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Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid

The President secured the support of Guinea-Bissau President for Raila's bid during a trip to the Western African countries where the two heads of state held bilateral talks.

By Edwin Nyarangi 17 days ago

Ruto in shuttle diplomacy over Raila's AUC bid

Mwangaza: The proverbial cat with nine lives bets on UDA for survival

Mwangaza: The proverbial cat with nine lives bets on UDA for survival

By Phares Mutembei 17 days ago

How asbestos materials expose learners, teachers to hazard

How asbestos materials expose learners, teachers to hazard

By Phares Mutembei 17 days ago

Bane of Kenya Kwanza's Big Five agenda as regime enters second 18-month phase

Bane of Kenya Kwanza's Big Five agenda as regime enters second 18-month phase

By Dennis Kabaara 17 days ago

Rapidly growing Kapsabet town choking with congestion, trash

Although Kapsabet Town has only a few streets, most of them are narrow and ridden with potholes, causing motorists to move at snail speed.

By Edward Kosut 18 days ago

Rapidly growing Kapsabet town choking with congestion, trash

Politicians spare no effort in battle to be crowned kingpins of their regions

A political volcano is rumbling in parts of the country as various leaders lay out plans for regional kingpin mantles amid realignments.

By Standard Team 18 days ago

Politicians spare no effort in battle to be crowned kingpins of their regions

Miraa farmers boycott harvesting in protest of 'cartel' controlling trade

Angry farmers said the cartel had a stranglehold on Miraa exports to Somalia, the only remaining major market after the crop was banned from the UK and other parts of Europe.

By Phares Mutembei 18 days ago

Miraa farmers boycott harvesting in protest of 'cartel' controlling trade

Medics' strike litmus test of State's sincerity in revamping healthcare

Government's pride and acting mighty and immovable towards solving the current doctors strike is unnecessary, unwise and time-wasting.

By Rev Edward Buri 18 days ago

Medics' strike litmus test of State's sincerity in revamping healthcare

Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help

Brian Bera, then a mechanical engineering student at JKUAT, was delusional when he attempted to storm the residence is now seeking assistance to enable him complete his education.

By Martin Ndiema 19 days ago

Former JKUAT student who tried breaking into State House cries for help

Funding crisis creates havoc in counties

Officials claimed that they are facing the prospects of paralysis in operations. So bad is the situation that Taita Taveta County has already announced plans to retrench workers.

By Standard Team 19 days ago

Funding crisis creates havoc in counties

Clinical officers blame governors as talks collapse

Gibore said failure by governors to come to the negotiation table gives them reason to continue with their strike. Officials had held meetings with PS Mary Muriuki.

By Maryann Muganda 19 days ago

Clinical officers blame governors as talks collapse

Sakaja can still avoid the Nairobi curse

On hawkers, he started on the wrong footing when, during the 2022 campaign, he got carried away by the 'hustler' mantra and promised them a through pass to all corners of Nairobi.

By Mark Oloo 20 days ago

Sakaja can still avoid the Nairobi curse

Kenya Kwanza has flopped on the four key pillars it was anchored on

It is correct to say the Kenya Kwanza government lost its first year. The second year is going the same way. Hopefully they will salvage their third year that begins in August.

By Barrack Muluka 20 days ago

Kenya Kwanza has flopped on the four key pillars it was anchored on

Standard Group's Samson Wire elected treasurer for City Hall Scribes association

He will serve in the office for the next two years alongside Ghetto Radio's news anchor Allan Otieno who retained the chairmanship position for the third round.

By Standard Reporter 20 days ago

Standard Group's Samson Wire elected treasurer for City Hall Scribes association

First four victims of Shakahola tragedy buried in one grave

Fate followed four relatives whose bodies were retrieved in embrace from a shallow mass grave inside the Shakahola forest when they were buried together yesterday in a single grave.

By Marion Kithi 20 days ago

First four victims of Shakahola tragedy buried in one grave

Kebs to sue firm behind fake fertiliser

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) has initiated legal action against the company behind the fake fertiliser whose distribution to farmers has caused a national uproar.

By Maryann Muganda 20 days ago

Kebs to sue firm behind fake fertiliser

17 bodies threaten to join doctor's strike

Umbrella society demands the inclusion of all un-unionised healthcare workers in the ongoing negotiations between the government and KMPDU.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Maryann Muganda 20 days ago

17 bodies threaten to join doctor's strike

Win for marginalised groups as Kenya Power awards them more tenders

Kenya Power has awarded tenders worth sh.609 to youth, women, and persons with disabilities.

By Sharon Wanga 20 days ago

Win for marginalised groups as Kenya Power awards them more tenders

Bank of Kigali office in Kenya shut

CBK announces closure of Bank of Kigali representative office in Kenya effective April 2, to focus on digital service delivery; the institution was established in 2013.

By Sharon Wanga 20 days ago

Bank of Kigali office in Kenya shut

"We have a difference in perspective," Natembeya on Wetangula row

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya maintains he has no personal problem with the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, but rather a difference in perspective.

By Stephanie Wangari 21 days ago

"We have a difference in perspective," Natembeya on Wetangula row

My net worth is Sh690m, former Kisii DG Joash Maangi reveals

Former Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Arthur Maangi has declared his net worth to be Sh690 million.

By Sharon Wanga 21 days ago

My net worth is Sh690m, former Kisii DG Joash Maangi reveals

Fertiliser scam: Allan Namu to name politicians who sought cover-up

Journalist John Allan Namu told Senate team he is ready to spill the beans and even appear in court.

