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Suspect arrested in Nairobi for masquerading as county official

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a man accused of impersonating a Nairobi County unit official and soliciting a bribe.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Suspect arrested in Nairobi for masquerading as county official

Ruling UDA torn by internal war, uneasy alliances

Ruling UDA torn by internal war, uneasy alliances

By Ndung'u Gachane 1 month ago

CS: 46,000 interns teachers to apply afresh

CS: 46,000 interns teachers to apply afresh

By Augustine Oduor and Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Why most small businesses face stunted growth

Why most small businesses face stunted growth

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Baragoi town rises from ashes of banditry, deadly ethnic conflicts

In the past three years, guns have gone silent. And Baragoi town, like a phoenix, is rising from the ashes.

By Michael Saitoti 1 month ago

Baragoi town rises from ashes of banditry, deadly ethnic conflicts

Egypt could spark regional conflict over Ethiopia's dam

Egypt's stance against Ethiopia's Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has escalated, raising the possibility of military conflict between Cairo and Addis Ababa.

By Duop Chak Wuol 1 month ago

Egypt could spark regional conflict over Ethiopia's dam

Rights to our airspace should not be doled out without benefits

Airspace is a resource. And like any other precious resource, it must be protected by countries.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Rights to our airspace should not be doled out without benefits

Governor Ole Lenku leads race to succeed Waiguru as CoG chairperson

Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has become the latest entrant in the race for Waiguru successors, bringing to three the number of candidates seeking to occupy the hot seat.

By Peterson Githaiga 1 month ago

Governor Ole Lenku leads race to succeed Waiguru as CoG chairperson

Cancel the bad JKIA deal before it's too late, MPs tell Mbadi

Treasury CS John Mbadi defended the takeover, explaining that the country stood to gain a lot from the JKIA-Adani deal.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Cancel the bad JKIA deal before it's too late, MPs tell Mbadi

Audit underway for Sh2b coffee debt write-off, says Oparanya

The government has committed to waive Sh2 billion debt in the coffee sector and prioritise the crop as key in growing foreign exchange reserves.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Audit underway for Sh2b coffee debt write-off, says Oparanya

SIC Investment Cooperative seeks NSE listing after rebrand

SIC Investment Cooperative, formerly Safaricom Investment Cooperative (SIC), has revealed plans to list on the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) after taking up a new brand identity.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

SIC Investment Cooperative seeks NSE listing after rebrand

Austerity for who? State splurges Sh27b on foreign trips

A new report shows that spending on domestic and foreign travel increased by Sh6.97 to Sh27.34 billion from Sh20.37 billion in the financial year to June 2023.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

Austerity for who? State splurges Sh27b on foreign trips

Kiambu's Michael Karanga crowned 2024 Malindi Open champion

Karanga registered his back-to-back win after last weekend's victory in the Railway's Invitational.

By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago

Kiambu's Michael Karanga crowned 2024 Malindi Open champion

How CBK rate hikes impact Treasury's emergency loans

Treasury paid Sh9.63 billion as interest over the last financial year compared to a charge of Sh5.16 billion in the year to June 2023.

By Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

How CBK rate hikes impact Treasury's emergency loans

KMPDU blames ailing healthcare system for medical intern's death

The union warned that the continued neglect of unpaid or underpaid healthcare workers will further endanger their safety and violate their basic rights.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

KMPDU blames ailing healthcare system for medical intern's death

Kenya, UK sign investment deal

Kenya has signed a partnership agreement with the UK government to introduce new investment products and increase private sector capital for development.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Kenya, UK sign investment deal

Safaricom-led consortium was vetted before approval, says PS Kimtai

A section of Kenyans raised concerns about the ownership of Apeiro Ltd, one of the contracted firms.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

Safaricom-led consortium was vetted before approval, says PS Kimtai

Ruto calls for renewal of UN Security Mission in Haiti

President William Ruto has urged the United Nations Security Council to renew the mandate of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) for an additional term.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Ruto calls for renewal of UN Security Mission in Haiti

Varying standards curtail Kenyan insurers' regional foray

Regional disparity in insurance sector standards forces Kenyan firms to incur extra costs to train staff in new markets where they set up subsidiaries.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Varying standards curtail Kenyan insurers' regional foray

I still use my KANU card as ID, woman speaks of frustrations

The 69-year-old told The Standard her unsuccessful attempts to acquire an ID. She is almost giving up on ever getting the important document after losing it decades back.

By Abdimalik Hajir 1 month ago

I still use my KANU card as ID, woman speaks of frustrations

Police clash with university lecturers as students threaten to join demo

Chaos erupted in the streets of Nairobi's CBD as university lecturers took to the streets, clashing with police in a protest that saw several dons arrested.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Police clash with university lecturers as students threaten to join demo

Church leaders reject Mungatana Bill, defend freedom of worship

The Religious Organisations Bill proposes heavy penalties of up to Sh10 million in fines or imprisonment of up to five years, or both for those found to have violated the law.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Church leaders reject Mungatana Bill, defend freedom of worship

Report: How Kenya's weak labour market hurts economy

The Kenya Economic Report states that agriculture is a labour-intensive sector and would therefore require targeted interventions to make it more productive.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Report: How Kenya's weak labour market hurts economy

Two arrested in Sh296 million bursary fraud, two others in hiding

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two suspects for misappropriation and theft of public funds amounting to Sh296 million in West Pokot.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Two arrested in Sh296 million bursary fraud, two others in hiding

Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua understands the mindsets of his detractors and had to scuttle their plans by launching an offensive to induce guilt

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man

Health experts warning: Think twice before eating bushmeat

Before your next bush cuisine, please take a pose and contemplate the potential risks, because eating bush meat could potentially leave you fighting a deadly disease.

