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Renee Were

Amina Mnyazi knocks down seven men to replace Aisha Jumwa

Mnyazi takes over from Aisha Jumwa who contested for the Kilifi governorship position on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Amina Mnyazi knocks down seven men to replace Aisha Jumwa

Muliro statue unveiled in Kitale town

Muliro statue unveiled in Kitale town

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Havard journey: Brainy boy rises like a phoenix from the ashes

Havard journey: Brainy boy rises like a phoenix from the ashes

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Road to nowhere? Why it's a sore ride for Uber drivers

Road to nowhere? Why it's a sore ride for Uber drivers

By Renee Were 1 year ago

All systems go for 'Ms President'

The reality show, centred on cultivating women's leadership, has been airing on the Standard Media Group-owned KTN Home Channel every Thursday evening since June 30.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

All systems go for 'Ms President'

USIU-Africa set to train students on medicine making

A local university is spearheading a campaign to enhance the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals in Kenya.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

USIU-Africa set to train students on medicine making

600,000 Kenyan children out of school - Unicef

Girls' education remains under threat because of barriers such as poverty, early marriage, gender-based violence and backward cultural norms like prioritising boys' education.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

600,000 Kenyan children out of school - Unicef

Voters grappling with illegal voter transfer ask IEBC to act

According to IEBC regulations formulated in 2017, a transfer can only happen after a voter makes a formal request.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Voters grappling with illegal voter transfer ask IEBC to act

Man wants Wajackoyah stopped from running for president

Peter Gichira, in a letter dated July 4, asked the commission to verify the state of Prof Wajackoyah's UK citizenship.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Man wants Wajackoyah stopped from running for president

Networking app for campus students unveiled

The app allows you to start or join audio conversations and post questions on topics of interest with other campus students around the world.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Networking app for campus students unveiled

Canadian minister visits Ms President Leadership Academy

The 50 contestants underwent an intensive 10-day leadership training programme ahead of official production of the show's second season.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Canadian minister visits Ms President Leadership Academy

Government lifts ban on scrap metal and updates regulations

From next week, the scrap metal industry will be back to life after the lifting of a ban imposed in January.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Government lifts ban on scrap metal and updates regulations

Government lifts ban on scrap metal and updates regulations

From next week, the scrap metal industry will be back to life after the lifting of a ban imposed in January.

By Renee Were 1 year ago

Government lifts ban on scrap metal and updates regulations

Political parties tribunal sets up 7 regional offices

CJ Koome announced that the Judiciary has decentralised the PPDT to seven regions in the country.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Political parties tribunal sets up 7 regional offices

Movement for Democracy and Growth unsettles Raila's party in Nyanza turf

ODM aspirants who hoped for a smooth ride during the elections will now face off with new entrants fronted by the Movement for Democracy and Growth.

By Augustine Oduor and Renee Were 2 years ago

Movement for Democracy and Growth unsettles Raila's party in Nyanza turf

MDG unsettles Raila Odinga's ODM in Nyanza, western

The party will field 11 candidates for MP positions. The rest, a total of 99 aspirants are vying for the Member of County Assembly (MCA) position across the country.

By Augustine Oduor and Renee Were 2 years ago

MDG unsettles Raila Odinga's ODM in Nyanza, western

Scrap metal dealers protest against ban

Scrap metal dealers from across the country yesterday held a demonstration and appealed to the government to lift the ban on their trade.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Scrap metal dealers protest against ban

We won’t extend deadline for SIM card registration, warns Chiloba

Ezra Chiloba dismissed claims that the exercise is a fresh registration process.

By Grace Ng’ang’a and Renee Were 2 years ago

We won’t extend deadline for SIM card registration, warns Chiloba

Council of Governors seeks release of Sh148b funds held by Treasury

County governments have raised the alarm over continuous delay in disbursement of funds by the National Treasury.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Council of Governors seeks release of Sh148b funds held by Treasury

Mentorship helps pupils of Moi Educational Centre

Moi Educational Centre principal Christopher Opuodho says teaching is more than just having authority over students and imparting knowledge to them.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Mentorship helps pupils of Moi Educational Centre

Relief for farmers as fertiliser prices go down

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said a 50kg bag of DAP Fertiliser will now cost Sh2,800 from Sh6,000.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Relief for farmers as fertiliser prices go down

Group raises alarm over underage KCPE candidates

Counties with the highest number of underage candidates were Baringo (1,302), Bomet (1,932), Kericho (1,846), West Pokot (947) and Nyamira (1,111).

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Group raises alarm over underage KCPE candidates

UoN emerges top during this year’s Moot Court Competition

The annual competitiond hosted by the Kenyatta University School of Law (KUSOL) brings together all Kenyan Law Schools.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

UoN emerges top during this year’s Moot Court Competition

Media urged to step up fight against sexual harassment in newsrooms

Media organisations have been urged to be more proactive in the fight against sexual harassment of women in the workplace.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Media urged to step up fight against sexual harassment in newsrooms

Call for more women in management of arms

The East African Community has been urged to enhance women participation in weapons management.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Call for more women in management of arms

What it takes to build a home at affordable cost

But building your own home is also no walk in the park.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

What it takes to build a home at affordable cost

Why 800,000 AstraZeneca vaccines expired

800,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine have expired as reports indicate that another one million doses of Johnson and Johnson could go bad.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Why 800,000 AstraZeneca vaccines expired

Standard Group journalists gain from VOA training

Voice of America USAGM Regional Marketing Director, Dr Joyce Ngoh, said that the training empowers journalists to be better at their job.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Standard Group journalists gain from VOA training

Unmasked: Kagwe announces review of health restrictions

The government has lifted the mandatory wearing of face masks in public spaces and stopped temperature checks in a major review of Covid-19 protocols.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Unmasked: Kagwe announces review of health restrictions

Stop strike threat, focus on exams, TSC tells teachers' union

Teacher’s Service Commission (TSC) has asked a teachers' union to focus on upcoming national examinations and to avoid strike threats over salary.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Stop strike threat, focus on exams, TSC tells teachers' union

Kemsa sends medical stocks to 37 counties

Kemsa) has flagged off trucks loaded with medical supplies in line with the Universal Health Coverage programme.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Kemsa sends medical stocks to 37 counties

NCIC cautions on major threat of violence ahead of August election

A total of 23 counties have been identified as possible conflict hotspots. Social media blamed for an increase in hate speech and ethnic incitement.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

NCIC cautions on major threat of violence ahead of August election

Kibaki party to endorse Muturi's bid for presidency, promises major declaration

The Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) will host its National Delegates Conference on Sunday at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Kibaki party to endorse Muturi's bid for presidency, promises major declaration

Board bans ‘Baadhai Do’ film, says it flouts law and values

The Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) has banned a television film deemed to be offensive.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Board bans ‘Baadhai Do’ film, says it flouts law and values

Civil society calls for funding from government

The civil society through governance expert and civil rights activist, Daisy Amdany, has called for funding from the government.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Civil society calls for funding from government

Women lobby to promote Raila presidency bid launched

A new women’s lobby group has been unveiled to steer Raila Odinga’s presidential campaign.

By Renee Were 2 years ago

Women lobby to promote Raila presidency bid launched

Wamalwa to Ruto: Realise Uhuru win was a joint effort

Defence Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa has dismissed claims by Deputy President William Ruto that the latter single-handedly helped President Uhuru

By Renee Were and Grace Ng’ang’a 2 years ago

Wamalwa to Ruto: Realise Uhuru win was a joint effort

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