By Edwin Nyarangi 21 days ago

Fertiliser scam: Allan Namu to name politicians who sought cover-up

A mother's joy, pain of bringing up a child with cerebral palsy

Families struggle with financial strain and emotional toll of caring for children with Cerebral Palsy.

By Ann Musungu and Harrison Ngola 21 days ago

A mother's joy, pain of bringing up a child with cerebral palsy

Why US presidential election is not exciting this time around

A Biden win would mean an extended period of US domination of collective institutional and governmental decision-making.

By Mulang'o Baraza 22 days ago

Why US presidential election is not exciting this time around

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

There are fears ODM may be losing ground in some key places and several party offices have remained closed and without activity, causing an alarm to the party's leadership.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 22 days ago

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

Bill seeks heavy fines or jail term for IEBC officials who bungle poll

Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot and Minority Leader Stewart Madzayo have tabled new Bill that will make it an offence for members and staff of IEBC to delay election results.

By Edwin Nyarangi 22 days ago

Bill seeks heavy fines or jail term for IEBC officials who bungle poll

I'm no longer in UDA, says ex-MP Kimani Ngunjiri

Former Bahati Member of Parliament Kimani Ngunjiri now says he is no longer a member of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party.

By Stephanie Wangari 22 days ago

I'm no longer in UDA, says ex-MP Kimani Ngunjiri

KeNHA accuses transporter of breaching cargo height rule

The firm's trucks have been stuck at the Coast for more than a week loaded with cargo destined for Uganda, which it says has caused losses for both the company and its client.

By Macharia Kamau 22 days ago

KeNHA accuses transporter of breaching cargo height rule

Ignore the naysayers, Kenya is still a viable and worthwhile enterprise

Statistics show that the decline in inflation has been caused by a drop in the prices of food items, fuel and electricity which cover about 57% of household budgets.

By Leonard Khafafa 22 days ago

Ignore the naysayers, Kenya is still a viable and worthwhile enterprise

Why Kenya's national wage bill is high

The government is committed to reducing the National wage bill to 35 per cent by 2028, SRC Chairperson Lyn Mengich has said.

By Stephanie Wangari 22 days ago

Why Kenya's national wage bill is high

How Kenyans coped with high living costs, rising energy prices

Kenyans reduced their consumption of petroleum products as they coped with the higher cost of fuel while defaulting on payment of their electricity bills.

By Macharia Kamau 23 days ago

How Kenyans coped with high living costs, rising energy prices

Murkomen supports local airlines, opposes open skies policy

The government says it will not yield to pressure to liberalise Kenyan skies and give foreign carriers easy access to different airports within the country.

By Macharia Kamau 23 days ago

Murkomen supports local airlines, opposes open skies policy

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

The project funded through Lake Victoria Water Works Development Agency is expected to benefit at least 180,000 households.

By Benard Lusigi 23 days ago

State releases Sh300 million for Busia water project

How Ministry is fighting cross-border security threats

Interior Ministry has made significant achievements since it embraced the multi-agency approach across all the country's borders.

By Sharon Wanga 23 days ago

How Ministry is fighting cross-border security threats

Next AU Commission chairperson will be from Eastern Africa

The next AU chairperson is likely to come from Eastern Africa

By Sharon Wanga 23 days ago

Next AU Commission chairperson will be from Eastern Africa

Crisis looms as clinicians strike picks pace

Medics since starting today Kenyans will feel the impact of the industrial action. Clinical officers downed their tools starting Monday morning in solidarity with doctors.

By Standard Team 23 days ago

Crisis looms as clinicians strike picks pace

Nakhumicha calls for review of doctors CBA as strike bites

CS says the agreement has issues that must be rectified, as Azimio tells govt to draft a supplementary budget to finance health sector and pass it since they have the majority in House

By Bernard Lusigi 24 days ago

Nakhumicha calls for review of doctors CBA as strike bites

Clinical officers are first point of call for patients

Clinical officers take a key position in the provision of primary healthcare services with a special focus on upcountry where health service centres are few and far between.

By Alex Kiarie and Maryann Muganda 24 days ago

Clinical officers are first point of call for patients

Explainer: Non-biological fathers can be ordered to pay child support

A woman can sue an estranged spouse to compel him to take care of his non-biological child or children.

By Stephanie Wangari 24 days ago

Explainer: Non-biological fathers can be ordered to pay child support

Kenya Seed Company advises maize farmers to start planting

Maize farmers have been advised to start planting within the next two weeks to ensure a bumper harvest at the end of the season.

By Martin Ndiema 24 days ago

Kenya Seed Company advises maize farmers to start planting

Hard times for refugees as WFP reduces food rations

Refugees at Kakuma and the nearby Kalobeyei integrated settlement camps in Turkana West sub-county are facing hard times after World Food Programme reduced food rations.

By Bakari Ang'ela 24 days ago

Hard times for refugees as WFP reduces food rations

Clinical officers begin strike as crisis in health sector worsens

As the Easter season comes to a close, patients across the country are waking up to yet another twist in the already complicated situation in the health sector.

By Maryann Muganda 24 days ago

Clinical officers begin strike as crisis in health sector worsens

Senators to debate motion on pending bills

Senator proposes all payments below a billion be cleared before year end as numerous service providers in counties grapple with court cases filed against them by their financiers and suppliers.

By Edwin Nyarangi 24 days ago

Senators to debate motion on pending bills

As we mark Easter, a lot is happening that Jesus would not approve of

Things are going wrong almost everywhere as oversize egos overrun common sense. Leaders abuse state and religious offices, terrorise citizens, and still talk of law and order.

By Macharia Munene 24 days ago

As we mark Easter, a lot is happening that Jesus would not approve of

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