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Calls for county shutdown gain heat as cash crunch bites

CoG Finance committee chairman Fernandes Barasa says the National Treasury owes counties Sh104 billion.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Calls for county shutdown gain heat as cash crunch bites

Narok Prison to face Kabarnet Prison in Rift Valley Football Mental Wellness tournament

Narok Prison to face Kabarnet Prison in Rift Valley Football Mental Wellness tournament

By Standard Sports 2 months ago

Disquiet in Ukambani as Ruto accused of sidelining region

Disquiet in Ukambani as Ruto accused of sidelining region

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Staff take to streets as learning in public universities grinds to a halt

Staff take to streets as learning in public universities grinds to a halt

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Inside Ruto's stalled projects

Save for affordable housing programmes taking shape in some parts of the country, other infrastructural projects promised by the administration are in a sorry state.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Inside Ruto's stalled projects

Raila: A baton handover and not letting it go

Raila has shed off his role in ODM to Nyong'o temporarily as he concentrates on AUC chair bid with the decision not auguring well with key Raila allies.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Raila: A baton handover and not letting it go

From diamond rings to high-end electronics, the luxury items Wanjigi's family lost during police raid

The family claims police seized a Patek Philippe Calatrava watch worth Sh1.3 million ($10,000) and a vintage Casio Dual Time Film watch valued at Sh260,000 ($2,000).

By Standard Team 3 months ago

From diamond rings to high-end electronics, the luxury items Wanjigi's family lost during police raid

Workers desperate as cash crunch persists in counties

Workers are suffering following delays by the National Treasury to disburse funds to counties as persistent salary delays affect service delivery.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Workers desperate as cash crunch persists in counties

Health workers threaten to strike over salary delays, medical cover

The Health sector is facing another crisis if medics make good their threat to down their tools if their demands to county governments are not met in the next two weeks.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Health workers threaten to strike over salary delays, medical cover

In his own words: KEMRI founder Dr. Davy Koech shares his story - VIDEO

At 28, Davy Koech co-founded the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) with Prof. Mutuma Mugambi in 1979, becoming its youngest director.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

In his own words: KEMRI founder Dr. Davy Koech shares his story - VIDEO

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after she was set on fire by her partner on Sunday; she suffered 80pc burns, MTRH Clinical Services Director Owen Menach confirms.

By Standard Reporter, Stephen Rutto 3 months ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Kemsa distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in three counties

The ambitious campaign will see at least 290,000 mosquito nets issued to households in counties that have reported a spike in highland malaria, which has already claimed lives.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Kemsa distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in three counties

Parents face unplanned costs after teachers call off strike

Many parents expressed frustration over the lack of coordination, which has resulted in unnecessary financial burdens and stress.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Parents face unplanned costs after teachers call off strike

KECOSO games: Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) crowned 2024 netball champions

PCK beat MoRT 119-4 to win netball title.

By Standard Correspondent 3 months ago

KECOSO games: Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) crowned 2024 netball champions

State distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in Baringo, Narok

Global Fund through the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa), has embarked on distribution of mosquito nets in malaria endemic regions across the country.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

State distributes mosquito nets to curb malaria in Baringo, Narok

Gas station explodes in Ngara

A gas explosion has been reported at a station on Desai Road in Ngara, Nairobi.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Gas station explodes in Ngara

Moi University bank accounts attached over Sh185m debts

Moi University's bank accounts have been attached over Sh185 million debt owed to a contractor.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Moi University bank accounts attached over Sh185m debts

Anxiety among KCSE candidates and parents as teachers stay put

Many students have been sent home while others are studying on their own with defiant Kuppet members say they would not obey court orders to resume work.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Anxiety among KCSE candidates and parents as teachers stay put

Striking teachers defy court order, series of meetings to end stalemate

Daylong meetings and a court order was what it took to stop strike but teachers still adamant. Push to have school heads ensure teachers are in school enforced by employer.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Striking teachers defy court order, series of meetings to end stalemate

SCHOOL: Kenyan teams ready to pick up the pieces and start again

Kenya recaptures rugby 15s and boys' hockey titles from hosts Ugandans.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

SCHOOL: Kenyan teams ready to pick up the pieces and start again

High school teachers down tools as primary records low turnout

While Knut members reported to schools, Kuppet began a nationwide strike. Schools reported low turnout due to uncertainty.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

High school teachers down tools as primary records low turnout

Kenyan Cops in Haiti: Major Breakthroughs Amid Salary Drama!

Two months into their deployment, the Kenyan Police Contingent to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti has achieved significant milestones in stabilizing the Caribbean nation.

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Kenyan Cops in Haiti: Major Breakthroughs Amid Salary Drama!

