Financial crisis in public schools deepens over delayed capitation funds
Parents shop for books at Savanis Book Center along Latema Road, Nairobi, on January 6, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito Standard] Public schools could be forced to […]
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Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels » Capital News
Jan 12 – The army in Sudan says it has captured a key city in the country’s east, one of its biggest gains yet in […]
Ruto Dismisses Claims of Being a One-Term President » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya – Jan 12 – President William Ruto has dismissed claims by his political critics that he will only serve one term as Kenya’s […]
Forget about the naysayers, Kenya is going forward, Ruto says
President William Ruto. [Standard, File] President William Ruto has dismissed critics of his administration, asserting that their opposition will not hinder Kenya’s progress. Speaking at […]
‘Maybe you’ll realise what you have is good enough’ » Capital News
Jan 12 – Rejecting the “haul” culture of excessive shopping and promoting conscious consuming, the de-influencer movement is going mainstream – here’s why. In 2019, […]
New mpox strain emerges in China as global efforts against outbreak continue
As China grapples with surging Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, the East Asian nation’s health authorities on Thursday announced the detection of a new mutated mpox […]
President Murmu Highlights Role of Indian Diaspora at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention » Capital News
INDIA, Jan 12 – President Droupadi Murmu has emphasized the vital role of the Indian diaspora in shaping a developed India by 2047. She spoke […]
Wildfires Leave 16 Dead as Firefighters Battle to Protect Los Angeles » Capital News
Jan 12 – A series of deadly wildfires in California has left 16 people dead, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the largest blaze, the […]
Gun-wearing leader sparks attention at Ghana inauguration » Capital News
Jan 12 – Burkina Faso’s military leader Capt Ibrahim Traore attracted attention when he attended Tuesday’s inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama with a holstered […]
Khalif Kairo Arrested Again Over Fraud Allegations » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jan 12 – Popular social media personality and car dealer Joseph Kairobi alias Khalif Kairo, has been arrested once again over allegations of […]
China Pledges $136 Million in Military Aid During African Tour » Capital News
Jan 12 – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi concluded his Africa tour on Thursday, marking visits to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria. […]
President Ruto pledges to address challenges facing Moi University » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 12—President William Ruto has announced that Moi University’s financial and management challenges will soon be resolved. The President said he has set […]
Rise of grade ‘E’ in national and private schools sparks concern
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba (right), Principal Secretaries Belio Kipsang and Beatrice Inyangala during the release of the 2024 KCSE examination results at Mtihani House, Nairobi, […]
Loud Ichung’wah and his love of throwings jabs for the Big Boss
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah quenches his thirst during the national dialogue committee talks at Bomas of Kenya on Monday, August, 21, 2023. [File, Standard] Anyone […]
Hawkers protest City Hall’s move to ban selling on main streets
Hawkers protest in Nairobi on Jan 11, 2025 after a move by the Nairobi County Government to ban hawking on main streets in the Central […]
Ruto Urges African Countries to Collaborate in Building Resilient Food Systems » Capital News
KAMPALA, Uganda Jan 11 – President William Ruto has called on African countries to implement common strategies to build resilient agricultural food systems. The President […]
Angola declares cholera outbreak as death toll hits 12 » Capital News
LUANDA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — Angola’s Ministry of Health (MINSA) declared a cholera outbreak Friday evening, with 12 deaths reported since the first case confirmed […]
Unseen battle: How one man’s struggle with chronic Lymphedema changed his life
Francis Komu, 36 , a business man at Kiambu who’s battling with Lymphoedema for fifteen years now. [Rogers Otiso, Standard] Fifteen years ago, Francis Komu’s […]
Kipkenyo MCA throws party after scoring D- in 2024 KCSE
Kipkenyo MCA David Leting celebrates after scoring D- ( minus) in the 2024 KCSE, in Uasin Gishu County, on January 11, 2024. [Stephen Rutto, Standard] […]
Carbon fiber metro train begins service in E China’s Qingdao » Capital News
QINGDAO, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — The CETROVO 1.0 subway car started its operation on the Qingdao Metro Line 1 on Friday. With a carbon fiber […]