Muthaiga successfully defends Patrons Cup title
The tournament honours the late President Mwai Kibaki who was the Patron of Kgu and Muthaiga Golf Club for a long time.
By Standard Correspondent 1 year ago
Muthaiga successfully defends Patrons Cup title
Muthaiga Golf Club ready to defend title at Patron's Cup in memory of Mwai Kibaki
The event will comprise four distinct pools which include Trophy Pool, Shield Pool, Plaque Pool, and Bowl Pool.
By Standard Correspondent 1 year ago
Muthaiga Golf Club ready to defend title at Patron's Cup in memory of Mwai Kibaki
Thika Town MP wants NG-CDF allocation reviewed
Wangui said that the distribution formula should be reviewed to have constituencies get resources according to the number of people who reside there.
By Standard Correspondent 1 year ago
Thika Town MP wants NG-CDF allocation reviewed
Igathe lands new job with Tiger Brands
Polycarp Igathe lands big shot job with Tiger Brands, will be reporting to Chief Executive Noel Doyle.
By Standard Correspondent 1 year ago
Igathe lands new job with Tiger Brands
Five beauty business ideas you can start
The explosion of make-up application tutorials across every social media platform has elevated the already magical quality of make-up to an art form.
By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago
Five beauty business ideas you can start
Digital lender Tala names Munyi Nthigah as new General Manager
With 15 years of experience, Mr Nthigah is a seasoned fintech leader and entrepreneur in the technology sector.
By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago
Digital lender Tala names Munyi Nthigah as new General Manager
Wiper clears Mike Sonko to contest in Mombasa governorship
Wiper has cleared former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko to contest for the Mombasa governorship. 
By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago
Wiper clears Mike Sonko to contest in Mombasa governorship
Equity should inform our sharing formula
Counties losing due to lack of financial prudence should not be cushioned
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
Equity should inform our sharing formula
It's not right to disband Strategic Food Reserve
The SFR is one of the few profitable and justifiably sustainable government entities
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
It's not right to disband Strategic Food Reserve
We should prepare for the looming recession
The government should make the right interventions to save the day
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
We should prepare for the looming recession
Why Kenya won’t gain much from cheap oil
The consequence is a massive disruption of all aspects of the global economic and social order.
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
Why Kenya won’t gain much from cheap oil
State should intervene to save Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards from collapse
As an ardent football fan, I’m not only concerned about the possible adverse effects of Covid-19 on local football in...
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
State should intervene to save Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards from collapse
Cushion economy, public from critical impact of coronavirus
Kenya is in the grip of multiple socio-economic crises.
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
Cushion economy, public from critical impact of coronavirus
Governors should be subjected to full probe, including prosecution
Concerns have been raised over pilferage of colossal sums of public funds by most governors.
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
Governors should be subjected to full probe, including prosecution
Kenyans should be freed from political slavery
Kenyans must discard the retrogressive culture of negative politics built around ethnic enclaves and tribal chiefs
By Eliud Owalo 4 years ago
Kenyans should be freed from political slavery
Why the sky is the limit as counties mark 5th birthday
As we count down to the 5th Devolution Conference in Kakamega, many Kenyans may not give the event much attention partially due to the other topical a
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
Why the sky is the limit as counties mark 5th birthday
Disrupting reforms in education will imperil country’s future
Globally, according to the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) there are at least...
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
Disrupting reforms in education will imperil country’s future
Good intentions alone will not end poverty
The objectives of devolution revolve around facilitating equitable economic development across all regions of the country.
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
Good intentions alone will not end poverty
Ending hunger a reality or just another mirage?
Among the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); Goal 2 seeks to end hunger and achieve food security
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
Ending hunger a reality or just another mirage?
Milestones and challenges that Kenya faced in 2017
Kenya is considered as one of the fastest growing economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
Milestones and challenges that Kenya faced in 2017
EAC integration will be an economic catalyst
A key factor that has constrained many Africa countries, including Kenya, from growing into a global economy is..
