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Kibiwott Koross

Kenyan scientists receive global award for work in wheat

Three Kenyan scientists have been awarded the 2015 BGRI Gene Stewardship Award and received the coveted "Norman Borlaug" statue for their work in wheat during the 2015 Borlaug Global Rust Initiative (BGRI).

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kenyan scientists receive global award for work in wheat

Israeli Envoy Yahel Vilan roots for new technology to improve Kenya’s food security

Israeli Envoy Yahel Vilan roots for new technology to improve Kenya’s food security

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

State to revoke ban on GMO food

State to revoke ban on GMO food

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kalonzo-Mutua supremacy war erupts as 5 MPs endorse governor Alfred Mutua

Kalonzo-Mutua supremacy war erupts as 5 MPs endorse governor Alfred Mutua

By Erastus Mulwa and Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Counties can borrow from banks, DP Ruto says

Once the necessary laws are in place, counties will be able to take loans from commercial banks to supplement their budgets, Deputy President William Ruto has said.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Counties can borrow from banks, DP Ruto says

Schools yet to take insurance covers

Parents continue to bear the cost of destruction of property in case of fire and unrest as most schools are yet to take up insurance covers, The Standard has established.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Schools yet to take insurance covers

City by-laws that could get many in cells coming soon

Did you know that you could be arrested, prosecuted and even jailed for sitting in one spot for long in the capital city?

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

City by-laws that could get many in cells coming soon

Kanu will challenge JAP in 2017, Salat tells Ruto

Kanu has moved to reaffirm its popularity among Kenyans following recent remarks by the Jubilee administration that the independence party is dead.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kanu will challenge JAP in 2017, Salat tells Ruto

Alarm over contraband condoms

An international organisation operating in the country has raised the alarm over substandard condoms being sold locally.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Alarm over contraband condoms

Revealed: Why cases of unrest in schools are rising

Radicalisation, demand for school buses by students and fear of examinations have been linked to persistent unrest is secondary schools.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Revealed: Why cases of unrest in schools are rising

Several Kenya prisons bio-gas systems incomplete, faulty despite use of millions of shillings

"Audit verification in sampled prisons revealed various anomalies. For example, out of the fourteen 14 biogas projects, only four projects are partially operational at Embu Main, Embu Women, Kisumu Main and Kitui Main prisons while the rest are either incomplete or not operational," say the report.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Several Kenya prisons bio-gas systems incomplete, faulty despite use of millions of shillings

Auditor report reveals Sh4 billion could have been lost in unexplained expenditure

The Auditor General has questioned huge pending bills by ministries and State departments, particularly raising doubts about more than Sh4 billion that has no supporting documents.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Auditor report reveals Sh4 billion could have been lost in unexplained expenditure

Digital platforms shaping news programming

The entry of digital platform has been hailed as the best step to shape news presentation in the country.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Digital platforms shaping news programming

Prison warders patrolling Nairobi streets ahead of President Obama's visit accused of harassment

City residents are now accusing the officers of confiscating identification documents and demanding bribes from the owners before they get them back.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Prison warders patrolling Nairobi streets ahead of President Obama's visit accused of harassment

Breakthrough as Government approves use of bio-control product to fight aflatoxin

Maize farmers can now breathe easy after the Government approved usage of a bio-control product meant to fight aflatoxin-producing fungi.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Breakthrough as Government approves use of bio-control product to fight aflatoxin

Alcohol trader wants Uhuru to pay for losses

A businessman whose property was destroyed by "hired goons" in the campaign against second-generation alcoholic drinks now wants compensation from the Government.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Alcohol trader wants Uhuru to pay for losses

Top hotels in city fully booked for Obama visit

Major hotels in Nairobi have been fully booked ahead of US President Obama's visit.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Top hotels in city fully booked for Obama visit

Standard Group launches 24-hour TV news channel

The Standard Group will today unveil a new television station, the second one in its stable.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Standard Group launches 24-hour TV news channel

Be ready for disruptions during Obama's visit, Nairobi residents told

Nairobi residents have been told to expect disruptions during US President Barack Obama's visit later this month.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Be ready for disruptions during Obama's visit, Nairobi residents told

Knec sets conditions for release of results

People who sat their Kenya Certificate for Secondary Education (KCSE) exams between 2010 and 2013 and whose certificates have been withheld by the Kenya National Examinations Council (Knec) for failing to submit photographs have been asked to do so.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Knec sets conditions for release of results

Kanu gears up for 2017 polls, targets 60 seats

Kanu is targeting 60 National Assembly seats in an elaborate plan to form the Government after the 2017 elections.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kanu gears up for 2017 polls, targets 60 seats

Anti-Waiguru youths burn toilet, clinic

A new public toilet built by the National Youth Service (NYS) in Kibera, Nairobi, was set ablaze by rowdy youths demonstrating against Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru on Monday night.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Anti-Waiguru youths burn toilet, clinic

Tears as Gikomba market goes up in flames

Property worth millions of shillings was destroyed when fire gutted down stalls in Gikomba market in what traders and police say was an arson attack.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Tears as Gikomba market goes up in flames