By Gardy Chacha 1 month ago

Health experts warning: Think twice before eating bushmeat

Let Somaliland elections usher in new foreign policy

By pushing for international recognition, Somaliland has been carving out a space for itself in the region and in the international system.

By Mohamed Abdillahi Omar 1 month ago

Let Somaliland elections usher in new foreign policy

Sakaja refutes claims of Wakulima Market being sold

Sakaja also revealed the genesis of the feud between him and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Sharon Wanga 1 month ago

Sakaja refutes claims of Wakulima Market being sold

Healthcare providers instructed to register for Health Information Exchange before October

All public and private healthcare providers have been instructed to register for the National Health Information Exchange (HIE) ahead of its rollout on October 1.

By Stephanie Wangari 1 month ago

Healthcare providers instructed to register for Health Information Exchange before October

Mombasa rookie Eliud Bett comes of age to clinch title at Sea-Link Mombasa Course

Veteran Senior Charles Odoo is over the moon after sinking a rare 'Hole in One' at Nyali in his Birthday Month.

By Maarufu Mohamed 1 month ago

Mombasa rookie Eliud Bett comes of age to clinch title at Sea-Link Mombasa Course

William Ruto's struggle for stability on the global stage amid domestic backlash

Ruto's foreign policy often clashes due to shifting global dynamics, leading to confusion and instability. His efforts to engage with the West have been notable.

By Macharia Munene 1 month ago

William Ruto's struggle for stability on the global stage amid domestic backlash

Kitengela Three: Sad tale of Njagi solitary confinement

A day after the Kitengela Three were released by their abductors, it is now emerging that Bob Njagi, the Free Kenya Movement coordinator, was kept in solitary confinement and not allowed to talk.

By Peterson Githaiga and Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Kitengela Three: Sad tale of Njagi solitary confinement

The last straw that broke Ruto, Gachagua unstable relationship

In a TV interview on Friday, the DP hinted at an incident where a senior person called him stupid at JKIA. Since the airport encounter, the President and DP have not met each other.

By Ndung'u Gachane 1 month ago

The last straw that broke Ruto, Gachagua unstable relationship

Kithure Kindiki joins Mountain political matrix

As Mt Kenya region erupts into political activity which has created fissures and divisions, the eastern side which has for decades remained in the leeward side of politics has been jolted into action.

By Phares Mutembei 1 month ago

Kithure Kindiki joins Mountain political matrix

Uhuru-era policies and 'roadside' declarations haunted by queries

Some officials at the helm of public institutions face audit queries which threaten to have them censured. Moi University and Kenya Ports Authority top brass are such officials feeling the heat.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Uhuru-era policies and 'roadside' declarations haunted by queries

Petty political fights meant to divert public attention from serious issues

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah's unbecoming utterances are meant to divert public attention from serious problems afflicting the country.

By Macharia Munene 1 month ago

Petty political fights meant to divert public attention from serious issues

Safaricom consortium gets Sh104b contract for digital health system

The three firms will invest in the project and recover the investment over a 10-year period starting February 2025, delivering 70,000 tablets and 5,000 laptops to public health workers.

By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago

Safaricom consortium gets Sh104b contract for digital health system

Why lecturers want to have the longest tenure in public service

In their proposed 2021-2025 Collective Bargaining Agreement, lecturers want the government to allow academic staff in public universities to retire at 75 years.

By Mike Kihaki 1 month ago

Why lecturers want to have the longest tenure in public service

Wajir leaders call for coexistence during International Day of Peace

Leaders highlight the critical role of peace in the socio-economic development of Wajir county

By Mohamed Saman 1 month ago

Wajir leaders call for coexistence during International Day of Peace

Parliament to contest ruling declaring NG-CDF illegal

Two judges declared the kitty unconstitutional, impacting lawmakers' control over funds. The ruling could prevent MPs from accessing billions allocated to the fund from next year.

By Josphat Thiong'o 1 month ago

Parliament to contest ruling declaring NG-CDF illegal

How sub-standard cooking oil found it's way in Kenyan market

Kenyans could be consuming substandard cooking oil due to negligence by officials from the Kenya National Trading Corporation

By Josphat Thiongo 1 month ago

How sub-standard cooking oil found it's way in Kenyan market

Gachagua on the warpath

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was on Friday on the warpath as he blasted his persecutors whom he accused of plotting to impeach him.

By Ndung'u Gachane and Okumu Modachi 1 month ago

Gachagua on the warpath

Kitengela Three freed after 30 days' ordeal in captivity

Activist Bob Njagi and brothers Aslam and Jamil Longton were freed after being abducted for a month in Kitengela, Kajiado County.

By Peterson Githaiga and Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Kitengela Three freed after 30 days' ordeal in captivity

I can't be impeached without Ruto's approval, says Gachagua

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said for the impeachment motion to attain the required threshold, it would require the input of President William Ruto to lobby for it.

By Charles Ndegwa 1 month ago

I can't be impeached without Ruto's approval, says Gachagua

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