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How the private sector can step up its role in improving education

Private companies often have advanced resources and programs that might not necessarily be available in the public sector.

By Michael Sinclair 10 months ago

How the private sector can step up its role in improving education

Petitioners want retired State officers out of polls

Petitioners want retired State officers out of polls

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Act on rising HIV and Aids infections, Kagwe tells Nyong'o

Act on rising HIV and Aids infections, Kagwe tells Nyong'o

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

How Kisumu Boys avoided wave of unrest that swept schools

How Kisumu Boys avoided wave of unrest that swept schools

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Maranda High School Form II students to remain at home until their dorm is repaired

All Form Two students at Maranda High School are yet to report back for the third term, following the December 5 fire that destroyed a dormitory.

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Maranda High School Form II students to remain at home until their dorm is repaired

Sugar mills breakdown spell doom for farmers, transporters

Major sugar millers in the Nyando sugar belt are either operating below capacity or are closed for maintenance.

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Sugar mills breakdown spell doom for farmers, transporters

Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it

According to Florence, her sister’s problems at the facility started two years ago

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Daughter: We carried tea and bread for my mom after scan, but she never made it

Covid-19 stigma: School sends home children of man discharged from isolation centre

A family in Homa Bay has borne the brunt of Covid-19 stigma after their children were chased from school.

By Kevin Ogutu 2 years ago

Covid-19 stigma: School sends home children of man discharged from isolation centre

Kidero, Sonko clash over DP Ruto involvement in Nairobi politics

The race for Nairobi County top seat has taken a different dimension with the incumbent Governor Evans Kidero now accusing Deputy President William Ruto of striving to run the county by proxy.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Kidero, Sonko clash over DP Ruto involvement in Nairobi politics

Disunity threatens NASA Nairobi Team

City governor promises support for only the strongest candidates

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Disunity threatens NASA Nairobi Team

When two giants are evenly matched

The battle for Nairobi’s 2.3 million votes is going to be a bruising one as the ruling Jubilee and opposition NASA eye the most coveted governorship.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

When two giants are evenly matched

This is what makes these firms rank top employers

The British American Tobacco Company (BAT) was crowned the overall Employer of the Year at a ceremony held in Nairobi last Friday. At position two was Centum Investment Company Ltd, with the University of Nairobi coming in third.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

This is what makes these firms rank top employers

Bridge that is dumping ground for victims of mysterious killings

Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge is once again in the news after last week’s discovery of the body of a Baringo County MCA. But this is not the first time bodies have been found dumped here.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Bridge that is dumping ground for victims of mysterious killings

BAT Kenya crowned employer of the year

The British American Tobacco (BAT) Kenya company was crowned employer of the Year at a colourful ceremony held at the Villa Rosa Kempinski on Friday night.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

BAT Kenya crowned employer of the year

Governors blame maize shortage on poor coordination between Govt and counties

Governors have blamed the biting shortage of maize in the Kenya on poor coordination between the national government and counties.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Governors blame maize shortage on poor coordination between Govt and counties

Josephat Nanok named Council of Governors Chairman

Turkana County Governor Josephat Nanok has been elected the chairman of the Council of Governors (CoG), replacing Peter Munya whose two-year term has ended.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Josephat Nanok named Council of Governors Chairman

Tale of the now 'infamous' Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge

There have been more cases here of bodies being dumped than what is reported in the media. In fact, most people only get to hear about such when it is a prominent person

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Tale of the now 'infamous' Ol Donyo Sabuk Bridge

Raila: I have a damaging dossier on Jubilee government

NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga has promised to unearth a mega scandal in the Jubilee administration next week.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Raila: I have a damaging dossier on Jubilee government

State warns NASA on anti-poll remarks

The Government has warned the Opposition against making statements that could undermine peaceful elections.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

State warns NASA on anti-poll remarks

Oburu concedes defeat to Onchanda in Bondo nominations

Nominated MP Oburu Oginga has conceded defeat in the Monday ODM nominations in Bondo Constituency.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Oburu concedes defeat to Onchanda in Bondo nominations

Global agency warns Kenya its credit rating at risk of downgrade

Global ratings agency Fitch has warned Kenya that it could downgrade its rating if it does not adequately grow revenues to bridge the budget deficit and tame borrowing.

