Moi University suspends academic trips following accident
Moi University has temporarily suspended all academic trips, following an accident involving the institution's bus on Wednesday morning.
By Stephanie Wangari 30 days ago
Moi University suspends academic trips following accident
Tourism CS Alfred Mutua appoints new KICC CEO
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has appointed James Mbugua Mwaura as new KICC CEO.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Tourism CS Alfred Mutua appoints new KICC CEO
Housing Levy deductions to take effect from March 19
Affordable Housing Levy deductions to take effect from March 19, 2024, KRA announces; 1.5 percent of employees' gross salary to be deducted monthly.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Housing Levy deductions to take effect from March 19
KU bus accident: Seven airlifted to Nairobi for treatment
Six Kenyatta University students and a teacher have been airlifted to Nairobi for further treatment following a grisly road accident on Monday night.
By Stephanie Wangari and Hezron Kimari 1 month ago
KU bus accident: Seven airlifted to Nairobi for treatment
Journalist Rita Tinina died of severe pneumonia- Autopsy
An autopsy report has revealed that renowned journalist Rita Tinina died of severe pneumonia.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Journalist Rita Tinina died of severe pneumonia- Autopsy
11 Kenyatta University students die in road accident
The bus was involved in an accident with a trailer, police told the Standard on Monday evening, March 18.
By Stephanie Wangari and Hezron Kimari 1 month ago
11 Kenyatta University students die in road accident
Renowned journalist Rita Tinina is dead
Rita Tinina's body was discovered in her house in Kileleshwa on Sunday afternoon.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Renowned journalist Rita Tinina is dead
Jacque Maribe not appointed to Public Service Ministry, says Commission
Former TV journalist Jacque Maribe has not been appointed as the Head of Communication in the Public Service Ministry.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Jacque Maribe not appointed to Public Service Ministry, says Commission
Why Jowie wanted a non-custodial sentence in murder case
"Although the victim's family is calling for a death sentence, the father of the victim, Bishop Paul Garama was publicly heard saying he will not take vengeance."
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Why Jowie wanted a non-custodial sentence in murder case
Azimio wants Health CS Nakhumicha to resign
Azimio calls for Health CS Susan Nakhumicha's resignation over delay in posting medical interns; claims she has handled the situation in a "casual and incompetent" way.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Azimio wants Health CS Nakhumicha to resign
US sanctions 16 companies for financing Al-Shabaab operations
The sanctioned individuals and entities were allegedly involved in the raising and laundering of millions of dollars in the interest of al-Shabaab.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
US sanctions 16 companies for financing Al-Shabaab operations
Jacque Maribe lands government job
Former media personality Jacque Maribe has landed a communication job at the Ministry of Public Service.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Jacque Maribe lands government job
JSC begins process to remove Justice Mohammed Kullow from office
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has initiated a process to have Justice Mohammed Noor Kullow removed from office.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
JSC begins process to remove Justice Mohammed Kullow from office
CBK licences 19 digital lenders
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has licensed 19 Digital Credit Providers (DCPs).
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
CBK licences 19 digital lenders
Westgate fetes 'Wonder of Africa' campaign winners
Petronila Gichuki was announced the grand prize winner of a five-day trip for two to West Turtle Bay and Spa in Mauritius.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Westgate fetes 'Wonder of Africa' campaign winners
Safarilink plane forced to turn back to Nairobi after mid-air incident
KCAA said the incident involved a Cessna aircraft belonging to Ninety-Nines Flying School and a Safarilink Aviation Limited Dash 8.
By Stephanie Wangari, Standard Reporter, Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Safarilink plane forced to turn back to Nairobi after mid-air incident
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella injured during protests
KMPDU Sec-Gen Davji Atella shot during medical interns demonstrations; Deputy Sec Gen Dennis Miskellah says he has been rushed to Nairobi Hospital.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
KMPDU Secretary General Davji Atella injured during protests
Inflation in February drops to 6.3 per cent
February inflation rate drops to 6.3 percent from 6.9 percent in January; KNBS says prices in commodities such as housing, water and electricity decreased by 0.8 percent.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Inflation in February drops to 6.3 per cent
Ruto, Raila, meet at Museveni's home in Kisozi, Uganda
President William Ruto, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and President Yoweri Museveni met at Kisozi Country Home in Uganda on Monday.
By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago
Ruto, Raila, meet at Museveni's home in Kisozi, Uganda
KMPDU announces protest on Thursday over delayed internship posting
The Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced a peaceful march on Thursday, February 29.
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
 KMPDU announces protest on Thursday over delayed internship posting
There's no division in ODM over Raila's bid for AU job, Sifuna says
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga has not made any statement regarding his political future despite quest for a position in the African Union, the party has said.