Court issues injunction to halt activities on disputed Kenya Railways prime property

Court issues order in the ongoing land dispute involving Modcar Auto Limited, Elyas Sheikh Abdinoor, and Kenya Railways Corporation

By Standard Reporter 3 months ago

Court issues injunction to halt activities on disputed Kenya Railways prime property

SCHOOL: Kenyan teams reign supreme in Mbale

All Saints, Vihiga Boys and St Joseph's Girls High School Kitale crowned rugby champions.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

SCHOOL: Kenyan teams reign supreme in Mbale

Parents resist order to register learners on Shif, want details

Most parents say the deadline given was too short, no public participation. They claim State wants to use students to enroll adults in the scheme.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Parents resist order to register learners on Shif, want details

Kenya's hockey boys inch closer to recapturing East African crown

St Anthony's, Musingu face off in a repeat of national hockey final.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

Kenya's hockey boys inch closer to recapturing East African crown

SCHOOLS: Come rain or shine, Kenyans aim for some soft landing

Laiser Hill will be in action against Tanzania's Juhudi in basketball.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

SCHOOLS: Come rain or shine, Kenyans aim for some soft landing

Teachers finalise plans to down tools next week

On Thursday, the union officials said all the 46,000 Junior Secondary teachers must also be employed permanently and on pensionable terms.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Teachers finalise plans to down tools next week

SCHOOLS: Highway, Musingu keep Kenya's semis hopes alive

Kenyan boys must win their next matches to enhance their chances of reaching semis.

By Standard Sports 3 months ago

SCHOOLS: Highway, Musingu keep Kenya's semis hopes alive

SCHOOLS. Kwanthanze romp into last four in Uganda games

Defending champions Friends Boys High School Namwela beat Bugobwa Secondary School from Tanzania 3-1.

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

SCHOOLS. Kwanthanze romp into last four in Uganda games

SCHOOLS: St Anthony's win battle of saints as Tigoi draw

Kwanthanze and Kesogon maintain unbeaten run at East Africa school games.

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

SCHOOLS: St Anthony's win battle of saints as Tigoi draw

SCHOOLS. Butula, All Saints cruise to semis at school games

encounter. Butula coach Shimenga Livondo urged his charges to remain focused.

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

SCHOOLS. Butula, All Saints cruise to semis at school games

University students anxious as confusion over funding model persists

Anxiety has gripped parents and university students over the new funding model for universities and technical colleges that is based on family income.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

University students anxious as confusion over funding model persists

SCHOOLS: Kenyans win some, lose some in Uganda games

National basketball champions Butere Girls were unlucky losing 67-41 to 2019 champions St Noa from Uganda

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

SCHOOLS: Kenyans win some, lose some in Uganda games

SCHOOLS: Butere Girls off to flying start in East Africa regional ties

St Joseph's Girls High School Kitale and Nyakach Girls played to a barren draw in Group A opener.

By Standard Sports 4 months ago

SCHOOLS: Butere Girls off to flying start in East Africa regional ties

Pain and suffering as county staff go without salaries for months

Nearly all employees of the 47 counties have not been paid July and June salaries. CoG blames the National Treasury for delaying release of some Sh60 billion.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Pain and suffering as county staff go without salaries for months

Police clamp down on 'Nane Nane' protests

Many shops were shut down out of fear of looting and vandalism, as police and protesters played a tense game of cat and mouse throughout the day.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Police clamp down on 'Nane Nane' protests

Uneasy calm in Western, Coast and Nyanza as protesters keep off streets

There was heavy police presence in major towns across the regions even as traders shut businesses for fear of looting.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Uneasy calm in Western, Coast and Nyanza as protesters keep off streets

Police repulse pockets of protesters in Ukambani

Although there was a heavy presence of anti-riot police across major towns, businesses remained closed in Emali township, along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Police repulse pockets of protesters in Ukambani

State warns its workers as youth vow to go back to streets today

PS Public Service Amos Gathecha said some workers have been participating in the anti-government protests through their social media platforms.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

State warns its workers as youth vow to go back to streets today

Nairobi Burger Week Introduces Bean-Based Dishes with BeansOnTheMenu Initiative

Nairobi Burger Week will highlight bean-based burgers and gourmet dishes.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Nairobi Burger Week Introduces Bean-Based Dishes with BeansOnTheMenu Initiative

Inside the scramble for Raila's two deputies

The posts of the two deputy party leaders and chairperson of the party have ushered in a campaign mood in the Orange party.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Inside the scramble for Raila's two deputies

MKU Partners with Germany and Austria to Offer Students Global Healthcare Experience

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has launched an international partnership with institutions in Germany and Austria, offering students global exposure and valuable experience in the healthcare sector.

By The Standard 4 months ago

MKU Partners with Germany and Austria to Offer Students Global Healthcare Experience

Forgotten: Politicians busy striking deals as victims of State brutality suffer

Victims of police brutality are a forgotten lot as politicians share Cabinet slots and various regions embark on celebrations for the appointments.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Forgotten: Politicians busy striking deals as victims of State brutality suffer

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