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How to turn environmental warnings into solutions

Over 80 per cent of Kenya is classified as arid or semi-arid, yet agriculture remains the backbone of livelihoods.

By Gideon Behar 21 days ago

Tran-Nzoia dairy farmers receive Sh300 million from New KCC

Kenya National Farmers Federation confirmed that over 10,000 farmers have received the money from New KCC.

By Osinde Obare 23 days ago

Uganda opposition alleges vote rigging hours before polls

Uganda's opposition Party, National Unity Platform (NUP) has alleged a plot to rig the Thursday elections, citing multiple irregularities just hours before polls open.

By Denis Omondi 24 days ago

We reject your orders on private lawyers, LSK tells judges

LSK accuses judiciary of impunity over orders barring public entities from hiring private lawyers, President Faith Odhiambo vows fight against judges abusing authority.

By Denis Omondi 25 days ago

Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls

With 2027 designated a turning point in Kenya's history, politicians across the board are expected to take viable political stands and mark their territories well in advance.

By Alexander Chagema 25 days ago

Sifuna a no-show at crucial ODM meeting as party inches closer to UDA pact

ODM Central Committee tasks party leader Oburu Oginga to begin pre-election coalition talks with parties including UDA, to hold NDC as part of consultations.

By Denis Omondi 26 days ago

Owalo resigns after announcing plans to challenge Ruto

Eliud Owalo resigns as President William Ruto's Deputy Chief of Staff after declaring 2027 presidential bid, says position no longer tenable.

By Denis Omondi 26 days ago

Kenya bets on IShowSpeed tour to boost tourism

A visit by popular American streamer IShowSpeed provided the Kenyan government with the perfect platform to market the country's tourism sector.

By Denis Omondi 26 days ago

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Why politicising schools risks long-term harm to the economy

Political expediency must not be allowed to undermine public learning institutions at whatever level.

By Patrick Muinde 28 days ago

Part 2: Who are the 2025 KCSE top performers?

Scenes of jubilation and excitement describe the mood in several schools where students, teachers, and parents continue to celebrate good grades from the just-announced KCSE results.

By Denis Omondi 29 days ago

Kenyans hoping Tirop will lead team to another World Cross title

Kenya will once again field a formidable team in the senior women's race at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships Tallahassee on Saturday.

By Dennis Okeyo 29 days ago

Ruto is desperate for a united ODM, says Kanchory

Lawyer Saitabao Ole Kanchory, now claims that President William Ruto has been working behind the scenes to unify ODM as the party grapples with internal divisions.

By Denis Omondi 30 days ago

Will Kenya's Ebenyo stop Uganda's Kiplimo in Saturday's World Cross battle in Florida?

Kenyan men have not won the senior men's title since Kamworor win it in 2017 in Uganda. Kenyans are heading into the showdown as the defending champions.

By Standard Correspondent 30 days ago

Oburu meets Sifuna as ouster bid falters

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga met Secretary General Edwin Sifuna on Wednesday as a petition seeking to expel the Nairobi senator from the party collapsed.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Kenya now targets men's individual glory in Florida

The Kenyan legion heads to the World Cross Country Championship in Florida

By Dennis Okeyo 1 month ago

Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order

While the US is resorting to brawn, China is increasingly becoming the real global powerhouse with its implementation of sound economic policies abroad, devoid of military interventions.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

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2026 budget aims high but struggles to maintain proper fiscal discipline

In making 2026 "a defining year in Kenya's history", to quote the President's New Year address, we begin with the 2026/27 budget process now in full flow.

By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago

Museveni decries lost African dream after US captures Maduro

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged African countries to draw lessons on defence from Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by US forces.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

South C building collapse: Architect risks deregistration

Lands CS Wahome threatens to deregister architect who designed collapsed South C building if criminal culpability is established; recovery exercise expected to end Tuesday.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Ruto orders ceasefire amid bitter political exchanges

President William Ruto has called for a ceasefire amid bitter verbal exchanges between various politicians, warning that it risks sowing disunity.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Sakaja breaks silence on collapsed building, trains guns on rogue developers

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja visits collapsed building site in South C, calls for return of prosecutorial powers to counties.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

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Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum

The first event that is likely to shape the outcomes of 2026 starts this coming week with the government handling of the transition under the Competency Based Education (CBE).

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

Ruku: Collapsed South C building developers defied regulations

Collapsed South C building had 14 floors instead of the approved 12, Public Service CS Ruku says developers defied an August 2025 stop-work order, vows action.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

South C residents demand accountability after building collapses

Residents of Nairobi's South C estate have called for the arrest and prosecution of the owners, developers and workers linked to a multi-storey building that collapsed early Friday.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Make dignity of poor people a priority in New Year

Together, we must feel hope in the policies shifting, the systems changing, and the confidence of communities claiming their power.

By Kennedy Odede 1 month ago

I will be ODM's presidential candidate in 2027 if we go it alone, says Oburu

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has hinted at a possible presidential run in the 2027 elections, citing the party's constitution.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

December inflation rate steadies at 4.5pc despite price hikes

Kenya's inflation rate in December 2025 remained at 4.5 per cent, unchanged from November, driven by higher prices of food, transport and electricity, KNBS says.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

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From money laundering to drugs, arms and human trafficking: How Kenya has become a crime hub

Kenya is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks.

By Dennis Omondi, Denis Omondi 1 month ago

Somaliland recalls its envoy to Djibouti

Somaliland recalls its envoy to Djibouti; Foreign Affairs Ministry says move part of ongoing diplomatic consultations.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

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Macro gains, micro struggles define 2025, as Kenya faces uneasy new year

The draft 2026 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) signals an intention to remain on the path of macro-stability next year, but keeps the annual growth target at 5.3 per cent all the way to 2030.

By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago

KAA says passengers safe as plane veers off taxiway

All 50 passengers aboard an Elwak-Mandera to JKIA, Nairobi flight safe after plane veered off taxiway upon landing, operations resume normalcy, KAA says.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

ODM leaders must sober up and stop party from fading into oblivion

The surprise 2024 working agreement with the United Democratic Alliance that birthed the broad-based government took the steam out of ODM.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

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The deaths that shook Kenya in 2025

In 2025, death claimed many lives that shaped Kenya's politics, culture, and public life.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

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How repeated short-term contracts breach employees' rights

Repeatedly renewing short-term contracts over a long period of time, without transitioning an employee to a more secure employment arrangement.

By Desmond Odhiambo 1 month ago

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Road carnage exposes policy failure and weak enforcement of traffic law

The Christmas season provides a unique opportunity for families and communities to share joy, peace and laughter after many days of toil.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago

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Three bets African leaders must make after elections to deliver for farmers

If agriculture is truly the foundation of food, jobs, climate resilience, and political stability, then it cannot be treated like just another ministry.

By Aggie Asiimwe Konde 1 month ago

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Singa-poor or Singapore? To achieve the dream, you must involve Kenyans

To be clear, this parody is deliberate. Do Kenyans want the New Singapore or a New Kenya?

By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago

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Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resources

Truphena Muthoni is driven by an unadulterated love for nature, which is ably represented by trees.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Unions threaten court action over freeze on Sh322b Kenya-US health deal

Medics' unions, including KMPDU to move to court on Monday to challenge order stopping implementation of Sh322b Kenya-US health deal, assures of data safety.

By Denis Omondi 1 month ago

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Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns

Hersi wondered why there are so many developers across the country building apartments and petrol stations and no factories.

By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago