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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 2 months ago

Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after petrol attack

Gas station explodes in Ngara

Gas station explodes in Ngara

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Kenyan Cops in Haiti: Major Breakthroughs Amid Salary Drama!

Kenyan Cops in Haiti: Major Breakthroughs Amid Salary Drama!

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

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

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

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Mudavadi, the new one-man Cabinet

President Ruto assigned Mudavadi acting CS for all ministerial portfolios from Interior through to Trade and Education.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

Mudavadi, the new one-man Cabinet

Finance Bill: Leaders at centre of Gen Z's anger

The leaders have become a target of angry Kenyans for voting yes, and arrogantly dismissing critics.

By Standard Reporter 4 months ago

Finance Bill: Leaders at centre of Gen Z's anger

Kuria: There is no bad blood between Ruto, Gachagua

Kuria said that Gachagua has distinctly defined roles as Deputy President unlike when Ruto served in the position.

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

Kuria: There is no bad blood between Ruto, Gachagua

Non-profit firms give stationery aid to learners in slum areas

Learners in various informal settlement areas are all smiles after receiving uniform and stationery donations from well wishers.

By Geoffrey Omuse, Standard Reporter 5 months ago

Non-profit firms give stationery aid to learners in slum areas

Delays, court challenge threaten to derail Kenya's mission in Haiti

Planned arrival of Kenyan police officers in Haiti on May 23 was abruptly postponed.

By Standard Reporter 5 months ago

Delays, court challenge threaten to derail Kenya's mission in Haiti

First batch of 200 Kenya police head to Haiti

Parliament and Cabinet had approved the mission to deploy 1,000 officers to the gang-ravaged Caribbean country in November 2023.

By Standard Reporter and GI-TOC 6 months ago

First batch of 200 Kenya police head to Haiti

Joy for gamblers as maybets enhances gaming experience

Maybets, one of the leading online betting firms in Kenya, has announced the release of its much-anticipated Version 2.0

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

Joy for gamblers as maybets enhances gaming experience

Kenya calls for reforms and more say in global lending institutions

President Ruto says current system unfair as it neglects developing countries' interests.

By PCS and Standard Reporter 6 months ago

Kenya calls for reforms and more say in global lending institutions

MPs demand passports be out within 3 days

Parliament has recommended that Kenyans applying for passports receive the travel document within three days of submitting their application.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

MPs demand passports be out within 3 days

A woman's desperate quest to save family's land 20 years on

Developers, and churches among those who bought part of land at centre of an inheritance row. On the graves of her grandmother, mother and siblings now stands some houses by developers.

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

A woman's desperate quest to save family's land 20 years on

All tenants accounted for in collapsed Uthiru building

Five-storey building collapses in Uthiru, Nairobi; Kenya Red Cross says rescue efforts underway.

By Betty Njeru, Standard Reporter 6 months ago

All tenants accounted for in collapsed Uthiru building

Duathlon champion to run from Watamu to Busia in bid to save trees

The Rotary Club of Athi River (RCAR) has embarked on a multi-year project dubbed Border to Border, and partnered with James Mbugua, renowned duathlon athlete, to run from Watamu to Busia in 30 days

By Standard Reporter 6 months ago

Duathlon champion to run from Watamu to Busia in bid to save trees

Standard Group's Samson Wire elected treasurer for City Hall Scribes association

He will serve in the office for the next two years alongside Ghetto Radio's news anchor Allan Otieno who retained the chairmanship position for the third round.

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

Standard Group's Samson Wire elected treasurer for City Hall Scribes association

Narok brothers die by suicide over stepmother's return

Police said their father Daniel Towert had welcomed back the stepmother whom he had divorced many years ago, and allocated her a parcel of land.

By Standard Reporter 7 months ago

Narok brothers die by suicide over stepmother's return

PHOTOS: Grade 8 pupil laid to rest as family demands justice

Wesley Njiru, a 13-year-old pupil at Joy Gardens Primary School in Umoja-Tena was buried today at the Langata Cemetery after a funeral service at St Peter's Methodist Church.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

PHOTOS: Grade 8 pupil laid to rest as family demands justice

Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal

This makes Kenya one of the few countries on the continent that enjoy the privilege.

By PCS and Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Facebook to pay content creators after Ruto deal

UNEP report: Women left out, exploited in waste sector

Women working in waste management are vulnerable to discrimination and exploitation and have reported a lack of recognition, bullying, and sexual harassment at work, according to the report.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

UNEP report: Women left out, exploited in waste sector

Transport CS Murkomen unhurt in chopper crash

Chopper carrying Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen and KAA Chairperson Caleb Kositany crashes during take-off in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County; no casualties.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Transport CS Murkomen unhurt in chopper crash

Police rule out suicide in death of Grade 8 pupil at a Nairobi school

Police have downplayed claims that a 13-year-old Grade 8 pupil who died at Joy Garden Primary School in Nairobi committed suicide.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Police rule out suicide in death of Grade 8 pupil at a Nairobi school

Four arrested in Umoja after mysterious death of Grade 8 pupil

Buruburu DCIO said the four will assist investigators in establishing the circumstances under which the deceased died.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Four arrested in Umoja after mysterious death of Grade 8 pupil

Safarilink plane forced to turn back to Nairobi after mid-air incident

KCAA said the incident involved a Cessna aircraft belonging to Ninety-Nines Flying School and a Safarilink Aviation Limited Dash 8.

