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There are gains, dilemma in coffee reforms and more can be done

The game-changer will be how Kenya can increase its production beyond the 100,000mt mark annually
By Martin Mutua 3 years ago
There are gains, dilemma in coffee reforms and more can be done
Wajir Governor denies EACC probe reports
Wajir Governor denies EACC probe reports
By Martin Mutua 9 years ago
Economic growth slowed, says Ugandan minister
Economic growth slowed, says Ugandan minister
By MARTIN MUTUA 9 years ago
Uhuru calls on youth to utilise State allocations
Uhuru calls on youth to utilise State allocations
By Martin Mutua 9 years ago
Process to declare Otunga saint on course, says committee
The process of beatification of former Catholic Archbishop Maurice Cardinal Otunga is on course and a committee behind it has now reported a major headway.
By MARTIN MUTUA 9 years ago
Process to declare Otunga saint on course, says committee
26 Kenya Navy Ex-soldiers unable to raise bail
The 26 Kenya Navy ex-soldiers who have been in military detention for 70 days are still in jail despite Wednesday’s ruling by High Court to free them on bail. This is because they are yet to fulfill the stringent bail conditions.
By By MARTIN MUTUA 9 years ago
26 Kenya Navy Ex-soldiers unable to raise bail
History as two former Popes declared saints
The Catholic Church made history when it elevated two former Popes to sainthood on Sunday at a colourful event that was also presided by two of their successors at the St Peter’s square, Rome. The event was witnessed by thousands of people from all walks of life.
By Martin Mutua and Agencies 9 years ago
History as two former Popes declared saints
Cardinal Njue calls for quality education to boost social, economic growth
Catholic Archbishop John Cardinal Njue has urged Kenyans to provide genuine and quality education for their children.
By MARTIN MUTUA 9 years ago
Cardinal Njue calls for quality education to boost social, economic growth
Decision to train police officers at Government Chemist faulted
Tension is high at the Government Chemist after 10 police officers were seconded there to be trained on forensic matters instead of being sent to South Africa for the exercise.
By By Martin Mutua 9 years ago
Decision to train police officers at Government Chemist faulted
Mombasa’s retired Archbishop Lele critically ill
Retired Catholic Archbishop Boniface Lele has been admitted at Mombasa Hospital in critical condition.
By ERNEST NDUNDA and MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Mombasa’s retired Archbishop Lele critically ill
Parents body says it will sue State over TSC jobs
The saga surrounding the formation of the Teachers Service Commission has deepened after a parents body warned it would take the Government to court in the next seven days for allegedly violating the Constitution
By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Parents body says it will sue State over TSC jobs
Ethiopian immigrants land in jail
Twelve Ethiopian immigrants have been fined Sh20,000 by a Nyeri Court for being in the country illegally.
By By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Ethiopian immigrants land in jail
Programme to trim parastatals underway
The parastatal reform programme that will see 89 Government parastatals out of 262 phased out is on course, The Standard on Saturday can reveal.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Programme to trim parastatals underway
Kissing sick men, posing for selfies: Pope Francis marks one year in office
As Pope Francis marks his one year in office as the head of the over 1.2 billion Catholic faithful, he is already being credited with having brought a major change whose effects might be felt in the church long after he is gone.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Kissing sick men, posing for selfies: Pope Francis marks one year in office
Judges meet over souring Judiciary, Executive ties
High Court and Court of Appeal judges met in Nairobi to discuss the souring relationship between the Judiciary and other arms of Government.
By WAHOME THUKU and MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Judges meet over souring Judiciary, Executive ties
Wambui already on campaign trail, bent on reclaiming seat
Even before the Othaya parliamentary seat was declared vacant following the nullification of her election, Mary Wambui was already on the campaign trail seeking for votes.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Wambui already on campaign trail, bent on reclaiming seat
Catholics start fasting period ahead of Easter
Catholics today mark Ash Wednesday, commencing a 40-day fasting period that will culminate in the Easter celebrations.
By By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Catholics start fasting period ahead of Easter
Never ever! African, Filipino Catholics opposed to abortion and gay marriages
A new survey on the Catholic Church worldwide has revealed deep divisions between faithful in Africa and the Philippines on one hand and those in Europe, US and Latin America on the other regarding controversial issues.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Never ever! African, Filipino Catholics opposed to abortion and gay marriages
Government yet to effect digital migration project worth billions
The Government is yet to execute a controversial project in which taxpayers stand to lose close to Sh1 billion in the much talked about digital migration in a contract between the Kenya Government and a Spanish company.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Government yet to effect digital migration project worth billions
How taxpayers stand to lose Sh1b in digital migration plan
Kenyan taxpayers will lose close to Sh1 billion in the much talked about digital migration if a contract between the Kenya government and a Spanish company is executed.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
How taxpayers stand to lose Sh1b in digital migration plan
Why Raila is against status quo in ODM
There is more than meets the eye in the determination by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to ensure that positions in the Orange Democratic Movement “are evenly distributed nationwide,” The Standard on Saturday can authoritatively report.
By MARTIN MUTUA and JUMA KWAYERA 10 years ago
Why Raila is against status quo in ODM
MPs want Kalonzo named CORD flagbearer
Pressure is now mounting within the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) over whom, among the three co-principals, should carry the 2017 presidential ticket.
