KEBS denies reports of contaminated sugar

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has dismissed viral claims that a consignment of contaminated sugar passed through customs and is circulating in the market.

By Daren Kosgei 8 days ago

'What are you hiding?' Cleric questions silence on Shakahola report

Reverend Tony Kiamah has questioned the government's silence on the Shakahola commission report, saying its contents remain hidden from the public.

By Daren Kosgei 9 days ago

'No ID, no admission:' Duale warns against anonymous hospital drop-offs

Kenyans will now be required to leave their Identification cards, names, and vehicle registration details when dropping patients at national referral hospitals, Health CS Aden Duale says.

By Daren Kosgei 10 days ago

'Free education is a myth': Stakeholders accuse State of betraying children

Education stakeholders have accused the government of violating the Constitution by failing to fully fund basic education, arguing it is abandoning poor children.

By Daren Kosgei 11 days ago

Explained: How motorists are dodging high fuel prices

Fuel prices in Kenya have risen sharply, squeezing households and businesses already grappling with a high cost of living.

By Daren Kosgei 14 days ago

Kenyan activist Mwabili Mwagodi reported missing in Tanzania

Activist Mwabili Mwagodi, reported missing in Tanzania in a suspected abduction, family confirms; his last contact was on Wednesday evening.

By Daren Kosgei 14 days ago

Education system has been messed up': Prof Munene

Political analyst Prof. Macharia Munene has dismissed President William Ruto's blame on parents for failing in impacting moral ethics in their children

By Daren Kosgei 15 days ago

'Whose decision is final?' Mbadi slams Sifuna over mortician claims

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna has ignited political controversy after publicly dismissing the ODM-UDA Memorandum of Understanding, terming it as "dead."

By Daren Kosgei 16 days ago

CS Barasa under fire over illegal dumping in Murang'a County

Appearing before the Senate, Barasa faced tough questions from Murang'a Senator Joe Nyutu, who accused the Ministry of failing to act on illegal dumping in an environmentally sensitive public space.

By Daren Kosgei 16 days ago

Kenyan on death row in Saudi Arabia freed

Stephen Munyakho, Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 10 years freed, Foreign Affairs PS Sing'oei confirms; he had been convicted of manslaughter.

By Daren Kosgei 17 days ago

Main suspect, three others in suspected Kilifi cult arrested

(DCI) have arrested four individuals connected to a suspected radicalised group operating at a homestead in Binzaro village, Kilifi County.

By Daren Kosgei 17 days ago

Doctors' union wants interns out of Kiambu as strike bites day 55

KMPDU has asked the Ministry of Health to withdraw one hundred fifty medical interns from Kiambu County as a doctors' strike paralyses hospitals for fifty-five days.

By Daren Kosgei 18 days ago

Kenyans fund Maraga's 2027 presidential bid with half a million in 48 hours

Former Chief Justice David Maraga says Kenyans have given more than Sh 500,000 within two days to fuel his 2027 presidential bid, a move he says shows a growing public hunger for change.

By Daren Kosgei 19 days ago

Kenyan internationals to feature in Empower Mchezaji tournament

According to the organiser, Nana Owiti, the tournament, themed Slay the Game, Silence the Violence," aims to fight against Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in sports.

By Daren Kosgei 21 days ago

NBA Africa and AFD celebrate first year in style

The milestone was marked with final exhibition games for boys and girls ages 16 and under at the Kenya Academy of Sports in Nairobi.

By Daren Kosgei 21 days ago

Kenya bans export of raw macadamia nuts

The Agriculture and food Authority (AFA) has announced plans to ban on exports and transit of raw macadamia nuts through Kenyan ports.

By Daren Kosgei 21 days ago

Clinical Officers protest over stalled promotions

Speaking to The Standard on Wednesday, July 16, KUCO Sec Gen George Gibore said the strike stems from the county government's refusal to implement the 2024 career guidelines for clinical officers.

By Daren Kosgei 23 days ago

'Economy is on sound footing', Ruto says as he dismisses critics

President Ruto defends Kenya's economy as sound, cites IMF ranking placing it sixth in Africa, says he has no regrets over tough decisions and urges Kenyans to reject 'negativity'.

