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Suspect health deal: Why Ruto-Trump data agreement raises eyebrows

Kenya has agreed to share its health data with the US for Sh200 billion investments. Experts warn Kenya got the short end of the stick and should renegotiate it.

By David Odongo and Rosa Agutu, David Odongo 2 months ago

Every baby counts: Investing in Kenya's newborns' health

Each year, an estimated 33,600 newborns die from preventable causes, including prematurity, infections, and birth complications.

By Julliet Omwoha and Rose Kamuyu 2 months ago

How neonatal care investment can transform outcomes

Too many of our babies don't see their first month, with an estimated 33,600 newborn deaths every year due to preventable causes like prematurity, infections, and birth complications.

By Julliet Omwoha and Rose Kamuyu 2 months ago

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ACK Bishop accuses Ruto of deluding Nyanza with CS appointments

A bishop from Nyanza has stirred controversy following his criticisms against President William Ruto's administration.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

ODM Nyanza officials endorse Oburu as party leader

ODM delegates have endorsed Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga as the interim party leader, marking a new chapter in the party's leadership following the death of former leader Raila Odinga.

By Isaiah Gwengi and Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

Loan repayment history is key to affordable bank credit, GTBank boss says

Jubril says your credit history is the most important criterion a financial institution will consider when providing a loan.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

How Nyanza lit nights with dance, song for fallen son

In Kisumu, parts of the city came to a standstill following the news of Raila's passing.

By Harold Odhiambo and Rodgers Otiso 3 months ago

19 rescued, three missing after boat capsizes in Mombasa

A search and rescue operation is underway for three others who remain missing.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

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JKIA's cocaine trail: London police seek answers

In CCTV footage, a Cabinet minister's aide is seen in a queue with alleged drug trafficker. He has been questioned as a person of interest as officers try to unravel the JKIA cocaine web.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Faith Odhiambo resigns from Ruto's victim's compensation panel

The Law Society of Kenya president Faith Odhiambo has resigned from a panel appointed by President William Ruto for compensation of protests victims.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

We must empower our educators for a dynamic, changing world

The role of teachers in learning outcomes is vital and they can truly make a difference in building up the future of children and young students.

By Sebastian Groth and Riina-Riikka Heikka 4 months ago

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Bandits in uniform: Of Kenyan police and mysterious love for bullets

On September 29, six serving officers were arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts, where detectives sought to hold them on allegations that they were supplying bandits with bullets.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

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Gachagua threatens suit in Sh25m apartment row

The former DP said he was stranger to any arrangement between a property firm and Julia Muthoni Mwangi.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

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Attorney General backs Kanja in Sh60b payroll power struggle

Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has backed Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja in his fight with the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) over the Sh60 billion police payroll.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

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'Hustler's' lavish Sh1.4 billion jet

President William Ruto touched down in Addis Ababa on Sunday in style, opting against the official Fokker 70 ER in favour of a high-end private jet.

By David Odongo and Raymond Muthee 4 months ago

How businesses can navigate new tax loss restrictions

Kenya's Finance Act 2025, introduced a significant change to the corporate tax landscape by reinstating a five-year limit on the carry forward of tax losses, effective July 1, 2025.

By Geoffrey Nyamweya and Regina Ooko 4 months ago

Witness agency left me exposed, claims sexual assault victim

Blogger was put under the Witness Protection Agency after implicating influential people. He says there has been an attempt on his life after he was served poisoned food.

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

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Kenya-Tanzania banter: Why both sides are seeking CHAN 2024 bragging rights

Harambee Stars and Taifa Stars have recorded impressive results in the tournament. Their fans are now teasing each other online over which team is better on the pitch.

By Kipsang Joseph and Robert Abong'o 5 months ago

Brace for heavy rains and strong winds- weatherman

Heavy rainfall expected in parts of Rift Valley and Lake Victoria Basin from Sunday, Aug 17 to Tuesday; Kenya MET warns of flash floods and poor visibility.

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

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Unbowed Lagat returns despite murder probe

Many expected Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat to stay away from office until he is completely cleared over the murder of Albert Ojwang who was a teacher and avid blogger.

