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COP30 President: What Kenya stands to gain at this year's climate talks

The Standard held an exclusive interview with COP30 President Ambassador Andre Aranha Correa do Lago and COP30 CEO Ana Toni ahead of the COP30 summit.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Ruto, Zelensky in talks to free Kenyans duped into fighting Ukraine war

President William Ruto speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, discusses fate of Kenyans detained in Ukraine and other bilateral issues Thursday evening.

By Betty Njeru 2 months ago

Who are the Heads of State and dignitaries at Raila's State funeral?

Ethiopia President Taye Atske Selassie, Somalia's Sheikh Mohamud, Tanzania and South Sudan VPs Philip Mpango, Rebecca Nyandeng, and some foreign ministers among dignitaries at Nyayo Stadium.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Invest more in girls, stakeholders tell govt on International Day of the Girl Child

While acknowledging progress in empowering girls through education, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), however, noted that major gaps remain.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

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'Singa-pour' of Africa is doing the most: When it rains, Nairobi sinks

In true Nairobi fashion, the roads flooded, traffic froze, and Governor Johnson Sakaja's neatly cabro-fitted streets transformed into something between a swamp and a swimming pool.

By Betty Njeru 3 months ago

Ruto allies hit back at Uhuru over claims of stalled progress

His remarks came a day after Kenyatta, addressing the Jubilee National Delegates Conference, accused Ruto of dismantling key Jubilee-era programs.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Uhuru accuses Ruto's administration of eroding Jubilee-era gains

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta says Kenya's progress has been eroded, with gains of Jubilee-era undone; accuses current administration of running 'untried and untested' experiments.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Ministry threatens to pull 600 interns from Kiambu as strike drags on

Health Ministry warns it will withdraw over 600 medical interns posted to Kiambu County by Monday if doctors strike persists, reassign them to other facilities.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

UDA picks Leo Muriuki for Mbeere North by-election

UDA picks Leo Muriuki Muthende as its candidate for Mbeere North MP seat in November by-election; Party to hold joint nominations with ODM in other races, Elections Board chair Mwaura says.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Who will lift CHAN trophy? Crowds roar into Kasarani

Football fans begin queuing for ticket verification at Kasarani Stadium ahead of CHAN 2024 final between Madagascar and two-time champions Morocco at 6pm.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Management of Karura Forest unchanged, only payment platform, says official

Karura Forest management unchanged, only payment platform revised, Chief Conservator of Forests Lemarkoko says; assures visitors their experience will not be affected amid uproar.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Why Kenya may soon 'host' the Grammys

President Ruto says to meet Recording Academy team in US next month, confirms talks underway to set up state-of-the-art studios and host Grammy Awards in Kenya.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Government will not ignore youth concerns, says Kindiki

Government will not ignore concerns of Kenyan youth or silence dissent, DP Kindiki says; affirms dialogue key to restoring trust in public institutions.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Diplomatic reshuffles: Former CS Bore, PSC chair Muchiri named to new posts

New envoy nominations, transfers: PSC Chair Antony Muchiri nominated as envoy to Turkey, Catherine Kirumba- High Commissioner to Tanzania, and George Orina redeployed to Dublin, Ireland.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Nairobi Hospital, insurers set for talks amid cost concerns

The hospital said the meeting will bring together all affected insurers to seek solutions that balance patient needs with the provision of quality healthcare.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Yet another 'task force': Ruto forms team to organise protest victims' compensation

President Ruto forms team to organise compensation for protest victims, appoints senior advisor Makau Mutua as principal coordinator; mandate to last 120 days.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

Hope for free education as Kindiki dismisses funding cut claims

DP Kindiki dismisses claims of plans to scrap free primary and secondary education, says gov't won't roll back gains made under ex-Presidents Kibaki and Uhuru.

By Betty Njeru 6 months ago

Government raises sugarcane prices by Sh250

Government raises cane prices by Sh250 to Sh5,750 per tonne, effective July 21, Agriculture PS Rono directs stakeholders to ensure timely farmer payments.

By Betty Njeru 6 months ago

'We are not worried,' new IEBC team dismisses 2027 rigging fears

IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon urges politicians to shut vote-rigging claims, calls for calm ahead of 2027 polls, says commission 'not worried.'