By martin mutua 10 years ago
MPs want Kalonzo named CORD flagbearer
Pope adds two Africans to list of 19 new cardinals
Burkina Faso’s Ouagadougou Archbishop Philippe Nakellentuba Ouédraogo, who turned down seats in the country’s Senate offered by President Blaise Compaoré in the name of the poor, is among 19 new cardinals that have been named by Pope Francis.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Pope adds two Africans to list of 19 new cardinals
Defiant Kinyua disobeys court order on TSC appointments
State House Chief of Staff Joseph Kinyua is headed on a collision course with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for disobeying a court order over appointments of new commissioners and a chairperson.
By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Defiant Kinyua disobeys court order on TSC appointments
Governor Ruto tells off Rift Valley MPs
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto has told off Deputy President William Ruto and some Rift Valley MPs over devolution.
By By Martin Mutua and Roselyne Obala 10 years ago
Governor Ruto tells off Rift Valley MPs
Kinyua kicks up fresh row over vacant TSC position
President Uhuru Kenyatta is staring at another controversy over the nomination of the chairperson and members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Questions are being raised over whether the Head of State has again been misled.
By By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Kinyua kicks up fresh row over vacant TSC position
School accuses Unilever of bias in Blue Band promo
A row is simmering between organisers of Blue Band promotion and a primary school, which claims the firm has denied it the top prize – a bus.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
School accuses Unilever of bias in Blue Band promo
Rehearsal disrupted after candidate dies
Rehearsal for candidates sitting for their Kenya Certificate of Primary Edudation Examinations at Chumani Primary School in Kilifi County was Monday disrupted for hours.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Rehearsal disrupted after candidate dies
Defeated M23 group ends rebellion in Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebel group declared an end to its 20-month insurgency and said it was ready to pursue a political solution after the army captured its last two hilltop strongholds
By BY MARTIN MUTUA AND PATRICK WACHIRA 10 years ago
Defeated M23 group ends rebellion in Congo
Experts say body parts could be of Westgate attackers
Forensic investigators probing mall attack have gathered pieces of clothing, burnt-out weapons and ammunition
By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Experts say body parts could be of Westgate attackers
Police probing woman who sold car to Westgate attackers
Finally, the owner of the vehicle used to ferry attackers to the Westgate Mall three weeks ago has spoken out.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Police probing woman who sold car to Westgate attackers
Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga
As Pope Francis declared two of his predecessors would be canonised to sainthood in April next year, something great was happening locally.
By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga
Leaked NIS document details terrorist plots of attack
An unprecedented leak of Intelligence briefings covering the past year paint the picture of a government fully informed of an impending Al Shabaab attack ahead of the Westgate massacre.
By MARTIN MUTUA AND MWANIKI MUNUHE 10 years ago
Leaked NIS document details terrorist plots of attack
Grim details emerge of TSC officials selection process
Despite not being nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta, Dr Lydia Nzomo tops the list of nominees for the position of chairperson for the Teachers Service Commission, The Standard has learnt.
By - MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Grim details emerge of TSC officials selection process
House team to meet spy chief over attack
Details of the security lapse that allowed the attack on Nairobi’s Westgate Mall will be known Thursday.
By - MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
House team to meet spy chief over attack
Meru politicians to be enjoined in Miraa case
The High Court in Nairobi has allowed ten parliamentarians from Meru County to be enjoined in a case in which miraa traders are challenging the classification of the crop as a banned substance.
By By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Meru politicians to be enjoined in Miraa case
MP questions source of enormous amounts of gold
Fafi MP Elias Bare Shill, who triggered a parliamentary investigation, questioned the source of the huge amounts of gold exported.
By - Martin Mutua 10 years ago
MP questions source of enormous amounts of gold
Govt pathologist yet to release probe on Mutula death
Investigators probing the death of former Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo continue to keep their findings secret more than 100 days after his sudden demise.
By - MARTIN MUTUA and DANIEL NZIA 10 years ago
Govt pathologist yet to release probe on Mutula death
Why fire-fighters had to be called from their homes
Airport staffers who noticed smoke in the small hours of Wednesday morning first called in some electricians instead of alerting fire-fighters, we can report.
By - MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Why fire-fighters had to be called from their homes
Mystery drug in Mutula’s blood
Investigations into the death of Senator Mutula Kilonzo have taken a new turn after traces of a second drug were discovered in blood samples.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Mystery drug in Mutula’s blood
Public-driven Bill to fight graft set for House
Bill is informed by the fact that citizens and civil society often have information on corrupt dealings
By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Public-driven Bill to fight graft set for House
Muite: More cash for Mau Mau victims on the way
Lawyer Paul Muite has said compensation of 5,000 Mau Mau war veterans that had been given out by the British Government was just the first phase and the matter is far from over.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Muite: More cash for Mau Mau victims on the way
Secrets of Mutula post-mortem tests
Doctors investigating the sudden death of Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo have solved most of the mysteries surrounding his death last month, we can reliably report.
By - MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago
Secrets of Mutula post-mortem tests
Huge pay day for MPs ahead in plot to send Serem home
Members of the National Assembly could soon be laughing all the way to the bank with a basic salary of Sh851,000 a month like their predecessors in the last Parliament.
By Martin Mutua 10 years ago
Huge pay day for MPs ahead in plot to send Serem home
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