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Members of Parliament under siege over Finance Bill

Ruto has warned Kenya Kwanza MPs against rejecting the Bill in Parliament. During public participation 74 out of 84 interest groups rejected the Bill.

By Standard Team 1 day ago

Members of Parliament under siege over Finance Bill

Kenya at 60: Madaraka Day in pictures

Kenya at 60: Madaraka Day in pictures

By Standard Team 6 days ago

Photos: How counties celebrated Madaraka Day

Photos: How counties celebrated Madaraka Day

By Standard Team 6 days ago

Service delivery takes a back seat as governors clash with their deputies

Service delivery takes a back seat as governors clash with their deputies

By Standard Team 9 days ago

Azimio's herculean plot to shoot down tax proposals

Part of plan includes building public discontent with the Bill, preparing a legal challenge and shaming MPs backing it. But Kenya Kwanza MPs say Bill is an integral part of their manifesto.

By Standard Team 10 days ago

Azimio's herculean plot to shoot down tax proposals

Litmus test for ODM as parties scramble for a slice of Nyanza

Led by UDA, parties have deployed agents across region to register new members in a zone where Raila Odinga’s ODM enjoys unrivalled support in Nyanza

By Standard Team 10 days ago

Litmus test for ODM as parties scramble for a slice of Nyanza

School principals' big dilemma as cost of food, essential supplies rise

Increasing prices of food and essential supplies leave school principals in quandry in the face of limited resources. Unions have warned some schools will be grounded

By Standard Team 14 days ago

School principals' big dilemma as cost of food, essential supplies rise

Businessman arrested at JKIA over contaminated sugar

Chrispus Waithaka was seized at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Saturday after landing from Dubai.

By Standard Team 16 days ago

Businessman arrested at JKIA over contaminated sugar

Sugar prices increase amid cries by farmers and hoarding claims

Cost up to Sh413 for two kilogrammes, with some retailers limiting how many packets shoppers can buy. Millers, especially State-owned, operating at low capacity due to cane shortage.

By Standard Team 21 days ago

Sugar prices increase amid cries by farmers and hoarding claims

Trade disrupted as mass protests back

In Kisumu, major streets remained deserted, with a heavy police presence in parts of the city. Police successfully barred protestors from accessing the central business district.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Trade disrupted as mass protests back

Ezekiel and Makenzi now face genocide and terror related charges

Ezekiel Odero of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church won the first round of legal battle against the state after the court granted police only two days to detain him for interrogation.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Ezekiel and Makenzi now face genocide and terror related charges

PHOTOS: Pomp, colour characterize Labour Day fete

Kenyans who braved the morning chill were treated to memorable parades by a section of worker groups including teacher unions and select manufacturing companies.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

PHOTOS: Pomp, colour characterize Labour Day fete

Shakahola massacre: 'Hungry minors were the first to tell us they were not getting food'

Some followers strictly adhered to Makenzi's prophecy, stating that children, women, and men would die in that order before the world ends in August this year.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Shakahola massacre: 'Hungry minors were the first to tell us they were not getting food'

Death toll hits 73 as Ruto declares pastor's teachings an act of terror

Six bodies of adults and a baby boy placed on their legs were exhumed from a shallow grave. Head of the homicide Martin Nyaguto said some of children appeared to have been suffocated.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Death toll hits 73 as Ruto declares pastor's teachings an act of terror

JSS students and teachers brace for Term 2 after a difficult start

Private schools appear to be making progress, with most of them already having fully equipped laboratories and classes with the right student–teacher ratio.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

JSS students and teachers brace for Term 2 after a difficult start

Heavy downpour exposes poor drainage in major towns as hundreds are left homeless

In Utange, residents blamed flooding on the construction of a new road that lacks proper drainage, forcing the water into residential areas.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Heavy downpour exposes poor drainage in major towns as hundreds are left homeless

Muslims in Kenya end fast with Eid prayers

Thousands of Muslims gathered in various open fields across the country in the morning hours to conduct special prayers to kick off the celebrations.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Muslims in Kenya end fast with Eid prayers

Members of county public service boards under siege by MCAs

Board members from at least four counties are facing gross allegations in efforts to remove them from office. Experts criticise the move as malicious and driven by greed for political mileage.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Members of county public service boards under siege by MCAs

Transport hitch as trains, upcountry buses fully booked

Many Kenyans travelling for Easter on Friday got stranded due to the unavailability of vehicles. A spot check by The Standard found some stations deserted as few operators were in business.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Transport hitch as trains, upcountry buses fully booked

Ruto fires back at Raila, rejects push for National Accord process

President tells Azimio chief to wait for next poll if he is not interested in bipartisan talks. He warns that demos will only worsen the political situation and won’t lower cost of food

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Ruto fires back at Raila, rejects push for National Accord process

Ruto, Raila truce lauded but many want hardliners kept off dialogue

Politicians say move will pave the way for fruitful negotiations, but rule out a handshake. Ruto and Raila allies ask them to ensure the talks are centred on the needs of wananchi.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Ruto, Raila truce lauded but many want hardliners kept off dialogue

Businesses in Nyanza feel the pinch of looting and destruction of properties

Traders in Nyanza are counting heavy losses as the region’s economy begins to feel the pinch of the biweekly demonstrations by the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Businesses in Nyanza feel the pinch of looting and destruction of properties

