One Tourist, One Tree: Kenya’s bold initiative to enhance tree cover through Eco-Tourism
Tourism PS John Ololtua Plants a tree at Kajulu Forest County during the One Tourist One Tree activation in Kisumu which will rally travelers to […]
Month: November 2024
Three directors resign as pressure mounts over tea bonus
A tea farm in Ndakaiini, Murang’a. [File, Standard] Tension is rising at the troubled Githambo Tea Factory in Murang’a after the resignation of three directors […]
Man claims ownership of land covering two wards in Kisauni
Julius Ogogoh, Executive Director CHRJ addressing the media in Mombasa about the Court of Appeal verdict that struck out Mombasa Cement’s application to challenge a ruling on […]
Kisumu to be positioned as alternative beach and watersports destination in Kenya
Kisumu residents take part in a boat racing event at Lake Victoria. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Kisumu is set to become a key alternative beach and watersports […]
New tourism circuits unveiled to showcase Kenya’s hidden gems
Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano (second left), Kisumu Deputy Governor Mathew Owili and Narok County Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Kenya’s tourism sector […]
Tourism as a bridge for peace: Kenya celebrates 2024 UN World Tourism Day
Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano flags off the UN World Tourism Day celebration at Kondele, Kisumu County.[Courtesy] Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary, Rebecca Miano, […]
Jua Kali sector in Kisumu eyes financial empowerment through new Sacco
Kisumu National Federation of Jua Kali Association members after a round table in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard] The Kisumu National Federation of Jua Kali Association has unveiled […]
Legal reforms and research-backed solutions proposed to save Lake Victoria’s fisheries
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o speaking to stakeholders during the inaugural Lake Victoria Aquaculture Forum in Kisumu.[Washington Onyango,Standard] In an effort to revive the fisheries sector […]
Kisumu County health sector ready to transform with digital health solutions
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong’o (center) during the launch of Digital Health Roadmap and the Kisumu Health Information Exchange and Data Repository blueprint. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Kisumu […]
Court ruling won’t scrap NG-CDF, MPs reassure Kenyans
MPs Rosa Buyu of Kisumu West (center), Beatrice Elachi of Dagoretti North, and Ongondo Were of Kasipul. [Washington Onyango,Standard] In a strong stance against the […]
Greener Future: AAR Insurance and student partners plant thousands of trees for sustainability
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Director Mr. Hamis Mohamed (center), ARR Insurance Coast Regional Manager Julie Gaitho (right), AAR Insurance Group Head of Technology […]
How Kenya emerged as leading cybercrime hotspot in Africa
Concept of a hacker using a laptop. [Getty Images] Earlier this week global investigative agency Interpol revealed that 24 people had been arrested in Kenya […]
Kisumu partners with Dutch organization on Sh4.9 billion project to end Nyando flooding
Officials from the Netherlands during a meeting. [Washington Onyango,Standard] In partnership with the Kisumu County Government, a Netherlands-based organization has initiated an extensive, Sh. 4.9 […]
10 people killed, 20 injured in Kakamega road accident
The scene of accident at Iguhu River Yala Bridge along Kisumu-Kakamega Road. [Courtesy] At least 10 people have been confirmed dead while 20 others were […]
Kirinyaga Assembly adjourns after MCA clashes
Kirinyaga County Assembly adjourns indefinitely after members clashed. [File, Standard] Kirinyaga County Assembly has adjourned indefinitely after members clashed. Speaker Muteti Murimi, in a statement […]
Government to open new births registry office in Tiaty, Baringo County
Immigration Principal Secretary Julius Bitok speaking during a previous media address.[File, Standard] The government is set to open a new office to register births and […]
Kisumu’s youth find inspiration and fun at Kaa Sober Concert
Kisumu youths and children enjoy being entertained during the Kaa Sober Concert at Mnayatta Primary School. [Washington Onyango,Standard] The bustling slums of Kisumu often carry […]
Alcohol Abuse in Kenya: Grim statistics and a call for bold reforms
Stakeholders duirng the Alcohol Control Policy Roundtable and the launch of Alcohol Harm Testimonies in Kisumu. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Kenya’s battle with alcohol harm is as […]
Woodley estate residents seek external intervention over ‘illegal’ evictions
Woodley estate residents conduct prayers after demolition.The residents, through their association, will know their fate on Monday 25th November 2024,judge will deliver virtually for the to prevention […]
Don’t be lured away from Govt, Mutua tells Kamba community
Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Dr Alfred Mutua when he met Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli, they committed towards better […]