Shun companies profiting from the genocide happening in Gaza

In another act of complete disregard for the international community, Israeli forces have escalated their assault on Gaza, killing at least 79 people this week.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

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Why Nadco is headed the BBI way

Nadco report could be heading the BBI way if the ruling by the High Court barring the Parliament from forwarding the Amendment Bill, 2025.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

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Legal battle looms over teachers' medical cover transfer to SHA

Teachers have vowed to stage a legal battle to safeguard their Sh20 billion medical cover following a proposal to move all teachers to the Social Health Authority scheme.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Kioni dismisses 'wantam' slogan, says opposition losing focus

Kioni says the Opposition has forgotten to hold President William Ruto to account for his failures in the three years he has served as the President.

By Ndung'u Gachane 2 months ago

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Plan to move teachers' Sh20b medical cover to SHA sparks storm

Ruto hinted at the looming shift to SHA at a meeting also attended by union leaders.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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50,000 ghost learners put school heads, ministry directors in trouble

PS Bitok says audit on 60 per cent of schools revealed inflated numbers. Ongoing verification shows Sh5 billion may have been lost in three years.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Questions emerge on eligibility of opposition candidate in by-election

The opposition may have unwittingly given President William Ruto's UDA a through pass after it picked popular musician, Newton Kariuki, aka Karish.

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Villagers set ablaze gang's getaway vehicles, motorbike after raid on home

Three cars belonging to suspected criminals and a motorbike were set ablaze on Wednesday morning after more than 30 men stormed a homestead in Boma village, Ndeiya, Limuru sub-county.

By George Njunge 2 months ago

Bitok gives update on school capitation, says learners to get Maisha number

Basic Education PS Julius Bitok has announced that all learners will now be issued a Maisha number to serve as their unique identifier throughout their education.

By Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

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Long knives drawn as parties prepare for by-elections showdown

Political parties have until today to submit the names of party primaries' contestants. Campaign fever is already high as Kenya Kwanza, ODM and Opposition plot onslaught.

By Ndung'u Gachane 2 months ago

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Why Ruto's grand promises to teachers could be a pipe dream

The timelines for implementation of many pledges is years that the government does not have. On insurance and housing, the teachers feel they are being promised what is already theirs

By Lewis Nyaundi and Mike Kihaki 2 months ago

Lecturers stand ground on strike as Treasury releases Sh2.5b

The Treasury has released Sh2.5 billion to settle part of lecturers' salary arrears in a lastminute attempt to avert a nationwide strike set to begin at midnight.

By David Njaaga, David Njaaga and Lewis Nyaundi 2 months ago

CS Wahome fires back at Gachagua over 'flower girl' remarks

Wahome dismissed Gachagua's claim that she holds no authority in her docket

By Ndungu Gachane 2 months ago

Nyandarua county revenue collection soars to Sh653 million

Nyandarua County has recorded a significant increase in revenue collection, surpassing last year's performance by Sh138 million.

By James Munyeki 2 months ago

Kiunjuri warns Mt Kenya leaders against politics of insults

Mt Kenya MPs allied to the Kenya Kwanza government have urged leaders from the region to shun politics of insults and instead focus on addressing issues affecting residents.

By James Munyeki 2 months ago

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Ruto keeps off politics, honours Ichung'wah's father's legacy

President Ruto pays tribute to Kimani Ichung'wah's late father, focusing on his virtues and resilience.

By Okumu Modachi and George Njung'e 2 months ago

Why impeachment proceedings must always consider public interest

The Kericho County leadership is not alone in the game of adversarial, confrontational politics.

By June Chebet 2 months ago

Ex-deputy governor says road project to unlock Isiolo's economic potential

Former Isiolo Deputy Governor Mohamed Guleid has called on residents to rally behind the Isiolo-Mandera road project, expected to unlock the economic potential of the region.

By Bruno Mutunga 2 months ago

Despite prevailing difficulties, Gen Zs give us hope for a better tomorrow

The Gen Zs seemingly have fresh vigour and purpose that is political, socio-economic, intellectual, and techno savvy.

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

Power parades reflect Xi, Putin and Trump's battle for global influence

In 2025, each of the three leading world powers, the Russians, the Americans, and the Chinese, held military parades to showcase their strength.

