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Kenyanitto Oyier

KCSE marking disrupted by protests over low pay

At Machakos Girls, the markers had even packed their bags and returned their bedding.

By Erustus Mulwa and Kenyanitto Oyier 4 years ago

KCSE marking disrupted by protests over low pay

Government disburses Sh8.7 billion for Inua Jamii payments

Government disburses Sh8.7 billion for Inua Jamii payments

By Kenyanitto Oyier 4 years ago

Video: Sh598m cocaine haul burnt

Video: Sh598m cocaine haul burnt

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

State moves to ‘clean up’ births, deaths registry

State moves to ‘clean up’ births, deaths registry

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

KNH plans to build private hospital

Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is planning to build a private hospital through the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.

By Kenyanitto Oyier and Enok Toroitich 5 years ago

KNH plans to build private hospital

Experts propose reforms in NHIF plan

Kisumu, Nyeri, Machakos and Isiolo Counties recorded an increase in patients seeking health services from 20 per cent to 58 per cent.

By Kenyanitto Oyier and Anyango Otieno 5 years ago

Experts propose reforms in NHIF plan

Tabichi does it again as he scoops top UN Kenya award

Peter Tabichi, who was crowned this year’s world’s best teacher, has been named the United Nations Person of the Year in Kenya.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Tabichi does it again as he scoops top UN Kenya award

Varsity launches laptops, servers made at its plant

Assembly plant has the capacity to produce 4,500 devices a day.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Varsity launches laptops, servers made at its plant

Varsity dreams big with ICT agenda, skill development

Multimedia university's fresh resolve on graduates

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Varsity dreams big with ICT agenda, skill development

Two Kenyans tell of their agony after losing Sportpesa jobs

As Kenyans wallow in the pain of losing a job, The Standard caught up with two individuals who have found themselves jobless in recent months.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Two Kenyans tell of their agony after losing Sportpesa jobs

Kenya Catholic church drafts plan to cure corruption

The Catholic Church will next month roll out a nationwide campaign to fight corruption.

By Judah Ben-Hur and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Kenya Catholic church drafts plan to cure corruption

Jubilee group backs Imran for Kibra MP

The Nairobi Business Community (NBC) has said it will support ODM candidate Imran Okoth in the Kibra parliamentary by-election.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Jubilee group backs Imran for Kibra MP

Six governors sign up for fish farming project

The Government and six counties have signed a deal to promote fish farming and consumption in their counties.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Six governors sign up for fish farming project

Uhuru calls for free trade among Africans

President pledges Sh20 million to the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Uhuru calls for free trade among Africans

Knut, TSC meet over 42 sacked teachers

Officials ignored a meeting of the Steering Committee called by the embattled Wilson Sossion

By Augustine Oduor and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Knut, TSC meet over 42 sacked teachers

Gideon: BBI work good for our unity

The senator also said achieving universal healthcare, which is part of Uhuru's Big Four Agenda, would be a milestone for the President.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Gideon: BBI work good for our unity

Starehe alumni cycle to raise Sh5 million

The group will cycle from Busia to Mombasa to raise funds for Griffin Memorial Endowment Trust (GMET) Fund

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Starehe alumni cycle to raise Sh5 million

KRA destroys Sh800m contraband impounded last year

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) yesterday destroyed contraband worth Sh809,619,650 at Stoni Athi, Kajiado County.

By Kenyanitto Oyier and Willis Oketch 5 years ago

KRA destroys Sh800m contraband impounded last year

Report shows poor police training of anti-riot officers

Findings by Human Rights advocacy puts police colleges on spot for poor training of anti-riot officers

By Michael Chepkwony and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Report shows poor police training of anti-riot officers

A mother’s quest to make autistic son independent

How could she ensure that her son, rapidly getting into adulthood, would somehow lead a full life despite the challenges the disorder posed?

