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Recovery of car plunged into Cheploch gorge underway

Police say the driver was reportedly seen drinking with a friend before the crash

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Recovery of car plunged into Cheploch gorge underway

Mombasa Hospital on fire

Mombasa Hospital on fire

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Foreigner fired for calling Kenyan a monkey

Foreigner fired for calling Kenyan a monkey

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Home Expo kicks off at KICC

Home Expo kicks off at KICC

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Court says Jomo statue not a portrait, new notes are legal

The court also declined to extend the expiry date of old Sh1,000 notes.

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Court says Jomo statue not a portrait, new notes are legal

Assembly adjourned as MCAs attend Linturi's dad funeral [Photos]

Out of 69 MCAs, only six, all female, were at the afternoon session, chaired by Kisima MCA Joy Karambu.

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Assembly adjourned as MCAs attend Linturi's dad funeral [Photos]

'Olympic School broke law in asking Rastafarian to shave dreadlocks'

The girl's father told the court she was told to cut her hair and that a teacher made her remove her turban

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

'Olympic School broke law in asking Rastafarian to shave dreadlocks'

MP Ndindi Nyoro arrested

The Kiharu lawmaker was accused of assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

MP Ndindi Nyoro arrested

Ndindi Nyoro sneaks out after hiding at RMS offices, evading police

Murkomen said IG Hillary Mutyambai should be held liable for ersecution of politicians

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Ndindi Nyoro sneaks out after hiding at RMS offices, evading police

Kitany plays wedding video as Linturi insists they were never married

The court was told Linturi paid dowry and gave money to Kitany's family.

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Kitany plays wedding video as Linturi insists they were never married

Yatani, Mucheru in digital economy talks

Mucheru said Kenya plays a central role in Africa's digital economy.

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Yatani, Mucheru in digital economy talks

CS Yatani urges KRA to seal revenue collection loopholes

"Corruption and tax evasion should not be tolerated."

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

CS Yatani urges KRA to seal revenue collection loopholes

Esther Wahome's father succumbs to cancer

The Kuna Dawa hitmaker continued to explain that her father’s battle with cancer hadn’t been easy.

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Esther Wahome's father succumbs to cancer

In photos: Colourful send-off for Bob Collymore

Speakers gave emotional accounts of how they interacted with the late Safaricom boss who died on Monday morning.

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

In photos: Colourful send-off for Bob Collymore

Ousted Egypt President Morsi dies in court

Egypt's ousted president Morsi dies in court

By Digital reporter 5 years ago

Ousted Egypt President Morsi dies in court

Eight officers killed in Wajir IED attack

Sources say the number of casualties may be higher.

By Digital reporter 5 years ago

Eight officers killed in Wajir IED attack

Video of Man United fans in Kenya celebrating after beating PSG goes viral

A video of Manchester United fans in Kenya celebrating after victory over French giants Paris Saint Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League has att

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Video of Man United fans in Kenya celebrating after beating PSG goes viral

How Kenyans marked Valentine's Day - Photos

There was never a bunch that stated 'I Love You' as much as a bouquet of a dozen roses

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

How Kenyans marked Valentine's Day - Photos

Inquest finds five officers culpable in the death of Baby Pendo

Baby Pendo died from internal injuries after she was allegedly clobbered by officers

By Standard Digital Reporter 5 years ago

Inquest finds five officers culpable in the death of Baby Pendo

Matiang'i bans demos in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu CBDs

Announcing the ban in Nairobi on Thursday, October 12 acting Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’I’ said it was aimed at securing property.

By Standard Digital Reporter 7 years ago

Matiang'i bans demos in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu CBDs

Governor Ruto officially joins NASA

Chama Cha Mashinani party leader Isaac Ruto has officially joined NASA.

By Standard Digital Reporter 7 years ago

Governor Ruto officially joins NASA

Man raped by a 17-year-old girl

A 17-year-old girl could face life in prison after she was charged with raping a man at knifepoint.

By Digital reporter 7 years ago

Man raped by a 17-year-old girl

Koffi Olomide deported after night in Nairobi police cell

Congolese musician Koffi Olomide was Saturday morning deported to Kinshasa, DR Congo after being arrested Friday night.

By Digital reporter 8 years ago

Koffi Olomide deported after night in Nairobi police cell

MP Paul Otuoma says he is firmly in ODM despite resigning as Vice chair

Otuoma said he only relinquished the post of Vice chairman after seeing unease from fellow leaders from Western Kenya counties but would solidly stay put.

By Digital reporter 8 years ago

MP Paul Otuoma says he is firmly in ODM despite resigning as Vice chair

Mudavadi: ‘Uhuru’s Cabinet bloated and lacks inclusivity’

Amani Coalition leader Musalia Mudavadi has criticised President Uhuru Kenyatta’s fresh appointments to the Cabinet arguing they fell short of expectations of gender fairness, leanness and inclusivity.

