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How Ruto's Maasai regalia showed unity, strength

Maasai traditional elders and culture enthusiasts have revealed that the attire donned by the President was unique and had special meaning to it.

By Standard Reporter 23 days ago

How Ruto's Maasai regalia showed unity, strength

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

President to grace the Maa cultural festival in Narok

By Standard Reporter 1 month ago

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

Agribusiness firm Kakuzi adopts new corporate identity

By Standard Reporter 1 month ago

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

Photos: 25 years later, the '98 bomb blast memories still linger

By Standard Reporter 1 month ago

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Ministry of Interior's Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo has challenged the media to step up the level of objectivity and balance in their reports.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

PS Omollo urges the media to report impartially

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Jeffrey Oduro was appointed Chief Executive Officer of CFK Africa, an international nonprofit with offices in Kenya and the U.S.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Jeffrey Oduro appointed CFK Africa Chief Executive

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

Most of the gold is sold to China and the Middle East owing to graft and weak capacity at border points and airports. Political elites and influential business people involved in the illicit trade.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Kenya and Uganda named as major smuggling hubs for gold from South Sudan

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

The televangelist was set free today after Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondieki in his judgment said that none of the five children were found in Deya's custody.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

How Bishop Gilbert Deya picked up pieces after spending nine months at Kamiti prison

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

TransCentury tells shareholders East African Cables has repaid over Sh600 million and is in 'active engagement' with Equity Bank to restructure the loan.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

TransCentury says ready to talk with Equity

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

A Bill by Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku seeks to give the police the leeway to issue "conditions" to planners of demonstrations, which if unmet could see their assemblies prohibited.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Proposed law seeks to give police powers to outlaw demonstrations

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

Investment giant accuses bank of predatory tactics over Sh4.8 billion loan. But bank claims Trans Century is divesting funds using a different account.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

TransCentury strikes back at Equity in receivership battle

Kabianga University new VC officially takes charge

Prof. Omwenga will serve in an acting capacity for the next six months.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Kabianga University new VC officially takes charge

Sudan rejects Kenya's leadership of regional body on Sudan crisis

Sudan rejects Kenya's chairmanship of the IGAD Committee tasked to resolve the conflict and claims Kenya is aiding the Rapid Support Force.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Sudan rejects Kenya's leadership of regional body on Sudan crisis

Governor Susan Kihika back after month-long absence

This was Kihika's first public appearance in Nakuru after a one-month absence that led to speculation about her whereabouts and health.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Governor Susan Kihika back after month-long absence

Where is Susan Kihika? Nakuru governor missing in action

Andrew Kiptoo, a resident, faulted the county administration over its silence on the well-being of the county chief.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

Where is Susan Kihika? Nakuru governor missing in action

Owalo says ministry of ICT did not interfere with MCK Board members' appointments

Appearing before Parliamentary Committee on Information and Innovation, ICT CS Eliud Owalo refuted claims that his Ministry interfered with the process of appointing MCK Board members.

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

Owalo says ministry of ICT did not interfere with MCK Board members' appointments

A Ramadhan etiquette guide for non-Muslims

The fast of Ramadhan is among the five pillars of Islam and during this period it is obligatory for Muslims to abstain from eating, drinking and having intimate relationships with their spouses.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

A Ramadhan etiquette guide for non-Muslims

DP Gachagua returns to Mt Kenya for thanksgiving

Gachagua said it was important to be grateful to God for the gift of rain.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

DP Gachagua returns to Mt Kenya for thanksgiving

We are ready for Monday demonstrations, Gachagua says

Gachagua said the government would firmly follow the law to ensure no one breaks it in the guise of protests.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

We are ready for Monday demonstrations, Gachagua says

Protesters storm Chiloba meeting in Kisumu, eat food and force guests to flee

The protesters ate all the food belonging to the guests, and thereafter caused a commotion, forcing the attendees to flee.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

Protesters storm Chiloba meeting in Kisumu, eat food and force guests to flee

Ruto launches Sh20b housing project for low income earners

The project is a partnership between the government and GulfCap Africa Limited and will comprise one, two and three-bedroom 6,704 units.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

Ruto launches Sh20b housing project for low income earners

Co-operative Bank named winner in customer satisfaction

Co-op Bank has been named the winner in the customer satisfaction category in a survey conducted by the Kenya Bankers' Association.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

Co-operative Bank named winner in customer satisfaction

DPP defers Standard staffer's prosecution

The Office of Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has deferred prosecution against Standard staffer Laban Cliff Onserio.

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

DPP defers Standard staffer's prosecution

Garissa man arraigned in court over assault during August polls

Ahmed Muhummed Abdi alias "Ahmed Cheetah" is accused of causing bodily harm to Abuhereira Rashid Sheikh on August 9, 2022 contrary to section 251 of the penal code within Daadab.

