Raila: Haiti is not Kenya's problem
Odinga wondered why Ruto had decided to send police officers to deal with criminal gangs in the Caribbean country when Kenya has enough security challenges of its own.
By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago
Raila: Haiti is not Kenya's problem
Kenya Kwanza's big mouth bitter pill
Higher fuel prices, a weakening Kenyan shilling and increased taxation means things will only worsen for hustlers.
By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago
Kenya Kwanza's big mouth bitter pill
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Wardrobe gone awry: Shirt exposes Ruto's handlers
Expert says choice of wardrobe could be misconstrued to pass a message not originally intended by the subject.
By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago
Wardrobe gone awry: Shirt exposes Ruto's handlers
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Untold ties that bind Pauline Njoroge to UhuRuto, Jubilee
She was so close to the Uhuru administration that she covered a number of his foreign trips; her highest moment being the G7 summit in Quebec, Canada, in 2018.
By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago
Untold ties that bind Pauline Njoroge to UhuRuto, Jubilee
Fact check: Viral protest video not in Eldoret
The Standard can confirm that the viral video circulating on Twitter and other social media platforms is misleading content.
By Killiad Sinide and Gichuchi Cynthia 1 year ago
Fact check: Viral protest video not in Eldoret
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Raila Odinga: Why I will not accept or move on
Opposition leader says he will push for electoral reforms and lowering of the cost of living. He also says he will fight for his win he claims Chebukati stole from him.
By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago
Raila Odinga: Why I will not accept or move on
What you may have missed from Kasarani
William Ruto's swearing-in ceremony as the fifth president of Kenya at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, wasn't devoid of drama.
By Killiad Sinide 2 years ago
What you may have missed from Kasarani
6 years on: Remembering Mama Lucy Kibaki
Mama Lucy was so dedicated to keeping family life private that she discouraged her children from pursuing political careers. To her, family always came first.
By Killiad Sinide 2 years ago
6 years on: Remembering Mama Lucy Kibaki
Forest Road incident a picture of endangered masculinity
The problem with society is not an empowered woman. The bigger problem is a man who has lost his identity and purpose.
By Killiad Sinide 2 years ago
Forest Road incident a picture of endangered masculinity
What Fifa ban would mean to Kenya, Harambee Stars players
All eyes are on Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed as she meets with Fifa officials over the disbandment of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
What Fifa ban would mean to Kenya, Harambee Stars players
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Nick Mwendwa: The good, bad and ugly sides of embattled FKF boss
Despite promising to take Harambee Stars to the World Cup in Qatar, his tenure has been marked by controversies.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Nick Mwendwa: The good, bad and ugly sides of embattled FKF boss
Soon, an app on your smartphone will detect cancer
The scientists have for years been developing a miniaturised detector system
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Soon, an app on your smartphone will detect cancer
A win against superbugs
Currently, at least 700,000 people die annually due to drug-resistant diseases.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
A win against superbugs
 Side-effect free new way to treat strokes
Doctors use ultrasounds to do abdominal scans, pelvic scans and pregnancy scans
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
 Side-effect free new way to treat strokes
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New dawn for HIV and Aids
The ring once inserted into the vagina releases an antiretroviral (ARV) drug called dapivirine into the vagina
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
New dawn for HIV and Aids
Faster and cheaper cancer diagnosis available soon
Most Kenyan hospitals lack the necessary technologies needed for screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Faster and cheaper cancer diagnosis available soon
What you need to know about the Digital Service Tax (DST)
DST, is a tax that is payable on income derived or accrued in Kenya from services offered through a digital marketplace.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
What you need to know about the Digital Service Tax (DST)
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Reversing blindness now easier
A cornea transplant is a surgical procedure to replace part of your cornea with corneal tissue from a dead donor
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Reversing blindness now easier
Three life stages when alcohol is likely to wreck the brain most
Three key periods of dynamic brain changes that may be particularly sensitive to the harmful effects of alcohol.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Three life stages when alcohol is likely to wreck the brain most
Surgery that cures snoring
Women sleeping with snoring partners are three times more likely to have insomnia symptoms than those whose partners do not snore.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Surgery that cures snoring
A virus that reverses deafness
Surgery is an option to treat abnormalities in the eardrum or bones of hearing
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
A virus that reverses deafness
A new, gentler cancer treatment
Surgery, stem cell transplant and targeted drug therapy are other known cancer treatments.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
A new, gentler cancer treatment
The danger of wearing old masks
A new study published this month in the journal Physics of Fluids has concluded that it is safer not to wear a mask than to put on an old one.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
The danger of wearing old masks
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LED bulbs to kill coronavirus
WHO recommends use of at least 70 percent alcohol or sodium hypochlorite at 0.5 percent for disinfection of surfaces to prevent Covid transmission.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
LED bulbs to kill coronavirus
Walking fast in corridors increases Covid infection risk
A study has revealed the existence of a “re-circulation bubble” directly behind the person’s torso.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Walking fast in corridors increases Covid infection risk
The bid for harmless mosquitoes
Malaria is caused by plasmodium parasites which are spread through bites from infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
The bid for harmless mosquitoes
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Reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission in a vehicle
The researchers found that using a car’s ventilation system to circulate air was not as effective as opening a few windows.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission in a vehicle
Free app that transforms diabetes care
GlucoRx Vision is a free mobile app that has been developed to help diabetics monitor their glucose levels.
By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago
Free app that transforms diabetes care
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The vaginal ring that can prevent HIV infection
The female condom was approved nearly 30 years ago.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
The vaginal ring that can prevent HIV infection
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Artificial melanin: New-age hair dye
And unlike traditional dyes, the colour generated from artificial melanin can also withstand multiple washes.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
Artificial melanin: New-age hair dye
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Coming soon: Use of saliva for Covid-19 testing
This non-invasive approach comes as a relief to healthcare personnel as it eliminates the risk of exposure.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
Coming soon: Use of saliva for Covid-19 testing
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If Viagra won’t do, an implant will
Prescription drugs like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are common drugs that can increase erectile function and are usually the first treatment option
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
If Viagra won’t do, an implant will
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Needs no batteries, it runs on your heart’s energy
The rubbery patch is made of a material with mechanical properties that mimic cardiac tissue
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
Needs no batteries, it runs on your heart’s energy
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Infant jaundice: The harmless condition that can turn fatal
Jaundice occurs when the body has excess bilirubin, a yellow component of the red blood cells.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
Infant jaundice: The harmless condition that can turn fatal
The new frontier in weight loss surgeries
Bariatric surgery is a procedure done on the digestive system to help a person with obesity lose weight.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
The new frontier in weight loss surgeries
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An IV drip to cure hangovers and lighten skin
In Kenya, IV therapy has fast been gaining popularity in alternative therapy clinics
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
An IV drip to cure hangovers and lighten skin
Artificial pancreas: The future of diabetes treatment
Pancreas transplants and implants are treatment options available for patients suffering from this disease.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
Artificial pancreas: The future of diabetes treatment
The breastfeeding arsenal
Breastfeeding for new mothers comes with its share of anxiety and sometimes
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
The breastfeeding arsenal
The ‘magic cure’ that helps athletes recover in no time
One of the most popular treatments used to treat sports injuries is called growth factor (GF) therapy.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
The ‘magic cure’ that helps athletes recover in no time
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Keeping blood pressure in check at home made easy
Fortunately, new technologies are being developed to help patients manage hypertension from home.
By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago
Keeping blood pressure in check at home made easy
Karua: Day angel of death swooped on us
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Kenya GBV cases higher than global average
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