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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

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

Inside Ruto's stalled projects

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 4 months ago

Teachers finalise plans to down tools next week

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

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

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

Coast gets Sh4b as Ruto promises more goodies in charm offensive

Ruto used the tour to drum up support for the formation of the government of national unity, where leaders backed his decision to nominate and join the Cabinet.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Coast gets Sh4b as Ruto promises more goodies in charm offensive

ODM party faces uncertain future amid political realignments

Observers say the move will either usher in a new crop of leaders or spell doom for the party.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

ODM party faces uncertain future amid political realignments

Journalists hold protests against police brutality

In Nairobi, journalists gathered in the CBD and were joined by members of the civil society groups and other citizens.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

Journalists hold protests against police brutality

One shot dead, scores injured as police break up demonstrations

One person was shot dead while most businesses remained closed as Generation Z protesters returned to the streets across the country Tuesday.

By Standard Team 4 months ago

One shot dead, scores injured as police break up demonstrations

Tight security at JKIA as rival groups clash in Nairobi CBD

Acting Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja issued a stern warning, reminding the public that JKIA is a protected area and anyone who dares to trespass would be dealt with according to the law.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Tight security at JKIA as rival groups clash in Nairobi CBD

Same old, same old, Kenyans say of Ruto nominees for new Cabinet

People have questioned the rationale of firing CSs and reappointing them.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Same old, same old, Kenyans say of Ruto nominees for new Cabinet

Fear, anxiety at county offices as youth turn heat on governors

Hired goons armed with rungus and machetes were spotted in some areas including Kakamega where police had a difficult time dispersing protestors who engaged in cat-and-mouse games.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Fear, anxiety at county offices as youth turn heat on governors

Chaos in Nairobi streets, three shot in counties

Police killed protesters in Kibwezi and Kitengela towns amid heightened tensions. Scores of others were injured during the day-long confrontations across the country.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Chaos in Nairobi streets, three shot in counties

Police warn of goons' infiltration during Gen Z protests

Anti-government protests: Acting Police IG Douglas Kanja warns of goons planning to infiltrate and disrupt peaceful demos, urges protesters to exercise vigilance.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Police warn of goons' infiltration during Gen Z protests

One shot as protests rock Ruto's Rift Valley backyard

Police fired bullets and lobbed teargas canisters after protesters stormed county headquarters in Nakuru, Turkana, Baringo, Kericho, Nyandarua and Narok counties.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

One shot as protests rock Ruto's Rift Valley backyard

Counties to feel heat of demos as Gen Z demand good governance

Gen Z anti-government protesters are set to move to the counties to demand accountability for taxpayers' money.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Counties to feel heat of demos as Gen Z demand good governance

Mixed reactions as Ruto fires Cabinet after anti-tax protests

While several people across the country praised the move as a step in the right direction, others claimed the only stain in the President's cabinet is the post of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Mixed reactions as Ruto fires Cabinet after anti-tax protests

President Ruto must get it right in his new Cabinet picks, Kenyans say

Ruto has been faulted for retaining Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi as most Kenyans described the sacking of Cabinet Secretaries purge as long overdue.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

President Ruto must get it right in his new Cabinet picks, Kenyans say

Raila backtracks again in a series of missteps

The new opposition against the government and leading protests do not pledge allegiance to him, the Gen Zs have unleashed their weapon of cyberbullying against the ODM leader.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Raila backtracks again in a series of missteps

Calm prevails as Generation Z remembers fallen protestors

In Mombasa, Saba Saba Day was commemorated in style by the youths who lit five candles in remembrance of the protesters who died during the Gen Z demonstrations last week.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Calm prevails as Generation Z remembers fallen protestors

Traders: We lost Sh5b to protests, not again

Cities and major towns have suffered in the wake of protests, affecting revenue collection and business activities.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

Traders: We lost Sh5b to protests, not again

From Mombasa to Kisumu counties bear brunt of Tuesday's protests

Coast Civil Societies Network on Human Rights Chairman Zedekiah Adika said police were reluctant to stop the goons.

By Standard Team 5 months ago

From Mombasa to Kisumu counties bear brunt of Tuesday's protests

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