Kenya and Italy sign MoU to expand job opportunities, protect migrant workers

Kenya and Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on migration and mobility to grow strategic partnership between the two countries.

By Ronald Kipruto 2 days ago

Infotrak survey places Kirinyaga as best Woman Rep performer

Kirinyaga MP Jane Njeri Maina has been named the top performing legislator on matters of women, youth and persons living with disabilities, scoring 67pc in a new survey.

By Ronald Kipruto 3 days ago

Most improved? Mandago, Chute and Sigei top new Senate rankings

Senators Jackson Mandago, Mohamed Chute, Hillary Sigei and James Lomenen rank among the most improved performers, new Infortrak survey shows.

By Ronald Kipruto 4 days ago

US Senator Risch calls for review of Uganda security ties over media shutdown

US Senator James Risch calls for review of US-Uganda relations following Gen Muhoozi’s attacks on free speech and orders to shut down major media houses.

By Ronald Kipruto 5 days ago

NTSA explains how suspended vehicle inspection rules would work

NTSA details how its mandatory vehicle inspection regime would have operated, a day after suspending its enforcement on private cars.

By Ronald Kipruto 4 days ago

Where is Lichuma? Rights group gives police 24 hours to produce detained activist

The Social Justice Centres Working Group (SJCWG) has called on the National Police Service and the Inspector General of Police to disclose the whereabouts of activist Davis Lichuma.

By Ronald Kipruto 7 days ago

MP Caroli Omondi ejected from House after 'reckless' remarks

Suba South legislator Caroli Omondi was on Thursday suspended from the National Assembly for five sitting days for using unacceptable words during a house session.

By Ronald Kipruto 9 days ago

Embakasi-Wall Street Business Park razed down

A huge fire on Friday morning tore through Wall Street Business Park in Embakasi’s Kiang’ombe area.

By Ronald Kipruto 8 days ago

IN PICTURES: Gen Z anniversary scenes from across Kenya

Police have barricaded key entry points into Nairobi and towns across the country, choking transport and disrupting business ahead of Gen Z anniversary protests.

By Ronald Kipruto 10 days ago

Gen Z anniversary protests - pictures

A spot check by The Standard on Thursday, June 25, showed little to no activity in various towns even as Nairobi youth managed to stage protests.

By Ronald Kipruto 10 days ago

Duale: Kenya screens 140,000 travellers for Ebola, records no case

Kenya screens over 140,000 travellers arriving from Ebola-affected regions, with all testing negative and no confirmed cases reported in the country, Health CS Duale says.

By Ronald Kipruto 9 days ago

President Ruto assents to Finance Bill, 2026

President William Ruto has assented to the Finance Bill, 2026, setting in motion the next phase of the government’s fiscal and revenue-raising policies in the 2026/27 Financial Year.

By Ronald Kipruto 11 days ago

KCCB condemns All Saints attack, warns against rising 'goonism'

KCCB has condemned the recent attack and disruption of a meeting at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi.

By Ronald Kipruto 11 days ago

'I deported her myself': Muhoozi claims role in Karua's detention

“Do not blame my great father for this decision. I deported her myself. She's no longer allowed in our country,” posted Muhoozi.

By Ronald Kipruto 11 days ago

President Ruto challenges Africa to stop going to foreign courts

President William Ruto has called settlement of African commercial disputes on the African soil, challenging the Africa continent to settle its own disputes.

By Ronald Kipruto 16 days ago

Ruto warns Kenyans on planned June 25 demos

President Ruto warns against chaos and destruction of property ahead of planned June 25 anniversary protests, asks Kenyans to uphold order and productivity.

By Ronald Kipruto 15 days ago

Report shows global energy transition slows as Kenya leads Africa gains

A new report has revealed that the global energy transition is becoming more fragmented as geopolitical risks rise.

By Ronald Kipruto 16 days ago

Ruto calls for equal partnerships with wealthy nations, says era of aid is over

President William Ruto has declared that Africa will no longer engage with wealthy countries on terms of dependency, calling instead for partnerships built on sovereign equality and mutual benefit.

By Ronald Kipruto 16 days ago

Malala wants Kakamega governor arrested over alleged gang links

Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) DP Leader Cleophas Malala has called for the arrest of Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa over alleged ties to criminal gangs.

By Ronald Kipruto 17 days ago

'Not historic'- rights defenders push back on Kenya's Sh2bn reparations

Human rights defenders have accused the government of shielding police officers behind a Sh2bn compensation plan that pays victims without naming their killers.

