Harold Odhiambo - 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

.

Harold Odhiambo

'Our time to eat': How Raila Odinga's kin fortunes changed after handshake with Ruto

Today, Ruto regards Raila as the saviour who helped restore calm during the youth tempest that nearly brought his administration to its knees in June last year.

By Harold Odhiambo and Ann Atieno 12 days ago

'Our time to eat': How Raila Odinga's kin fortunes changed after handshake with Ruto

Why Kasipul mourns, but also exhales after Were's death

Why Kasipul mourns, but also exhales after Were's death

By Harold Odhiambo and James Omoro 15 days ago

Queries over ODM strategy as Raila blows hot and cold over Kenya Kwanza deal

Queries over ODM strategy as Raila blows hot and cold over Kenya Kwanza deal

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 25 days ago

Homa Bay Chief of Staff sacked as controversies deepen

Homa Bay Chief of Staff sacked as controversies deepen

By Harold Odhiambo 1 month ago

How leadership wrangles darkened Mwangaza's bright start

A senior politician claimed that Mwangaza failed to forge a working agreement with other leaders and was arrogant in her earlier days in office.

By Harold Odhiambo and Phares Mutembei 2 months ago

How leadership wrangles darkened Mwangaza's bright start

Kisumu banks on dialogue to enhance revenue collection

Governor Anyang' Nyong'o's administration is pursuing plans to expand its source revenue following spirited efforts by stakeholders to identify gaps in revenue collection.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Kisumu banks on dialogue to enhance revenue collection

Anxiety, lobbying as PSs reshuffle looms

President William Ruto is expected to make changes to PSs after receiving names of 109 shortlisted hopefuls.

By Harold Odhiambo 2 months ago

Anxiety, lobbying as PSs reshuffle looms

Heartbreak in Raila's support bases following AUC vote loss

Gloom and heartbreak engulfed veteran politician Raila Odinga's Nyanza and Western support bases as Kenyans came to terms with the loss of his AUC chairperson bid.

By Harold Odhiambo and Clinton Ambujo 3 months ago

Heartbreak in Raila's support bases following AUC vote loss

Raila's supporters beaming with confidence ahead of AUC vote

Professionals in Nyanza are buzzing with confidence that Kenya's candidate Raila Odinga could be headed for victory.

By Harold Odhiambo, Standard Team 3 months ago

Raila's supporters beaming with confidence ahead of AUC vote

Government race to trace and immunise vaccine defaulters

In Vihiga where about 19,000 infants are on the vaccination list of 98 health facilities, county officials have initiated a mission to trace at least 7,000 defaulters.

By Harold Odhiambo 3 months ago

Government race to trace and immunise vaccine defaulters

Sato stool: How mechanical air-tight seals are wiping out 'bush toilets' in Mumias

Open defecation and lack of proper sanitation remain a major problem that the county and national governments have been struggling to address for several years.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Sato stool: How mechanical air-tight seals are wiping out 'bush toilets' in Mumias

Ruto steps up bid to secure Raila's backyard as their union blossoms

President William Ruto appears to have found comfort and warmth in Raila's fold as he showered him with praise in Kisumu.

By Olivia Odhiambo and Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Ruto steps up bid to secure Raila's backyard as their union blossoms

Religious leaders: The heroes of family planning for Kisumu's Nubian community

The religious leaders' intervention is slowly changing lives at Nubian IDP camp in Kibos, Kisumu City. The intervention is part of the USAID Boresha Jamii project.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

Religious leaders: The heroes of family planning for Kisumu's Nubian community

L. Victoria basin commission, experts push for partnerships to unlock waterways

The East African Community (EAC) is pursuing an ambitious plan to create a vibrant sustainable blue economy for countries bordering Lake Victoria.

By Harold Odhiambo 5 months ago

L. Victoria basin commission, experts push for partnerships to unlock waterways

The silent struggles of men defiled in childhood

Although the prevalence of sexual violence against men and young boys is low, four per cent of men aged between 15 and 19 years old experienced sexual violence.

By Harold Odhiambo 6 months ago

The silent struggles of men defiled in childhood

Shame of county officials blowing billions in travel as services delay

Counties may be struggling to deliver services due to delayed disbursement of funds by the National Treasury but this has not stopped them from blowing millions in domestic travels.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

Shame of county officials blowing billions in travel as services delay

21 Endarasha Academy pupils to be laid to rest next week

The 21 students who perished in the fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy will be laid to rest next week.

