10 dead as floods wreak havoc in 20 counties
Residents struggle with floods following a downpour at Bamburi in Mombasa County on November 17, 2023. [File, Standard] Ten people have been confirmed dead and about 3,000 […]
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KMPDU-allied doctors to down tools Dec 22 over unmet demands » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – Doctors allied to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Union (KMPDU) are set to down their tools from December 22 […]
MPs bash UoN Council over mismanagement citing Kiama exit, COO saga » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — The National Assembly Education Committee has taken the University of Nairobi (UoN) Council to task over mismanagement of the institution, […]
Loan defaulting on rise, report
Report shows that 16.6 percent of borrowers are defaulting on loans completely. [File, Standard] A new FinAccess Household Survey reveals that 81.7 per cent of […]
President Ruto presides over pass-out parade of over 1,200 KWS recruits » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – President William Ruto on Tuesday presided over the passing-out parade of over 1200 Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) rangers at the […]
President Ruto comends KWS for digitisation of services » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Wildlife Service for embracing the digitisation of services and increasing its revenues substantially. […]
Kalonzo protests ‘deliberate’ delay in reconstituting IEBC » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has decried the delayed reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) terming it […]
Kindiki bids Zhou farewell, promises sustained Nairobi-Beijing ties » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has lauded the strong and growing bilateral ties between Nairobi and Beijing, highlighting six decades of […]
National Assembly eyes lifeline for struggling businesses through Tax Relief Bill » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – The National Assembly has turned its attention to the Tax Procedures (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, a legislative proposal aimed at […]
Govt assessing areas affected by floods in Western Kenya » Capital News
KISUMU, Kenya, Dec 3 – The Ministry of Internal Security and National Administration is conducting an assessment on areas affected by floods in western Kenya […]
How Nakuru childcare centres are empowering women and transforming lives
Caregivers at Love Women Childcare Centre in Ronda, Nakuru County help the children with writting skills. [Ryan Kerubo, Standard] Play is a crucial aspect of […]
Kenya Power to hire 3,000 new staff in three years to hit 13,400 target
Utility firm Kenya Power is set to hire nearly 3,000 more employees over the next three years, going against earlier plans to cut its workforce. Faced with an […]
East African University gears up for 7th graduation ceremony » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – The East African University marks its seventh historic graduation with a record-breaking class of 2024, a testament to its academic […]
Analysts say Biden’s first trip to Africa should’ve come earlier in presidency
President Joe Biden gestures next to Prime Minister of Cabo Verde Ulisses Correia e Silva and Jose Luis Livramento, Cabo Verde ambassador to the US […]
DCI urges landowners to be cautious of cartels conning buyers » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Dec 3 – The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has cautioned land owners to beware of land cartels targeting their lands with a view […]
Treasury exploring PPPs for mega projects after Adani exit » Capital News
NAIROBI,Kenya Dec 3 The National Treasury is exploring alternative public-private partnerships (PPP) to finance the country’s mega infrastructure projects following the cancellation of Adani Group-led […]
Vietnamese tycoon loses death row appeal over world’s biggest bank fraud » Capital News
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against her death sentence for masterminding the world’s biggest bank fraud. The 68-year-old is now […]
Visa Oshwal among 340 schools ordered to close unsafe boarding sections » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – The Ministry of Education has ordered the closure of boarding sections in 340 public and private primary schools for failing […]
Counties miss The National Syndemic Diseases Control Council (NSDCC) made the assessemnt in a report published on Monday which also reveal that five counties reported rates above 20 per cent. BySharon Resian Published 15 seconds ago
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 3 – No county in Kenya met the mother-to-child transmission rate validity target of less than 5 per cent in 2023 amid […]
How Humanitarian Support is Transforming Lives of Children with Disabilities in Kenya » Capital News
By Joy Wanja Muraya, Dennis Githieya, and Susan Momanyi During emergencies, children with disabilities face unique challenges that demand special attention to ensure their protection, […]