John Shilitsa - The Standard

×

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

.

John Shilitsa

Omtatah's backyard awaits word on 2027 presidential bid

Omtatah has set up a committee to assess his chances of beating President Ruto. He could face rivalry in the region as several politicians are planning to throw their hats into the ring.

Omtatah's backyard awaits word on 2027 presidential bid

Jaswant Rai: The sugar man loved and hated in equal measure

Jaswant Rai: The sugar man loved and hated in equal measure

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Oparanya and Wamalwa plotting to dethrone Mudavadi, Wetang'ula

Oparanya and Wamalwa plotting to dethrone Mudavadi, Wetang'ula

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Stephen Maloba, MCA of Kisa East in Kakamega, stabbed to death

Stephen Maloba, MCA of Kisa East in Kakamega, stabbed to death

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Sugarcane farmers in Mumias to get Sh17m payout

According to Boniface Manda, a grower from Mumias West constituency, the development is welcome news for farmers who have been waiting for the money for nearly four years.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Sugarcane farmers in Mumias to get Sh17m payout

Great expectations await Mudavadi, Wetang'ula in Western

A section of politicians has challenged the duo to push for the implementation of 30 per cent of government as captured in a pre-election agreement reached between them and Ruto.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Great expectations await Mudavadi, Wetang'ula in Western

Busia leaders clash over wish list ahead of Ruto's tour

Governor Paul Otuoma and a section of lawmakers have disagreed on some of the demands including splitting the border county into two to pave way for the creation of Teso county.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Busia leaders clash over wish list ahead of Ruto's tour

Five people killed, nine others injured in Lurambi crash

Five people died and nine others injured on Tuesday evening, January 10, after a matatu they were travelling in rolled several times at Lurambi in Kakamega County.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Five people killed, nine others injured in Lurambi crash

Budalang'i flood victims appeal for help, decry living in camps

The land where they used to live and grow food crops has become a swamp.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Budalang'i flood victims appeal for help, decry living in camps

Fishermen seek end to arbitrary arrests on lake by Uganda police

Fisherman Balaga says at least 16 of his colleagues detained more than a year ago are still being held by Ugandan authorities across the border.

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Fishermen seek end to arbitrary arrests on lake by Uganda police

Three University of Nairobi Students die in Lake Victoria

Three University of Nairobi students students drown in Lake Victoria

By John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Three University of Nairobi Students die in Lake Victoria

Boon to Kakamega as airstrip opens up for commercial flights

President William Ruto officially commissioned the Sh170 million airstrip last week during his two-day tour of the Western region.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Boon to Kakamega as airstrip opens up for commercial flights

Sarrai Group's Mumias Sugar lease deal faces fresh turbulence

The miller has been fighting to cling to a 20-year lease to operate the collapsed Mumias Sugar Company.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Sarrai Group's Mumias Sugar lease deal faces fresh turbulence

ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU

Rashid Rocky Omwendo, the MCA for Nucleus Mumias North Ward in Kakamega County, has lost the seat.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

ODM loses Kakamega MCA seat to KANU

Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

According to President William Ruto, the government will identify a strategic investor who will revive Mumias and return the once blue-chip firm to profitability.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Sugar sector revival tops Ruto's list of goodies to western region

Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence

Sirisia MP John Waluke has pleaded with President William Ruto to help him secure freedom after he was sent to jail for 67 years over Sh297 million cereals fraud.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Help me out of jail, Waluke pleads with Ruto in corruption sentence

Will Mudavadi's bipartisan style convince Luhya leaders to unite?

While the call for Luhya unity has been there for as long as many can recall, earlier efforts by Musalia Mudavadi to see it realised hit a brick wall.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Will Mudavadi's bipartisan style convince Luhya leaders to unite?

Mumias revival excites many, but some cane farmers still skeptical

Sarrai Group has rehabilitated the factory, purchased a new fleet of tractors, and hired workers as county government encourages farmers to embrace sugarcane farming again.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Mumias revival excites many, but some cane farmers still skeptical

Teenage pregnancies robbing Kakamega girls of their childhood, future

Butere leads the pack of sub-counties with the highest number of teenage pregnancies at 29 percent followed by Ikolomani (28 percent) and Mumias West (26 percent).

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Teenage pregnancies robbing Kakamega girls of their childhood, future

Ruto urged to cede government stake in Mumias Sugar

Pressure is mounting on the national government to surrender its shares in Mumias Sugar Company to the county government of Kakamega.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Ruto urged to cede government stake in Mumias Sugar

Lusaka appoints 3 women, technocrats to county Cabinet

At least three women have been nominated to the Cabinet besides the Deputy Governor who will head the Investments, Partnerships and Resource Mobilisation department.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Lusaka appoints 3 women, technocrats to county Cabinet

Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources

Focus turns to mining royalties, public-private partnership and blue economy. Since 2013, most counties have been struggling to meet their revenue targets.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Hit by cash crunch, counties seek to diversify own revenue sources

What next for Raila Odinga's allies in Western Kenya?

Allies of Azimio leader who were angling for Cabinet and other slots in a Raila government now at a crossroads, some wearing a brave face vowing to remain steadfast as oppositionists

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

What next for Raila Odinga's allies in Western Kenya?