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

Garissa man arraigned in court over assault during August polls

Relationship Dilemma: He has proposed to me but is into hard drugs. Do I marry him?

On Wednesday, February 8, we published a relationship dilemma of a woman in love with a man into hard drugs. The man has asked for her hand in marriage but she is hesitant.

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

Relationship Dilemma: He has proposed to me but is into hard drugs. Do I marry him?

Kiambu county healthcare workers set to demonstrate

KMPDU has called upon its members in Kiambu County to hold a peaceful demonstration Friday, February 10.

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

Kiambu county healthcare workers set to demonstrate

Lawyer Adil Arshed elected Safaricom chairman

Safaricom board elects lawyer Adil Arshed Khawaja as its chairman replacing John Ngumi

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Lawyer Adil Arshed elected Safaricom chairman

Hope for Kenya's textile industry as PS promises changes

Mukhwana urged farmers in Western, Nyanza, and Eastern regions to grow cotton to support Rivatex.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Hope for Kenya's textile industry as PS promises changes

Gachagua's tough task ahead to reform coffee sector, crush cartels

Gachagua has been passionately rooting for reforms in the coffee, tea, and milk subsectors, which he has said have been under State capture, therefore, denying farmers better profits.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Gachagua's tough task ahead to reform coffee sector, crush cartels

Why former KFF boss Matiba wanted football icon Pele deported

Veteran football administrator Ogalle reveals how the Brazilian legend's visit to Kenya was marred by controversy.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Why former KFF boss Matiba wanted football icon Pele deported

Suspected food poisoning at RMS claims one life

The RMS has confirmed a food poisoning incident at the company's Nairobi headquarters on December 25 and December 26.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Suspected food poisoning at RMS claims one life

Nairobi MCAs direct Sakaja to lift ban on closure of night clubs

Nairobi MCAs directed enforcement officers from the County and the National police to immediately cease to enforce the order pending its clarification.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Nairobi MCAs direct Sakaja to lift ban on closure of night clubs

Police to detain Standard staffer for five more days

Kahawa anti-terror court agreed that Laban Cliff Onserio will be detained for five more days as anti-terrorism police investigate an incident where he was found with a stun grenade on Sunday morning.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Police to detain Standard staffer for five more days

Rally driver Asad Khan, alleged to be victim of domestic assault, is alive

Asad Khan, the rally driver who is receiving treatment at a Nairobi hospital over alleged domestic abuse, is alive, contrary to reports suggesting he is dead.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Rally driver Asad Khan, alleged to be victim of domestic assault, is alive

Mother, son electrocuted in Voi

A woman and her seven-year-old son have been electrocuted while hanging clothes after laundry.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Mother, son electrocuted in Voi

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho's heartfelt tribute to late wife

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho paid a heartfelt tribute to his late wife Wairimu Gaitho who died on Saturday, December 3.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Veteran journalist Macharia Gaitho's heartfelt tribute to late wife

Joy, disbelief after boy is rescued in risky Tsavo wilderness six days later

When the boy was safely delivered, he was dehydrated, covered in mosquito bites and scratches, and feet blistered. Doctors attended to him as the village celebrated the reunion.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Joy, disbelief after boy is rescued in risky Tsavo wilderness six days later

Seven storey building collapses in Kasarani

According to witnesses, four people were rescued and it is believed at least eight people may be trapped inside the rubble with rescue operations ongoing.

By Standard Reporter 10 months ago

Seven storey building collapses in Kasarani

COP27: Ruto's call to African countries on climate action

Ruto noted the escalation of global warming is worsening climate impacts, putting countries at serious risk of adaptation limits.

By Standard Reporter 10 months ago

COP27: Ruto's call to African countries on climate action

Government targets at least 1 million youth with entrepreneurship program

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday, October 31 launched an entrepreneurship program for Kenya's youth in partnership with the private sector.

By Standard Reporter, PCS 10 months ago

Government targets at least 1 million youth with entrepreneurship program

MPs wants village elders paid by State

Kibwezi MP Mwengi Mutuse files a motion seeking to have the State recognise villages as administrative units besides remunerating village elders

By Standard Reporter 10 months ago

MPs wants village elders paid by State

Should hospitals and malls charge parking fees?

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna wants a policy passed to regulate the charging of parking fees on public facilities

By Standard Reporter 10 months ago

Should hospitals and malls charge parking fees?

Miguna Miguna Spice FM interview fails to take off

Dr Miguna Miguna had been invited for the interview at 7am on Monday, where he was required to sign an indemnity form, but he refused.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

Miguna Miguna Spice FM interview fails to take off

KRA starts collecting rental properties data

The Kenya Revenue Authority will start collecting data on rental property in Nairobi and its metropoles starting October 19, 2022.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

KRA starts collecting rental properties data

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