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Mudavadi, the new one-man Cabinet
President Ruto assigned Mudavadi acting CS for all ministerial portfolios from Interior through to Trade and Education.
By Standard Reporter 4 months ago
Mudavadi, the new one-man Cabinet
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Finance Bill: Leaders at centre of Gen Z's anger
The leaders have become a target of angry Kenyans for voting yes, and arrogantly dismissing critics.
By Standard Reporter 4 months ago
Finance Bill: Leaders at centre of Gen Z's anger
Kuria: There is no bad blood between Ruto, Gachagua
Kuria said that Gachagua has distinctly defined roles as Deputy President unlike when Ruto served in the position.
By Standard Reporter 5 months ago
Kuria: There is no bad blood between Ruto, Gachagua
Non-profit firms give stationery aid to learners in slum areas
Learners in various informal settlement areas are all smiles after receiving uniform and stationery donations from well wishers.
By Geoffrey Omuse, Standard Reporter 5 months ago
Non-profit firms give stationery aid to learners in slum areas
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Delays, court challenge threaten to derail Kenya's mission in Haiti
Planned arrival of Kenyan police officers in Haiti on May 23 was abruptly postponed.
By Standard Reporter 5 months ago
Delays, court challenge threaten to derail Kenya's mission in Haiti
First batch of 200 Kenya police head to Haiti
Parliament and Cabinet had approved the mission to deploy 1,000 officers to the gang-ravaged Caribbean country in November 2023.
By Standard Reporter and GI-TOC 6 months ago
First batch of 200 Kenya police head to Haiti
Joy for gamblers as maybets enhances gaming experience
Maybets, one of the leading online betting firms in Kenya, has announced the release of its much-anticipated Version 2.0
By Standard Reporter 6 months ago
Joy for gamblers as maybets enhances gaming experience
Kenya calls for reforms and more say in global lending institutions
President Ruto says current system unfair as it neglects developing countries' interests.
By PCS and Standard Reporter 6 months ago
Kenya calls for reforms and more say in global lending institutions
MPs demand passports be out within 3 days
Parliament has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application.
By Standard Reporter 6 months ago
MPs demand passports be out within 3 days
A woman's desperate quest to save family's land 20 years on
Developers, and churches among those who bought part of land at centre of an inheritance row. On the graves of her grandmother, mother and siblings now stands some houses by developers.
By Standard Reporter 6 months ago
A woman's desperate quest to save family's land 20 years on
All tenants accounted for in collapsed Uthiru building
Five-storey building collapses in Uthiru, Nairobi; Kenya Red Cross says rescue efforts underway.
By Betty Njeru, Standard Reporter 6 months ago
All tenants accounted for in collapsed Uthiru building
Duathlon champion to run from Watamu to Busia in bid to save trees
The Rotary Club of Athi River (RCAR) has embarked on a multi-year project dubbed Border to Border, and partnered with James Mbugua, renowned duathlon athlete, to run from Watamu to Busia in 30 days
By Standard Reporter 6 months ago
Duathlon champion to run from Watamu to Busia in bid to save trees
Standard Group's Samson Wire elected treasurer for City Hall Scribes association
He will serve in the office for the next two years alongside Ghetto Radio's news anchor Allan Otieno who retained the chairmanship position for the third round.
By Standard Reporter 7 months ago
Standard Group's Samson Wire elected treasurer for City Hall Scribes association
Narok brothers die by suicide over stepmother's return
Police said their father Daniel Towert had welcomed back the stepmother whom he had divorced many years ago, and allocated her a parcel of land.
By Standard Reporter 8 months ago
Narok brothers die by suicide over stepmother's return
PHOTOS: Grade 8 pupil laid to rest as family demands justice
Wesley Njiru, a 13-year-old pupil at Joy Gardens Primary School in Umoja-Tena was buried today at the Langata Cemetery after a funeral service at St Peter's Methodist Church.
By Standard Reporter 8 months ago
PHOTOS: Grade 8 pupil laid to rest as family demands justice
Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal
This makes Kenya one of the few countries on the continent that enjoy the privilege.
By PCS and Standard Reporter 8 months ago
Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal
UNEP report: Women left out, exploited in waste sector
Women working in waste management are vulnerable to discrimination and exploitation and have reported a lack of recognition, bullying, and sexual harassment at work, according to the report.
By Standard Reporter 8 months ago
UNEP report: Women left out, exploited in waste sector
Transport CS Murkomen unhurt in chopper crash
Chopper carrying Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen and KAA Chairperson Caleb Kositany crashes during take-off in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County; no casualties.
By Standard Reporter 8 months ago
Transport CS Murkomen unhurt in chopper crash
Police rule out suicide in death of Grade 8 pupil at a Nairobi school
Police have downplayed claims that a 13-year-old Grade 8 pupil who died at Joy Garden Primary School in Nairobi committed suicide.
By Standard Reporter 8 months ago
Police rule out suicide in death of Grade 8 pupil at a Nairobi school
Four arrested in Umoja after mysterious death of Grade 8 pupil
Buruburu DCIO said the four will assist investigators in establishing the circumstances under which the deceased died.