Muslims divided as pressure piles on Azimio to call off its protests

Cleric says riots will make it difficult for Muslims to attend daily prayers and should stop. Archbishop Anthony Muheria calls for dialogue to resolve the issues affecting the country.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Muslims divided as pressure piles on Azimio to call off its protests

PHOTOS: Cat and mouse games, closed businesses as Azimio pushes on with protests

Majority of business premises remained closed as anti-riot police officers kept vigil

By Standard Team 2 months ago

PHOTOS: Cat and mouse games, closed businesses as Azimio pushes on with protests

Governor Nyong'o leads Kisumu protest amid bonfires, closed businesses

Nyong’o and his Deputy Mathews Owili, who are keen to protect investments in the lakeside city, are leading the protests to ensure that it does not spiral into more chaos.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Governor Nyong'o leads Kisumu protest amid bonfires, closed businesses

Central, Rift remain calm as clergy call for dialogue

A section of religious leaders from Nyeri county called for dialogue among the key leaders. Public service vehicle owners claim demonstrations have affected business.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Central, Rift remain calm as clergy call for dialogue

William Ruto: Azimio grand march not intimidating

Raila said citizens are ready to use the language that the government understands to reduce the high cost of living. He chastised the National Police Service for declaring the protests illegal.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

William Ruto: Azimio grand march not intimidating

Calm reported in Coast, Mt Kenya and North Rift

No protests were witnessed in Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and Tana River counties despite a visit by Azimio leaders Raila Odinga one week ago.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Calm reported in Coast, Mt Kenya and North Rift

Western mixed reactions over tomorrow's mass action

Political leaders drawn from Azimio la Umoja from the Western region support the planned demonstrations in the city, whereas those in Kenya Kwanza are against them.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Western mixed reactions over tomorrow's mass action

Tractors roar back to life as farmers get down to work

Farmers have been advised to plant fast-maturing crops. There are still queues for subsidised fertiliser at NCPB depots.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Tractors roar back to life as farmers get down to work

Win for UDA as Raila allies defect

The defections came a day after Owalo and PS Omollo led the group to a meeting with Ruto at State House for the second day this week, where they promised to work with UDA.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Win for UDA as Raila allies defect

No textbooks, lack of teachers dampen learning for pioneer JSS students

Unlike private schools, most public schools are yet to start teaching some of the subjects due to the failure of the Ministry of Education to distribute textbooks to the learning institutions.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

No textbooks, lack of teachers dampen learning for pioneer JSS students

Profile of Captain William Ruto

The seasoned mariner who currently serves as Kisumu Port managing director started his career at KPA in 1991 as a Cadet Marine Deck Officer.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Raila Odinga to list brands Kenyans should boycott as mass action kicks off

Raila Odinga hinted at plans to rally Kenyans to boycott products and services from a number of companies, promising to release the list of firms next week.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Raila Odinga to list brands Kenyans should boycott as mass action kicks off

Disaster looming as the country's rivers dry up at alarming rate

The rivers are drying up thanks to climate change, erratic weather patterns and destruction of forests and wetlands.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Disaster looming as the country's rivers dry up at alarming rate

Africa should style up as its seeks to address future public health threats

The Covid-19 pandemic devastated the African continent in many ways economically, socially, and politically with the disruptions evident in all parts of the world.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Africa should style up as its seeks to address future public health threats

Price of maize flour yet to come down contrary to Ruto's assertions

Most retailers across the country are selling maize flour between Sh175 and Sh235 per packet. Last week, President Ruto said that since he took over power, the price had reduced to Sh180.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Price of maize flour yet to come down contrary to Ruto's assertions

Agony of principals locked out of schools

Among the schools affected by demonstrations include Masimba Secondary school, Nyabiosi Secondary school, Amariba and Nyabworoba secondary schools.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Agony of principals locked out of schools

Contractors decry living in poverty as counties delay to release payment

Some of them abandoned projects halfway after the devolved units failed to offset the payments. Governors claim they are yet to receive any money from the national government.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Contractors decry living in poverty as counties delay to release payment

Azimio piles pressure on Ruto as coalition takes on 'rebel' MPs

The coalition is also keen to punish ‘rebels’ within its ranks and used the Kisumu rally to call for the punishment of ODM leaders who have shown interest in working with Kenya Kwanza.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Azimio piles pressure on Ruto as coalition takes on 'rebel' MPs

Tough economic times, high cost of living dampen Valentine mood

Many of those polled blamed the low mood of the day on tough economic times and rising living costs, opting to ignore it entirely.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Tough economic times, high cost of living dampen Valentine mood

ODM troubles pile as Raila faces tough task keeping allies united

The wrangles, coupled with waning loyalty among key members, are threatening to disintegrate the 17-year old party and weaken its influence.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

ODM troubles pile as Raila faces tough task keeping allies united

Assembly to vet Nassir nominees after intrigues, intense lobbying

Several petitions have been filed questioning the suitability of some of governor’s nominees.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Assembly to vet Nassir nominees after intrigues, intense lobbying

Dreams revived: Relief for needy students as sponsors step in to heal Form One pain

Governor Irungu Kang’ata has allocated Sh1.4 million for the registered 145 learners joining secondary school education.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Dreams revived: Relief for needy students as sponsors step in to heal Form One pain

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