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

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'Dr Aden' fears journos' questions more than a cold July morning

A Waziri's instinct is to overreact. Duale did not disappoint, and acted up like a man who had just been asked: "Babe, why is MPesa texting you, 'I missed my period'?"

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

Governor James Orengo resurfaces after several weeks of absence

Siaya Governor James Orengo attended the burial of veteran politician Phoebe Asiyo in Homa Bay County, marking his first official engagement since June.

By James Omoro and Rodgers Otiso 5 months ago

Senior government official holding two posts ordered to quit one

Burugu has confirmed that he had received the letter and was preparing handover notes, even as he protested the move.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

Court frees Boniface Mwangi as terrorism charges collapse

Despite the DCI's public claims, the charges presented in court were narrow in scope and did not include terrorism.

By Emmanuel Kipchumba and Rayvon Kipng'eno 6 months ago

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Why Wilson Airport is a ticking time bomb

The numerous highrise buildings coming up in Wilson Airport's flight path are proving dangerous

By Benjamin Imende and Rayvon Kipng'eno 6 months ago

Media urged to spotlight 'silent emergencies'

The media has been challenged to widen their coverage of humanitarian and development issues in Kenya.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

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Embattled DIG Lagat to return to work

During his three-week stay in purgatory, Lagat has been enjoying the full trappings of power and his salary and benefits have been unaffected.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

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The brutal mining conquest: Inside Devki's iron ore clash in Taita Taveta

Over the last three years, Devki has funnelled more than Sh50 billion into two major iron ore processing plants in Samburu and a cement clinker facility in West Pokot.

By Benard Sanga and Renson Mnyamwezi 6 months ago

Nyanza defies protest trend, stays peaceful while other regions erupt in violence

Nyanza, once a major hotspot of violence during protests, is now enjoying resounding peace and tranquillity amid chaos elsewhere in the country.

By Harold Odhiambo and Rogers Otiso 6 months ago

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 7 months ago

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Losing identity? Questions rise as ODM supports disliked policies

ODM is backing the reconstitution of IEBC, despite a court order stopping the exercise. Former ODM hardliners are now the supporters of Kenya Kwanza

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

MPs sulk at Sh48 billion allocation, say it is not enough

The Judiciary will get Sh27.78 billion, according to the recommendation by the parliamentary committee.

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

Stakeholders call for more investment in Kiswahili to make the language more vibrant

The festival, which was held at the Makini School in Kisumu, attracted over 1500 pupils from schools across the Nyanza region.

By Clinton Ambujo and Rodgers Otiso 7 months ago

Stakeholders push for more investment to elevate Kiswahili

Education stakeholders have urged the government to put more investments in developing the Kiswahili language and make it more vibrant in the Country.

By Clinton Ambujo and Rodgers Otiso 7 months ago

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Tax proposals in Sh4.24 tr budget seen to cut household spending

Raising taxes risks backfiring by reducing rather than boosting government revenue. Despite the claim that this year's Finance Bill is friendly, Treasury is yet to fully explain its impact on Kenyans.

By Macharia Kamau and Raymond Muthee 8 months ago

Editors Guild condemns denial of access for Standard Group journalists

Editors' Guild condemns exclusion of two Standard Group journalists from a State House briefing, terms it a violation of media freedom

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Standard Group journalists denied entry to cover State House event

Standard Group journalists denied access to State House, Nairobi; they were scheduled to cover a joint briefing by Presidents Natasa Pirc Musar (Slovenia) and William Ruto.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Standard Group journalist scoops videographer of the year award

Just hours earlier, she had been discharged from the hospital after delivering her third child.

By Maryann Muganda and Ronald Kipruto 8 months ago

Rongo church followers detained for 30 days

Controversy surrounding St Joseph Mission Messiah of Africa Church has taken a fresh twist after a court ordered the police to detain the 57 members who were rescued, for 30 days.

By Anne Atieno and Rodgers Otiso 9 months ago

Families at pains to trace missing kin from Rongo's secretive church

Families whose loved ones are still missing after reportedly joining the controversial St Joseph Missions of Messiah in Africa Church in Migori are pains as they struggle to trace them.

By Anne Atieno and Rogers Otiso 9 months ago