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'Orders from above' sealed Gachagua's impeachment

The impeachment motion against Gachagua is viewed by President Ruto's allies as a symbolic break in the amicable relationship with the vote-rich Mt. Kenya region.

By Killiad Sinide 10 months ago

Why Ichung'wa is wrong on Gen Z protests

Ichung'wa's failure to acknowledge nationwide protests is akin to burying the head in the sand. Gen Z-led demos will likely shape political discussions moving forward.

By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago

Lawyers slam Ruto for attack on Judiciary

Prominent lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi took to X to advise Ruto to prioritize judicial reforms when he took power.

By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago

Kenyan environmentalist Phylis Omido wins international award

Kenyan environmental activist Phylis Omido has received the prestigious Right Livelihood Award in a ceremony conducted in Stockholm, Sweden

By Tobias Chanji and Killiad Sinide 1 year ago

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Stop campaigns and work, Raila tells Ruto

Raila Odinga said instead of running the government, the President had resorted to meetings which were not beneficial to the people.

By Jacob Ng'etich and Killiad Sinide 1 year ago

Raila: Haiti is not Kenya's problem

Odinga wondered why Ruto had decided to send police officers to deal with criminal gangs in the Caribbean country when Kenya has enough security challenges of its own.

By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago

Kenya Kwanza's big mouth bitter pill

Higher fuel prices, a weakening Kenyan shilling and increased taxation means things will only worsen for hustlers.

By Killiad Sinide 1 year ago

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Wardrobe gone awry: Shirt exposes Ruto's handlers

Expert says choice of wardrobe could be misconstrued to pass a message not originally intended by the subject.

By Killiad Sinide 2 years ago

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Untold ties that bind Pauline Njoroge to UhuRuto, Jubilee

She was so close to the Uhuru administration that she covered a number of his foreign trips; her highest moment being the G7 summit in Quebec, Canada, in 2018.

By Killiad Sinide 2 years ago

Fact check: Viral protest video not in Eldoret

The Standard can confirm that the viral video circulating on Twitter and other social media platforms is misleading content.

By Killiad Sinide and Gichuchi Cynthia 2 years ago

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Raila Odinga: Why I will not accept or move on

Opposition leader says he will push for electoral reforms and lowering of the cost of living. He also says he will fight for his win he claims Chebukati stole from him.

By Killiad Sinide 2 years ago

What you may have missed from Kasarani

William Ruto's swearing-in ceremony as the fifth president of Kenya at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi, wasn't devoid of drama.

By Killiad Sinide 2 years ago

6 years on: Remembering Mama Lucy Kibaki

Mama Lucy was so dedicated to keeping family life private that she discouraged her children from pursuing political careers. To her, family always came first.

By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago

Forest Road incident a picture of endangered masculinity

The problem with society is not an empowered woman. The bigger problem is a man who has lost his identity and purpose.

By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago

What Fifa ban would mean to Kenya, Harambee Stars players

All eyes are on Sports Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed as she meets with Fifa officials over the disbandment of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago

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Nick Mwendwa: The good, bad and ugly sides of embattled FKF boss

Despite promising to take Harambee Stars to the World Cup in Qatar, his tenure has been marked by controversies.

By Killiad Sinide 3 years ago

Soon, an app on your smartphone will detect cancer

The scientists have for years been developing a miniaturised detector system

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

A win against superbugs

Currently, at least 700,000 people die annually due to drug-resistant diseases.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

 Side-effect free new way to treat strokes

Doctors use ultrasounds to do abdominal scans, pelvic scans and pregnancy scans

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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New dawn for HIV and Aids

The ring once inserted into the vagina releases an antiretroviral (ARV) drug called dapivirine into the vagina

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

Faster and cheaper cancer diagnosis available soon

Most Kenyan hospitals lack the necessary technologies needed for screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

What you need to know about the Digital Service Tax (DST)

DST, is a tax that is payable on income derived or accrued in Kenya from services offered through a digital marketplace.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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Reversing blindness now easier

A cornea transplant is a surgical procedure to replace part of your cornea with corneal tissue from a dead donor

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

Three life stages when alcohol is likely to wreck the brain most

Three key periods of dynamic brain changes that may be particularly sensitive to the harmful effects of alcohol.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

Surgery that cures snoring

Women sleeping with snoring partners are three times more likely to have insomnia symptoms than those whose partners do not snore.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

A virus that reverses deafness

Surgery is an option to treat abnormalities in the eardrum or bones of hearing

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

A new, gentler cancer treatment

Surgery, stem cell transplant and targeted drug therapy are other known cancer treatments.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

The danger of wearing old masks

A new study published this month in the journal Physics of Fluids has concluded that it is safer not to wear a mask than to put on an old one.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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LED bulbs to kill coronavirus

WHO recommends use of at least 70 percent alcohol or sodium hypochlorite at 0.5 percent for disinfection of surfaces to prevent Covid transmission.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

Walking fast in corridors increases Covid infection risk

A study has revealed the existence of a “re-circulation bubble” directly behind the person’s torso.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

The bid for harmless mosquitoes

Malaria is caused by plasmodium parasites which are spread through bites from infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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Reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission in a vehicle

The researchers found that using a car’s ventilation system to circulate air was not as effective as opening a few windows.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

Free app that transforms diabetes care

GlucoRx Vision is a free mobile app that has been developed to help diabetics monitor their glucose levels.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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The vaginal ring that can prevent HIV infection

The female condom was approved nearly 30 years ago.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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Artificial melanin: New-age hair dye

And unlike traditional dyes, the colour generated from artificial melanin can also withstand multiple washes.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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Coming soon: Use of saliva for Covid-19 testing

This non-invasive approach comes as a relief to healthcare personnel as it eliminates the risk of exposure.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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If Viagra won’t do, an implant will

Prescription drugs like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra are common drugs that can increase erectile function and are usually the first treatment option

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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Needs no batteries, it runs on your heart’s energy

The rubbery patch is made of a material with mechanical properties that mimic cardiac tissue

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

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Infant jaundice: The harmless condition that can turn fatal

Jaundice occurs when the body has excess bilirubin, a yellow component of the red blood cells.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago

The new frontier in weight loss surgeries

Bariatric surgery is a procedure done on the digestive system to help a person with obesity lose weight.

By Killiad Sinide 4 years ago