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Gachagua to President: Mt Kenya people will send you home
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua started his three-day tour of Meru with a call to the voters to remain united, as any divisions might enable President William Ruto to retain his power.
By Phares Mutembei 22 days ago
Gachagua to President: Mt Kenya people will send you home
Tell Zambia, bullying the dead is un-African
My heart goes out to Zambians following the passing of Dr Edgar Lungu, man who was president for seven years after the death of 'King Cobra' Michael Sata in 2014.
By Mark Oloo 22 days ago
Tell Zambia, bullying the dead is un-African
How an ideal governor should lead and inspire county growth
Every election season, Kenyans flock to the ballot with hopes as high as the peaks of Mount Kenya. We elect governors with dreams drawn from the golden promises of the 2010 Constitution.
By Gachara Kamanga 22 days ago
How an ideal governor should lead and inspire county growth
Kindiki urges unity as Kenya moves to reshape power, fight corruption
Kindiki's call for unity comes as the government unveiled plans to overhaul Kenya's decades-old governance structure and step up the fight against corruption.
By Daren Kosgei 23 days ago
Kindiki urges unity as Kenya moves to reshape power, fight corruption
Makini Schools unveils state-of-the-art sports facility
Makini Schools on Friday, launched a new multi-purpose sports complex and introduced the Makini Sports Festival.
By Standard Sports 23 days ago
Makini Schools unveils state-of-the-art sports facility
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By Harry 23 days ago
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Why Kenya-UAE economic deal could be disastrous for Kenya's health sector
Cancer statistics are equally grim. The Kenya National Cancer Registry estimates 42,000 new cancer cases and 27,000 deaths annually.
By Edgar Odari 23 days ago
Why Kenya-UAE economic deal could be disastrous for Kenya's health sector
Kenya Power targets Sh 200 billion revenue in 5-year diversification plan
CS Opiyo Wandayi has told the Senate that the KPLC targets to raise Sh200B as revenue from diversified sources in a five-year strategic plan from the FY 2023 to FY 2028.
By Edwin Nyarangi 23 days ago
Kenya Power targets Sh 200 billion revenue in 5-year diversification plan
Making hay while sun shines
I have had great challenges with feed supply throughout the year. During rainy seasons, I have a lot of pasture and produce a lot of milk, but during dry seasons, I do not have enough feed.
By Edwin Nyarangi, Dr Othieno Joseph 23 days ago
Making hay while sun shines
Work with Mwangaza to secure Meru votes, Ruto told
Ruto has been urged to take stock of his waning support in Meru after the DEP Bus party left the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition.
By Phares Mutembei 23 days ago
Work with Mwangaza to secure Meru votes, Ruto told
Kenya praises its gender equality journey at Beijing's30 action agenda
Kenya has praised its affirmative action on gender equality at the Beijing+30 Action Agenda, marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
By Teresia Karanja 23 days ago
Kenya praises its gender equality journey at Beijing's30 action agenda
Kabando wa Kabando: 'Ruto's administration is irredeemably corrupt'
Kabando drew parallels between recent state actions and the oppressive tactics of colonial rule.
By Daren Kosgei 23 days ago
Kabando wa Kabando: 'Ruto's administration is irredeemably corrupt'
Mudavadi calls for end to West's 'master-slave' approach to Africa
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Africa is no longer a passive recipient of aid but a continent on the threshold of economic independence and intra-Africa trade.
By Edwin Nyarangi 23 days ago
Mudavadi calls for end to West's 'master-slave' approach to Africa
Governors developing school feeding policy for ECDE learners
The Council of Governors is developing a model school feeding policy aimed at helping counties implement sustainable and locally appropriate nutrition programmes for ECD centres.
By Edwin Nyarangi 23 days ago
Governors developing school feeding policy for ECDE learners
Din-Kariuki: Kenyan voice at global migration dialogue at Cambridge symposium
Born and raised in Kenya, Dr Din-Kariuki draws on both personal and historical experience. Her grandfather left India in the 1930s as a stowaway and built a life in Kenya.
