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Why Kenyan police are 'unrecognizable in Haiti'

Kenya's choice of military-grade equipment is due, in part, to the G9 gang alliance's known use of increasingly sophisticated weaponry against Haitian forces.

By Too Jared 3 months ago

Why Kenyan police are 'unrecognizable in Haiti'

By grace! Why Bunge Choir wasn't as amazing at National Prayer Breakfast

By grace! Why Bunge Choir wasn't as amazing at National Prayer Breakfast

By Too Jared 1 year ago

Somaliland celebrates 32 years of independence

Somaliland celebrates 32 years of independence

By Too Jared 1 year ago

Ruto in Israel for a meeting with President Herzog and PM Netanyahu

Ruto in Israel for a meeting with President Herzog and PM Netanyahu

By Too Jared 1 year ago

Why Meghan Markle did not attend King Charles' coronation

Prince Harry, who is the younger son of King Charles and Diana, Princess of Wales, is, however in attendance.

By Too Jared 1 year ago

Why Meghan Markle did not attend King Charles' coronation

PHOTOS: Prof George Magoha's body arrives in Yala ahead of burial

Prof. George Albert Omore Magoha will be laid to rest at his rural home in Umiru village, Yala. He died on January 24, 2023 aged 71.

By Standard Team, Michael Mute, Too Jared 1 year ago

PHOTOS: Prof George Magoha's body arrives in Yala ahead of burial

2022 KCSE results breakdown according to gender

Of the 881, 416 candidates who sat for the examinations, 443, 644 were male while 437, 772 were female.

By Too Jared 1 year ago

2022 KCSE results breakdown according to gender

The cat Ruto let out of his bag during interview

Ruto, who held a roundtable interview across major TV stations at State House, accused Kinoti of normalizing forced disappearances and weaponizing the criminal justice system.

By Too Jared 1 year ago

The cat Ruto let out of his bag during interview

Trump rakes in 72m Twitter followers in hours, closing in on 88m mark before ban

As of 4pm Sunday, Donald Trump's account has attracted over 72m followers - 16m followers shy of its January 2021 mark.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Trump rakes in 72m Twitter followers in hours, closing in on 88m mark before ban

Lone survivor: Chelugui only CS retained by Ruto

President Ruto reassigned the Labour and Social Protection CS to the Cooperatives docket. Florence Boore will serve the Labour docket should parliament approve her.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Lone survivor: Chelugui only CS retained by Ruto

KCB pumps Sh120b to cushion oil companies, ease fuel prices

According to the bank, the money will give oil marketing companies (OMCs) a strongroom to import from multinational suppliers for distribution across Kenya and the wider East African region.

By Standard Team, Too Jared 2 years ago

KCB pumps Sh120b to cushion oil companies, ease fuel prices

Supreme Court: Soweto's Carmago claim hot air and a wild-goose chase

Martha Koome said the Court was satisfied by IEBC's admission and explanation that the errors originated from the serialization of the technology gadgets.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Supreme Court: Soweto's Carmago claim hot air and a wild-goose chase

IEBC commissioners cannot be individually enjoined as respondents - Kindiki

The respondents, 3rd to 8th, must be struck out and any pleadings by them expunged from the record according to Nanok.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

IEBC commissioners cannot be individually enjoined as respondents - Kindiki

Photos: Older citizens turn up to vote as youth opt-out

Senior citizens continue to defy age and failing health to choose their preferred candidates despite a decline in the number of young people registering and turning out to vote.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Photos: Older citizens turn up to vote as youth opt-out

Rachel Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning cyclist Sule Kangangi

Kangangi died after a crash during the Vermont Overland race where he was participating alongside compatriots John Kariuki and Nancy Akinyi, and Uganda's Jordan Schleck.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Rachel Ruto leads Kenyans in mourning cyclist Sule Kangangi

When social media followers do not translate into votes

Musician Bahati who vied for Mathare parliamentary seat has 3.2 million Instagram and 223,000 Twitter followers.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

When social media followers do not translate into votes

Wajackoyah drops F-bomb, mocks two-horse race narrative

Wajackoyah said the DP, who is Kenya Kwanza Alliance leader with a popularity of 39 per cent according to the report by TIFA, is a master of double speak

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Wajackoyah drops F-bomb, mocks two-horse race narrative

Speaker Justin Muturi recalls MPs for special sitting

Speaker Muturi said MPs will convene at Parliament Building's National Assembly Chamber for a morning and afternoon session at 10am and 2:30pm respectively.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Speaker Justin Muturi recalls MPs for special sitting

Kenyans should not pay to use a road - DP William Ruto

According to Ruto, toll charges on roads implemented to meet financial obligations owed to contractors place a substantial tax burden on the poor.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Kenyans should not pay to use a road - DP William Ruto

Ruto: Why Uhuru excluded me from National Security Council meetings

DP Ruto, who is also the Kenya Kwanza Alliance presidential candidate, said President Uhuru barred him from the council's meetings three years ago.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Ruto: Why Uhuru excluded me from National Security Council meetings

Wajackoyah talks tough on 'wash wash', claims dirty money hidden in Asia

According to Wajackoyah, the unnamed high-heeled individuals take advantage of the Asian country's tax regime to seek legitimate cover.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Wajackoyah talks tough on 'wash wash', claims dirty money hidden in Asia

