×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now
Research institute, KWS unite to combat bush meat menace
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute has identified the bush meat trade as one of the biggest threats currently facing wildlife conservation in the country.
By 7 days ago
Research institute, KWS unite to combat bush meat menace
Birthday celebration turns tragic as man drowns in Naivasha Spa
Dennis Gitonga, 44, was pronounced dead at Naivasha sub-county hospital, where he was rushed to following the midday incident at Kengen’s Geothermal Spa in Olkaria.
By 6 days ago
Birthday celebration turns tragic as man drowns in Naivasha Spa
'Nature fighting back': 4,000 displaced as Lake Naivasha floods, pollutes
The most affected areas are around Kihoto, Karagita landing beach and North Lake, which hosts dozens of small-scale farms and hotels.
By 6 days ago
'Nature fighting back': 4,000 displaced as Lake Naivasha floods, pollutes
Lavish state spending blamed as schools reel from capitation crisis
According to Naivasha MP Jane Kihara, the current financial crisis has led to food and learning material shortages, forcing schools to send students home.
By 8 days ago
Lavish state spending blamed as schools reel from capitation crisis
Family postpones burial after Governor Kihika fails to clear hospital bill
According to the Chairman of Naivasha boda boda operators, John Gitonga, soon after the promise, the family and friends embarked on burial preparations in Tetu, Nyeri.
By 8 days ago
Family postpones burial after Governor Kihika fails to clear hospital bill
Police arrest teen mum over death of toddler in Naivasha
Police are holding a 19-year-old girl over the controversial death of her two-year-old daughter in Mirera estate, Nakuru county.  
By 11 days ago
Police arrest teen mum over death of toddler in Naivasha
Naivasha residents oppose toll-stations on planned Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway
They have now challenged the Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA) to make sure that there is an alternative road for those motorists not keen to use the expressway.
By 11 days ago
Naivasha residents oppose toll-stations on planned Rironi-Mau Summit Expressway
Yet another man dies by suicide in Naivasha
The body of the 23-year-old was found dangling from the rafters of  his room,  a couple of months after falling out with the family over his drinking habits.
By 12 days ago
Yet another man dies by suicide in Naivasha
Thousands of students to miss out on national exams as capitation crisis bites
Gilgil MP Martha Wangari has warned that thousands of students may miss out on sitting for the national exams due to the ongoing financial crisis in the education sector.
By 12 days ago
Thousands of students to miss out on national exams as capitation crisis bites
Organisation says secondary schools new market for illicit donkey meat
Farming Systems Kenya said that illegal traders are working with a section of head teachers to supply them with cheap meat amid the financial crisis in the education sector.
By 14 days ago
Organisation says secondary schools new market for illicit donkey meat
Alarm over rising cases of suicide among minors in Naivasha
Naivasha Gender Based Violence (GBV) cluster group has raised the alarm over rising cases of suicide among minors.
By 14 days ago
Alarm over rising cases of suicide among minors in Naivasha
Motorists spend night along highway following a major traffic snarl-up
According to Gilgil Deputy County Commissioner Willy Cheboi, as the crowd was leaving the town, there was an accident involving a trailer and personal car near the weighbridge.
By 17 days ago
Motorists spend night along highway following a major traffic snarl-up
Migori's Gogo plant boosts capacity to 8MW
The push to phase out thermal power by 2030 has received a major boost after the Gogo Hydropower Plant in Migori County received Sh8.3 billion for its rehabilitation.
By 18 days ago
Migori's Gogo plant boosts capacity to 8MW
Kikuyu council of elders backs state's war on illicit brew
The Kikuyu elders have raised concern over the rising consumption of illicit brew and drugs in central Kenya.
By 19 days ago
Kikuyu council of elders backs state's war on illicit brew
KWS raises concern as hyenas castrate buffaloes in Aberdares
According to KWS Director-General Dr Erastus Kanga, tens of buffaloes had been castrated by hyenas in the last couple of months.
By 20 days ago
KWS raises concern as hyenas castrate buffaloes in Aberdares
Prison warder dies by suicide in Naivasha
The lifeless body of the warder in his mid-30s was found hanging from a tree in the Marula area off the Nairobi-Nakuru highway by members of the public before police were called in.
By 20 days ago
Prison warder dies by suicide in Naivasha
The state waives over Sh5.3b interest accrued for SFT beneficiaries
In total, the government has so far waived Sh5.3B of interest on the principal amount of the Sh6.2B that Kenyans owe the government over the years.
By 22 days ago
The state waives over Sh5.3b interest accrued for SFT beneficiaries
Kengen to support Eswatini nation in geothermal exploration
The move comes a couple of weeks after engineers from the energy generation company also started drilling for geothermal power in the Mbeya area of Tanzania.
By 21 days ago
Kengen to support Eswatini nation in geothermal exploration
Shock as ten-year-old commits suicide in Naivasha
The lifeless body of the minor who was living with her grandparents was found hanging in his bedroom after failing to report for breakfast.
