Standard Group ‘Stand’ campaign wins global award
A campaign rolled out by The Standard Group in the run up to the last General Election has won an award.
Read More »William Oduol cornered over child out of wedlock
A petitioner challenging the election of Siaya Governor got more than he bargained for when his personal details were exposed at a Kisumu court.
Read More »Teachers to get Sh5b medical cover
Teachers are set to benefit from a Sh5.4 billion comprehensive medical scheme starting July 1, if a deal between the Kenya National Union of Teachers and the Teachers Service Commission becomes a reality.
Read More »Uhuru to attend AU summit in Ethiopia
President Uhuru Kenyatta travels to Addis Ababa Ethiopia today to attend the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government.
Read More »Grief as two brothers shot dead amid security pledge
The wave of killings in western Kenya continues despite Government’s assurance of security.
Read More »Duale defends Ruto’s Sh18.5m trip in Chamber
Leader of Majority in Parliament Aden Duale tabled documents before the House showing Government paid Sh18.5 million for a trip by Deputy President William Ruto.
Major clash looms between the two Houses
A major collision looms between the two Houses of Parliament over jurisdiction.
Kenya economy to grow by 6 percent in 2013
Kenya's economy is expected to grow by about 6 percent in 2013, up from a growth rate of 4.6 percent last year, Devolution and Planning Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru said on Thursday.
- Government releases economic survey
- Orange Kenya wants Google to pay for services
- Businesses lauds consortium approach in faster Internet deployment
- South Rift farmers earn sh 370 million from milk deliveries
- High cost of mortgages fuelling housing deficit
- Size does matter when choosing pension scheme
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+1.00 last 70.00Nigeria author Achebe to be buried
Renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, who died in March, is due to be buried in his home town in Anambra state.
Cheruiyot and Keitany to miss competition for over one year
Kenyan teams to the 14th IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia, will miss two world-beating female athletes.
Agriculture key to Kenyan prosperity
Kenya’s agricultural system is amongst the most developed in Africa. Directly or indirectly – agriculture accounts for about half of all economic activity.
- Only State should tackle insecurity, not mobs, vigilantes
- Decisive action must be taken to stem insecurity
- Learn from JAB’s failures by addressing its challenges
- MPs should be paid by performance ranking
- Cabinet Secretaries must sustain spirit of new law
- Here comes the Cabinet, and being new it has chance to effect change
Venezuela hit by toilet paper shortage
Venezuela's National Assembly has backed plans to import 39 million rolls of toilet paper, in an effort to relieve a chronic shortage.
Lakeside city gripped in fear amid soaring insecurity
It is a little past six in the evening and a handful of patrons gather at a popular pub at the heart of Kisumu’s Central Business District.
Changing face of activism
Kuxi Ghai is a stunning beauty. She schooled in London, stays alone and is single. Then there is Mary Ingabire — a sassy university student, who loves to write about love and boys on her Facebook page.
How political repression can destroy thriving democratic political culture
My death was, unfortunately, very highly exaggerated. As a matter of fact, no such thing happened, and I thought those calling me to find out what had happened were confused by some new calendar, since April Fools’ Day had long come and gone.
- Our varsities should be held accountable for State support
- Focusing on MPs salaries may leave us a penny wise, but pound foolish
- Are Kenyan voters like pigs?
- Nothing like a common rival to keep political friends together
- Public input in picking CDF boards good idea but not ripe yet
- An appreciation of my friend Mutula, a man of quick wit, disarming charm
Why luxury Jet for Ruto and no food for the hungry
It has been recently reported in the media that Deputy President William Ruto has hired himself a sh 100 million jet at tax payers expense at a time when over 60 per cent of the population is living under one dollar per day.
- What proponents of gay marriage should know?
- Why ICC cases against Uhuru, Ruto should not be terminated
- Why government-sponsored university students are disadvantaged
- CJ Mutunga opens to Raila, other critics
- Why Ex-PM ‘back-Door’ admission to 11th Parliament is suicidal
- CJ Mutunga’s reaction on criticism eroding his credibility
Why Chinua Achebe is Not Buried Yet
While the celebrated literary giant died on 21st march, he is yet to be buried. Here is the reason why.