By Ronald Kipruto 18 days ago

Kenya marks Albinism Awareness Day as advocates push for more support

Kenya on Saturday joined the world in marking International Albinism Awareness Day during the 80th anniversary celebrations of Thika School for the Visually Impaired.

By Ronald Kipruto 21 days ago

Anti-Counterfeit Authority denies targeting businesswoman Shiquo Hii Style in alleged raid

The ACA has denied allegations that it raided popular business of entrepreneur Shiquo Hii Style, but warned of a nationwide intelligence-led crackdown on counterfeit goods.

By Ronald Kipruto 23 days ago

Live Blog: Budget 2026-27 in pictures

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi is set to unveil a Sh4.8 trillion budget at Parliament buildings on Thursday, June 11.

By Ronald Kipruto 23 days ago

Budget 2026-27: How Sports and Tourism fared

Treasury proposes Sh45.6 billion for sports, culture and tourism sector; Sh25.2b allocated to sports and Sh14.3b to the tourism fund, to promote Kenya and stimulate jobs.

By Ronald Kipruto 23 days ago

Kenya, Finland deepen ties with three new cooperation deals

Kenya and Finland have signed three memoranda of understanding on education, digitalisation and environmental cooperation during President William Ruto's state visit to Helsinki.

By Ronald Kipruto 25 days ago

KMPDU condemns assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Children's Hospital

KMPDU has condemned the alleged assault of healthcare workers at Gertrude's Children's Hospital in Muthaiga, Nairobi. 

By Ronald Kipruto 25 days ago

Government seeks new safety measures to curb school unrest

Less than 200 of Kenya's 3,200 boarding schools are affected, govt tasks Education Ministry with proposing measures to improve service and safety.

By Ronald Kipruto 25 days ago

Gachagua: Reject 2026-27 budget, it will strain households and businesses

The Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) now wants Kenyans to reject this year’s budget estimates.

By Ronald Kipruto 29 days ago

Lawyer warns Kenya breeding lawlessness over ignored court orders

Advocate Evans Ogada has warned that Kenya is "breeding a culture of lawlessness" by repeatedly defying court orders.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

No early midterm break, says Bitok amid schools' unrest

Basic Education PS Bitok rules out early school closure amid wave of unrest, says learning remains uninterrupted and nationwide safety audit ongoing.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

AU Commission condemns Mogadishu clashes as Somalia faces twin crises

AUC has condemned armed clashes in Mogadishu between opposition forces and state security troops, as the violence threatened to derail Somalia's response Ebola.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Health CS Aden Duale to brief Parliament on sector concerns

Health CS Duale to appear before Parliament on Wednesday to give update on health sector, and respond to questions from MPs

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

No cause for alarm: Suspected Ebola case in Kiambu cleared

Suspected Ebola-like case at AAR Hospital in Kiambu tests negative, Health PS Mary Muthoni confirms, urges public not to share unverified reports that could cause panic.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

US sanctions M23, FDLR commanders over alleged atrocities in DRC

US sanctions two armed groups leaders including M23 intelligence chief John Nzenze and FDLR commander Gustave Kubwayo over alleged human rights abuses, sexual violence in eastern DRC.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

US defends Laikipia Ebola facility, says project poses no public health risk

US says working with Kenyan government to address objections to Ebola quarantine center amid court order halting construction, but will continue supporting preparedness efforts.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Observers okay June 1 Ethiopia elections

The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) have Okayed the June 1 elections held in Ethiopia.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Ruto heads to South Africa for State visit next week

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to host President William Ruto for a state visit from June 3 to June 5, talks to focus on strengthening economic ties.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

IPOA begins probe into deaths, shootings linked to fuel protests

IPOA launches investigations into deaths of Brian Ndung'u and Martin Rigii in Kiambu during recent fuel protests, and fatal shooting of an unidentified person in Nakuru.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Ruto assents to three Bills to boost disaster response, forest protection

President Ruto assents to three National Assembly bills, including Disaster Management Bill; laws to improve disaster response and protect Kenya’s forest cover.

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago

Orwoba hits out at govt for holding prayer breakfast amid Utumishi Girls tragedy

Former nominated senator Gloria Orwoba has criticised the government for proceeding with the National Prayer Breakfast yesterday, while a deadly fire claimed the lives of students

By Ronald Kipruto 1 month ago