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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
Kenya’s cholera death toll at 65, Cabinet told
At least 65 people have died of cholera across the country, the Cabinet was told Thursday.
By GATONYE GATHURA and Kibiwot Koross 9 years ago
Kenya’s cholera death toll at 65, Cabinet told
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
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