By Kevin Ogutu 6 years ago

Global agency warns Kenya its credit rating at risk of downgrade

Anxiety as Kabete aspirant Chege Fresh goes missing

The whereabouts of an aspirant vying for the Kabete parliamentary seat remained unknown Saturday night, even as his disappearance caused panic among his relatives and supporters.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Anxiety as Kabete aspirant Chege Fresh goes missing

Ongoro accuses ‘ODM cartels’ of pushing her out

Senator now becomes the ANC’s candidate for the seat and will battle it out with ODM’s TJ Kajwang.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Ongoro accuses ‘ODM cartels’ of pushing her out

NASA to pick flag-bearer through consensus

Mr Mudavadi, who is the Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader and is also eyeing the joint Opposition presidential ticket, said the National Coordinating Committee (NCC) would promptly inform Kenyans when they settle on a particular candidate.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

NASA to pick flag-bearer through consensus

IEBC cancels meeting with political parties over Facebook post

A row has emerged between the electoral agency and the Political Parties Liaison Committee (PPLC) over a Facebook post made by the committee Chairperson Philip Abuba.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

IEBC cancels meeting with political parties over Facebook post

MP's defection, voters' stubborn streak leaves ODM guessing

The defection of Ugenya MP David Ochieng from Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG) could pose a serious threat to his old party if voters in the region go against the formbook and vote for a candidate from a smaller political party.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

MP's defection, voters' stubborn streak leaves ODM guessing

Bitter life for residents after collapse of Miwani Sugar Company

The sugar company, tucked right in the middle of Muhoroni Constituency in Kisumu County, was the chief driver of the township’s economy. It eventually went into receivership in 2000, crushing the hopes and economic survival of many.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Bitter life for residents after collapse of Miwani Sugar Company

Former Nation employee jailed 16 years for stealing Sh10 million

A former employee of the Nation Media Group (NMG) has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment after the court found him guilty of stealing at least Sh10,205,027 from his employer.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Former Nation employee jailed 16 years for stealing Sh10 million

Pay us our dues, KCSE exam markers tell Knec

Secondary school teachers who marked the 2016 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams have complained of delayed payment.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Pay us our dues, KCSE exam markers tell Knec

Confusion as 80 extra names appear on school admission list

In one of the few Form One admission hitches reported so far, 80 extra names have appeared on admissions list of one of the county’s best schools.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Confusion as 80 extra names appear on school admission list

Health officials fear drought might ignite cholera outbreak in Kisumu

The health department has warned of a looming cholera outbreak in Kisumu as residents and livestock jostle for water.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Health officials fear drought might ignite cholera outbreak in Kisumu

Raila Odinga warns against premature campaigns

The ODM leader said accelerated political activities in Opposition strongholds were affecting the battle to remove Jubilee from power.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Raila Odinga warns against premature campaigns

Elders from nine counties oppose Sh38b Nakuru dam project

Elders from nine counties in Nyanza and South Rift regions have vowed to sue the Government over the construction of the Sh38 billion Itare Dam in Rift Valley.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Elders from nine counties oppose Sh38b Nakuru dam project

An insider’s account of strict marking of KCSE

As the country awaits the announcement of the Form Four national exam results, some markers are not sure whether or not they will take up the exercise next year given the rigorousness of this year's marking.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

An insider’s account of strict marking of KCSE

Government signed doctors' CBA by mistake, says Kisumu Governor

Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma has said that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) behind the ongoing doctors' strike was signed by mistake.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Government signed doctors' CBA by mistake, says Kisumu Governor

Examinations agency tells Kenyans to expect drastic reduction in number of As

At the same time, The Standard has established that security agents are on high alert following confidential reports that examination cartels are now targeting examination markers and marking

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Examinations agency tells Kenyans to expect drastic reduction in number of As

Running mate headache in race for Kisumu governorship

Aspirants for the Kisumu gubernatorial race are keeping their potential running mates secret.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Running mate headache in race for Kisumu governorship

Onjiko Boys' night raid on girls' school foiled

Night watchmen thwarted an attempt by a group of schoolboys to raid a girls' school.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Onjiko Boys' night raid on girls' school foiled

Kisumu County official disowns Sh30 million Wi-Fi project

The county government has disowned a Sh30 million project that would have seen residents enjoy free Wi-Fi.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Kisumu County official disowns Sh30 million Wi-Fi project

Grief as student in Siaya killed, body dumped in ditch

According to the police records at Yala police station under OB number 13/21/10/2016, a body of a 19 year-old boy was found lying in a ditch at Makaburini area.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Grief as student in Siaya killed, body dumped in ditch

Death inquest raises more questions than answers

A judicial inquest into the death of University of Nairobi student Mercy Keino has raised more questions than answers since no one has been found culpable for her death on June 17, 2011.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Death inquest raises more questions than answers

Transport ministry eyes private sector to help construct new roads

The Ministry of Transport is working on a policy document that will bring on board private developers to help meet the country’s infrastructural needs.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Transport ministry eyes private sector to help construct new roads

Kisumu: Joy as pupils get a roof over their heads after 6 months of suffering

Pupils at Miwani Section Three Primary school in Muhoroni who have been learning in roofless classrooms are a happy lot after Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM) donated 250 roofing sheets.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Kisumu: Joy as pupils get a roof over their heads after 6 months of suffering

Eight injured in ambulance crash in Kisumu

Eight people escaped death narrowly when an ambulance rushing two patients to Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital crashed along Katito-Kisumu road, inflicting more injuries to the two patients.

By Kevin Ogutu 7 years ago

Eight injured in ambulance crash in Kisumu

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