By Daren Kosgei 24 days ago

Malala accuses Raila of betrayal

DCP Deputy Party Leader Cleophas Malala has accused ODM leader Raila Odinga of abandoning the party's constitutional duty by aligning with the government.

By Daren Kosgei 24 days ago

CS Ruku urges newly appointed IEBC chair to hit the ground running

Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku has called on the newly reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to expedite upcoming by-elections.

By Daren Kosgei 26 days ago

Govt forces mill shutdown to fix cane crisis, pledges farmers higher pay

The Kenya Sugar Board has ordered a three-month suspension of milling operations in the western region aiming to address a deepening sugarcane shortage.

By Daren Kosgei 27 days ago

Ruto warns Kenyans against tribal incitement, calls for dialogue on values

President William Ruto has warned Kenyans against tribal incitement and called for a national dialogue on values and generational responsibility.

By Daren Kosgei 27 days ago

Ruto vows to hunt down thieves looting cooperatives

President William Ruto has warned that his administration will aggressively recover stolen cooperative funds and prosecute those responsible as Kenya rolls out reforms to clean up the sector.

By Daren Kosgei 27 days ago

Mudavadi insists Kenya will hold 2027 election as planned

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has insisted Kenya will hold its general election in 2027 as planned, warning against attempts to disrupt the constitutional process.

By Daren Kosgei 27 days ago

'We are not poor': Salasya rebukes Natembeya's poverty narrative

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has defended the Luhya community against remarks by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

By Daren Kosgei 28 days ago

Police's Etienne Ndayiragije voted best coach in June

Kenya Police head coach Etienne Ndayiragije, who was unanimously voted by the selection panel, becomes the second foreign tactician to win the award this year.

By Daren Kosgei 28 days ago

Harambee Stars coach McCarthy defends CHAN squad selection

McCarthy stood by his team, defending the omission of some high-profile names from the FKF Premier League.

By Daren Kosgei 29 days ago

Kenya banks on new strategy to modernize statistical data

Kenya is now adopting a new strategy aimed at modernizing its statistical infrastructure to meet the increasing needs.

By Daren Kosgei 30 days ago

'Truth and justice won,' says Guyo as Senate throws out impeachment

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Hassan has declared that "truth and justice won" after the Senate dismissed the impeachment motion against him.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Koome urges police to distinguish peaceful protesters from goons during protests

CJ Martha Koome urges police to uphold human rights and exercise restraint when managing demos; warns protesters against violence and calls for prosecution of goons.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Kenya confers highest civilian honour on former UN Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon

President Ruto awards former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon with Chief of Order of the Golden Heart, at State House Nairobi.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Kindiki: Two terms needed to deliver pledges in Lamu

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says the government needs two full terms to complete its development agenda in historically marginalised regions

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

'We will not be silenced': KHRC vows protests after raid on its offices

The Kenya Human Rights Commission has called on the public to help identify men who stormed its Nairobi offices on Sunday.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Don't blame Gen Z for chaos, protect protests - Kagwe

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has defended Gen Z protestors, rejecting claims they were behind looting and arson during recent demonstrations

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Civil society groups push to disband elite police units over abductions

Civil society groups have renewed calls to disband Kenya's elite police units after the safe return of activist Ndiangui Kinyagua, who disappeared nearly two weeks ago

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

1,000 health facilities shut over SHA fraud, Ruto says

President William Ruto has expressed his satisfaction with the performance of the Social Health Authority (SHA) nine months after it rolled out.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Gov't pays Sh 2.8 billion for wildlife conflicts in Kilifi

Over 1,300 cases of human-wildlife conflict have been reported in Kilifi County since 2021.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Kenya to vaccinate children against typhoid and measles-rubella

Ministry of Health will vaccinate children against typhoid and measles-rubella from July 5, to July 14, as Kenya faces outbreaks of drug-resistant typhoid and measles in several counties.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Duale confirms plan to transition UHC staff to permanent terms

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has confirmed the ministry's plan to transition eligible Universal Health Coverage staff to permanent terms after a verification exercise in July.

By Daren Kosgei 1 month ago

Ruto opens London Stock Exchange, unveils plan to sell Kenya Pipeline through IPO

President William Ruto has announced Kenya will privatise key state-owned firms through initial public offerings (IPOs) at the Nairobi Securities Exchange

By David Njaaga and Daren Kosgei 1 month ago