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Silence, gloom as Western region records uneven performance

It was a mixed bag of fortunes for the traditional performing giants in the Western region, as several schools registered a decline in performance in the 2025 KCSE.
By Standard Team 2026-01-10 07:20:00
At least 27,000 households in Bungoma County are set to be connected to electricity under the government’s Last Mile Connectivity.
By Juliet Omelo 2026-01-07 15:29:10
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has accused cartels and corrupt cooperative officials of denying coffee farmers in Bungoma County good earnings.
By Benard Lusigi 2026-01-03 17:39:28
The famed Tiriki torch is believed to be a conduit through which the deceased can seek truth and justice from the spirit world if their death was unnatural.
By Mary Imenza And Benard Lusigi 2026-01-02 08:45:00
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has told Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, to stop lecturing Kenyans about a referendum and instead address the rising cost of living.
By Martin Ndiema 2026-01-01 12:53:45
Oparanya said his willingness to exit ODM was driven by the desire for regional unity, not personal ambition.
By Mary Imenza 2025-12-31 19:50:10
Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has called on leaders and the public to safeguard the family and legacy of the late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, urging unity among the Luhya community.
By Mary Imenza 2025-12-30 16:52:00
The widows, spoke with one voice about a man who, despite his towering legal mind and public gravitas, was at home a devoted husband and father.
By Mary Imenza 2025-12-30 16:19:35
Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi has claimed that some leaders are threatening former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri over his demands for a probe into the death of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo.
By Mary Imenza 2025-12-30 15:26:50
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi are among leaders attending the burial of veteran politician and former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo at his Lumakanda home.
By Mary Imenza 2025-12-30 15:10:19
Nzoia Sugar Factory has resumed milling after seven months of intensive maintenance, marking a significant milestone in its revival journey.
By Jackline Inyanji 2025-12-29 20:56:00
Governor Lusaka said the appointments followed a competitive, transparent and merit-based recruitment process.
By Juliet Omelo 2025-12-29 18:08:08