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/5.2.17 Upgrading of Kisumu airport good for trade http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051408&cid=16& A couple of years after being upgraded into a city status, Kenya's third largest urban centre this week received an immense boost following the upgrading of its airport to meet international standards. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:03:15 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328288595 Investment in infrastructure will spur growth http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051407&cid=16& The World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) might not be the best of institutions to advise Africa, and Kenya in particular, on how to manage the economy. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:00:19 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328288419 Rising cost of anti-Aids drugs calls for rethink http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051346&cid=16& Calls by the UN for Africa to be allowed to manufacture its own anti-retroviral drugs used to treat those with symptoms of Aids is welcome. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:14:55 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328206495 Right move by CBK to leave rate untouched http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051345&cid=16& The Central Bank of Kenya through its Monetary Policy Committee has maintained its benchmark-lending rate to commercial banks, known as the Central Bank Rate, at 18 per cent. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:14:32 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328206472 African Union hostage to selfish interests http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051272&cid=16& There is increasing concern that the African Union has outlived its usefulness and is only being propped up through an alliance of self-serving dictators and rulers keen to retain its status quo as a toothless monument to political redundancy. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:52:52 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328118772 Pollsters need enforceable code of ethics http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000051271&cid=16& It is interesting that pollsters are trying to fend off impending legislation that would see them regulated by a board set up by the State. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:52:26 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1328118746 State should ensure national hospitals serve core mandate http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050993&cid=16& The management of Kenyatta National Hospital has revealed how the facility has been reduced to a health centre status, treating common colds and headaches. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:49:47 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327776587 MPs must avoid sideshows and pass critical laws http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050992&cid=16& In spite of the new debate over the indictment of four Kenyans by the International Criminal Court, Parliament ought to reconvene immediately from the December recess to pass urgent legislation. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:49:20 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327776560 State must stop the anarchy in Moyale http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050948&cid=16& For more than a month Moyale town has been a war zone with armed militiamen from two warring tribes fighting in the streets using machine guns. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:10:46 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327691446 Best chance for a peaceful, stable Somalia http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050947&cid=16& The current pressure on Al Shabaab militants in Somalia is beginning to bear fruit. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:10:05 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327691405 Let's not forget our troops in Somalia http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050861&cid=16& Even as we enjoy the rights and freedoms accorded us by the Constitution, it is important that we remember our fellow countrymen in the Kenya Defence Forces who are battling insurgents in Somalia. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:40:01 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327599601 Why Uhuru should resign as Deputy Premier http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050857&cid=16& Head of the Civil Service Mr Francis Muthaura has stepped down from his docket pending resolution of the case facing him at International Criminal Court. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:20:26 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327598450 Spat over Sudan oil must be nipped in the bud http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050468&cid=16& Media reports in the past few days indicate a deteriorating relationship between North and South Sudan. The two neighbours have been quarreling ever since the South broke away to become Africa’s youngest nation. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:02:44 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327168964 Rebuilding Kenya after chaos not an easy task http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050467&cid=16& The ruling tomorrow on the two Kenya cases at the International Criminal Court is historic. The cases will have a bearing on the next General Election and are unlike any other that the court has handled since its inception. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:02:26 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327168946 City Hall Court in need of urgent reforms http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/InsidePage.php?id=2000050421&cid=16& Needless to say, the wind of change is blowing through both the Judiciary and police. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:36:03 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1327080963