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Land registrars, bank to pay litigant Sh7m over fraudulent transaction

Two land registrars who served in Kilifi County are to pay a man Sh7 million over a fraudulent transaction on a piece of land in Mtwapa.

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka 1 month ago

Land registrars, bank to pay litigant Sh7m over fraudulent transaction

From holding knife like a spear, chewing noisily and other don'ts of 'fine dining'

From holding knife like a spear, chewing noisily and other don'ts of 'fine dining'

By Lynette Kwamboka 1 year ago

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio shift election battle to control of top seats in Parliament

Kenya Kwanza and Azimio shift election battle to control of top seats in Parliament

By Rose Kwamboka 1 year ago

How to raise capital for a small start-up

How to raise capital for a small start-up

By Rose Kwamboka 1 year ago

Captain Ruth Karauri: Why work-life balance doesn't work for her

Of work-life balance Capt. Ruth Karauri says: "In my experience if you try to balance, you have mediocrity on both ends. By the way, Sunday was Mothers' Day.

By Rose Kwamboka 1 year ago

Captain Ruth Karauri: Why work-life balance doesn't work for her

What it takes to start and grow a business

Here's lessons on what it takes to start and grow a business in an ever changing tech industry.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

What it takes to start and grow a business

Nairobi, Kiambu record highest child sex predators online

Two in every 10 cases of online child sexual abuse are perpetrated by strangers with most victims being girls between the ages of 15 and 17 years.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Nairobi, Kiambu record highest child sex predators online

How I built this: Lessons from the best entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship isn’t very natural, writes award-winning journalist Guy Raz in his book, How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success...

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

How I built this: Lessons from the best entrepreneurs

How to stay profitable on a low-cost model

Where money is concerned, there are few industries that are riskier than the airline business.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

How to stay profitable on a low-cost model

Should I? Expert answers your key money questions

Should I take a loan to buy a car? Should I save or invest? Should I borrow money from my partner? How much should I send my parents?

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Should I? Expert answers your key money questions

Can’t pay, won’t pay, says Butere politician slapped with Sh7m petition fees

Statistics from IEBC show Mr Nanjendo garnered 14,688 votes against Mwale’s 18,235.

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka 2 years ago

Can’t pay, won’t pay, says Butere politician slapped with Sh7m petition fees

When a magistrate borrowed from musician’s historic song to deliver ruling

It is a case in which one Hanjari Murira was found guilty of attempting to defile a girl aged 14, based on the prosecution’s case.

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka 2 years ago

When a magistrate borrowed from musician’s historic song to deliver ruling

‘Born on a Tuesday’

Dantala, the Muslim boy’s voice in the author’s debut novel is our entry into the politically and religiously fuelled war in Nigeria.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

‘Born on a Tuesday’

Adaobi Tricia: 'I Do Not Come To You By Chance'

As the first son, Kingsley is entitled to various privileges like a piece of meat in his egusi soup. He also shoulders certain responsibilities.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Adaobi Tricia: 'I Do Not Come To You By Chance'

Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest man: I'm getting used to the fame

Everyone now knows him with his characteristic pose with his tongue out at the finish line. Africa’s fastest man.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Ferdinand Omanyala, Africa's fastest man: I'm getting used to the fame

Caine winner: Refugees and the idea of home

The Street Sweep is part of the anthology A Down Home Meal for These Difficult Times, a book about immigrant refugees and those facing displacement.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Caine winner: Refugees and the idea of home

Racism, con-games and fate of the few

The Chi is the guardian spirit which according to Igbo cosmology, every living thing contains.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Racism, con-games and fate of the few

New IEBC interview technique explained

A selection panel administered psychometric tests for the 36 shortlisted candidates who were selected from a pool of 660 applicants.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

New IEBC interview technique explained

Political storm of family, choice and consequences

My only criticism other than the fact that the book at 359 pages could have been longer, is that the ending is rushed.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Political storm of family, choice and consequences

Sulwe: The night star

Even though Sulwe might not appreciate her darkness now, it is important, just as light is.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Sulwe: The night star

Twelve things Sh1 trillion can do

You would need to spend Sh46 million a day for the next 60 years to get through Sh1 trillion.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Twelve things Sh1 trillion can do

Low births: Why there may be no babies born by 2070

As women postpone motherhood or opt for smaller families, researchers are now raising concerns that humans could become an endangered species.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Low births: Why there may be no babies born by 2070

County yet to put to use Sh87m grant

Members of County Assembly (MCAs) are now demanding answers regarding the funds that had been allocated to support farmers.

