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Kenya eyes new horticulture market in Qatar

He said Kenya has not exploited the trade opportunities available in the West Asian nation which is a potential market for Kenyan horticulture exports.

Kenya eyes new horticulture market in Qatar

Rights lobby threatens protest over proposed Health Insurance Bill

Rights lobby threatens protest over proposed Health Insurance Bill

Push to separate presidential elections from other polls gains momentum

Push to separate presidential elections from other polls gains momentum

Publishers lose Sh300 million to pirates yearly, stakeholders say

Publishers lose Sh300 million to pirates yearly, stakeholders say

Peacebuilding review taskforce to train 50,000 youths

The peace structure review youth representative, Patricia Mativo, called on peacebuilding agencies to incorporate the youth in peacekeeping initiatives.

Peacebuilding review taskforce to train 50,000 youths

Kenya to host Renewable Energy Forum next month

Renewable Energy Africa Forum (REFA) has organised the forum cum exhibition in partnership with the Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry.

Kenya to host Renewable Energy Forum next month

Azimio accuses State of having a hand in Njenga woes with police

Azimio leaders have condemned the arrest of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, who was allegedly detained by police in Banana area of Kiambu County on Saturday night.

Azimio accuses State of having a hand in Njenga woes with police

Kenyans to get new digital IDs in next two weeks

The rollout will include new applicants for national identity cards, newborns and those seeking to replace their lost identity cards.

Kenyans to get new digital IDs in next two weeks

Interfaith religious leaders partner with government, rights groups to end FGM

He spoke on Saturday alongside his colleagues, during drama festivals held to create FGM awareness at Church of Latter Saints in Nairobi.

Interfaith religious leaders partner with government, rights groups to end FGM

South Korea to host Climate Change World expo in 2030

South Korea has announced that its 2030 global exhibition will be a climate change summit, aiming to showcase solutions for the environmental crisis.

South Korea to host Climate Change World expo in 2030

EACC issues an ultimatum to governors to establish audit systems.

Corruption watchdog has issued a 60-day ultimatum to county governors to submit implementation plan of sealing corruption loopholes.

EACC issues an ultimatum to governors to establish audit systems.

Kenya to launch RPL policy as first batch of students graduate

The first group of students who have completed the Recognition Prior Learning (RPL) programme will graduate next month, the government has announced.

Kenya to launch RPL policy as first batch of students graduate

Government to establish a committee for compensation of 1998 Bomb Blast victims.

"I want to meet the senators so that they can allow us to make our presentation to their committee that will be discussing this issue,” said CS Mutua.

Government to establish a committee for compensation of 1998 Bomb Blast victims.

New proposed Police uniforms unveiled

National Police Service to conduct public participation on proposed changes in police uniform from Tuesday to Thursday in South C, Ruring’u and Kiganjo daily.

New proposed Police uniforms unveiled

Fees for wildlife parks could be lowered further

“Our deliberation focuses on the sustainability of our treasured wildlife resources and embodiment of our national heritage,” he said.

Fees for wildlife parks could be lowered further

Aviation workers want minimum pay set by government

TAWU Secretary General Dan Mihadi said that the affairs of the aviation workers have been overlooked over the years.

Aviation workers want minimum pay set by government

Rachel Ruto flags off Israel Mashav fellowship beneficiaries

According to PS Diaspora in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Roseline Njogu, 92 beneficiaries are expected to leave the country for Israel this weekend as others had flown.

Rachel Ruto flags off Israel Mashav fellowship beneficiaries

Government to construct access-road to Naivasha for Narok East Residents

Apart from inaccessibility to potential markets, they also decried missing crucial services including healthcare and education.

Government to construct access-road to Naivasha for Narok East Residents

CS Kindiki suspends controversial Worldcoin amid probe on others

Interior CS Kithure Kindiki said they have halted activities of “World Coin” and warned against similar operations even as the government commences investigations on the same.

By 2 months ago

CS Kindiki suspends controversial Worldcoin amid probe on others

Stop criminalising demonstrations, Amnesty cautions the State

Amnesty International-Kenya has condemned excessive use of force by police in containing protestors.

By 2 months ago

Stop criminalising demonstrations, Amnesty cautions the State

Catholic bishops, NCCK condemn police brutality

Civil society and religious leaders have condemned the excessive force used by police to quash ongoing protests. They also warned the country is slowly turning into a police state.

By 2 months ago

Catholic bishops, NCCK condemn police brutality

Kenya is peaceful, Mutua tell UN Human Rights

While protesting against OHCHR, Mutua said the ministry will do what is within its mandate to maintain the country’s foreign relations.

By 2 months ago

Kenya is peaceful, Mutua tell UN Human Rights

University don lights up future of village through education

The initiative seeks to establish a reading culture and improve reading skills among young learners in the area with Inani Primary School as the pioneer beneficiary.

By 2 months ago

University don lights up future of village through education

University's new initiative to fund research and innovation

The fund will help catalyze research and innovation at the institution with a view to transforming and empowering society, according to organisers.