By Stephanie Wangari, Standard Reporter, Stephanie Wangari 8 months ago

Safarilink plane forced to turn back to Nairobi after mid-air incident

Editor's Guild, Daystar University sign partnerships MoU

The Kenya Editors Guild and the Daystar University have signed a partnership agreement that will see the two entities collaborate in training, research, and mentorship program.

By Standard Reporter 8 months ago

Editor's Guild, Daystar University sign partnerships MoU

A dream cut short: Kiptum's aim to break record at Rotterdam Marathon

Kelvin Kiptum and his coach were killed in a traffic accident in Kaptagat, Uasin Gishu County, on Sunday, February 11.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

A dream cut short: Kiptum's aim to break record at Rotterdam Marathon

What dimmed King'ori Mwangi's brightly shining star?

An exceptionally brilliant man, King'ori broke records with the police, taking only nine years from a civilian to a gazetted officer (senior superintendent).

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

What dimmed King'ori Mwangi's brightly shining star?

Former police boss King'ori Mwangi dies

An exceptionally brilliant man, King'ori broke records with the police, taking only nine years from a civilian to a gazetted officer (senior superintendent).

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Former police boss King'ori Mwangi dies

No need to worry if your new born develops hernia

A hernia will develop if these openings do not close allowing the intestines or other organs to push through them.

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

No need to worry if your new born develops hernia

Famous cheetah dies in Maasai Mara

Wildlife enthusiasts and stakeholders in the tourism sector are in mourning following the tragic end of the famous and most photographed cheetah named Kisaru aka Nalangu

By Standard Reporter 9 months ago

Famous cheetah dies in Maasai Mara

Uganda to host the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit

Uganda will be hosting the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit at its capital in Kampala.

By Standard Reporter 10 months ago

Uganda to host the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit

Bus driver charged with causing deaths of 15 people

Clement Kiarie denied the charges and was released on Sh1 million bond.

By Standard Reporter 10 months ago

Bus driver charged with causing deaths of 15 people

Alarm as squatters invade Nairobi's Muthangari Drive

Business and homeowners in Muthangari area of Nairobi's Westlands have launched a spirited battle against squatters following a recent proliferation of kiosks and informal settlements in the estate.

By Standard Reporter 10 months ago

Alarm as squatters invade Nairobi's Muthangari Drive

Officer caught up in Sh2,000 bribe fails to stop interdiction

Kakamega-based traffic policeman tells court his interdiction is irregular. EACC accuses 'Denno' of demanding bribe to release an impounded matatu.

By Robert Amalemba, Standard Reporter 11 months ago

Officer caught up in Sh2,000 bribe fails to stop interdiction

Push to amend draft Bill to support youth in creative industry

The draft Creative Industry Bill 2023 is undergoing stakeholders' review at the Kenya School of Government, Nairobi.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

Push to amend draft Bill to support youth in creative industry

WorldCoin in negotiations to resume Kenya operations under new regulations

The Government had in August 2023 suspended Worldcoin operations in the country pending a risk assessment.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

WorldCoin in negotiations to resume Kenya operations under new regulations

Jumia to close food delivery business

Jumia technologies is set to close its food delivery business in a bid to cut costs.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

Jumia to close food delivery business

Xiaomi presents ideal Christmas gift

The Redmi 13C is equipped with a robust 5000mAh battery, ensuring that your smartphone keeps up with your fast-paced lifestyle.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

Xiaomi presents ideal Christmas gift

Hotel group goes premium in rebrand as it eyes more customers

The hotel chain is entering the premium segment in response to demand in the Kenyan market for home-grown quality hospitality services.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

Hotel group goes premium in rebrand as it eyes more customers

Diageo appoints Kenyan to head new Africa unit

Diageo has appointed a Kenyan international business executive, John Musunga, to head its newly formed South, West and Central Africa market.

By Standard Reporter 11 months ago

Diageo appoints Kenyan to head new Africa unit

Police seize four grenades, arrest two KDF soldiers

Two Kenya Defence Forces soldiers were arrested following an explosion at a bar in Chebole trading centre in Sotik, Bomet County.

By Standard Reporter 1 year ago

Police seize four grenades, arrest two KDF soldiers

Somalia fit and ready for business, says PM

Somalia is confident it will position itself as a key investor in the blue economy investment sector in the region, despite the harsh economic environment.

By Standard Reporter 1 year ago

Somalia fit and ready for business, says PM

Two soldiers arrested with grenades after explosion in Bomet

Two Kenya Army soldiers were arrested at Chebole trading center in Sotik, Bomet County as police investigate an explosion at a bar on Saturday night.

By Standard Reporter 1 year ago

Two soldiers arrested with grenades after explosion in Bomet

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