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Bolt boss: Rates row will not slam expansion brakes on us

In a space where there was no regulatory framework, a lot of governments are now interested and are trying to create a regulatory framework.

By Graham Kajilwa 21 days ago

Bolt boss: Rates row will not slam expansion brakes on us

Why pneumonia spares 'cool kids'

Why pneumonia spares 'cool kids'

By Rodgers Otiso 1 month ago

Ex-MPs trounced in Speaker elections at the Coast

Ex-MPs trounced in Speaker elections at the Coast

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Stolen Grand Theft Auto footage dumped online in hack

Stolen Grand Theft Auto footage dumped online in hack

By AP 2 months ago

Serious breach at Uber spotlights hacker social deception

Screenshots the hacker shared with security researchers indicate they obtained full access to the cloud-based systems where Uber stores sensitive customer and financial data.

By AP 2 months ago

Serious breach at Uber spotlights hacker social deception

Uber seeks court's help to stop State regulation of digital taxis

According to the regulations, ride-hailing apps that will not have obtained a licence by September 18 will be inaccessible to drivers and passengers.

By Kamau Muthoni 2 months ago

Uber seeks court's help to stop State regulation of digital taxis

Postponed governorship poll: Candidates who've voted so far

Six gubernatorial candidates have so far cast their ballot in the ongoing Kakamega and Mombasa governor races marred by low voter turnout.

By David Njaaga 3 months ago

Postponed governorship poll: Candidates who've voted so far

Kagiso Khaole appointed as new GM for Uber SSA

Kagiso Khaole takes over Frans Hiemstra’s role who has been appointed as the Regional General Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Uber.

By Oscar Obonyo 3 months ago

Kagiso Khaole appointed as new GM for Uber SSA

Ride-hailing business and the offline trip menace

Some drivers have claimed that the discounts do not get to them, while others claim it significantly lowers their earnings, pushing them to negotiate offline trip arrangements with clients.

By Nzau Musau 3 months ago

Ride-hailing business and the offline trip menace

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

By Eric Wamanji 3 months ago

We are shocked by decision to postpone governor polls, Mombasa and Kakamega candidates say

Sakaja, Lenku to carry the day in gubernatorial race, TIFA poll projects

Johnson Sakaja of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) would carry the day in the Nairobi gubernatorial race if elections were held today, latest TIFA poll indicates.

By Kamore Maina 4 months ago

Sakaja, Lenku to carry the day in gubernatorial race, TIFA poll projects

Sakaja clearly steamrolled Igathe during their debate

Verbal blows were delivered with such panache that Igathe found himself laughing at his own expense.

By Leonard Khafafa 4 months ago

Sakaja clearly steamrolled Igathe during their debate

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

Operating a taxi on the platform means long working hours with little pay. Costs keep going up but the company has not lowered its commissions.

By Renee Were 4 months ago

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

Nassir snubs Mombasa governorship debate as opponents promise goodies

Candidates were taken to task on their agendas and policies for Mombasa County should they be elected in the August 9 General Election.

By Betty Njeru 4 months ago

Nassir snubs Mombasa governorship debate as opponents promise goodies

Igathe's manifesto: My pledge to Nairobi residents in first 100 days

Polycarp Igathe has pledged to deliver essential services to the five million city dwellers.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Igathe's manifesto: My pledge to Nairobi residents in first 100 days

Right from start our city of lights will keep waning

Sakaja and Igathe had a chance to banter without leaving blood on the floor, and even invent new idioms, as did Igathe with his “kicking a dead dog” mantra.

By Peter Kimani 4 months ago

Right from start our city of lights will keep waning

What Igathe wants for Nairobi residents

Polycarp Igathe assured city traders that they will not be chased away from streets, but shall continue as they look for stalls for them.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

What Igathe wants for Nairobi residents

Fact Check: Nairobi gubernatorial debate claims

Polycarp Igathe slightly understates the number of votes he and Mike Sonko received, as per the report.

By Vincent Ng’ethe 4 months ago

Fact Check: Nairobi gubernatorial debate claims

Fact Check: Did Igathe and Sakaja get their facts right?

Polycarp Igathe and Johnston Sakaja squared off in a debate on Tuesday. But were there truths, lies or half-truths in their duel?