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

A mother’s quest to make autistic son independent

Raila set to unveil ODM Kibra aspirants

The aspirants will be given time to articulate their agenda for the constituency in an attempt to gain early favour before the race begins.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Raila set to unveil ODM Kibra aspirants

Kalonzo takes firm position on BBI report

Kalonzo urged the BBI task force to speed up the writing of its report so that it is subjected to public scrutiny.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Kalonzo takes firm position on BBI report

Waiguru: Mt Kenya is ready to support Raila

Governor says she has positioned herself as the voice of Mt Kenya region ready to take mantle of leadership if considered in 2022.

By Michael Chepkwony and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Waiguru: Mt Kenya is ready to support Raila

Waiguru: Ruling is faulty

Governors will appeal a court ruling barring those among them facing corruption charges from office

By Michael Chepkwony and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Waiguru: Ruling is faulty

Nairobi artist aims to be the next Picasso

Cheche’s works are mostly inspired by political, social and economic events from his environment.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Nairobi artist aims to be the next Picasso

School opening dates changed amid census

The Ministry of Education has changed the opening date for third term to September 2.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

School opening dates changed amid census

13000 complaints against police

Six police officers have been convicted of various crimes over the last seven years.

By Diana Kimanzi and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

13000 complaints against police

Relief for retirees in Sh60 billion payout by October

A court case challenging computation of gratuity and pension filed by teachers delayed payments according to Treasury.

By Moses Michira and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Relief for retirees in Sh60 billion payout by October

Tragedy: Boy killed in car accident

Mother: "He loved football. He was a very talented boy. I'm still confused and in disbelief that he is gone"

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Tragedy: Boy killed in car accident

City Hall kicks out ageing, ailing tenants in Pangani midnight raid

According to Juma’s sister, the night demolitions nearly turned tragic.

By Kenyanitto Oyier and Josphat Thiong'o 5 years ago

City Hall kicks out ageing, ailing tenants in Pangani midnight raid

'Embrace Kenya' demands more State posts for women

The leaders say men have dominated the Government for years and that time had come for this to change.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

'Embrace Kenya' demands more State posts for women

North Eastern’s lifeline project finally kicks off

It will involve the upgrading of part of the 190km Isiolo-Modogashe road and the 175km Wajir-Elwak road.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

North Eastern’s lifeline project finally kicks off

Leadership crisis at Kenya’s top varsity as VC sent home

Decision leaves the University of Nairobi with two of three deputy vice chancellors in acting capacity.

By Augustine Oduor and Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Leadership crisis at Kenya’s top varsity as VC sent home

Spelling bee competition to be aired on KTN

The overall winner of the competition will be awarded Sh500,000 and a laptop.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Spelling bee competition to be aired on KTN

I built a fitness brand by working on myself first

A lack of discipline from clients can be problematic in that you can be blamed for their lack of progress.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Bid to work with China to bridge skills gap

The government has said it will continue with its reforms within TVET with the aim of enrolling at least 5 million youths in the institutions by 2022.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Bid to work with China to bridge skills gap

TVET to collaborate with China in Technological and Vocational Education

The government has said it will continue with its reforms within the Technical, Vocational, Education and Training sector (TVET) with the aim of enrol

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

TVET to collaborate with China in Technological and Vocational Education

University of Nairobi denies financial crisis allegations

The University of Nairobi (UoN) Vice Chancellor Peter Mbithi has asserted that the institution is not facing financial crisis as alleged.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

University of Nairobi denies financial crisis allegations

Anti-graft sleuths grill Waititu for 8 hours

Waititu has denied any wrong doing.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Anti-graft sleuths grill Waititu for 8 hours

State: We’ll not pay ransom for release of Cuban doctors

Reports suggested the abductors had demanded for Sh150 million to release the two who were seized last month during an attack on the border town.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

State: We’ll not pay ransom for release of Cuban doctors

Red flag raised on bioattack threat

Authorities urged to step up surveillance systems to guard against bioterrorism.

By Kenyanitto Oyier 5 years ago

Red flag raised on bioattack threat

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