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Counties
Femicide cases expose deepening crisis of violence against women
Persistent gender-based violence and harmful traditions targeting women and girls are driving renewed campaigns to push communities to abandon the practices.
By David Njaaga
1d ago
Dominic Kimengich, who survived a gun attack while celebrating Mass in Todonyang near the Kenya–Ethiopia border in 2013, is set to take up a new role in Mombasa County.
By Stephen Rutto
1w ago
By David Njaaga
1w ago
By Denis Omondi
1w ago
By Benard Orwongo
3w ago
By Esther Nyambura
1mo ago
More than 2.27 million children will receive direct water, sanitation and hygiene services across 18 counties by 2030 under a new development plan.
By Benard Orwongo
3w ago
Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno has warned criminals operating in the coastal region that police will not hesitate to use firearms where the law allows.
By Esther Nyambura
1mo ago
Chuka Girls High School closed indefinitely following protests by some parents demanding removal of Chief Principal Joan Muchina over alleged poor performance, among other issues.
By Phares Mutembei
1mo ago
Homa Bay County has launched a women-led sanitary pad manufacturing factory aimed at addressing period poverty, reducing school absenteeism among girls and creating jobs for women.
By Esther Nyambura
1mo ago
The Committee Chairperson Senator Godfrey Osotsi said that the counties have got no option but to comply with the urban areas and Cities act
By Edwin Nyarangi
1mo ago
Camels seek for pastures in Moyale in Marsabit County where drought has adversely affected the pastoralist’s community due to failed rains. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]
By Antony Gitonga
1mo ago
Investigations into the fatal shooting of Dennis Ringa Swaleh, 14, in Kisauni, Mombasa, ongoing; IPOA says key witnesses interviewed and postmortem conducted.
By Esther Nyambura
2mos ago
CoG has urged National Treasury CS John Mbadi to comply with the resolution they passed with President William Ruto to release all the expenses related to wages and deductions.
By Bernard Lusigi
2mos ago
Calls for improved security ahead of the Christmas festivities, alleged unfulfilled promises by the government, and unity dominated speeches as Kenyans convened in counties.
By Standard Team
2mos ago
Twenty-two-year-old environmental activist Truphena Muthoni has officially set a 72-hour world record for tree-hugging, surpassing her previous personal best of 48 hours.
By Ray Muthee
2mos ago
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