By Standard Reporter 8 months ago
Four arrested in Umoja after mysterious death of Grade 8 pupil
Safarilink plane forced to turn back to Nairobi after mid-air incident
KCAA said the incident involved a Cessna aircraft belonging to Ninety-Nines Flying School and a Safarilink Aviation Limited Dash 8.
By Stephanie Wangari, Standard Reporter, Stephanie Wangari 8 months ago
Safarilink plane forced to turn back to Nairobi after mid-air incident
Editor's Guild, Daystar University sign partnerships MoU
The Kenya Editors Guild and the Daystar University have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two entities collaborate in training, research, and mentorship program.
By Standard Reporter 9 months ago
Editor's Guild, Daystar University sign partnerships MoU
A dream cut short: Kiptum's aim to break record at Rotterdam Marathon
Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a traffic accident in Kaptagat, Uasin Gishu County, on Sunday, February 11.
By Standard Reporter 9 months ago
A dream cut short: Kiptum's aim to break record at Rotterdam Marathon
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What dimmed King'ori Mwangi's brightly shining star?
An exceptionally brilliant man, King'ori broke records with the police, taking only nine years from a civilian to a gazetted officer (senior superintendent).
By Standard Reporter 9 months ago
What dimmed King'ori Mwangi's brightly shining star?
Former police boss King'ori Mwangi dies
An exceptionally brilliant man, King'ori broke records with the police, taking only nine years from a civilian to a gazetted officer (senior superintendent).
By Standard Reporter 9 months ago
Former police boss King'ori Mwangi dies
No need to worry if your new born develops hernia
A hernia will develop if these openings do not close allowing the intestines or other organs to push through them.
By Standard Reporter 9 months ago
No need to worry if your new born develops hernia
Famous cheetah dies in Maasai Mara
Wildlife enthusiasts and stakeholders in the tourism sector are in mourning following the tragic end of the famous and most photographed cheetah named Kisaru aka Nalangu
By Standard Reporter 9 months ago
Famous cheetah dies in Maasai Mara
Uganda to host the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit
Uganda will be hosting the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit at its capital in Kampala.
By Standard Reporter 10 months ago
Uganda to host the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit
Bus driver charged with causing deaths of 15 people
Clement Kiarie denied the charges and was released on Sh1 million bond.
By Standard Reporter 10 months ago
Bus driver charged with causing deaths of 15 people
Alarm as squatters invade Nairobi's Muthangari Drive
Business and homeowners in Muthangari area of Nairobi's Westlands have launched a spirited battle against squatters following a recent proliferation of kiosks and informal settlements in the estate.
By Standard Reporter 10 months ago
Alarm as squatters invade Nairobi's Muthangari Drive
Officer caught up in Sh2,000 bribe fails to stop interdiction
Kakamega-based traffic policeman tells court his interdiction is irregular. EACC accuses 'Denno' of demanding bribe to release an impounded matatu.
By Robert Amalemba, Standard Reporter 11 months ago
Officer caught up in Sh2,000 bribe fails to stop interdiction
Push to amend draft Bill to support youth in creative industry
The draft Creative Industry Bill 2023 is undergoing stakeholders' review at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi.
By Standard Reporter 11 months ago
Push to amend draft Bill to support youth in creative industry
WorldCoin in negotiations to resume Kenya operations under new regulations
The Government had in August 2023 suspended Worldcoin operations in the country pending a risk assessment.
By Standard Reporter 11 months ago
WorldCoin in negotiations to resume Kenya operations under new regulations
Jumia to close food delivery business
Jumia technologies is set to close its food delivery business in a bid to cut costs.
By Standard Reporter 11 months ago
Jumia to close food delivery business
Xiaomi presents ideal Christmas gift
The Redmi 13C is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery, ensuring that your smartphone keeps up with your fast-paced lifestyle.
By Standard Reporter 11 months ago
Xiaomi presents ideal Christmas gift
Hotel group goes premium in rebrand as it eyes more customers
The hotel chain is entering the premium segment in response to demand in the Kenyan market for home-grown quality hospitality services.
By Standard Reporter 11 months ago
Hotel group goes premium in rebrand as it eyes more customers
Diageo appoints Kenyan to head new Africa unit
Diageo has appointed a Kenyan international business executive, John Musunga, to head its newly formed South, West and Central Africa market.
By Standard Reporter 11 months ago
Diageo appoints Kenyan to head new Africa unit
Police seize four grenades, arrest two KDF soldiers
Two Kenya Defence Forces soldiers were arrested following an explosion at a bar in Chebole trading centre in Sotik, Bomet County.
By Standard Reporter 1 year ago
Police seize four grenades, arrest two KDF soldiers
Somalia fit and ready for business, says PM
Somalia is confident it will position itself as a key investor in the blue economy investment sector in the region, despite the harsh economic environment.
By Standard Reporter 1 year ago
Somalia fit and ready for business, says PM
Two soldiers arrested with grenades after explosion in Bomet
Two Kenya Army soldiers were arrested at Chebole trading center in Sotik, Bomet County as police investigate an explosion at a bar on Saturday night.
By Standard Reporter 1 year ago
Two soldiers arrested with grenades after explosion in Bomet
Controversial Adani deals expose impotence of MPs
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