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Veronica Onjoro

Issuance of Huduma Namba cards is illegal

How do you build an identity system based on trust when you defy court orders?

By Mustafa Mahmoud 3 years ago

Issuance of Huduma Namba cards is illegal

Political goodwill is needed to end clashes in West Pokot

Political goodwill is needed to end clashes in West Pokot

By Michael Kasilon Chepareria 7 years ago

Is the law limiting drinking hours still in force?

Is the law limiting drinking hours still in force?

By Cosmus Musembi 7 years ago

Esther Gathogo: Wives should deny spouses conjugal rights if they fail to accord political support to female candidate

Esther Gathogo: Wives should deny spouses conjugal rights if they fail to accord political support to female candidate

By Joseph G Muthama 7 years ago

Was Maseno comrade murdered by villagers?

Maseno University has been closed indefinitely following a demonstration after the death of a ‘comrade.’

By Elly Logova 7 years ago

Was Maseno comrade murdered by villagers?

Former student leader accuses fellow student of biting lower lip and causing bodily injuries

A former student leader has accused a fellow student of biting his lower lip and causing him bodily injuries.

By Kelvin Kamau 7 years ago

Former student leader accuses fellow student of biting lower lip and causing bodily injuries

Be gone: Kisii University suspends 40 students

Forty students have been suspended from Kisii University following a two-day riot from October 17.

By Innocent Tsalwa 7 years ago

Be gone: Kisii University suspends 40 students

Why devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution

Devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution. The process has seen the extension of resources and power from the center to the periphery.

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Why devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution

Kenyans can slay the dragon of corruption once and for all

After 53 years of independence, we are down to only our fourth president.

By Augustine Gitonga 7 years ago

Kenyans can slay the dragon of corruption once and for all

Theft of health money is crime against humanity

Although Kenyans are accustomed to perennial corruption within Government establishments, few could have imagined that approximately Sh5.8 billion meant for the most vulnerable in society could have been stolen in such a nerve-racking manner.

By David Sonye 7 years ago

Theft of health money is crime against humanity

Wabukala, do not take EACC job

The search is on again for the next chairperson of the troubled Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

By Dennis Sinyo 7 years ago

Wabukala, do not take EACC job

Varsity student dies after failing to get treatment at the institution's health center

Meru University was yesterday closed indefinitely after students rioted following the death of a colleague.

By Phares Mutembei 7 years ago

Varsity student dies after failing to get treatment at the institution's health center

Recent case of man killing his wife and children in Murang’a is disturbing

Cases of child abuse are on the increase in Kenya and the worst part is that children are attacked by close relatives, including their parents and teachers, with whom they spent most of their time in school.

By Jane Kendi 7 years ago

Recent case of man killing his wife and children in Murang’a is disturbing

Why State should regulate gambling

Kenya has lately witnessed a steady growth of the middle class, technological advancements as well as growth of infrastructure.

By Ahmed Wangara 7 years ago

Why State should regulate gambling

MCAs must be morally upright and competent

It has been four years now since Kenya ushered in the devolved form of government.

By Onyiego Felix 7 years ago

MCAs must be morally upright and competent

UN is not doing enough to help Africa out of conflicts

A confidential United Nations' report recently accused Israel and Eastern Europe of fueling conflicts in South Sudan by selling arms to the government.

By Teddy Katono 7 years ago

UN is not doing enough to help Africa out of conflicts

Varsity gets lab equipment worth Sh 225m

Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) has received, through a grant, science equipment worth Sh225 million from the African Development Bank.

By Alex Wakhisi 7 years ago

Varsity gets lab equipment worth Sh 225m

Communication between KDF and locals is key

The decision by President Uhuru Kenyatta to cancel his trip to Angola and instead meet security chiefs in the wake of the Al Shabaab attack on lodging in Mandera is commendable.

By Denis Mbau 7 years ago

Communication between KDF and locals is key

Have reduced interest rates led to job cuts?

Banks used to earn 70 per cent interest on loans before the capping of interest at four percentage points above 10 per cent Central Bank Rate (14 per cent).

By Veronica Onjoro 7 years ago

Have reduced interest rates led to job cuts?

Here is why the proposed Lamu coal plant is not viable

Mr. Patrick Mbataru's article in The Standard of October 12 arguing that the "Lamu coal power plant is viable" is unconvincing and one-sided.

By Samia Omar 7 years ago

Here is why the proposed Lamu coal plant is not viable

What the President should do to win war on corruption

At a recent State House summit on governance and accountability, the President confirmed one thing among others: that he had no political spine to fight the vice of corruption.

By Andrew N Wasike 7 years ago

What the President should do to win war on corruption

DP Ruto needs to play his cards well to keep 2022 dream alive

The entry of Peter Kenneth in the crowded Nairobi gubernatorial race is raising jitters in Jubilee Party as he is widely perceived by a faction allied to William Ruto as an outsider who could interfere with the establishment.

By Mudega Oscar 7 years ago

DP Ruto needs to play his cards well to keep 2022 dream alive

Political rivalry cause of conflict in Kerio Valley

Since May, a low-level conflict in the Kerio Valley between Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot counties has left more than 30 people dead and many others displaced from their homes and farms.

