The Standard: RSS Feeds - Editorial http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/ RSS Feeds for The Standard - Online Edition en-us http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/ PHP/5.2.12 The proposed Law protects life, not abortion http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005420&cid=16& The Proposed Constitution of Kenya by the Committee of Experts on Constitutional Review illegalises abortion. The Bill of Rights provides for right to life. Section 26 states every person has the right to life and the life of a person begins at conception. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:20:34 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268328034 Let’s identify, support innovators to excel http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005423&cid=16& Amidst the growing din on the Proposed Constitution and Grand Coalition hiccups, a lot of human interest stories that showcase our brilliant sons and daughters get swept under in our mad rush to be politically ‘current’. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:42 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268328162 Gun-free northern Kenya needs all ministries http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005422&cid=16& Reports of bandits shooting their way into a village and killing three people among them a pupil at the volatile Pokot North-Turkana South border are cause to worry. Then again, livestock theft reared its ugly head in Laikipia West that left two rustlers dead and 3,000 animals recovered. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:22:05 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268328125 Agriculture minister should step aside http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005421&cid=16& William Ruto does not see anything wrong with a firm he partly owns selling two million gunny bags to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:21:28 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268328088 Pride of place in history awaits MPs in Naivasha http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005326&cid=16& Today is a momentous day for this country as legislators of the Tenth Parliament gather to debate the Proposed Constitution in Naivasha. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:21:23 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268245283 Time to go beyond suspensions over graft http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005325&cid=16& After months of speculation, the President finally broke his silence and made a quantum leap in the war against graft. And today, several personalities are serving suspensions from public office for their alleged role in sucking the public Treasury dry. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:20:39 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268245239 Guard fragile Sudan peace deal jealously http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005237&cid=16& At 2.5 million square kilometres, Sudan is the largest country in Africa and borders nine countries; namely: Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Libya, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya and Uganda. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:31:24 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268159484 Drag nation from bottom of moral abyss http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005236&cid=16& A crisis of unique nature appears to be evolving and could subsume this nation. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:16:39 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268154999 Complete Sh44 million City Hall census now http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005172&cid=16& There are sound financial reasons for determining the number of hands stretched forth at Phillip Kisia’s City Hall every end of the month. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:04:35 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268075075 Agencies can’t fight graft in isolation http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005171&cid=16& Corruption in Kenya can be traced back to the pre-independence period when the British colonial government gave out grants to purchase the White Highlands for landless squatters. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:03:35 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1268075015 Labour, poverty shadow African child’s outlook http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005084&cid=16& More than any other single factor, the need for political survival is the greatest obstacle to consistency from national leaders who have pledged ‘zero tolerance’ to high-level corruption. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:07:42 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1267992462 Lend tribute to the women in our lives http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000005083&cid=16& Today, as the world marks International Women’s Day, we must critically analyse achievements made thus far towards emancipation of women. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:02:47 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1267992167 Let reason prevail in the critical stage of law review http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000004980&cid=16& The Proposed Constitution comes up for debate in Parliament this week amid rising tension, with sections of Kenyans threatening to reject it. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:00:49 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1267894849 Don’t let counterfeit crooks undermine economy http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000004979&cid=16& Cartels of crooks who imitate genuine goods and pass them as genuine continue to not only rob consumers, but also put their lives at risk while at the same time undermining genuine business. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1267894800 Government should protect students from bogus colleges http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/editorial/InsidePage.php?id=2000004911&cid=16& Prof Everet Standa, the Chief Executive Officer of Commision of Higher Education (CHE) has asked parents and students seeking places in institutions of higher learning to be wary of bogus colleges. His warning comes at an appropriate time since last year’s KCSE candidates will soon be busy seeking places for further education. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:37:05 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1267807025