Hard task for Azimio to remain united, mount strong opposition

There are fears that the defections from the coalition will weaken the opposition's ability to keep the government in check.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Hard task for Azimio to remain united, mount strong opposition

Atwoli changes tune, asks Kenyans to support Ruto

Atwoli said Ruto outsmarted Azimio team because he had better political skills.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Atwoli changes tune, asks Kenyans to support Ruto

Change of guard at regional bloc expected as Oparanya term ends

One of the new governors from the 14 counties will be picked to head the regional body to avert a vacuum at the top.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Change of guard at regional bloc expected as Oparanya term ends

Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream

An alumnus of Kenyatta University, Mr Otieno is proof of the adage 'nothing is as important as passion'.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Passionate teacher gains ground on writing dream

IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes

The four include a Presiding Officer, Deputy Presiding Officer and polling clerk.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

IEBC officials charged with malpractices, refusal to count votes

Frank Matsaert: How we built a start-up into a continental entity in 10 years

After a decade of working to ease trade bottlenecks in the region, Frank Matsaert is stepping down as chief executive of TradeMark East Africa.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Frank Matsaert: How we built a start-up into a continental entity in 10 years

Should I date a younger man?

I love him but the problem is that he is way younger than me. He is 31 years old and I am 37.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Should I date a younger man?

Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

Everline Ombima was fine and lived a normal life. However, this was until she left for Saudi Arabia in 2019 in search of a job. She only worked for one year and came back home.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Hardships in Saudi Arabia sent a woman into depression

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Analyst says the fact that Western does not have a presidential candidate makes it attractive to key political players. Osoro says ODM can no longer claim Nyanza stronghold.

By John Shilitsa, Eric Abuga 2 years ago

Musalia Mudavadi, Raila Odinga intensify battle for Western and Nyanza votes

Woman's agony to save baby born with swellings

A woman is struggling to save the life of her baby, who was born with complications.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Woman's agony to save baby born with swellings

Paul Otuoma: I'm in Raila Odinga's good books despite our previous differences

In 2017, Otuoma ran as an independent after describing the ODM nominations as shambolic. He now believes he has one foot in office because the Orange party enjoys huge support in Busia.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

Paul Otuoma: I'm in Raila Odinga's good books despite our previous differences

ODM party primaries marred by confusion

Isolated incidences of violence were reported in some polling centres, but police restored order.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

ODM party primaries marred by confusion

The priest who couldn't resist a beautiful girl

The union had Siundu, who was ordained on April 4, 1994, as a catholic priest ex-communicated from the parish in 2004 after which he resolved to form his church which would allow priests to marry.

By John Shilitsa 2 years ago

The priest who couldn't resist a beautiful girl

Tips to help you realise maximum profits from your property

Profit in property is earned in two ways, one is through rental yield where the rent earned must be minus any maintenance and running costs.

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

Tips to help you realise maximum profits from your property

Sign a lease agreement to safeguard your interests

A lease tells you what is expected of you as a tenant and outlines the rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant.

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

Sign a lease agreement to safeguard your interests

For real growth, interest should be below 10 per cent

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has maintained its base lending rate at 11.5 per cent since last year in an effort to bring stability to the financial sector.

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

For real growth, interest should be below 10 per cent

What you need to know before taking a home loan

If you are planning to get a home loan, it is important to ensure that you have a good credit record. With credit reference bureau companies now fully operating in the country, banks are able track your credit records with a click of the mouse.

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

What you need to know before taking a home loan

Smart ways to sell a house in a competitive market

What does it take to sell a house fast? It is important to know you cannot just make sales by having many houses (to sell).

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

Smart ways to sell a house in a competitive market

Want peace of mind? Insure your home

Just like personal insurance, home insurance gives you the freedom to enjoy life without fear of uncertainty and give you peace of mind.

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

Want peace of mind? Insure your home

Define your style with elegant interior designs

Interior decoration consists of layout and furnishing of a liveable interior. It involves planning the layout and implementing an architectural interior.

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

Define your style with elegant interior designs

The good and bad sides of living in an apartment

Apartments have become common feature in Nairobi and other major major towns around the country, attracting different categories of people.

By Martin Dias 8 years ago

The good and bad sides of living in an apartment

.

Latest Stories

Stop supporting my opponents, Governor warns county workers

Stop supporting my opponents, Governor warns county workers

Western

By Benard Lusigi

42 mins ago

AFC Leopards roar past Bandari to maintain fine run

AFC Leopards roar past Bandari to maintain fine run

Football

By Washington Onyango

52 mins ago

Vulgar word that's now on everyone's lips, thanks to vaccine controversy

Vulgar word that's now on everyone's lips, thanks to vaccine controversy

Macharia Munene

By Macharia Munene

1 hr ago

Troubled Man United humiliated by Bournemouth

Troubled Man United humiliated by Bournemouth

Football

By AFP

1 hr ago

Real 'dynasties' have come back together, can fresh 'hustlers' voice emerge?

Real 'dynasties' have come back together, can fresh 'hustlers' voice emerge?

Barrack Muluka

By Barrack Muluka

1 hr ago

How new KRA guidelines will impact income tax calculation

How new KRA guidelines will impact income tax calculation

Business

By Graham Kajilwa

1 hr ago

What are the economic dividends of Ruto's broad-based government?

What are the economic dividends of Ruto's broad-based government?

Xn Iraki

By XN Iraki

1 hr ago

Job loss fears as Mbadi orders cost-cutting in State agencies

Job loss fears as Mbadi orders cost-cutting in State agencies

Business

By Brian Ngugi

1 hr ago