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Sermons against graft, debt and insecurity dominate Easter Sunday

Archbishop Anthony Muheria warned that corruption had crippled the nation. Archbishop Winnie Owiti of VOSH Church International called for a moral reawakening.

Sermons against graft, debt and insecurity dominate Easter Sunday

Low-key Good Friday amid tough economic times, churches call for action on corruption

Low-key Good Friday amid tough economic times, churches call for action on corruption

Uncontrolled sand harvesting in Kisumu West puts homes, water sources at risk

Uncontrolled sand harvesting in Kisumu West puts homes, water sources at risk

Gold and money deals: Are Kenya-RSF 'golden ties' fuelling the war in Sudan?

Gold and money deals: Are Kenya-RSF 'golden ties' fuelling the war in Sudan?

Raila men at a crossroads on their loyalty to Kenya Kwanza

Raila Odinga’s ODM top members are split on how to relate with the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Raila men at a crossroads on their loyalty to Kenya Kwanza

Confusion, violence, and alleged abductions rock ODM's grassroots elections

Different political groups hold parallel elections at the constituency level, each claiming legitimacy. Party is holding elections for delegates to strengthen grassroots support.

Confusion, violence, and alleged abductions rock ODM's grassroots elections

Minister, envoy drawn in Sh3.2b gold case

A high-profile scandal involving 550 kilograms of gold valued at Sh3.2 billion has ensnared a Kenyan Cabinet Secretary and an envoy, drawing them into a complex legal battle.

Minister, envoy drawn in Sh3.2b gold case

Farouk Kibet: Is this the man running the presidency?

A call from Mr Kibet is known to have sent shivers down the spines of the high and mighty in Kenya. Such calls have in the past made and broken careers.

Farouk Kibet: Is this the man running the presidency?

Bloodshed, confusion mar ODM elections in Nyanza and Western

Another victim sustained a fractured shoulder from a blunt weapon attack and a deep cut on his back.

Bloodshed, confusion mar ODM elections in Nyanza and Western

Costly crowd cheers: How MPs mobilised crowds for Ruto tour

Elected leaders pulled all stops heavily relying on loudmouths and rabble-rousers to ensure Ruto was not greeted by empty streets or venues in his Mt Kenya tour.

Costly crowd cheers: How MPs mobilised crowds for Ruto tour

Morlon: Confessed drug dealer allowed to do business in Kenya

Jean Emmanuel Morlon, a self-confessed drug lord, ruled Spain’s underworld for over 30 years as a gang leader.

Morlon: Confessed drug dealer allowed to do business in Kenya

Several farmers yet to receive fertilizer amid biting shortage

Seceral farmers across the country have raised an alarm over alleged discrepancies in the distribution of government's subsidized fertilizers.

Several farmers yet to receive fertilizer amid biting shortage

Insecurity, ID vetting and calls for peace dominate Idd prayers

This year’s Idd Ul-Fitr celebrations were marked by concerns over rising insecurity and renewed calls for unity and peace.

Insecurity, ID vetting and calls for peace dominate Idd prayers

Kipchumba Murkomen: Below average boisterous CS

The growing insecurity in the country is raising alarm with incidents of terrorism and banditry causing concern among Kenyans.

Kipchumba Murkomen: Below average boisterous CS

Uproar as shortage of fertilizer hits farmers

A crisis is looming in the country’s agriculture sector due to a severe shortage of government-subsidized fertilizers as the planting season begins.

Uproar as shortage of fertilizer hits farmers

Vrooom!: Epic show on day one of WRC fourth edition

The event was officially flagged off by President William Ruto in the presence of Sports CS and other top government officials at KICC before the drivers headed to Naivasha for an epic show.

Vrooom!: Epic show on day one of WRC fourth edition

Helb funds delay leaves many in despair despite Ruto's promise

Despite President William Ruto’s assurance that Helb funds would be disbursed by last Friday, thousands of university students are still waiting — frustrated, and struggling to make ends meet.

Helb funds delay leaves many in despair despite Ruto's promise

70 families displaced as rains wreak havoc in Homa Bay

At least 70 households have been displaced and farms destroyed as heavy rains pound Western and Nyanza regions.

70 families displaced as rains wreak havoc in Homa Bay

EXCLUSIVE: Man behind unauthorised police base speaks

Collins Chepkulei Leitich, alias ‘General,’ has denied reports of his arrest despite being at the center of controversy over an unauthorised police base in Kesses.

EXCLUSIVE: Man behind unauthorised police base speaks

Mixed reactions greet Ruto and Raila new found political alliance

Kenyans have expressed mixed reactions over the decision by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to sign a pact with President William Ruto.

Mixed reactions greet Ruto and Raila new found political alliance

Man to serve 40 years in jail for defiling and impregnating daughter in Soweto

A 50-year-old man has been jailed for 40 years for defiling and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter.

Man to serve 40 years in jail for defiling and impregnating daughter in Soweto

Hospitals turn away patients with SHA cover

Patients seeking health services at facilities under RUPHA were turned away Thursday due to the suspension of services by over 600 facilities, citing unpaid claims.

Hospitals turn away patients with SHA cover

The good, the bad and the ugly of Ruto's affordable housing projects

President William Ruto’s affordable housing projects are yielding mixed results across the country, with many Kenyans holding faint hopes of ever owning a home under the scheme.

