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Two suspects arrested in Kiambu for drug trafficking

Authorities have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the trafficking of cannabis in Juja, Kiambu County.

Two suspects arrested in Kiambu for drug trafficking

Death, destruction mark Ruto's city tours

Death, destruction mark Ruto's city tours

Witnesses: Hearing impairment may have led to foreigner's death in Ruto convoy incident

Witnesses: Hearing impairment may have led to foreigner's death in Ruto convoy incident

NHIF staff protest pay cuts in transition to Social Health Authority

NHIF staff protest pay cuts in transition to Social Health Authority

Lobby groups: How attacks on Kenya's Judiciary could impact 2027 elections

The attacks directed at the Judiciary pose a threat to the upcoming 2027 General Elections, lobby groups have warned.

Lobby groups: How attacks on Kenya's Judiciary could impact 2027 elections

PS Sing'oei's social media blunder exposes threat of misinformation

Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei recently shared a deepfake video on his social media account, an incident that showed that no one is immune from the dangers of digital deception.

PS Sing'oei's social media blunder exposes threat of misinformation

Deep fake and misinformation: why Kenyans must fight threat to national security

The incident where PS Korir Sing'oei shared a deep fake video on his social media account may have exposed the underlying danger of vulnerability.

Deep fake and misinformation: why Kenyans must fight threat to national security

Crowds cheer Ruto-Raila signing at KICC

A charged crowd waited as President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga signed the anticipated agreement they termed as a "working corporation."

Crowds cheer Ruto-Raila signing at KICC

Chebukati: Kin, friends eulogise him as honest

Former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission chairperson Wafula Wanyonyi Chebukati has been eulogised as straightforward and one who never minced his words.

Chebukati: Kin, friends eulogise him as honest

Ali Fuad sworn in as new KEPSHA acting chairperson

Ali Fuad sworn in as the new Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA) national chairperson, succeeding Johnson Nzioka, who died in February.

Ali Fuad sworn in as new KEPSHA acting chairperson

We're sorry for dumping garbage at Stima Plaza, says governor

The Standard established that a meeting chaired by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei put pressure on Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to clear the garbage outside Stima Plaza.

We're sorry for dumping garbage at Stima Plaza, says governor

Murkomen slams Nairobi County for dumping trash at Stima Plaza

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has condemned an incident where Nairobi County Government dumped garbage at Kenya Power premises.

Murkomen slams Nairobi County for dumping trash at Stima Plaza

Chebukati's family yet to decide on autopsy

Ex-IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati died Thursday at 11 pm; family meeting to decide on autopsy and provide detailed briefing, spokesperson Erick Nyongesa says.

Chebukati's family yet to decide on autopsy

Survey: Most Kenyans have used alcohol or abused drugs

According to the Nacada study, about 57 per cent of Kenyans have used alcohol or at least one of the most abused drugs or substances.

Survey: Most Kenyans have used alcohol or abused drugs

Protests to be held Friday in push for release of Besigye

Human rights lobby groups have announced plans to hold protests in Nairobi on Friday, February, to push for the release of Kizza Besigye and other political detainees in Uganda.

Protests to be held Friday in push for release of Besigye

Asal counties to benefit from Sh11 billion electricity projects

President William Ruto said the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project has been signed as an affirmative action programme to take care of residents of the 14 counties in northern Kenya.

Asal counties to benefit from Sh11 billion electricity projects

Lobby groups to hold protest on Friday over Besigye detention

Rights groups, including Amnesty, to hold protests on Friday, February 21, demanding release of Kizza Besigye; plan to march to Ugandan embassy in Nairobi.

Lobby groups to hold protest on Friday over Besigye detention

Kenya urged to use culture to foster collaboration

Kenya has been urged to utilise her rich culture and heritage to foster collaboration with other countries for development.

Kenya urged to use culture to foster collaboration

Mambo Mbotela celebrated as selfless and loving figure

The late broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela was selfless and loving figure. Those were the exact descriptions by speakers Friday during a memorial service in Nairobi.

Mambo Mbotela celebrated as selfless and loving figure

Ruto to deal with cross-border drug dealers in Isiolo, Marsabit

Ruto has vowed to erase drug-dealing in Isiolo and Marsabit counties, warning to deal with drug peddlers doing the business in the border area with Ethiopia.

Ruto to deal with cross-border drug dealers in Isiolo, Marsabit

'I, too, am learned,' Kalonzo responds to Ruto PhD remarks

In a social media post, Musyoka showcased his academic qualifications in response to Ruto’s remarks dismissing his critics as unqualified to advise him.

'I, too, am learned,' Kalonzo responds to Ruto PhD remarks

'What haven't I become,' Ruto says not afraid of 2027

“I was an MP for 15 years, I became a deputy president for 10 years and now I am the president, what haven’t I become," Ruto said.

'What haven't I become,' Ruto says not afraid of 2027

More leaders pile pressure on William Ruto over abductions

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined those calling for a commission of inquiry as more families whose kin are missing are coming out seeking answers.

