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How scientific rulings are changing Kenya's iconic plant names

Major changes in the naming of plants have officially taken effect this year, as hundreds of plant species are being stripped of scientific names derived from racial slurs.

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Teacher takes on 45-hour non-stop maths teaching challenge

At 8:00 am Friday, Fenwick Malobah will officially begin a 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon at Menengai Secondary School, aiming to shatter a Guinness World Record.

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Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine

Moi High School-Kabarak once again secured its position as the top-performing school in the country, posting a historic mean score of 10.6 (A-)

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EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year

The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law for the second year.

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Legendary Amboseli elephant, Craig dies

The Kenya Wildlife Service has announced the death of a renowned elephant known as Craig, famed for its large ground-sweeping tusks.

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Health insurance tops search trends that defined the nation

Among the 2025 top search charts were SHA and Afya Yangu, searches that show how Kenyans are deeply preoccupied with health security following the retirement of NHIF.

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Pineapple leaves to now help investigators solve crimes

Scientists have discovered that pineapple leaves can be turned into powder that forensic investigators can use to solve complex crimes.

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State issues alert over uninspected meat during festive season

The Ministry admitted that this illegal trade is rampant, noting a recurring trend of unauthorised slaughter and transport during December.

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Kenya's lakes see steep fall in waterbirds

The National Wildlife Census 2025 Technical Report has revealed a worrying collapse in waterbird populations across Kenya’s critical wetland systems

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Kabarak University sets pace in climate action

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended Kabarak University for its ambitious plan to transition fully to green energy.

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Global watchdog finds 'glaring' gaps in Kenya's ornamental fish export figures

A new report by the global wildlife trade monitor TRAFFIC has revealed a massive gap in Kenya's records of international trade in marine ornamental fish.

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Kenya's carnivores on decline, report documents

The latest National Wildlife Census 2025 Technical Report has sounded an alarm for Kenya’s large carnivores.

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Study warns of drugs resistance surge in Africa

The study’s results revealed a high level of antibiotic resistance in bacteria known to contribute to deaths and treatment challenges.

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Revealed: Cerelac baby food contains high sugar levels

A new investigation in to cerelac infant cereals.

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New study maps high drug resistance in Kenya and other 13 African countries

Results from a newly published study has highlighted the growing spread of drug resistance across 14 African countries, among them Kenya.

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Bomet's secret syndicate trades in sick, dead cows

This syndicate turns diseased and unfit meat into a profitable commodity, supplying butcheries and schools across the country.

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Land acquisition deals for carbon credits raise transparency concern, report warns

A global body that monitors and provides data on large-scale land acquisitions has revealed that carbon offsets are ‘false’ climate solutions.

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New trade rules to save Africa's forest hornbills

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has approved a proposal to increase protection and regulate the trade of African forest hornbills.

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How publishers, lawyers are fighting AI counterfeit books

Scammers are using AI to produce books that closely mimic the titles of bestsellers and other sought-after works.

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The delicate art of preserving rare, old books

The Standard visited one of the United Arab Emirates' iconic libraries in the Emirate of Sharjah.

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Inside Sharjah's 'Poetry Pharmacy', where healing comes in verses, not pills

A one-of-its-kind pharmacy — where medicine is not swallowed but unfurled — is gaining traction.

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44th edition of the world's largest book fair kicks off in UAE

Sharjah International Book Fair is held annually and brings together globally renowned authors, publishers, intellectuals and artists.

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How AI is posing a challenge to authors, publishers

While AI slop is fast gaining traction, there are currently no laws that prohibit such.

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Experts: Funding cuts risk sparking malaria surge

They said the limited support and a malaria resurgence could hit vulnerable communities hardest and hold back growing economies. 

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Kenya's World Heritage Sites in distress call

The shores that once hosted thousands of flamingos in the three lakes- Bogoria, Nakuru and Elementaita- are now silent, even as water volumes and pollution rates keep increasing.

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Study links rising temperatures to spike in stillbirths across Africa

Babies whose mothers were exposed to extreme heat in the week before childbirth faced a 34 per cent higher risk of stillbirth or neonatal death within 24 hours of delivery, a new study has revealed.

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Unsung Kenya educators taking lessons to the world

For Dominic Orina, a determination to tackle high rates of malnutrition among learners and the surrounding community propelled him to global acclaim.

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Schools urged to use creative works to tackle climate change

Basic Education PS Julius Bitok, announced plans to issue a directive to all 45,000 schools nationwide to engage in competitions where learners will be recognised and awarded.

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Schools to participate in environmental competition

Principal Secretary for Basic Education Julius Bitok said he will issue a directive to the 45,000 schools to participate in the competition where learners will be awarded based on their compositions.

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How scientific rulings are changing Kenya's iconic plant names

Major changes in the naming of plants have officially taken effect this year, as hundreds of plant species are being stripped of scientific names derived from racial slurs.

By 18 days ago

Teacher takes on 45-hour non-stop maths teaching challenge

At 8:00 am Friday, Fenwick Malobah will officially begin a 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon at Menengai Secondary School, aiming to shatter a Guinness World Record.

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Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine

Moi High School-Kabarak once again secured its position as the top-performing school in the country, posting a historic mean score of 10.6 (A-)

By 1 month ago

EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year

The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law for the second year.

By 1 month ago

Legendary Amboseli elephant, Craig dies

The Kenya Wildlife Service has announced the death of a renowned elephant known as Craig, famed for its large ground-sweeping tusks.

By 1 month ago

Health insurance tops search trends that defined the nation

Among the 2025 top search charts were SHA and Afya Yangu, searches that show how Kenyans are deeply preoccupied with health security following the retirement of NHIF.

By 1 month ago

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Pineapple leaves to now help investigators solve crimes

Scientists have discovered that pineapple leaves can be turned into powder that forensic investigators can use to solve complex crimes.

By 1 month ago

State issues alert over uninspected meat during festive season

The Ministry admitted that this illegal trade is rampant, noting a recurring trend of unauthorised slaughter and transport during December.

By 2 months ago

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Kenya's lakes see steep fall in waterbirds

The National Wildlife Census 2025 Technical Report has revealed a worrying collapse in waterbird populations across Kenya’s critical wetland systems

By 2 months ago

Kabarak University sets pace in climate action

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended Kabarak University for its ambitious plan to transition fully to green energy.

By 2 months ago

Global watchdog finds 'glaring' gaps in Kenya's ornamental fish export figures

A new report by the global wildlife trade monitor TRAFFIC has revealed a massive gap in Kenya's records of international trade in marine ornamental fish.

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