By 2 months ago

The good, the bad and the ugly of Ruto's affordable housing projects

God told me my son would be a great man; Chebukati's father speaks

In a 2023 interview with The Standard, John Chebukati said God had revealed to him that his son Wafula Chebukati would be a great man on the day he was born.

By 2 months ago

God told me my son would be a great man; Chebukati's father speaks

Raila's supporters beaming with confidence ahead of AUC vote

Professionals in Nyanza are buzzing with confidence that Kenya's candidate Raila Odinga could be headed for victory.

By 2 months ago

Raila's supporters beaming with confidence ahead of AUC vote

Farouk Kibet: The power behind William Ruto's presidency

So revered is Farouk that his suggestions or opinions are law to area leaders. He decides who to sit where in an event attended by the President and who to say what and for how long.

By 2 months ago

Farouk Kibet: The power behind William Ruto's presidency

This man Mbotela: Stared at the barrel of a gun but lived to see five presidents take office

The 84-year-old was forced into a controversial military coup at gunpoint in 1982 when the late President Daniel Moi was in power.

By 2 months ago

This man Mbotela: Stared at the barrel of a gun but lived to see five presidents take office

Return of killer police squads

Unlike previous abductions that targeted online critics of the government, none of the Mlolongo Four had a prominent online presence.

By 2 months ago

Return of killer police squads

Abducted and Silenced!

Justus Mutumwa and Martin Mwau were discovered at City Mortuary following fingerprint analysis.

By 2 months ago

Abducted and Silenced!

Alarm as bars thrive near schools, raising drugs, learning concerns

In some areas, learning is frequently disrupted by loud music and revellers shouting. Parents are constantly worried about the safety of their children.

By 2 months ago

Alarm as bars thrive near schools, raising drugs, learning concerns

Bars near schools thrive, raising drugs, learning concerns

Despite efforts to shield school-going children from alcohol and substance abuse, several bars and entertainment joints continue to operate.

By 2 months ago

Bars near schools thrive, raising drugs, learning concerns

William Ruto: Gachagua was incompetent and tribal

Although he did not mention him by name, his choice of words, the weight of criticisms, and the timing he was referring to point to his fallout with Gachagua.

By 3 months ago

William Ruto: Gachagua was incompetent and tribal

SHA turns access to healthcare into pain and agony

Patients seeking outpatient services have been forced to dig deep into their pockets with frequent system failures affecting delivery of services across the country.

By 3 months ago

SHA turns access to healthcare into pain and agony

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

The Ministry of health has acknowledged and apologized over system failures with the SHA, which have disrupted provision of healthcare services in the country.

By 3 months ago

Health CS Barasa apologises for SHA system breakdown

Parents angered by levying of extra charges

Parents have expressed disappointment at the additional fees they are being asked to pay to keep their children in school.

By 3 months ago

Parents angered by levying of extra charges

Grade 9 learners confront teacher's shortage and crowded classrooms

Junior Secondary School heads are in a dilemma due to limited space, lack of equipment, and teacher shortage as Grade 9 reported for term one.

By 3 months ago

Grade 9 learners confront teacher's shortage and crowded classrooms

Top performers share secrets, future dreams

Hard work, discipline, and determination were key factors for student’s success. From medicine to engineering, the dreams of top KCSE performers are shaping up.

By 3 months ago

Top performers share secrets, future dreams

Parents' uproar over ministry's 'opaque' release of KPSEA results

Kenya National Examination Council announced the release of KPSEA results through its X platform.

By 3 months ago

Parents' uproar over ministry's 'opaque' release of KPSEA results

Faces of 2024 KCSE top performers

A total of 962, 512 candidates sat the 2024 KCSE, compared to 899,453 in 2023, accounting for a 7.19 per cent increase.

By 3 months ago

Faces of 2024 KCSE top performers

Tears of joy as five abducted youth reunite with their kin

Families had an agonising festive period with their children missing for days but yesterday, there were tears of joy as five abducted youths returned home.

By 3 months ago

Tears of joy as five abducted youth reunite with their kin

Parents struggle with high costs of textbooks, uniforms and travel

Parents of children transitioning to Grade 9 grapple with high cost of learning materials. PSVs and boda boda operators have hiked fares as students return to school.

By 3 months ago

Parents struggle with high costs of textbooks, uniforms and travel

CBC crisis: Books, funds and classrooms cloud Grade Nine shift

A crisis is looming in public schools across the country as a lack of adequate classrooms, delay in the release of capitation funds and books cloud Grade 9 transition.

By 3 months ago

CBC crisis: Books, funds and classrooms cloud Grade Nine shift

Why the South Rift region feels forgotten by Ruto's government

Stalled billion-shilling projects have angered the region that voted for Kenya Kwanza party. A tale of broken promises has fueled discontent.

By 3 months ago

Why the South Rift region feels forgotten by Ruto's government

Merry-making, prayers as thousands come out united to bid goodbye to gruelling 2024

The year had been a rollercoaster ride, full of economic setbacks and political tension. Kenyans sent the old year packing and are with a renewed sense of hope.

By 3 months ago

Merry-making, prayers as thousands come out united to bid goodbye to gruelling 2024

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