All talk and no action: Residents at the Coast decry land injustices

During the 2022 campaigns, President William Ruto promised to buy large tracts of land from absentee landlords to settle squatters.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

No cash, no services: Private hospitals declare

Patients seeking treatment in private hospitals to pay cash from Monday due to delayed payment of SHA claims, RUPHA announces.

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

'God gave us Canaan' and other justifications for Israel's bloody attacks

There are countries, including the United States and Israel, that are 'free' to attack others and to break international law with impunity.

By Macharia Munene 2 months ago

Backstreet abortions fuel a deadly crisis for teens in Kenya's slums

Some girls get life-threatening injuries to their uterus, bladder, or pelvis, often after attempting to self-induce abortions using crude instruments.

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

Kenya clinches second position at World Athletics Championships

Kenya finishes 2nd at the World Athletics Championships with 11 medals, USA tops table with 26 medals, Netherlands came third.

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

Malava residents accuse Mudavadi of betraying Malulu's son in UDA nominations

Late Malulu's son, Malava elders accuse Mudavadi of betrayal, voter bribery during UDA nominations, vow to cut ties with him

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

ODM rift deepens as Oparanya, Barasa clash over Kakamega politics

Political rivalry in Kakamega County has intensified, pitting Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and former governor Wycliffe Oparanya against his successor, Governor Fernandes Barasa.

By Mary Imenza and Benard Lusigi 2 months ago

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We've 'killed' God by allowing politicians to abuse the pulpit

Make no mistake, they will chop you up from operation theatres. They will sell you, for use in strange rituals.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

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How Murkomen's words betray honest police officers who don't take 'fuel'

For these officers, Murkomen's words were a slap in the face.

By Gitobu Imanyara 2 months ago

Our leaders worship money and not morality in their pursuit for power

Money never answered the deepest questions. It never did. Justice, mercy, love, sacrifice, and hope have always required something far greater.

By Rev Edward Buri 2 months ago

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By-elections: Test for unity as UDA, ODM allies fight within

UDA and ODM face internal cracks as by-elections shape alliances.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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UDA primaries in Baringo, Turkana hit by low turnout

In Baringo, the process that was carried out electronically saw nine candidates competing for a ticket, with others withdrawing to support other aspirants.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Saboti MP urges Raila to cut ties with Ruto to safeguard legacy

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi wants ODM leader Raila Odinga to sever political ties with President William Ruto.

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

Is the public-private partnership SHA model being killed?

The Social Health Insurance Act (SHIA), which provides Social Health Authority (SHA), offers the possibility of a public-private partnership (PPP) with private medical insurance companies.

By Gardy Chacha 2 months ago

Oparanya breaks silence on Sh56.7m graft case

Cooperatives CS Wycliffe Oparanya claims the revival of the case was part of a political witch-hunt by his critics out to weaken his political influence in Kakamega County.

By Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Don't entertain reckless folly of selling Kenya Literature Bureau

There are moments when governments must be reminded that not everything is for sale.

By Egara Kabaji 2 months ago

Who drove Kiswahili off the pulpit and why?

There was a time in Kenya's urban churches when Kiswahili flowed from the pulpit with the precision of a surgeon's scalpel.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Africa's bid to control it's energy supply gathers steam

On a stretch of land between Namibia and South Africa, a new pipeline is set to carry the promise of Africa's energy sovereignty.

By Mark Simmonds 2 months ago

Zerik Security bets big on Africa's digital future with Nairobi launch

This October, Nairobi will become the epicentre of Africa's cybersecurity debate.

By Benard Orwongo 2 months ago

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State House fails to resolve UDA candidate for Malava impasse

Aspirants say President told them that he had a special attachment to the people of Malava. The Malava by-election is proving to be an epic battle between UDA and the opposition.

By Bernard Lusigi 2 months ago

KTN's Ontomwa retains crown as Kenya's security journalist of the year

The Standard and KTN's Security and Investigations Editor, Francis Ontomwa, has once again been recognised as Kenya's top security journalist, clinching the coveted award.

By Benard Orwongo 2 months ago

Africa's bid to control it's energy supply disrupts global order

A pan-African movement to secure control over energy mix and supply is gaining momentum.

By Mark Simmonds 2 months ago

Elderly woman hacked to death over witchcraft

Belief in witchcraft and superstition has left many dead and others with lifelong disabilities in Kilifi following attacks by hired gangs.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

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In Other Matters...

By Harry 2 months ago

Kenya ink a deal with South Korea on nuclear energy development

NuPEA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Justus Wabuyab said the MoU underscores Kenya's ambition to build a solid foundation for nuclear infrastructure.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

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How counties missed local revenue targets as others exceeded

The Controller of Budget, Margaret Nyakang'o, said several counties had exceeded their annual targets

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

Bigamy case: Court rejects application for three-judge bench

The court also noted that it is impractical to send every matter related to fundamental rights to the Chief Justice for panel formation.

By Martin Ndiema 2 months ago

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Counties risk losing billions as Nyakang'o flags expired funds

Nyakang'o said that the devolved units established some funds dating back 10 years ago, which have now lapsed.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

Court detains four Kwa Binzaro cult suspects for 60 days

The magistrate allowed the investigations team to exhume newly identified graves.

By Marion Kithi 2 months ago

Residents lynch five suspected criminals in botched robbery in Kakamega

Five suspected criminals were lynched by residents in a span of 72 hours in Matungu and Mumias East Constituencies, Kakamega county.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

25,000 learners in Kakamega to benefit from school feeding programme

The Kakamega County Government has signed an MoU with the French Government to support a feeding programme targeting learners in ECDE centres and primary schools.

By Benard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Strategic Nest unveils 2025 Leadership Award Honorees

SNC, a research-driven communications and public relations firm, has announced the winners of the 2025 edition of the Strategic Business & Leadership Awards (SBL 2025).

By Benard Orwongo 2 months ago

Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda

Robust resolutions are expected this week as the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference enters a crucial phase in Vienna, Austria.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Explained: How illicit trade in mining sectors fuels money laundering

Behind the small pits of artisanal miners and the promise of mineral wealth lies a sector riddled with scams, smuggling, and weak regulation, according to Brian Odhiambo.

By Sharon Wanga 2 months ago

CS Oparanya roots for entrepreneurship courses in local universities

Speaking during the rollout in Butere, Cabinet Secretary for MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya urged the beneficiaries to embrace business as a pathway to wealth creation.

By Bernard Lusigi and Mary Imenza 2 months ago

Imenti forest to be hived off for new Meru State Lodge

Meru Governor Isaac Mutuma, his deputy Linda Kiome-Gitonga, Forestry Principal Secretary Gitonga Mugambi and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood visited the site to assess it.

By Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

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How broke, hungry Kenyans are suffering in hands of shylocks

Harsh economic times, the high cost of living, and the denial of credit by banks to households and businesses have forced many Kenyans into backstreet borrowing.

By Brian Ngugi and Macharia Kamau 2 months ago

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Ground Heat

By Harry 2 months ago

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Pain and fury as lawyer Mbobu is buried amid call for speedy probe

Widow says the family is devastated by the untimely death of the lawyer. Politicians urge authorities to investigate the murder and punish the culprits.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Doctors can't stop genocide in Gaza, but world leaders can

The Israeli authorities have systematically targeted Gaza's healthcare system - bombing hospitals, raiding medical facilities, and endangering the lives of staff and patients.

By Christopher Lockyear 2 months ago