By 2 months ago

University's new initiative to fund research and innovation

Bill: Former EACC boss Ringera says graft convicts must not run for office

East African Court of Justice judge and former Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission boss Justice Aaron Ringera has faulted the Bill that allows corruption convicts to run for political office.

By 2 months ago

Bill: Former EACC boss Ringera says graft convicts must not run for office

Activate our NHIF cards, retired prison wardens plead

“Your hard work and has earned us recognition beyond the borders of Kenya. Our neighbours have been benchmarking from us,” Warioba said.

By 3 months ago

Activate our NHIF cards, retired prison wardens plead

Kenyan student changing the narrative in Pacific Asia

The Pride of Africa awards Asia Pacific organized by Appreciate Africa Network recognized Omwoyo as the Outstanding African Student in China as the organisation celebrated a decade of existence.

By 3 months ago

Kenyan student changing the narrative in Pacific Asia

KCA and St. Paul's Universities ink deal on innovation, research

KCA and St. Paul’s universities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for joint collaboration in research and innovation.

By 3 months ago

KCA and St. Paul's Universities ink deal on innovation, research

EALA MP Hassan Omar calls for patience over cost of living

“Today we slaughter animals to celebrate this important day of Islamic religions that is marked all over the world,” Omar stated.

By 3 months ago

EALA MP Hassan Omar calls for patience over cost of living

Crack whip at NHIF, Governor Barasa urges President Ruto

“I want to call on the president to take stern action on perpetrators of mismanagement of health public funds. I know we are pumping a lot of money to the NHIF,” Barasa said.

By 3 months ago

Crack whip at NHIF, Governor Barasa urges President Ruto

US supports Kenya's greening agenda

“We support the Kenyan government in its greening agenda,” Whitman said.

By 3 months ago

US supports Kenya's greening agenda

Media plays crucial role in highlighting humanitarian crises, MSF says

Omungo further underscored the need for journalists to operate impartially as biased reporting can flare up already bad situations.

By 3 months ago

Media plays crucial role in highlighting humanitarian crises, MSF says

US supports Kenya's bid to plant 15b trees

American envoy joins organisations in tree-planting to conserve the environment. Drive is meant to mitigate the devastating effects of climate change.

By 3 months ago

US supports Kenya's bid to plant 15b trees

Kakamega Governor Fernades Barasa roots for partnerships to improve sanitation in learning institutions

Schools in Kakamega County will now be supplied with purification machines in a quest to reduce the consumption of unsafe water.

By 3 months ago

Kakamega Governor Fernades Barasa roots for partnerships to improve sanitation in learning institutions

Newspaper In Education nurturing your kids

The programme is exclusively featured on The Standard Newspaper every Tuesday.

By 3 months ago

Newspaper In Education nurturing your kids

Over 500 learners in Mathare slum celebrate Day of the African Child

International Day of the African Child is celebrated as an honour to thousands of South African kids who led the Soweto Uprising revolution on June 16, 1976.

By 3 months ago

Over 500 learners in Mathare slum celebrate Day of the African Child

Finance Bill is a bolster to KQ, says Murkomen

“Customers will be awarded 1000 points on enrolment. You need to keep your loyalty programme status by requesting a status match for you to grow your points,” stated Kilavuka.

By 3 months ago

Finance Bill is a bolster to KQ, says Murkomen

Inside Sh1.2 billion organic fertilizer plant in Western Kenya

Regen Organics will construct and equip the organic fertilizer plan for a period of 18 months at a cost of Sh1.2 billion.

By 3 months ago

Inside Sh1.2 billion organic fertilizer plant in Western Kenya

Governor Barasa touts Sugar Conference

"I want to challenge my brothers from western region, we need to have a sugar conference to solve sugar sector issues," he said.

By 3 months ago

Governor Barasa touts Sugar Conference

Kanu appoints new Director of Communication.

The party leader made the announcement on Friday, June 9 through his official Twitter handle.

By 3 months ago

Kanu appoints new Director of Communication.

Man and his two children killed in Rongai

Passers-by discovered Kirwa’s body at his father’s plot adjacent to their residential home. The children's bodies were found in their father's bed with their throats slit.

By 3 months ago

Man and his two children killed in Rongai

Peacebuilding review taskforce to train 50,000 youths

The peace structure review youth representative, Patricia Mativo, called on peacebuilding agencies to incorporate the youth in peacekeeping initiatives.

Peacebuilding review taskforce to train 50,000 youths

Kenya to host Renewable Energy Forum next month

Renewable Energy Africa Forum (REFA) has organised the forum cum exhibition in partnership with the Ministry of Investment Trade and Industry.

Kenya to host Renewable Energy Forum next month

Azimio accuses State of having a hand in Njenga woes with police

Azimio leaders have condemned the arrest of former Mungiki leader Maina Njenga, who was allegedly detained by police in Banana area of Kiambu County on Saturday night.

Azimio accuses State of having a hand in Njenga woes with police

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