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Dennis Tarus

DP William Ruto to reverse Uhuru's port, SGR deals

Ruto promised that should Kenya Kwanza win the August 9 election, they will undertake administrative and legal steps to reverse the SGR project.

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

DP William Ruto to reverse Uhuru's port, SGR deals

Amref CEO Dr Githinji appointed to global vaccines body advisory board

Amref CEO Dr Githinji appointed to global vaccines body advisory board

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

Kibaki used to defend me during Cabinet meetings - Raila

Kibaki used to defend me during Cabinet meetings - Raila

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

Mwai Kibaki: The final bow (Photos)

Mwai Kibaki: The final bow (Photos)

By Dennis Tarus, Ndung'u Gachane, Nderitu Gichure 1 year ago

In Kibaki, we saw our own Nelson Mandela - President Cyril Ramaphosa

Ramaphosa eulogised Kibaki as a great statesman who demonstrated great leadership not only to Kenya but also to the African continent.

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

In Kibaki, we saw our own Nelson Mandela - President Cyril Ramaphosa

Former President Mwai Kibaki's final journey - Photos

President Mwai Kibaki state funeral service on at Nyayo Nation Stadium.

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

Former President Mwai Kibaki's final journey - Photos

Photos: Kenyans pay tribute as Kibaki's body lies in state for second day

Kibaki's body is lying in state for the second day at Parliament Buildings. Tomorrow will be the last day of public viewing.

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

Photos: Kenyans pay tribute as Kibaki's body lies in state for second day

KCSE 2021: Results of 441 candidates cancelled due to cheating

203 were found to have unauthorised materials during the exams, 203 were found with mobile phones and eight were found to have impersonated candidates.

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

KCSE 2021: Results of 441 candidates cancelled due to cheating

KCSE 2021: List of counties with more female candidates than male

Out of the total, 421,318 were male while 405,489 were female, representing 50.96% and 49.04% of the total candidature respectively;

By Dennis Tarus 1 year ago

KCSE 2021: List of counties with more female candidates than male

Speaker Muturi joins Kenya Kwanza Alliance

Muturi who is the party leader of the Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) signed the coalition agreement to effectively joined the alliance on Saturday.

By Dennis Tarus 2 years ago

Speaker Muturi joins Kenya Kwanza Alliance

Photos: CS Yatani delivers Uhuru’s last budget

This year’s budget is being read two months earlier than its traditional June date and will be the last budget under President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.

By Dennis Tarus 2 years ago

Photos: CS Yatani delivers Uhuru’s last budget

President to deliver State of the Nation address

The judgement also contains other related declaratory orders that shall have a direct implication on the legislative work of the House.

By Protus Onyango 3 years ago

President to deliver State of the Nation address

We take lessons from the pandemic

Chief Justice David Maraga urged national and international players to invest more in technology

By Protus Onyango 3 years ago

We take lessons from the pandemic

Raila defends ODM, says those shouting want to cover up graft

The opposition leader maintains the party’s position in calling for an audit of Covid-19 cash spending, saying he is not condoning corruption

By Protus Onyango 3 years ago

Raila defends ODM, says those shouting want to cover up graft

Governors want cash released to fight virus

They also want clarity on a number of policy pronouncements made by Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe

By Protus Onyango 3 years ago

Governors want cash released to fight virus

Virus eats away 2020 and with it students’ dreams

Education experts welcomed the closure, saying it safeguards the health of the children

By Protus Onyango 3 years ago

Virus eats away 2020 and with it students’ dreams

Bishop’s family recalls last moments with daughter

Girl’s dream of becoming a lecturer was dashed by the cruel hand of death.

By Protus Onyango 4 years ago

Bishop’s family recalls last moments with daughter

To step aside or not to, that is the question for graft suspects

Critics cite 2012 ruling that cleared Uhuru and Ruto to vie, while supporters say the ruling can be reviewed.

By Protus Onyango 4 years ago

To step aside or not to, that is the question for graft suspects

Counties lament Treasury's delayed funding

Key services in the counties are affected and this impacts negatively on their resolve to make devolution work.

By Protus Onyango 4 years ago

Counties lament Treasury's delayed funding

107 degree courses set to be scrapped

With scrapping and merger of degree programmes, universities will inevitably have to fire employees

By Protus Onyango 5 years ago

107 degree courses set to be scrapped

Kenyans spend more on phones than energy, water

Surprisingly, there was little correlation observed between levels of informality and poverty.

By Protus Onyango 5 years ago

Kenyans spend more on phones than energy, water

24 million books set for new curriculum

At least 24 million textbooks will be dispatched to public primary schools by March this year for Grades One to Three pupils.

By Protus Onyango 5 years ago

24 million books set for new curriculum

Schools get textbooks two months to exams

Principals say distribution of books has been a nightmare and has greatly affected teaching.

By Protus Onyango 5 years ago

Schools get textbooks two months to exams

Education CS order on teaching time criticised

Key stakeholders have vowed to oppose directive by Ministry of Education.

