Nehemiah Okwembah - The Standard

×

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

.

Nehemiah Okwembah

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

The government resettlement plan for thousands of squatters who have occupied private land for decades has started in the six coastal counties.

Hope for Coast squatters as State settlement plan takes off

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

From poacher to protector: The guardians of Watamu's sea turtles

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

Kilifi clerics call out Catholic bishops for criticising Ruto regime

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Joho orders closure of cement firm's mining activities over pollution claims

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

A quarter of medical training institutions in the country have failed to meet professional training standards and regulations, according to KHPOA.

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Japan and Canada have partnered to fund the construction of medical oxygen plants in Kenya and Tanzania.

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

The German government has partnered with two local universities to train teachers in the German language who will in turn teach the language in select schools across the country.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

A unique bursary programme initiated by the Malindi National Government Constituency Development Fund has kept more than 15,000 secondary students in school.

By 2 months ago

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

The Kilifi county government has turned to China as it eyes investors to spur development and create employment opportunities for residents.

By 2 months ago

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Religious and civil society organizations in Malindi, called upon President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to end their differences and foster peace in the country

By 2 months ago

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Residents of Buni Kisimani village in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government to resolve a boundary dispute between Kilifi and Mombasa counties.

By 3 months ago

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Two men have been charged for dealing with wildlife trophies valued at Sh6 million.

By 3 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Kilifi County government has partnered with non-state actors to stop brutal killings and harassment of elderly people accused of witchcraft.

By 3 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

It is a relief for former Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala after the anti-corruption court terminated the Sh3.4 billion corruption case against him and 16 others.

By 4 months ago

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

The national government has intensified efforts to eradicate malaria in Kilifi county by distributing treated mosquito nets to households.

By 5 months ago

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Hundreds of unidentified bodies of followers of controversial pastor Paul Makenzi will be buried in marked graves in Shakahola forest, Malindi, Kilifi County.

By 5 months ago

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 co-accused on trial for 13 terrorism-related counts; hearing begins on July 8.

By 5 months ago

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

Duale said that the gangs planned to storm State House, Parliament and Judiciary.

By 5 months ago

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

The government has embarked on a Sh70 million plan to construct a marine and Coastal research centre at the Malindi Marine National Park.

By 5 months ago

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Mung'aro had protested that the bodies had overstayed at the county facility.

By 7 months ago

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Today, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi were arraigned before Kilifi Chief Magistrate Julius Nangea for allegedly obtaining Sh17m from Rita Nappo between August 30, 2018, and August 1, 2019.

By 7 months ago

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is operated by Eco World groups, owned by the Watamu Marine Association.

By 7 months ago

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Hundreds of families are stranded after floods marooned at least 11 villages in Tana Delta, Tana River county.

By 8 months ago

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Two former Kilifi County Government officials are counting their losses after property worth millions of shillings was destroyed yesterday.

By 8 months ago

Ex-county officials lose property in dawn demolition

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has welcomed the ongoing crackdown on illicit drugs and fake fertiliser in the country.

By 8 months ago

Vet calls for crackdown on fake animal feeds, semen

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

A quarter of medical training institutions in the country have failed to meet professional training standards and regulations, according to KHPOA.

Quarter of medical training schools fail to meet standards

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Japan and Canada have partnered to fund the construction of medical oxygen plants in Kenya and Tanzania.

Japan, Canada give Sh2.8b for medical oxygen factories

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

The German government has partnered with two local universities to train teachers in the German language who will in turn teach the language in select schools across the country.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans to train in German language to expand job market

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

A unique bursary programme initiated by the Malindi National Government Constituency Development Fund has kept more than 15,000 secondary students in school.

By 2 months ago

NG-CDF bursary keeps learners in school

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

The Kilifi county government has turned to China as it eyes investors to spur development and create employment opportunities for residents.

By 2 months ago

Kilifi governor woos Chinese investors

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Religious and civil society organizations in Malindi, called upon President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to end their differences and foster peace in the country

By 2 months ago

Clerics, civil society protest against rising political tension

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Residents of Buni Kisimani village in Rabai sub-county, Kilifi, have issued a 30-day ultimatum to the government to resolve a boundary dispute between Kilifi and Mombasa counties.

By 3 months ago

Residents urge state to intervene in Kilifi, Mombasa boundary row

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Two men have been charged for dealing with wildlife trophies valued at Sh6 million.

By 3 months ago

Two charged for illegal trade in elephant tusks

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

Kilifi County government has partnered with non-state actors to stop brutal killings and harassment of elderly people accused of witchcraft.

By 3 months ago

Committee established to stop killing of elderly in Kilifi

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

It is a relief for former Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala after the anti-corruption court terminated the Sh3.4 billion corruption case against him and 16 others.

By 4 months ago

DPP withdraws Sh3.4 billion graft case against former Tourism CS Balala

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

The national government has intensified efforts to eradicate malaria in Kilifi county by distributing treated mosquito nets to households.

By 5 months ago

Kemsa to distribute one million mosquito nets in Kilifi

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Hundreds of unidentified bodies of followers of controversial pastor Paul Makenzi will be buried in marked graves in Shakahola forest, Malindi, Kilifi County.

By 5 months ago

Unidentified victims of Shakahola massacre to be buried in mass graves

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie and 94 co-accused on trial for 13 terrorism-related counts; hearing begins on July 8.

By 5 months ago

Court sets hearing dates for Makenzi, co-accused over Shakahola deaths

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

Duale said that the gangs planned to storm State House, Parliament and Judiciary.

By 5 months ago

Duale claims Mungiki sect members were sponsored to infiltrate protests

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

The government has embarked on a Sh70 million plan to construct a marine and Coastal research centre at the Malindi Marine National Park.

By 5 months ago

State sets up Sh70 million marine research centre in Kilifi

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Mung'aro had protested that the bodies had overstayed at the county facility.

By 7 months ago

Mung'aro rescinds decision to move Shakahola bodies

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Today, Daniele Lo Coco and Massimo Nativi were arraigned before Kilifi Chief Magistrate Julius Nangea for allegedly obtaining Sh17m from Rita Nappo between August 30, 2018, and August 1, 2019.

By 7 months ago

Two Italians deny Sh32 million fraud charges

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

The Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is operated by Eco World groups, owned by the Watamu Marine Association.

By 7 months ago

Environmentalists open plastic collection centre in Malindi

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

Hundreds of families are stranded after floods marooned at least 11 villages in Tana Delta, Tana River county.

By 8 months ago

Families stranded as floods maroon 11 villages in Tana River

.

Latest Stories

AUC Bid

Cartoons

By Harry

30 mins ago

Traffic on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway cleared after road accident

Traffic on Nairobi-Nakuru Highway cleared after road accident

National

By Mate Tongola

1 hr ago

Why you should create a safe space for breakups

Why you should create a safe space for breakups

Relationships

By Esther Muchene

1 hr ago

At least 3,100 Native Americans died in US boarding schools: report

At least 3,100 Native Americans died in US boarding schools: report

America

By AFP

2 hrs ago

Co-parenting during the festivities

Co-parenting during the festivities

Parenting

By Jayne Rose Gacheri

2 hrs ago

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority

America

By AFP

2 hrs ago

How to cope with Christmas blues

How to cope with Christmas blues

Wellness

By Mugambi Mbaabu

3 hrs ago

Easy recipe: T-bone steak with veggies and sliced potatoes

Easy recipe: T-bone steak with veggies and sliced potatoes

Food

By Chef Ali Mandhry

4 hrs ago