More leaders pile pressure on William Ruto over abductions

Muturi raps Ruto, again, over abductions

Public Service CS questioned the country’s honesty in brokering peace in DRC. He called on Ruto to institute a commission of inquiry to investigate and the menace.

Muturi raps Ruto, again, over abductions

Lobbies accuse EACC of selective graft probes

Under their umbrella KDCWG, they pointed fingers at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for selectively investigating corruption cases.

Lobbies accuse EACC of selective graft probes

100 women, girls killed in last six months

The parts suspected to belong to a woman were stashed in a sack and found dumped along Mathare River.There were no upper body parts, including the head, except for one hand.

100 women, girls killed in last six months

Kalonzo hits out at Ruto, announces start of 2027 poll campaigns

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has declared that the opposition will soon hit the ground with its campaigns, even as he accused President Ruto of intimidating independent institutions

Kalonzo hits out at Ruto, announces start of 2027 poll campaigns

Human body parts discovered in Nairobi as cases of femicide increase

The lower body parts suspected to belong to a woman, dismembered and stashed in a sack, were found dumped along River Mathare near Riverside/Mathare bridge.

Human body parts discovered in Nairobi as cases of femicide increase

Law Society of Kenya has condemned withdrawal of CJ Koome's security details.

LSK has condemned the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome's security details as she claimed yesterday in a letter addressed to Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.

Law Society of Kenya has condemned withdrawal of CJ Koome's security details.

76 youths benefit from a Swiss training programme

Some 76 youths have benefited from a vocational skills training programme. They are expected to graduate as the pioneers of the PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Program.

76 youths benefit from a Swiss training programme

EACC: We have launched investigations against corrupt Judges

EACC Chairperson David Oginde confirmed that, on invitation of Chief Justice Martha Koome, the commission is probing bribery allegations leveled against some judges.

EACC: We have launched investigations against corrupt Judges

LSK slams interior ministry over withdrawal of CJ Koome's security detail

LSK has condemned the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome's security details as she claimed yesterday in a letter addressed to Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen.

By 2 months ago

LSK slams interior ministry over withdrawal of CJ Koome's security detail

For families of abductees, it has been horror Christmas, not merry

Relatives spent the festive season worrying about the whereabouts of their kin as KNCHR says 13 people have been abducted in the last three months.

By 2 months ago

For families of abductees, it has been horror Christmas, not merry

Lobby groups call for countrywide protests over abductions

Lobby groups warned of a fresh round of countrywide demonstrations to push the State to release those believed to have been abducted by security agents.

By 2 months ago

Lobby groups call for countrywide protests over abductions

State assures Kenyans of heightened security

The government has assured Kenyans of adequate security as they flock churches and social places to celebrate Christmas.

By 2 months ago

State assures Kenyans of heightened security

Liquor traders applaud government's collaborative efforts to combat illicit brews

MELTA and Wanabiashara Caucus have expressed support for the government’s new approach to tackling illicit brews and narcotic drugs.

By 2 months ago

Liquor traders applaud government's collaborative efforts to combat illicit brews

Sky-high living cost puts brakes on upcountry Christmas travel

Unlike previous festive seasons, where public transport often witnessed travel crises in Nairobi, this year has been different, with fewer travellers turning up to journey upcountry

By 2 months ago

Sky-high living cost puts brakes on upcountry Christmas travel

Kenya is not financing Haiti Mission, government now says

The government has denied funding the Haiti peacekeeping mission, noting that the excercise is financed by the United Nations.

By 2 months ago

Kenya is not financing Haiti Mission, government now says

State steps up surveillance to curb insecurity during festive season

Border Management Security Director Kennedy Nyaiyo said the country is safe as the State has established proper surveillance across Kenyan borders to thwart any security threat.

By 2 months ago

State steps up surveillance to curb insecurity during festive season

Kenya seeks to promote eco-friendly tea, coffee trade

In a bid to scale up efforts to combat climate change, Kenya has embarked on a new strategy involving greening her trade and consumption with focus on tea and coffee sectors.

By 2 months ago

Kenya seeks to promote eco-friendly tea, coffee trade

Sh32b windfall for counties as DP roots for transfer of devolved functions

Counties are set to receive Sh32 billion due for November from the National Treasury, the government has announced.

By 3 months ago

Sh32b windfall for counties as DP roots for transfer of devolved functions

Media sustainability, journalists' safety top State talks with editors

The safety of journalists, press freedom and debts owed to media houses dominated a Friday meeting between editors and the government.

By 3 months ago

Media sustainability, journalists' safety top State talks with editors

Pastoralist communities want state to formalise Duksi, Madrasa education

Pastoralist communities now want the government to formalise Duksi and Madrasa teachings and recognise them as part of the country's education system.

By 3 months ago

Pastoralist communities want state to formalise Duksi, Madrasa education

United Kingdom hands over colonial-era archives and artifacts

Kenyans will now have opportunity to interact more with their colonial history after the United Kingdom relinquished artifacts concealed during their colonial rule in the country.

By 3 months ago

United Kingdom hands over colonial-era archives and artifacts

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