By Standard Checkpoint 4 months ago

Fact Check: Did Igathe and Sakaja get their facts right?

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

Igathe defended NMS saying it has transformed the city since taking over key county functions.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 4 months ago

Most governor aspirants plan to get rid of NMS, if elected

What Igathe, Sakaja missed during city governor debate

Despite the two leading candidates - Johnson Sakaja and Polycarp Igathe- staging a mettlesome debate, they concentrated on personal attacks at the expense of real issues.

By Josphat Thiong’o 4 months ago

What Igathe, Sakaja missed during city governor debate

What would you like to ask your Nairobi gubernatorial candidate?

Nairobi gubernatorial candidates will engage in a debate on July 11, 2022.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

What would you like to ask your Nairobi gubernatorial candidate?

Uber Eats boss: Kenyan market is easy, just have stellar service

While Uber Eats is known mainly for food delivery, the business also delivers other items necessary for day-to-day life like groceries and water.

By Graham Kajilwa 5 months ago

Uber Eats boss: Kenyan market is easy, just have stellar service

2022 Presidential debate dates released

Presidential Debate Secretariat releases dates for debates; presidential to be held on July 26, deputy presidential on July 19, and Nairobi gubernatorial on July 11.

By Betty Njeru 5 months ago

2022 Presidential debate dates released

Nakuru governor race: Candidates outline plans for city if elected

Health, water, revenue, prudence, resource utilisation, and security stood out as concerns. The candidates discussed terms of hiring health workers.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 5 months ago

Nakuru governor race: Candidates outline plans for city if elected

Seeking help to connect with diligent Uber driver who waited long, in vain

So, my sojourn in the US of A is drawing to a close, but do I say! And in keeping with tradition, it promises to be fraught with drama.

By Peter Kimani 7 months ago

Seeking help to connect with diligent Uber driver who waited long, in vain

Pain of ‘invisible’ TB that presents no cough

Woman suffered because of a misdiagnosis. Her TB of the spine was mistaken for a cancer.

By Rosa Agutu 8 months ago

Pain of ‘invisible’ TB that presents no cough

TB: The simmering infectious killer we must fight to save lives

Kenya remains a high burden country for TB, TB/HIV and Drug Resistant TB, with a prevalence of 426 per 100,000 population.

By James Marcomic Maragia 8 months ago

TB: The simmering infectious killer we must fight to save lives

Kenya records a rise in TB cases owing to Covid-19 pandemic

In 2020, Kenya recorded 72,943 TB cases, 5,663 cases (8 per cent) of which were infections, were paediatrics.

By Mercy Kahenda 8 months ago

Kenya records a rise in TB cases owing to Covid-19 pandemic

Why more needs to be done to avert TB burden in Kenya

WHO estimates that about a quarter of the world’s population is infected with TB, with prevalence in Kenya at 140,000 infections.

By Centre for Health Solutions - Kenya 9 months ago

Why more needs to be done to avert TB burden in Kenya

Uber drivers, other workers in the gig economy deserve better

Uber drivers, in Kenya and abroad, have on several occasions protested against the terms and conditions of service.

By Francis Atwoli 10 months ago

Uber drivers, other workers in the gig economy deserve better

Cervical TB kills more but is rarely diagnosed- experts

Out of 5,236 women diagnosed with cervical cancer, at least 3, 211 women die from the disease every year.

By Mercy Kahenda 10 months ago

Cervical TB kills more but is rarely diagnosed- experts

Ongera: We'll agree on suitable ODM candidate

Leaders to hold talks on candidate to fly the ODM flag in the governor's race as Woman Rep Janet Ongera says the community needs credible leadership.

By Erick Abuga 10 months ago

Ongera: We'll agree on suitable ODM candidate

Former NHIF boss eyes Wajir governorship

Adam who is the proprietor of the Nairobi South Hospital said he is best placed to take over county leadership owing to his experience in management.

By Abdimalik Hajir 11 months ago

Former NHIF boss eyes Wajir governorship

Battle for ODM ticket in Kilifi governor race intensifies

Four aspirants fighting for ODM ticket for governor post. Aisha Jumwa to contest on UDA ticket, while PAA is yet to settle on a candidate.

By Nehemiah Okwembah 11 months ago

Battle for ODM ticket in Kilifi governor race intensifies

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