By Harold Odhiambo 7 months ago

21 Endarasha Academy pupils to be laid to rest next week

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Kenya and Tanzania have pledged to implement a 15-point strategy to protect the fragile Mara River basin, a critical ecosystem for the Masai Mara and Serengeti parks

By Harold Odhiambo 8 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

Grand reunion in the cards as Ruto penetrates opposition areas

Recent events signal ODM leader could be tactfully handing over bastions to the President as he takes a break from local politics to focus on continental affairs.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 8 months ago

Grand reunion in the cards as Ruto penetrates opposition areas

Nyanza braces for new political dawn as Raila's AUC job beckons

Raila's word was law in the region and he has been the force behind most leaders' political success and failure, some still believe he will indirectly control Nyanza politics.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 8 months ago

Nyanza braces for new political dawn as Raila's AUC job beckons

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

Pest Control Products Board Chief Executive Officer Fredrick Munchiri said the innovation is part of an effort to improve safety measures when handling pest control products in the country.

By Harold Odhiambo 8 months ago

Win for farmers as Africa's First ISO-Certified personal protective clothing launched

The war in ODM: Raila's moment of truth amid a tower of babel

Although the ongoing anti-government protests might have crumbled Ruto's proposed taxes and part of his Cabinet, but its spiral effect is rapidly threatening Raila Odinga's mighty ODM.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 9 months ago

The war in ODM: Raila's moment of truth amid a tower of babel

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

According to Kemri-CDC, malaria is responsible for 30 per cent of outpatient consultations, 19 per cent of hospital admissions, and 3-5 per cent of inpatient deaths.

By Harold Odhiambo 10 months ago

Saving lives of pregnant mothers, one backpack at a time

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

President Ruto has to weigh every action he takes for it has a consequence, even as he keeps his eye on 2027 to ensure that he does not make history as a one-term president.

By Harold Odhiambo 10 months ago

Multiple wars threatening to crumble Ruto's nascent empire

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga's administration has rolled out an ambitious plan to revive cotton farming in the region to tap into the country's growing textile industry.

By Harold Odhiambo 11 months ago

Homa Bay County adopts modern technology to boost cotton farming

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has intensified efforts to bolster support in Homa Bay County ahead of the second round of elections for officials.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

UDA steps up bid to solidify support in Homa Bay

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

The list of influential leaders the region has lost is long and dates back to the 1960s when the region played key role in the establishment of an independent Kenya to the present day.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Ogolla's death adds to list of dark chapter in Nyanza history

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

There are fears ODM may be losing ground in some key places and several party offices have remained closed and without activity, causing an alarm to the party's leadership.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago

Raila succession saga: Inside ODM's turbulent journey

New generation of Young Turks poised to shake Opposition as old guards stay put

The Sunday Standard has established ODM Young Turks are determined to replace the old guards and are crafting strategies to ascend to the top of opposition ranks.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

New generation of Young Turks poised to shake Opposition as old guards stay put

It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him

In 2002, Raila was at the forefront of brokering a power formula that helped former President Mwai Kibaki to clinch the presidency with ease.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago

It's now payback time for Raila the kingmaker as stars align for him

Raila Odinga's stance on ODM confuses friends and foes

Despite interest in AUC post, Raila has gone into overdrive to strengthen ODM. Observers and his allies believe a strong ODM is a powerful bargaining tool he is unwilling to let go of just yet.

By James Omoro and Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Raila Odinga's stance on ODM confuses friends and foes

No permanent enemies: Ten faces of Raila that puzzle friend and foe

Raila Odinga, who is seeking to be the next chairman of the AU Commission, has been the face of opposition politics in Kenya for more than four decades.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

No permanent enemies: Ten faces of Raila that puzzle friend and foe

Which way? Raila AUC bid leaves Azimio allies in deep confusion

Leaders are jostling for his endorsement but he says he is here to stay. Eyebrows have been raised after leaders have come out of the woodwork

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Which way? Raila AUC bid leaves Azimio allies in deep confusion

Raila Odinga: The king of political comebacks

Second chances and political revivals are close to ODM leader Raila Odinga's political heart and has molded him to be the proverbial cat with nine lives in the country's politics.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Raila Odinga: The king of political comebacks