By Tobias Chanji and Betty Njeru 6 months ago

Mudavadi heads to Morocco for bilateral talks, embassy opening

Prime CS Mudavadi to hold bilateral talks with Morocco's PM Aziz Akhannouch during his visit to Morocco from May 25 to 27; set to open Kenya's embassy in Rabat.

By Betty Njeru 8 months ago

Everything, or not, you should see inside the Freemasons lodge

It's the kind of place you have probably passed a hundred times without realising it's a hotbed of conspiracy theories and whispered tales.

By Betty Njeru 8 months ago

Four filmmakers linked to 'Blood Parliament' expose arrested

Three of them, namely Nicholas Gichuki, Brian Adagala and Mark Karubiu, were taken into custody early Saturday at their studio in Karen.

By Betty Njeru 8 months ago

DCI says it has leads in murder of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were

DCI says they have leads on potential suspects in the killing of Kasipul MP Ong'ondo Were, but decline to reveal more details; autopsy set for Monday, May 5.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Engineers decry corruption in Nairobi development approvals

Engineers decry corruption, inefficiency, and unethical practices in approval of development plans in Nairobi County; demand thorough audit and accountability.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Daughter of the soil: One woman's dream, a continent's call

The documentary weaves personal narrative with a wider advocacy for gender equity.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Press freedom lessons Kenya could borrow from Germany

In Germany, freedom of the press and speech isn't just lip service. It's law. Solid, constitutional law.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Gachagua alleges assassination attempts, demands protection

Ex-DP Gachagua writes to Police IG Kanja, alleging multiple assassination attempts, cites 6 incidents and claims of being trailed by unknown people; demands arrests.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi is new SHA boss

Former Health CAS Mercy Mwangangi appointed new Social Health Authority CEO, replacing Robert Ingasira, who was serving in an acting capacity.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Gathoni Wamuchomba summoned by DCI

Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba summoned to appear at the DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road, she is currently on her way there.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

Ruto urges UN support for EAC, SADC peace efforts in DRC

President Ruto engages UN Sec-Gen Guterres in phone call, briefs him on progress of Haiti mission, and peace efforts in DRC, urges UN to support joint EAC-SADC peacekeeping mission.

By Betty Njeru 9 months ago

'Husband', two others linked to teen's killing in Wajir arrested

Three main suspects arrested in connection with death of 17-year-old Gaala Adan in Wajir; police warn against harmful cultural practices as probe underway.

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

Raila travels to Juba to mediate South Sudan crisis

Kenya's special envoy, led by Raila Odinga, travels to Juba, South Sudan, for mediation efforts in the conflict, to deliver President Ruto's message to President Kiir and Vice President Machar.

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

Farmers urged to deliver quality macadamia nuts, reject low prices

Macadamia farmers urged to deliver mature, high-quality nuts to collection centers nationwide as harvesting underway, MACNUT warns against accepting payments below Sh100 per kg.

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

Ndindi Nyoro out, Samuel Atandi in as new Budget Committee chair

Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi elected National Assembly Budget Committee chair, replacing Ndindi Nyoro; to be deputised by Robert Pukose (Endebes).

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

List: 15 unauthorised universities and colleges operating in Kenya

At least 15 colleges and universities, including Northwestern Christian University operating illegally, CUE says their degrees won't be recognised; only 35 public varsities are authorised.

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

Love for family, golf, and law: How Chebukati's children remember him

Ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati's children eulogise him as a man of integrity and honesty, recall fond family golf moments; he is being buried in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County.

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

Ruto: Sabata Secondary school to be renamed after Chebukati

Sabata Secondary School in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia, to be renamed after ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati; 15 additional classrooms built, President Ruto announces.

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

Ruto, Raila sign political pact to work together

President Ruto, ex-PM Odinga sign political pact at KICC, Nairobi, that establishes collaboration framework between UDA and ODM; agree to implement NADCO report

By Betty Njeru 10 months ago

'We're no pushovers!' Kindiki fires back at critics

Kindiki accused unnamed individuals of trying to provoke him into public outbursts.

By Betty Njeru 11 months ago

February inflation rate rises to 3.5 per cent

Inflation rate rises to 3.5 per cent in February from 3.3 per cent in January, driven by higher food, electricity, and water prices, KNBS says.

By Betty Njeru 11 months ago