By Protus Onyango 5 years ago

Education CS order on teaching time criticised

Investors counting losses as weatherman sounds alarm in coastal strip

Some investors mostly drawn from Tourism sector have expressed their concerns at the aftermaths of the downpour which seems far from subsiding.

By Standard Reporter 5 years ago

Investors counting losses as weatherman sounds alarm in coastal strip

Margaret Wanjiru denies dishing out money to her supporters

Gubernatorial aspirant Margaret Wanjiru has denied giving out money to supporters in one of her rallies.

By Protus Onyango 6 years ago

Margaret Wanjiru denies dishing out money to her supporters

Rules to guide selection of NASA leader ready

The Standard learnt that top on the recommendations was for the flag bearer be picked directly by supporters before the end of April.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Rules to guide selection of NASA leader ready

World Bank boss Jim Yong Kim calls for action on hunger

He said the World Bank stood in solidarity with the people now threatened by famine, adding that the institution was mobilising an immediate response for Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

World Bank boss Jim Yong Kim calls for action on hunger

I'm ready to serve my term, says jailed doctors union official

Dr Korir who was hauled in jail on Monday, alongside six other leaders of the doctors’ union after they disobeyed a court order to call off their strike was at the mercy of her colleague she had been jailed with.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

I'm ready to serve my term, says jailed doctors union official

Speaker Ethuro faulted for convening special sitting

Senators criticised their speaker for convening yesterday's special meeting over matters, according to them, that were not urgent or exceptional.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Speaker Ethuro faulted for convening special sitting

Africa reaping benefits of agriculture programme

Countries that have implemented a policy framework for agricultural transformation have posted higher agriculture productivity.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Africa reaping benefits of agriculture programme

Why political parties in Kenya charge for membership

Chapter 16 (1) of the Constitution says a political party shall be capable, in its own name, of acquiring and disposing of property.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Why political parties in Kenya charge for membership

Two million non-smoking Kenyans exposed to second hand smoke at home and work

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Two million non-smoking Kenyans exposed to second hand smoke at home and work

Storm over Wamalwa bid to take on Kidero in Nairobi gubernatorial race

Wamalwa's recent endorsement by Jubilee leaders from Central region has caused a major storm in the party. Jubilee is determined to wrest the seat from Governor Evans Kidero.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Storm over Wamalwa bid to take on Kidero in Nairobi gubernatorial race

Mutua: Our cell was next to one full of drunkards and touts

It was a nightmare and inhumane. We were rushed to court under unclear allegations. That was the beginning of four agonising days in the cells.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Mutua: Our cell was next to one full of drunkards and touts

Pollution leading cause of premature deaths, says UN

According to a new United Nations report, environmental impacts are responsible for the deaths of more than one quarter of all children under the age of five.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Pollution leading cause of premature deaths, says UN

Family in agony as five relatives still missing after Huruma tragedy

"I was on night shift that week and left home on a motorbike at 6.30pm," recalls Achieng, who was expected to report for work by 7pm.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Family in agony as five relatives still missing after Huruma tragedy

Those who tasted Mama Lucy Kibaki's wrath forgave her

Former Imenti Central MP Gitobu Imanyara and Director of Police Operations Benson Kibue, say they are not bitter with Lucy Kibaki and have forgiven her.

By Protus Onyango 7 years ago

Those who tasted Mama Lucy Kibaki's wrath forgave her

Stop lying about ICC, Karua tells Uhuru and Ruto

Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has slammed the ruling Jubilee coalition for allegedly polarising the country. She accused Jubilee leaders of peddling lies on the recent ruling by the International Criminal Court (ICC).

By Protus Onyango 8 years ago

Stop lying about ICC, Karua tells Uhuru and Ruto

Girl with phone-induced cancer needs Sh10 million

The debate whether cell phone use can cause cancer and other tumours has been raging for some time now.

By Protus Onyango 8 years ago

Girl with phone-induced cancer needs Sh10 million

Airline to build hotel and aviation school in Homa Bay

An international airline company will build a three star hotel, an aviation school and a hangar near Kabunde airstrip in Homa Bay.

By Protus Onyango 8 years ago

Airline to build hotel and aviation school in Homa Bay

Owuor rally takes Kisumu by storm

Thousands of Prophet David Owuor’s followers braved the hot weather to throng Kibos grounds in Kisumu County.

By Protus Onyango 8 years ago

Owuor rally takes Kisumu by storm

Uhuru visits Kisumu in wake of Uganda deals

President Uhuru Kenyatta will be in Kisumu today. The President will be in the lakeside city to preside over the 89th edition of the Kenya National Music Festival winners' concert at the local State House.

By Protus Onyango 8 years ago

Uhuru visits Kisumu in wake of Uganda deals

Teachers urge Government to respect court award for salary increment

Teachers from Nyanza have urged the Government to implement the industrial court award of between 50 to 60 per cent salary increment.

By Protus Onyango 8 years ago

Teachers urge Government to respect court award for salary increment

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