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka 2 years ago

County yet to put to use Sh87m grant

Feminism was African first

"Feminism is for women in developed countries with first-world problems".

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

Feminism was African first

Artcafe to pay manager sacked over leftovers

Her troubles started in May 2019 when she collected food from the dustbin and packed it for her dog, violating company policy.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 2 years ago

Artcafe to pay manager sacked over leftovers

Manager sacked over food leftovers

Akaliche’s tribulations started in May 2019 when she collected food from the dustbin and packed it for her dog back at home.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 2 years ago

Manager sacked over food leftovers

First achievers: Women who top the charts in Kenya

Following the selection of Justice Martha Koome for the Chief Justice job, we celebrate women who scored a first in their respective fields.

By Rose Kwamboka 2 years ago

First achievers: Women who top the charts in Kenya

Oscars not just a man but, white

Many expected Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman to win prestigious honour posthumously, but absent Anthony Hopkins scooped it.

By Rose Kwamboka and Kirsten Kanja 3 years ago

Oscars not just a man but, white

Music: What’s love got to do with it?

On YouTube, ‘Dusuma’ was the most viewed Kenyan song of 2020, followed by Tanzanian artiste Rayvanny’s ‘Teamo’

By Rose Kwamboka 3 years ago

Music: What’s love got to do with it?

Court suspended Uhuru's orders on tea elections

The suspension order is to be in force until when the court hands its final verdict is to give room to KTDA and the national government time to battle

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Court suspended Uhuru's orders on tea elections

Tax on water, tax on life

If the 2021 theme for World Water Day is anything to go by, then the government’s undertakings in the last year are doing little...

By Rose Kwamboka 3 years ago

Tax on water, tax on life

Here comes Madam President Samia Suluhu

She will meet the CCM leadership today to kick start the process of nominating the Vice President

By Roselyne Obala and Rose Kwamboka 3 years ago

Here comes Madam President Samia Suluhu

Court upholds defiler's 20-year prison term

Initially, the grandfather identified as ZNM had been slapped with an 85-year sentence, which the High Court reduced to 20 years.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Court upholds defiler's 20-year prison term

No more foreign trips for city MCAs

The Auditor General’s office and that of the Controller of Budget have in the past raised queries on how MCAs’ foreign trips

By Everlyne Kwamboka and Josephat Thiongo 3 years ago

No more foreign trips for city MCAs

Bank to pay loan defaulter for auctioning his property

Barclays Kenya has since changed hands and re-branded as Absa.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Bank to pay loan defaulter for auctioning his property

College suffers setback in bid to recover Sh11.2m fees

Kericho Technical Institute is staring at a loss of Sh11.2 million for training officers from a flower company.

By Everlyne Judith Kwamboka 3 years ago

College suffers setback in bid to recover Sh11.2m fees

Widow has right over land, says court

Three appellate judges said the widow was not required to pay for stamp duty for the prime property in Bamburi, Mombasa County.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Widow has right over land, says court

Lack of DNA test reports weaken defilement cases

Failure by the prosecution to present DNA test reports in court has seen persons charged with defilement walk away scot-free.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Lack of DNA test reports weaken defilement cases

Curtain falls on Hosea Kiplagat

A few hours before he breathed his last yesterday, former Cooperative Bank executive chairman was enjoying a glass of wine with a group of friends.

By Julius Chepkwony and Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Curtain falls on Hosea Kiplagat

Gicheru wants ICC to suspend hearing

Gicheru is in the country after The Hague court released him conditionally.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Gicheru wants ICC to suspend hearing

DP’s lawyer among those seeking to take over from Bensouda

Reached for comment on Sethi’s claims, ICC spokesman Fadi el Abdala told The Standard the court “cannot speculate or comment on rumours”.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

DP’s lawyer among those seeking to take over from Bensouda

Jaguar risks jail for defying court rule

The MP has been summoned by a magistrate’s court to show cause why he should not go to jail for disobeying court orders.

By Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Jaguar risks jail for defying court rule

AG: Public officers free to push referendum Bill

Likewise, it is not unconstitutional for public officers to use State resources to conduct referendum activities.

By Roselyne Obala and Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

AG: Public officers free to push referendum Bill

Governors up in arms over billions sharing formula

CRA recommends Sh17.02 billion conditional grant.

By Roselyne Obala and Everlyne Kwamboka 3 years ago

Governors up in arms over billions sharing formula

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