By 21 days ago
Shock as ten-year-old commits suicide in Naivasha
Lack of data hurting women empowerment in the country
Rural women remain disproportionately affected by the digital divide, largely due to insufficient statistical data to shape policies that meet their needs, particularly in access to finance.
By 25 days ago
Lack of data hurting women empowerment in the country
KenGen explores more geothermal fields as electricity demand soars
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is in the process of exploring more geothermal fields in the country as electricity demand rises.
By 28 days ago
KenGen explores more geothermal fields as electricity demand soars
Nakuru Senator raises concern over rising county pending bills
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja claims that the pending bills had risen from Sh840 million when the previous regime left office to Sh1.2 billion.
By 1 month ago
Nakuru Senator raises concern over rising county pending bills
Country's electricity demand rising by over 100mw every year
According to the PS for Energy, Alex Wachira, the ministry was working around the clock to make sure that demand did not outstrip power supply or generation capacity.
By 1 month ago
Country's electricity demand rising by over 100mw every year
Magistrate quits case of 73-year-old accused of plotting to murder wife, four children
The magistrate said he stepped aside due to the publicity and pressure that the case was attracting.
By 1 month ago
Magistrate quits case of 73-year-old accused of plotting to murder wife, four children
Kenya's registers highest daily power demand in August
The country’s daily electricity demand has been on a sharp rise, with industrial growth and more connections to homes contributing to the high numbers.
By 1 month ago
Kenya's registers highest daily power demand in August
Anti-riot police block Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara's home
The woes bedevilling Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara have deepened after anti-riot police officers blocked her home in Maraigushu, Naivasha to stop a visit by her friends.
By 1 month ago
Anti-riot police block Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara's home
Inmates protest death of colleague at Naivasha GK prison
The inmates boycotted meals before engaging prison warders in running battles inside the highly guarded institution.
By 1 month ago
Inmates protest death of colleague at Naivasha GK prison
Naivasha medic murder: Two more arrested, including house-help's boyfriend
The body of Wambui was found buried in her compound two days after she went missing
By 1 month ago
Naivasha medic murder: Two more arrested, including house-help's boyfriend
Cabinet gives nod for 80MW geothermal power plant
The multi-billion-shilling project is a collaboration between the governments of Kenya and Japan and the European Investment Bank, with a projected completion by 2027.
By 1 month ago
Cabinet gives nod for 80MW geothermal power plant
Man arrested after killing brother with a jembe
During the incident in Ndabibi area, the suspect attacked his 24-year-old brother using a jembe after a fallout over the ownership of a flash disk that had music.
By 1 month ago
Man arrested after killing brother with a jembe
Judiciary calls for more engagement on climate change
The Judiciary has raised concern over exclusion from climate change forums despite increasing environmental cases before the courts.
By 1 month ago
Judiciary calls for more engagement on climate change
Senator Karanja raises concern over healthcare crisis in Nakuru
Nakuru Senator Tabitha Karanja Keroche has warned that declining health standards in the county pose a serious threat to the well-being of residents.
By 1 month ago
Senator Karanja raises concern over healthcare crisis in Nakuru
KenGen starts geothermal exploration in Tanzania's Mbeya region
In a company bulletin, it was reported that the workers are on-site to set up a drilling rig.
By 1 month ago
KenGen starts geothermal exploration in Tanzania's Mbeya region
Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed
According to the association, thousands of parents rely on this capitation, and the planned reduction spells disaster for the education sector.
By 1 month ago
Over 30 percent of students to drop out of school if capitation is slashed
Deadly waters: Lake Naivasha claims over 20 lives in hippo attacks, drownings
The most affected are former flower farm workers and residents of various informal settlements that surround the lake with the numbers rising by the week.
By 1 month ago
Deadly waters: Lake Naivasha claims over 20 lives in hippo attacks, drownings
Electricity demand rises to record high of 2,362MW
Kenya's daily electricity demand hit a record high of 2,362.28 MW on July 23, driven by industrial expansion, increased urbanisation, and rising domestic energy use.
By 1 month ago
Electricity demand rises to record high of 2,362MW
Syndemic diseases to be reduced by 95 per cent in five years
The fight against syndemic diseases has faced various challenges, including operational fragmentation and a heavy reliance on external donor funding.
By 1 month ago
Syndemic diseases to be reduced by 95 per cent in five years
Fish from Lake Naivasha fit for human consumption
KMFRI has certified fish from Lake Naivasha as fit for human consumption amid fears of pollution on rivers flowing into the water body from the catchment. 
By 1 month ago
Fish from Lake Naivasha fit for human consumption
Principals warn of crisis in transition to Grade 10
The situation has been worsened by the government’s failure to remit the second term’s capitation, a move that has affected the payment of salaries and suppliers.
By 1 month ago
Principals warn of crisis in transition to Grade 10
Man kills his brother using a jembe in Naivasha
Trouble started after the two brothers confronted each other over a flash disc that had some songs, with each claiming ownership before the fight broke out.
By 1 month ago
Man kills his brother using a jembe in Naivasha