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Fred Makana

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The silent struggles of men defiled in childhood

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 2 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 3 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 3 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

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 3 months ago

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

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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

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

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 2 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 3 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 3 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

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 3 months ago

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

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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

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

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 2 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 3 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 3 months ago

Kenya, Tanzania bet on new strategy to protect Mara ecosystem

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 3 months ago

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

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 5 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 5 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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

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

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 5 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 6 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 7 months 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 7 months ago

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

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 8 months ago

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

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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months 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 10 months ago

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

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

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