By Standard Digital Reporter 9 years ago

Mudavadi: ‘Uhuru’s Cabinet bloated and lacks inclusivity’

Govt orders closure of public and private schools as teachers’ strike bites

The Government has ordered all public and private schools to be closed starting Monday following the ongoing teachers’ strike that is now on its third week.

By Standard Digital Reporter 9 years ago

Govt orders closure of public and private schools as teachers’ strike bites

Mandera Senator Billow Kerrow faults Govt over closure of quarries

Mandera County Senator Billow Kerrow has faulted government’s decision to close down quarries due to insecurity.

By Standard Digital Reporter 9 years ago

Mandera Senator Billow Kerrow faults Govt over closure of quarries

KCB Golf heads to Kisumu, 36 pros in contest

The KCB Pro-Am tour third leg teed off today at the par 72 Nyanza Golf Club with a field of 36 professional golfers expected to be on the course in Nyanza.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

KCB Golf heads to Kisumu, 36 pros in contest

Google creates Labour Day Doodle

Google, best known to mark special days with doodles has created one for Labour Day.

By Standard Digital Reporter 9 years ago

Google creates Labour Day Doodle

KCB Group expands its Bancassurance arm to grow earnings

KCB Group has launched its expanded insurance agency business, as the lender looks to grow its earnings from new business lines.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

KCB Group expands its Bancassurance arm to grow earnings

Secrets of successful online selling

Since the inception of e-commerce in Kenya, people have whole heartedly embraced opportunities in the field

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Secrets of successful online selling

KCB-Mpesa account pushes customers to over 500,000

Kenya Commercial Bank has recorded a phenomenal growth in new partnership with Safaricom aimed at offering cheap loans through M-Pesa.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

KCB-Mpesa account pushes customers to over 500,000

Kenya signs MOU with Qatar on the establishment of Nairobi International Finance Centre

The Government of Kenya and the Government of the State of Qatar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the establishment of the Nairobi International Finance Centre (NFIC)

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Kenya signs MOU with Qatar on the establishment of Nairobi International Finance Centre

Nakuru overtakes Nairobi in speed of conversion to cashless matatu fares

Nakuru has in the last three months recorded a faster adoption rate of the cashlite fare system, 1963, than Nairobi, with 16 of the county's SACCOs converting to the cashlite payment system, running some 700 vehicles, which are now predominantly on the 1963 system.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Nakuru overtakes Nairobi in speed of conversion to cashless matatu fares

AccessKenya extends support for teaching of Science, Technology, English and Mathematics subjects in secondary schools

Leading Communications and IT Solutions provider AccessKenya Group has partnered with the Global e-Schools and Communities Initiatives (GESCI) to help improve the quality of teaching of Science, Technology, English and Mathematics subjects in Kenyan schools.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

AccessKenya extends support for teaching of Science, Technology, English and Mathematics subjects in secondary schools

Kenya Tourism Board steps up efforts to reassure key source markets

Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) will this week be part of the delegation that will be joined by the private sector to the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa exhibition in Cape Town, South Africa.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Kenya Tourism Board steps up efforts to reassure key source markets

Great fares awaits Qatar Airways’ passengers

Qatar Airways’ passengers can expect great savings of up to 30% to global destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Americas with Qatar Airways’ latest “A World of Fabulous Fares” promotion.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Great fares awaits Qatar Airways’ passengers

Raila terms EACC report as fraud on Kenyans

Opposition leader Raila Odinga terms EACC report as fraud on Kenyans; says President Uhuru broke the law by taking names to Parliament.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Raila terms EACC report as fraud on Kenyans

Kidero orders seizure of Sonko Rescue Team vehicles

Nairobi County Governor Evans Kidero has ordered immediate seizure of the Sonko Rescue Team vehicles for allegedly operating without valid licenses.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Kidero orders seizure of Sonko Rescue Team vehicles

Cotu calls for probe into Sh130B NSSF joint property development venture in Mavoko and Nairobi

COTU lauds Uhuru for asking public officials mentioned in graft claims to step aside pending investigations.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

Cotu calls for probe into Sh130B NSSF joint property development venture in Mavoko and Nairobi

LSK commends Uhuru for ordering public officials in graft claims to step aside

Nairobi, Kenya: The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has commended President Uhuru Kenyatta for taking a bold step towards fighting grand corruption.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

LSK commends Uhuru for ordering public officials in graft claims to step aside

NCCK urges President Uhuru to sack those implicated in graft

NCCK has decried rising cases of corruption in Kenya and urged President Uhuru to remove from office those implicated in graft.

By Digital reporter 9 years ago

NCCK urges President Uhuru to sack those implicated in graft

Censure motion against Speaker Muturi under way

Censure motion against National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi in currently under way.

By Standard Digital Reporter 9 years ago

Censure motion against Speaker Muturi under way

Kalonzo: Kenya's 11th Parliament risks being most corrupt

Wiper Democratic Movement leader Kalonzo Musyoka says the 11th Parliament runs the risks of being the most chaotic and corruption friendly.

By Standard Digital Reporter 9 years ago

Kalonzo: Kenya's 11th Parliament risks being most corrupt

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