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
EAC integration will be an economic catalyst
Low interest rates sure way of fueling growth and more investment
The interest rate debate has dominated Kenyan commercial and economic circles in the past few years. Interest rate is the proportion of a loan that is charged as interest to the borrower, typically expressed as an annual percentage of the loan outstanding.
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
Low interest rates sure way of fueling growth and more investment
Obstacles we must rise against to achieve Vision 2030
What Prospects lie ahead for Kenyans in the period of the Third-Medium Term Plan (MTP) of the Vision 2030? Will we achieve better results during the MTP III period? Will there be remarkable flagship milestones like the realization of universal primary education under MTP I, improved infrastructure or increased generation of power under both MTP I and MTP II?
By Eliud Owalo 6 years ago
Obstacles we must rise against to achieve Vision 2030
Amend the law to pave way for gubernatorial by-elections
Article 180 of the Constitution variously provides for the election of the governor and deputy governor on a joint ticket. That is to say, a vote for the governor candidate is a vote for the deputy.
By ELIUD OWALO 7 years ago
Amend the law to pave way for gubernatorial by-elections
Hold to account those who steal public funds
It is now beyond doubt that the Government has done too little to contain the re-emergence of corruption cartels which are looting public funds with abandon.
By ELIUD OWALO 8 years ago
Hold to account those who steal public funds
Why IEBC must verify Okoa Kenya referendum signatures
The Okoa Kenya referendum drive is unstoppable. After Jubilee administration responded with an emphatic “NO!” to Opposition calls for national dialogue, the stage for a constitutional amendment process was set.
By ELIUD OWALO 8 years ago
Why IEBC must verify Okoa Kenya referendum signatures
Why time is ripe for Sam Nyamweya to exit Kenyan football scene
Recent events in Kenyan football lay full credence to the fact that Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Sam Nyamweya and his team have outlived their usefulness at the helm of Kenyan football.
By ELIUD OWALO 8 years ago
Why time is ripe for Sam Nyamweya to exit Kenyan football scene
Kenya should align development to UN’s sustainable goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs), referred to as the Agenda 2030 are target-based declarations adopted in October.
By Eliud Owalo 9 years ago
Kenya should align development to UN’s sustainable goals
Why KEMSA should be devolved
The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) Act 2013, lays the framework for procurement and supply of medical products or materials throughout the country.
By Eliud Owalo 9 years ago
Why KEMSA should be devolved
Decentralise HELB to step up fairness
While the current HELB Bill has certain laudable inputs, it fails to address the critical issue of decentralisation of the studunts’ loan agency to the county level.
By Eliud Owalo 9 years ago
Decentralise HELB to step up fairness
State, cartels to blame for sugar woes
The woes of local sugar millers, small scale sugar farmers and consumers is no longer news in Kenya. Nearly every year, they face recurrent problems and this has been the case for decades.
By Eliud Owalo 9 years ago
State, cartels to blame for sugar woes
Barack Obama came to promote US interests
The presumed world super power, that is the United States of America (USA), came and went and we remain in a country of our forefathers and as POTUS said, borrowed from our children and grandchildren but not inherited from our forefathers.
By Eliud Owalo 9 years ago
Barack Obama came to promote US interests
President Uhuru Kenyatta should act on land grabbers
The rejection of the bill seeking to disband Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission by President Uhuru Kenyatta is a step in the right direction, but is not suffice.
By Eliud Owalo 9 years ago
President Uhuru Kenyatta should act on land grabbers
Uhuru should step aside in 2017 if we are to free ourselves of tribalism
A brief analysis of the history of Africa’s political conflicts reveals that between 1960s and 1990s, there were about 80 violent changes of government in 48 Sub-Saharan African countries.
By Eliud Owalo 9 years ago
Uhuru should step aside in 2017 if we are to free ourselves of tribalism
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