Uncertainty in Azimio as Raila eyes AU chairperson job

Raila's potential exit from local politics should he bag the AU chairperson job is a major turning point for the future of the Opposition that he built and held with grit.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Uncertainty in Azimio as Raila eyes AU chairperson job

Succession: How Raila is walking in the steps of his father, Jaramogi

In Nyanza, the talk of a Raila succession is almost an abomination even as political undercurrents whirl.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Succession: How Raila is walking in the steps of his father, Jaramogi

Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics

According to historians, Jaramogi's contribution to the quest to attain independence was immense and was the force that helped the country's first president, Jomo, to ascend to power.

By Harold Odhiambo and Olivia Odhiambo 1 year ago

Remembering Jaramogi: Inside life and times of the doyen of opposition politics

Azimio leaders to give direction on high cost of living next week

The opposition chief believes Kenya Kwanza has compromised MPs to pass retrogressive laws. It remains to be seen whether Azimio's statement will include calls for mass action.

By Anne Atieno and Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Azimio leaders to give direction on high cost of living next week

Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto

Some of his allies concerned he is not weaponising public discontent on high cost of living. There are, however, others who want him to hang his boots, back Kalonzo for 2027.

By Harold Odhiambo and Anne Atieno 1 year ago

Raila's fresh political dilemma as allies front pushback against Ruto

Nyong'o urges AU to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza bombing

Nyong'o described the attacks in Gaza as unfortunate and claimed the region cannot afford to stay silent.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Nyong'o urges AU to cut diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza bombing

Trouble with IEBC as uncertainty abounds over pending mini-polls

IEBC has been operating without commissioners since the retirement of Chairman Wafula Chebukati, and Commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu on January 17.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Trouble with IEBC as uncertainty abounds over pending mini-polls

PS Omollo: The growing power of Ruto's man in Nyanza region

Omollo's position on the national stage and his activities to market the United Democratic Alliance's (UDA) development agenda in the region appear to be shaping his political credentials.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

PS Omollo: The growing power of Ruto's man in Nyanza region

Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia

The Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) has embarked on an ambitious initiative to restore the fragile Osipata gulley in Teso South, Busia County.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Lake Victoria Basin Commission bets on bamboo trees to restore Osipata Gulley in Busia

Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede

The opposition has challenged the government to compensate the families who lost their kin during the Mashujaa Day celebrations in Kericho on Friday.

By Harold Odhiambo 1 year ago

Opposition demands accountability over deaths in Kericho stampede

.

Latest Stories

Kenneth Marende: Former National Assembly Speaker on his 'Solomonic' ruling that changed Kenya

Kenneth Marende: Former National Assembly Speaker on his 'Solomonic' ruling that changed Kenya

Politics

By Mike Kihaki

30 mins ago

Polygamous Marakwet man lauded for celebrating 2 wives on Mother's Day: "Love is greatest gift"

Polygamous Marakwet man lauded for celebrating 2 wives on Mother's Day: "Love is greatest gift"

County

By Stephen Rutto

33 mins ago

Germany-based Kenyan musician Pety Nila makes comeback with single 'Shibe' ahead of EP 'Overdose'

Germany-based Kenyan musician Pety Nila makes comeback with single 'Shibe' ahead of EP 'Overdose'

Entertainment

By Boniface Mithika

58 mins ago

Everything, or not, you should see inside the Freemasons lodge

Everything, or not, you should see inside the Freemasons lodge

Nairobi

By Betty Njeru

1 hr ago

Huawei, Equity launch ICT academy at Open University

Huawei, Equity launch ICT academy at Open University

Sci & Tech

By Lillian Mutavi

1 hr ago

Drug abuse, broken families blamed for rising cases of students taking own lives, experts say

Drug abuse, broken families blamed for rising cases of students taking own lives, experts say

Newsbeat & Tech

By Anthony Gitonga

2 hrs ago

How Stella 'ate' Freshley Mwamburi's airfare, dumped him for Japanese man

How Stella 'ate' Freshley Mwamburi's airfare, dumped him for Japanese man

Entertainment

By Boniface Mithika

2 hrs ago

CS Ruku: Fast-track tax disputes as judiciary launches new app

CS Ruku: Fast-track tax disputes as judiciary launches new app

Central

By Muriithi Mugo

2 hrs ago