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
There's no division in ODM over Raila's bid for AU job, Sifuna says
Ekeza Sacco founder David Kariuki alias Gakuyo arrested at JKIA
Ekeza Sacco founder David Kariuki Ngare known to many as Gakuyo has been arrested at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
Ekeza Sacco founder David Kariuki alias Gakuyo arrested at JKIA
Details of free online training programme 'Itoe dollar' launched by government
The Ministry of Labour announced that the programme would have two training modules. The first is a basic module while the second is an advanced module.
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
Details of free online training programme 'Itoe dollar'  launched by government
You have a week to name officials in Sh15m fraud at Beirut hospital, NHIF told
NHIF has a week to release names of officers involved in fraudulent payment worth Sh15m to Beirut Hospital in Eastleigh, Parliamentary Health Committee says.
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
You have a week to name officials in Sh15m fraud at Beirut hospital, NHIF told
Ruto chairs Cabinet meeting, honours Kelvin Kiptum
The president led Cabinet Secretaries in honouring marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, by observing a minute of silence.
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
Ruto chairs Cabinet meeting, honours Kelvin Kiptum
Interior, Energy Ministries top list of staff with forged certificates
More than 2,000 employees in government have forged academic certificates, the Public Service Commission (PSC) has revealed.
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
Interior, Energy Ministries top list of staff with forged certificates
Kitui doctors on strike after talks with union failed
Talks between the County Government and the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists Dentists Union (KMPDU) failed.
By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago
Kitui doctors on strike after talks with union failed
Rita Waeni was strangled before decapitation, government pathologist says
Family of slain student Rita Waeni positively identifies severed head at City Mortuary, Nairobi, evidenced by hair, forehead and teeth formation; Government Pathologist Oduor leading exercise.
By Stephanie Wangari and Francis Odee 3 months ago
Rita Waeni was strangled before decapitation, government pathologist says
No more: Gender CS Aisha Jumwa condemns rising femicide cases
Gender CS Aisha Jumwa condemns recent acts of violence against women, denounces victimization; asks authorities to speed up investigations into the murders.
By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago
No more: Gender CS Aisha Jumwa condemns rising femicide cases
Ruto to leave the country for Uganda
President Ruto to depart the country today for 2 meetings in Kampala, Uganda; set to hold bilateral meetings with various presidents, State House spokesperson says.
By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago
Ruto to leave the country for Uganda
Tanzania stops KQ passenger flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam
Tanzania has stopped Kenya Airways (KQ) passenger flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam effective January 22, 2024.
By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago
Tanzania stops KQ passenger flights between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam
Fuel prices drop by sh5 in latest EPRA review
Fuel prices have dropped by sh5 in the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) monthly review.
By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago
Fuel prices drop by sh5 in latest EPRA review
In Pictures: Ruto meets Jubilee MCAs at Nakuru State House
President William Ruto met with 120 Members of County Assembly (MCA) from the Jubilee Party at State House, Nakuru on Thursday.
By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago
In Pictures: Ruto meets Jubilee MCAs at Nakuru State House
Lawyers' protest still on, LSK says
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) maintains that lawyers will be holding a demonstration on Friday, January 12
By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago
Lawyers' protest still on, LSK says
6 suspects in court in connection to Sh2.85 billion gold scam
Six suspects have been presented in Milimani court, Nairobi in connection to a Sh2.85 billion mega gold scam that targeted two Malaysian nationals.
By Stephanie Wangari, Stephanie Wangari and Collins Kweyu 3 months ago
6 suspects in court in connection to Sh2.85 billion gold scam
DPP: We are yet to receive slain Meru blogger Sniper's file from DCI
ODPP stated that it had yet to receive the inquiry file into the offence of murder from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago
DPP: We are yet to receive slain Meru blogger Sniper's file from DCI
Top 10 most read stories on the Standard website in 2023
Journalists at the Standard Media Group have travelled to every corner of the country and even beyond to bring you timely updates in 2023.
By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago
Top 10 most read stories on the Standard website in 2023
Former President Uhuru's message to Kenyans on Christmas
Former president Uhuru Kenyatta has implored Kenyans to join hands in service to God and humanity.
By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago
Former President Uhuru's message to Kenyans on Christmas
Section of Mombasa Road to be closed for 7 days
A section of Mombasa Road (Mombasa bound lane) at Imaara Mall will remain closed seven days.
By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago
Section of Mombasa Road to be closed for 7 days
President Ruto appoints James Kipsiele as NYS Director General
President Ruto has appointed James Kipsiele Tembur as the Director-General of the National Youth Service.
By Stephanie Wangari 4 months ago
President Ruto appoints James Kipsiele as NYS Director General
Life at 40: Either take off or free fall
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