Why 8 city campuses are facing closure

Eight campuses set for closure in Nairobi will be re-opened when they meet all the required standards, the Commission for University Education (CUE) has assured.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Why 8 city campuses are facing closure

Kenyan cleric calls for the investigations of source of weapons and uniforms recovered

"The fundamental question is who is the supplier of the uniforms donned by this militia (Al Shabaab)? We also need to know where they source their guns and bullets if we want to bring them down," said Ngao.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kenyan cleric calls for the investigations of source of weapons and uniforms recovered

Anxiety grips KWS ahead of restructuring

Anxiety is high at the Kenya Wildlife Service ahead expected changes following the inauguration of a new board of directors.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Anxiety grips KWS ahead of restructuring

5,000 schools have applied for title deeds, says NLC

More than 5,000 schools have applied for title deeds and another 350 have reported cases of land grabbing, the National Land Commission has said.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

5,000 schools have applied for title deeds, says NLC

Kenya: The Ogiek demand resettlement

Members of the Ogiek community evicted from the Mau Forest complex want the government to fast-track their resettlement before the end of the year.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kenya: The Ogiek demand resettlement

Report: Kenya Police ignored residents in Mpeketoni attack

Police officers at Mpeketoni did not respond on time during a terrorist attack last year and only arrived to collect bodies, according to a human rights report.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Report: Kenya Police ignored residents in Mpeketoni attack

Sh40 million beautification controversy rocks Nairobi ahead of Obama visit

To beautify Nairobi or not seems to be the big question ahead of US President Barack Obama’s visit.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Sh40 million beautification controversy rocks Nairobi ahead of Obama visit

Salat warns DP Ruto as Kanu readies to unveil massive recruitment campaign

Independence party Kanu will launch a massive national recruitment drive next month. Party Secretary General Nick Salat said the party hopes to enlist a million members every month.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Salat warns DP Ruto as Kanu readies to unveil massive recruitment campaign

84 officials to be prosecuted in graft probe

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended the prosecution of 84 officials on corruption claims stemming from the list handed to the President by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

84 officials to be prosecuted in graft probe

Government to engage NYS in cost-cutting

The Government will be banking on the National Youth Service (NYS) to help cut labour costs on infrastructure projects.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Government to engage NYS in cost-cutting

Moi: House teachers within schools

Former President Daniel arap Moi has asked schools to house teachers within the institutions to improve education.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Moi: House teachers within schools

Sh13.8b set aside for irrigation schemes in Kenya

One of the Jubilee government's agriculture flagship projects, the Galana-Kulalu Irrigation Scheme, was allocated Sh3.5 billion in this year's budget. This was part of Sh13.8 billion set aside for irrigation projects countrywide.

By Nicholas Waitathu and Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Sh13.8b set aside for irrigation schemes in Kenya

Kenyans seized by Al-Shabaab languishing in Kismayu jail

Five Kenyans kidnapped by suspected Al-Shabaab militants in Lamu last year are languishing in a Somalia jail as the Government claims it is not aware of the arrests.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kenyans seized by Al-Shabaab languishing in Kismayu jail

Haki Afrika operates illegally, says regulator

Officials of one of the organisations blacklisted by the Government following the April 2 Garissa University College attack, could be jailed for operating the Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) illegally.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Haki Afrika operates illegally, says regulator

Kenya Railways pensioners raise alarm over disposal of assets

Former employees of Kenya Railways have petitioned President Uhuru Kenyatta to help stop irregular disposal of properties belonging to the corporation.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kenya Railways pensioners raise alarm over disposal of assets

Siginon Freight distances itself from Sh570m ivory haul seized in Singapore

Siginon Freight Company has distanced itself from a Sh570 million haul of ivory seized in Singapore on Tuesday disguised as tea in transit to Vietnam.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Siginon Freight distances itself from Sh570m ivory haul seized in Singapore

Police break Nairobi based car theft syndicate

Police in Nairobi have identified a highway gang that has reportedly stolen about 200 cars in the past few months between Mombasa and Nairobi.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Police break Nairobi based car theft syndicate

Gaya takes over from Shollei as new Media Owners chairperson

Brand Kenya Chairman and Media 7 Group Founder Hanningtone Gaya is the new chairman of Media Owners Association (MOA), an organisation that brings together media owners and senior industry executives.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Gaya takes over from Shollei as new Media Owners chairperson

Kenya eyes MICE market as tourism earnings drop

The Government has stepped up campaigns to make Kenya the first choice for international conferences, hoping that such meetings would in turn boost the tourism sector.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kenya eyes MICE market as tourism earnings drop

Nairobi pays price of poor planning and bad drainage

After only two days of heavy rains, Nairobi was rendered a fatal ‘swamp’ that has so far claimed at least 14 lives, injured dozens and left a huge trail of destruction.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Nairobi pays price of poor planning and bad drainage

Kenyan to sit on Thomson Reuters board

Thomson Reuters Founders Share Company has appointed Ory Okolloh to its board of directors.

By Kibiwott Koross 9 years ago

Kenyan to sit on Thomson Reuters board

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