, Kisii Senator Onyonka tells Ruto as he declines dinner invite
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 31, 2024

He expressed his discontent with the government’s response to the pleas of Kenyans, particularly with President Ruto’s failure to address these issues...

Raila Odinga: Whether I win or lose in AUC chairperson election, I'll keep serving Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga is facing competition from Djibouti's Minister of Foreign Affairs Mahmoud Youssouf, Anil Gayan of Mauritius and Madagascar’s Richard Randriaman...

Ruto rallies East African states to back Raila's bid for AU Commission leadership
Amina Wako  |  Dec 07, 2024

Ruto urged the EAC partner states to rally behind Odinga, emphasising the collective benefits of his leadership. 

Mjadala Afrika: Raila to face off with two rivals next week in AUC Chair debate
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 06, 2024

The high-profile debate will take place at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, before a live audience on Dember 13, 2024.

Demolition of Woodley houses signals an end to Nairobi's colonial estates
Barack Oduor  |  Nov 22, 2024

Other estates likely to be affected include Shauri Moyo, Bahati, Mbotela, Ziwani, Makongeni and Jericho.

Senator Onyonka to Ruto: Genuine government effort will end youth protests
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2024

While he lauded Ruto for dissolving his Cabinet on July 11, following protests against his leadership, Onyonka said Ruto's mistake was to reappoint se...

Nigeria sets dangerous precedent by detaining Binance executives - CEO
Reuters  |  May 07, 2024

Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, and two of its executives face separate trials on tax evasion and money laundering, which the company is...

Senate committee proposes motion to halt funds for defiant governors
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Apr 08, 2024

The proposal follows a summons for Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate within 14 days to address audit queries.

Defence PS faces civil jail for failing to pay injured ex-soldier Sh23m
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 12, 2024

Richard Ochanda, who served in the Kenya Army, suffered severe neck injuries in 1989, which rendered him paraplegic and was dismissed six years later,...

Kelvin Kiptum, Agnes Tirop and others: Kenyan athletes who died in their prime
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 12, 2024

Among them are Agnes Tirop, Samuel Wanjiru, Nicholas Bett and Richard Chelimo.

Five breakout sporting stars in 2023
Agency  |  Dec 27, 2023

China had been without a stand-out swimming star since the doping ban of Sun Yang, but Qin Haiyang stepped into the void at the world championships in...

Harambee Stars midfielder Richard Odada spreads festive joy in Kajiado through heartfelt donations
Sports Reporter  |  Dec 20, 2023

The player’s philanthropic efforts come on the heels of a successful campaign with Danish side Aalborg, where he has made a significant impact since j...

Richard Roundtree, America's 'first Black action hero,' dead at 81
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Oct 25, 2023

American actor Richard Roundtree, heralded as "the first Black action hero" for his starring role in the iconic 1971 hit "Shaft," died Tuesday at 81,...

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