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

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How Ruto has turned State House into an auction arena

Delegation after delegation trooped to the House on the Hill for promises and a brown envelope. Whereas it is a hallowed house, it has been turned to a centre of political deals

By Brian Otieno and Ndung'u Gachane 3 months ago

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Ruto courts teachers with pay reforms, promotions, medical cover and housing

President William Ruto on Saturday unveiled a raft of commitments to teachers, pledging reforms on pay, promotions, medical cover, housing and funding.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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Leadership wars rock Jubilee ahead of key delegates conference

The former ruling Jubilee Party is embroiled in fresh leadership wrangles over whether to field a candidate in Mbeere North, a move that has compromised its standing within the United Opposition.

By Ndung'u Gachane 3 months ago

KNUT, KUPPET clash at State House over junior school placement

A brief standoff between the two giant teacher unions, KNUT and KUPPET, emerged when President William Ruto met teachers at State House on Saturday .

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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Teachers' meeting at State House breaks into 'two-term' chants

One by one, speakers swapped policy talk for political pledges.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

Human rights defenders should stay the course to guard justice

Several victims' families, human rights defenders, netizens and bots this week focused on holding the advisory Panel of Experts on compensation for victims of brutal protest.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

School heads press Ruto on funding, promotions, and debts

Government to hire over 20,000 teachers by January 2026 to improve teacher-student ratio, President Ruto says during meeting with teachers at State House.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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Mayhem in halls of learning: Exam cheating, crime rock universities

Report reveals institutions are struggling not just with academic challenges but also with moral decay. Violent altercations and threats directed at staff have also plunged the institutions.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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Why Ruto's meeting with education stakeholders was postponed

The Standard understands that the meeting was postponed to accommodate other engagements by both the President and Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

From fodder to fertility, Kenya's milk future begins with better cow care

Nearly 80% of the dairy industry is driven by smallholder farmers, making it not only a critical contributor to the economy but also a lifeline for millions of households.

By Dr Ruth Ndungu 3 months ago

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Why Uhuru Kenyatta's dalliance with Matiang'i may revive rivalry with Gachagua

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta seeks hand over the leadership of the Jubilee party to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i, who has declared his presidential bid in 2027.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

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With PhD and political acumen, critics warn of Ruto's know-it-all attitude

President has declared himself the most educated Kenya's CEO and knows what ails the nation. But his critics describe him as controlling leader not willing to take any advice from anyone.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Lecturers issue seven-day strike notice over unmet pay deal

Teaching and learning could be disrupted in all public universities from next week, after lecturers issued a seven-day strike notice.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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REVEALED: Shock of universities with less than 100 students

Shocking details have now emerged of universities and courses with fewer than 1,000 students.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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Why Kindiki and Mudavadi's bargaining power is on trial

By-elections in Malava and Mbeere North constituencies to test the duo's influence. Both of them will be eyeing the number two slot in the 2027 General Election.

By Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago

Elders urge Judiciary, EACC to intervene in Isiolo governance crisisoff

Isiolo elders and residents have called on relevant institutions to urgently address the governance and legal crisis in the county, days after the failed impeachment of Governor Abdi Ibrahim Guyo.

By Bruno Mutunga 3 months ago

Calls grow for faster title deed processing to boost real estate growth

The government is facing renewed pressure to speed up the issuance of title deeds, as real estate stakeholders warn that delays are slowing investment and stifling development.

By Ndung'u Gachane 3 months ago

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Why 50:30:20 school capitaion model is coming to an end

The government could soon scrap the long-standing 50:30:20 funding formula for schools and will now tie disbursements directly to revenue collection.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago

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How UhuRuto revived 'Iregi spirit' in Mount Kenya

In the recent times, the Iregi spirit in the Mountain arose largely as an UhuRuto affair with their Kumi Kumi dream

By Macharia Munene 3 months ago

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Why over 1,000 schools risk closure

The verification, triggered by a damning Auditor General's report, has revealed cases of institutions with bloated registers, raising fears of years of misallocated billions in taxpayers' money.

By Lewis Nyaundi 3 months ago