By Teresia Karanja 23 days ago
Din-Kariuki: Kenyan voice at global migration dialogue at Cambridge symposium
Liaison RE leads regional push to embed ESG into reinsurance strategies
Liaison RE, a Liaison Group subsidiary, yesterday hosted a forum with insurance and reinsurance stakeholders to discuss reinsurance strategies.
By Standard Reporter 24 days ago
Liaison RE leads regional push to embed ESG into reinsurance strategies
Policeman under scrutiny over widow's death
A police officer in Trans-Nzoia County is under scrutiny regarding the mysterious death of a widow that occurred on Sunday night.
By Osinde Obare 24 days ago
Policeman under scrutiny over widow's death
State halts gold mining activities along West Pokot-Turkana border following 12 deaths
The recent collapse of a mining pit along the Turkwel River raised the death toll of artisanal miners in the area to 12.
By Bakari Ang'ela 24 days ago
State halts gold mining activities along West Pokot-Turkana border following 12 deaths
Parliament petitioned to compensate 84,597 IDPs from Nyanza and Western
The government must ensure that 84,597 IDPs from Western and Nyanza regions who have been waiting for the last 17 years are urgently compensated.
By Edwin Nyarangi 24 days ago
Parliament petitioned to compensate 84,597 IDPs from Nyanza and Western
Opposition vows to refer Ruto to ICC for alleged crimes against humanity
Opposition leaders now say they are compiling evidence to refer President William Ruto to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity.
By Sharon Wanga 24 days ago
Opposition vows to refer Ruto to ICC for alleged crimes against humanity
Funding shortage stalls Meru University's Mariene Research Institute project
The Mariene Research Institute, a project by Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) has stalled due to a shortage of funds.
By Phares Mutembei 24 days ago
Funding shortage stalls Meru University's Mariene Research Institute project
UN, Finland condemn police brutality against Kenyan protesters
The United Nations and the Embassy of Finland have condemned the conduct of Kenyan police during recent nationwide protests demanding justice for Albert Ojwang, a teacher who died in police custody.
By Daren Kosgei and Beatrice Makokha 24 days ago
UN, Finland condemn police brutality against Kenyan protesters
Ruku calls for Ubuntu-inspired leadership to transform Africa
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on African youth to lead the continent's transformation by embracing the African philosophy of Ubuntu.
By Teresia Karanja 24 days ago
Ruku calls for Ubuntu-inspired leadership to transform Africa
Osotsi dismisses Western unity calls, says it's a plot to back Ruto in 2027
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi insisted that any unity drive must front a Luhya presidential candidate in 2027, not promote Ruto's re-election.
By Mary Imenza 24 days ago
Osotsi dismisses Western unity calls, says it's a plot to back Ruto in 2027
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Construction sector crumbles under political heat as investors retreat
Kenya's construction sector is on the brink, as rising political temperatures-fueled by nationwide protests over police brutality and the death of Albert Ojwang in custody.
By Amos Kiarie 24 days ago
Construction sector crumbles under political heat as investors retreat
The budget tells its all; national government is behind the healthcare crisis
Pregnant mothers are being turned away from underfunded county hospitals.
By Gitobu Imanyara 25 days ago
The budget tells its all; national government is behind the healthcare crisis
Different take on the 2025-26 budget using amounts needed to run Kenya
With the 2027 election in two years and only one full budget after 2025/26, where is "bottom-up"?
By Denis Kabaara 25 days ago
Different take on the 2025-26 budget using amounts needed to run Kenya
AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will inject Sh8 billion to finance the construction of the newly proposed Bungoma County Referral and Teaching Hospital.