By Dominic Pkalya 7 years ago

Political rivalry cause of conflict in Kerio Valley

Ban secondhand handkerchiefs and panties

Last Sunday, as per our home schedule and routine, I was sent to Kisumu's Kibuye open air market to buy indigenous vegetables that I adore.

By Shem Onyuro 7 years ago

Ban secondhand handkerchiefs and panties

Wrangles as residents protest Ruto's choice of new varsity location

Wrangles surrounding the establishment of the first ever public university in Baringo have taken a new twist; weeks after Deputy President William Ruto proposed another venue.

By Vincent Mabatuk 7 years ago

Wrangles as residents protest Ruto's choice of new varsity location

Varsity students in shock as colleague found dead in hostel

Shock gripped students of Laikipia University on when they woke up to find one of their colleagues dead in his hostel room on the outskirts of Nyahururu town.

By James Munyeki 7 years ago

Varsity students in shock as colleague found dead in hostel

Varsity showcases digital book system

Varsity showcases digital book system

By WILBERFORCE OKWIRI 7 years ago

Varsity showcases digital book system

It is sad that cattle rustling still exist in Kenya

Since time immemorial, cattle rustling has been a thorn in the flesh in this country.

By Joseph Muthama 7 years ago

It is sad that cattle rustling still exist in Kenya

New Chief Justice needs us all to fight graft

Last week, Kenya ushered in the new President of the Supreme Court and chairman of the Judicial Service Commission, Chief Justice David Maraga.

By Timothy Kiplimo 7 years ago

New Chief Justice needs us all to fight graft

War on graft should begin at the top

Mega corruption in Kenya is perpetuated by the high and mighty in both the private and public sectors, but the latter is leading the way in perpetuating the vice.

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

War on graft should begin at the top

South Africa applying to pull out of ICC ironic

It is quite ironical for South Africa, a country which was the last to be liberated from the yoke of oppressive colonialism, to be among the first African countries, after Burundi, to apply to pull out of the International Criminal Court (ICC).

By Aggrey Kulali 7 years ago

South Africa applying to pull out of ICC ironic

Malik support for Trump selfish

Malik Obama's support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is an insult to family unity and Kenyan values.

By David Muthoka 7 years ago

Malik support for Trump selfish

Kisii University has announced closure of five of her satellite campuses

The move follows recommendations by the Commission of University of Education (CUE) and the Advisory Committee of the Eminent Persons (Acep).

By Erick Abuga 7 years ago

Kisii University has announced closure of five of her satellite campuses

World javelin champion Julius Yego involved in a grisly accident

World javelin champion Julius Yego is recovering at Mediheal hospital after getting involved in an accident in Eldoret.

By musyoki Ngina 7 years ago

World javelin champion Julius Yego involved in a grisly accident

In DigiSchool, role of teacher and student will be reversed

In March this year, the DigiSchool programme was officially launched. With the disbursement of more than 500,000 laptops and tablets to selected schools across counties, the first phase of digitized learning in schools is already in place.

By Dr. Wanjiku wa Njoroge 7 years ago

In DigiSchool, role of teacher and student will be reversed

Let's counter Al Shabaab propaganda

Since 2012, the Global Terrorism Database (DTB) has consistently ranked Kenya third among countries most affected by terrorism in Africa after Nigeria and Somalia.

By Dominic Pkalya 7 years ago

Let's counter Al Shabaab propaganda

Thumbs up to National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale

Kenya is at risk of breeding an indolent generation if stringent measures aren’t put in place to regulate gambling.

By Felix Odingo 7 years ago

Thumbs up to National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale

Spare Mutua and support efforts to amend film law

I have tried keenly to understand all the flak Ezekiel Mutua has been getting in the face of misleading reports that suggest the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) intends to introduce a new law to replace the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya.

By Kibet Benard 7 years ago

Spare Mutua and support efforts to amend film law

CORD must hold free and fair primaries

CORD supporters are keenly watching developments within the coalition, especially with regard to picking the 2017 presidential flag bearer.

By Machogu Greenvale 7 years ago

CORD must hold free and fair primaries

The recent cultural fiasco is a big shame to the county government

The recent fiasco in which a leading cultural group from Taita-Taveta County failed to travel to Paris, France, to showcase our cultural diversity is a big shame to the county government.

By Pascal Mwandambo 7 years ago

The recent cultural fiasco is a big shame to the county government

Step up training facilities to boost tourism sector

Kenya seems to underestimate tourism education in assuring guests of a memorable experience.

By Bahati A 7 years ago

Step up training facilities to boost tourism sector

Mr. President, it is time to take the bull by its horns

It is so disheartening when the CEO of the nation bemoans the failure of his government to tame a vice.

By Titus Pala and Benard Amaya 7 years ago

Mr. President, it is time to take the bull by its horns

Your Say: Teacher beats class 8 pupil to death in Nakuru for failing test

Our education system is being done in such a way that it only teaches greed and corruption.

By Several authors 7 years ago

Your Say: Teacher beats class 8 pupil to death in Nakuru for failing test

Let’s vet leaders, make informed choices in 2017

State officers are servants of the people and not vice versa. The Constitution is clear about the role of elected representatives at the various levels up from the presidency down to the ward.

By Onyiego Felix 7 years ago

Let’s vet leaders, make informed choices in 2017

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