Bangi-ology: Gwada Ogot explains Roots Party marijuana pledge

Ogot threw his support behind Prof Wajackoyah's 'weed agenda' noting that its legalization will have tremendous benefits and should not be overlooked by the electorate.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Bangi-ology: Gwada Ogot explains Roots Party marijuana pledge

Azimio is not a political marriage of convenience, says Karua

Karua said her earlier stance against Odinga and ultimate u-turn was not a testament to the adage that politics makes strange bedfellows but a union of transformation.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Azimio is not a political marriage of convenience, says Karua

Lay claim to both successes and failures of Jubilee, Karua tells Ruto

Karua faulted DP Ruto for selectively taking credit for the successes the Jubilee regime has achieved.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Lay claim to both successes and failures of Jubilee, Karua tells Ruto

If you have flu-like symptoms, stay at home - Dr Amoth

Kenyans, said Dr Amoth, need to break the transmission to workers, kin and other persons in public spaces by keeping warm and avoiding triggering flu-like situations.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

If you have flu-like symptoms, stay at home - Dr Amoth

Prof George Wajackoyah: From street boy to presidential candidate

Wajackoyah was arrested, beaten and detained before he was rescued and taken into exile in the United Kingdom.

By Stephanie Wangari, Too Jared 2 years ago

Prof George Wajackoyah: From street boy to presidential candidate

Snake farming, marijuana will clear Kenya's debts - Wajackoyah

According to Prof Wajackoyah, companies, including in the United States where recreational use of marijuana has been legalized in 19 states, are angling for Kenya's untapped market.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Snake farming, marijuana will clear Kenya's debts - Wajackoyah

Raila Odinga cleared by IEBC, lists 10 concerns

Chebukati said the commission will answer each at a later date after the completion of the candidates' verification exercise.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Raila Odinga cleared by IEBC, lists 10 concerns

Sh116m reward: Kenyan fugitive Badru Saleh arrested after DCI tip-off

Badru Abdul Aziz Saleh allegedly conspired to distribute approximately 10 kilograms of heroin, tons of ivory valued at more than Sh817m ($7 million) and smuggle 190 kilograms of rhinoceros horns.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Sh116m reward: Kenyan fugitive Badru Saleh arrested after DCI tip-off

Silver fox no more, the changing faces of Najib Balala

Balala's hair, aside from his conventional dress code, mostly his choice of classic suiting and tuxedos, is a journey of colour.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Silver fox no more, the changing faces of Najib Balala

PHOTOS: Best performing 2021 KCSE candidates

Jeriel Ndeda of Mang'u High School is the top candidate in the 2021 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

PHOTOS: Best performing 2021 KCSE candidates

Long queues as Kenyans rush to beat SIM card registration deadline

Subscribers who will not have registered their lines with their respective service providers by April 15 will face disconnection, according to CA Director General Ezra Chiloba.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Long queues as Kenyans rush to beat SIM card registration deadline

Student jailed for five years for spending Sh8m erroneously sent to her account

Mani was sentenced on Wednesday for spending Sh80 million of the Sh110 million sent to her due to a clerical error.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Student jailed for five years for spending Sh8m erroneously sent to her account

‘Basic Structure’ a hot name for new babies – Justice William Ouko

According to Justice William Ouko, the term ‘Basic Structure’ has become a household name.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

‘Basic Structure’ a hot name for new babies – Justice William Ouko

Justice William Ouko: Here’s his judgement on BBI

Justice William Ouko’s verdict on other key issues aligned with Chief Justice Martha Koome’s.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Justice William Ouko: Here’s his judgement on BBI

I accept Azimio nomination, says Raila as Kalonzo formally joins movement

Raila Odinga accepted Azimio endorsement at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

By Too Jared 2 years ago

I accept Azimio nomination, says Raila as Kalonzo formally joins movement

Ruto: Uhuru is running a mongrel government

DP Ruto said President Uhuru told him in no uncertain terms that their "shared aspect" of the presidency, UhuRuto, was over.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Ruto: Uhuru is running a mongrel government

What you need to know about Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral hemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected Aedes mosquitoes.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

What you need to know about Yellow Fever

Ministry of Health confirms Yellow Fever outbreak

The virus is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Central and South America.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Ministry of Health confirms Yellow Fever outbreak

Don’t suit up: Fashion-forward politicians do appeal to voters

Subconscious biases play a role in election campaigns, and politicians running for office must look the part to win over Generation Z.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Don’t suit up: Fashion-forward politicians do appeal to voters

OKA postpones signing of coalition agreement

The postponement comes hours after Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria expressed willingness to work with OKA only if they do not join forces with Raila.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

OKA postpones signing of coalition agreement

We are barely surviving, says Kenyan stranded in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces are battling Russian invaders on three sides. Russia invaded Ukraine by land, air and sea on Thursday.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

We are barely surviving, says Kenyan stranded in Ukraine

How Ojode’s men protected me during 2005 protest – Gideon Moi

Gideon said a demonstration during the quest for a new constitution turned chaotic after it was broken up by police along Uhuru Highway.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

How Ojode’s men protected me during 2005 protest – Gideon Moi

Uhuru’s plea to Raila after Tuju exits as Jubilee Sec-General

Raphael Tuju has been replaced with Ndaragwa MP Jeremiah Kioni.

By Too Jared 2 years ago

Uhuru’s plea to Raila after Tuju exits as Jubilee Sec-General

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