By Bernard Lusigi 25 days ago
AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital
Pioneering female taekwondo Master Caroline Kihurani takes her final bow
Master Caroline Wairimu Kihurani, who passed on in Nairobi last week, has been celebrated for the role she played as one of the most eminent pioneering female martial artists in Kenya.
By Standard Sports 25 days ago
Pioneering female taekwondo Master Caroline Kihurani takes her final bow
Sh1 billion Aquaculture centre set to transform fish farming in Kakamega
The Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute is set to establish a Sh1 billion Research and Farmers Training Centre in Mumias West, Kakamega County.
By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 25 days ago
Sh1 billion Aquaculture centre set to transform fish farming in Kakamega
Gachagua accuses Sakaja of sponsoring goons in Nairobi protests
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has accused Nairobi governor Johnson Sakaja of sponsoring goons to attack peaceful protesters during demonstrations in the county.
By Teresia Karanja 25 days ago
Gachagua accuses Sakaja of sponsoring goons in Nairobi protests
Wandayi grilled over gas plant deal with Asharami Synergy Limited
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has been taken to task by Senators to explain why the plan by the KPC to develop the cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa was quashed.
By Edwin Nyarangi 25 days ago
Wandayi grilled over  gas plant  deal with Asharami Synergy Limited
IJM demands justice over Boniface Kariuki's shooting
International Justice Mission (IJM) has raised concerns about law enforcement officers turning against the citizens they are mandated to protect.
By Teresia Karanja 25 days ago
IJM demands justice over Boniface Kariuki's shooting
Kenya gains low-risk EU status as deforestation law takes effect
A low-risk designation means that products from that country are unlikely to be linked to deforestation.
By Daren Kosgei 25 days ago
Kenya gains low-risk EU status as deforestation law takes effect
Kenya backs youth, women, PWDs to power economy through MSME boost
The government is now banking on youth, women, and persons with disability under Micro Small Medium Enterprises to spur the country's economy.
By Benard Lusigi 25 days ago
Kenya backs youth, women, PWDs to power economy through MSME boost
UK condemns police excesses against Kenyan protesters
UK High Commission in Kenya condemns violence against unarmed protesters and civilians during Tuesday's protests, calls for speedy, transparent probe into police conduct.
By Daren Kosgei 25 days ago
UK condemns police excesses against Kenyan protesters
'Enough is enough': Wanga demands prosecution of officers in police brutality cases
Homa Bay Governor Wanga demands prosecution of all officers, including DIG Lagat, linked to police brutality cases, condemns extra-judicial killings, says 'enough is enough.'
By Sharon Wanga 25 days ago
'Enough is enough': Wanga demands prosecution of officers in police brutality cases
Oluga urges counties to prioritise HIV prevention amid rising youth infections
Dr Oluga said nearly 6,000 new HIV infections were recorded among individuals aged 15 to 24 which is troubling.
By Teresia Karanja 25 days ago
Oluga urges counties to prioritise HIV prevention amid rising youth infections
Senators push for Sh425 billion to counties, National Assembly holds at Sh410 billion
Senators and Members of the National Assembly failed to agree for a third time on County funding.
By Edwin Nyarangi 25 days ago
Senators push for Sh425 billion to counties, National Assembly holds at Sh410 billion
Convicted British drug lord 'Sultan' links to Mombasa
Briton Muhammad Asif Hafeez, jailed recently by the US for orchestrating an international drug trafficking empire, had close links with the notorious Akasha brothers in Mombasa.
By Bernard Sanga 25 days ago
Convicted British drug lord 'Sultan' links to Mombasa
Why Kenya must build a culture of healthy borrowing
Opinion
By Josphine Mutwiri
19 mins ago
13-year-old Chauhan triumphs at Nyali Club
Golf
By Maarufu Mohamed
19 mins ago
Kenya's exports brace for Sh13b blow as Trump tariffs resume
Business
By Brian Ngugi
19 mins ago
Management of wounds: Why it is more than just a bandage job
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo
19 mins ago