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 […]
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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 […]
ODM embraces consensus and polls to get new party officials
Kasipul Kabondo’s ODM candidate is mobbed by youths as he is driven away from Agoro Sare Primary School grounds yesterday during the constituency-level elections. [FILE/ […]
Ruto’s purge on allies of former DP now extends to the Senate
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua, September 29, 2021. [FILE,Standard. ] Kenya Kwanza’s purge on leaders associated with impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now extended to […]
Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency
Long haul Trucks along the Nairobi – Mombasa road transporting cargo. [File, Standard] An intergovernmental agency has sounded an alarm on the health of truck drivers […]
How terror squads silence voices that censure the State
Police in plain clothes and on top of unmarked vehicle patrol Kenyatta avenue, Nairobi during the anti-government protests on Thursday, August 08,2024 called by the GenZ`s […]
Court clears path for Kithure Kindiki’s swearing-in as DP
High Court on Thursday lifted orders blocking swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as Kenya’s Deputy President. Prof. Kithure Kindiki is now officially set to be […]
Prof Kithure Kindiki to be sworn in as Deputy President tomorrow
Caption Prof. Kithure Kindiki will be sworn in as Kenya’s third Deputy President tomorrow, becoming the third person to hold the office under the Constitution […]
Irony of a mountain that smiles, frowns all at the same time
Lawyers follow proceedings as Justices Fredah Mugambi, Eric Ogola and Anthony Mrima deliver a ruling where they vacated orders prohibiting the swearing in of Prof […]
From witness to advocate: Inside Millie Odhiambo’s political awakening
A book authored by Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo, “ Rig or be Rigged?.” [Courtesy] “My father served as a Member of the Regional Assembly […]
Junet’s gag order triggers jitters, confusion in ODM
ODM Party leader Raila Odinga chats with National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed. [File, Standard] A gag order by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed […]