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Joho leads Coast MPs in Ruto campaign
The political campaign was capped with fund drives for women and youth where Kindiki dished out huge amounts of money from President Ruto.
By 1 month ago
Joho leads Coast MPs in Ruto campaign
US lecturer urges UK not to host President Ruto
A US-based lecturer has written to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him not to host President William Ruto, citing a contradiction with Britain’s professed democratic values.
By 1 month ago
US lecturer urges UK not to host President Ruto
Kuppet cancels strike push on pledge of talks
Kuppet has suspended a strike notice issued last month after the Teachers Service Commission called for talks on Wednesday.
By 1 month ago
Kuppet cancels strike push on pledge of talks
Why principals want school fees reviewed after every three years
Headteachers say move will be in line with the current economic trends in the country. Principals vow to embrace flexibility, creativity while implementing senior school pathways.
By 1 month ago
Why principals want school fees reviewed after every three years
CS: Kenya set to meet ideal teacher-to-pupil ratio
Dr Ogamba said, currently, the ratio stands at 1:29, but the government is working to bridge this gap and achieve the international standard.
By 1 month ago
CS: Kenya set to meet ideal teacher-to-pupil ratio
Grade 10 transition to dominate head teachers annual conference
Uncertainty over the subjects in senior secondary school and capitation are among issues expected to dominate this year’s secondary school heads conference.
By 1 month ago
Grade 10 transition to dominate head teachers annual conference
Used car importers challenge KRA's new tax formula
Used car traders have filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Mombasa to stop the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) new tax rule on imported cars from taking effect on July 1.
By 1 month ago
Used car importers challenge KRA's new tax formula
Two Air Force officers die after military aircraft crashes in Kwale
Two Kenya Air Force officers killed after a military aircraft crashes in Viramboni village, Kwale, investigations ongoing, Commissioner Stephen Orinde says.
By 1 month ago
Two Air Force officers die after military aircraft crashes in Kwale
American scholar recalls last moment with Prof Ngugi
Even in the last hours of his life, Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o kept on emphasizing the importance of mother tongue and advised members of his community not to forget writing in Gikuyu.
By 2 months ago
American scholar recalls last moment with Prof Ngugi
Iconic Mombasa tusks almost collapsing after neglect
The iconic artificial elephant tusks along Moi Avenue, one of the major tourist attraction sites in the port city of Mombasa, are on the verge of collapsing due to lack of maintenance.
By 2 months ago
Iconic Mombasa tusks almost collapsing after neglect
Investor embroiled in legal battles over Galana Kulalu land arrested
The director of Sahal Agro-Holdings Limited, who is embroiled in a fierce legal battle over a 100,000-acre parcel of land at Galana Kulalu, was arrested on Friday.
By 2 months ago
Investor embroiled in legal battles over Galana Kulalu land arrested
Man charged with stealing property worth Sh6.9 million from employer
Police in Mombasa have arrested an employee of a company in Changamwe on suspicion he stole the company’s property worth Sh6.9 million.
By 2 months ago
Man charged with stealing property worth Sh6.9 million from employer
Concerns as Mombasa Island gradually turns into a residential city
Urbanisation worries rise as Mombasa Island shifts toward residential dominance.
By 2 months ago
Concerns as Mombasa Island gradually turns into a residential city
Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports
In macadamia-rich regions, such as Meru and Embu, some farmers are reportedly fetching as much as Sh130 per kilo through direct sales to licensed processors.
By 2 months ago
Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports
AI Integration in public service won't cost jobs, assures deputy head Gathecha
Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha has assured civil servants that the integration of Artificial Intelligence into public administration will not render them jobless.
By 3 months ago
AI Integration in public service won't cost jobs, assures deputy head Gathecha
Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme
The Malindi high court has ordered the Ministry of Lands officials not to reduce any acreage of land which was allocated to 177 squatters at Kidutani in Mtwapa, Kilifi county.
By 3 months ago
Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme
Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement
Kenya prioritises the Lapsset corridor to facilitate Ethiopia's shipments. 
By 3 months ago
Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement
Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence
Just last week, Mombasa Police Commander Maxwel Gogo revealed that at least 100 suspected gang members, including street children, had been arrested since Monday.
By 4 months ago
Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence
Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday declared ODM party will field a presidential candidate in the next elections.
By 4 months ago
Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections
Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests
The controversial sh700 port parking fees imposed on each truck entering the Port of Mombasa by the Mombasa County government have been dropped.
By 4 months ago
Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests
Joho leads Coast MPs in Ruto campaign
The political campaign was capped with fund drives for women and youth where Kindiki dished out huge amounts of money from President Ruto.
By 1 month ago
Joho leads Coast MPs in Ruto campaign
US lecturer urges UK not to host President Ruto
A US-based lecturer has written to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging him not to host President William Ruto, citing a contradiction with Britain’s professed democratic values.
By 1 month ago
US lecturer urges UK not to host President Ruto
Kuppet cancels strike push on pledge of talks
Kuppet has suspended a strike notice issued last month after the Teachers Service Commission called for talks on Wednesday.
By 1 month ago
Kuppet cancels strike push on pledge of talks
Why principals want school fees reviewed after every three years
Headteachers say move will be in line with the current economic trends in the country. Principals vow to embrace flexibility, creativity while implementing senior school pathways.
By 1 month ago
Why principals want school fees reviewed after every three years
CS: Kenya set to meet ideal teacher-to-pupil ratio
Dr Ogamba said, currently, the ratio stands at 1:29, but the government is working to bridge this gap and achieve the international standard.
By 1 month ago
CS: Kenya set to meet ideal teacher-to-pupil ratio
Grade 10 transition to dominate head teachers annual conference
Uncertainty over the subjects in senior secondary school and capitation are among issues expected to dominate this year’s secondary school heads conference.
By 1 month ago
Grade 10 transition to dominate head teachers annual conference
Used car importers challenge KRA's new tax formula
Used car traders have filed a lawsuit at the High Court in Mombasa to stop the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) new tax rule on imported cars from taking effect on July 1.
By 1 month ago
Used car importers challenge KRA's new tax formula
Two Air Force officers die after military aircraft crashes in Kwale
Two Kenya Air Force officers killed after a military aircraft crashes in Viramboni village, Kwale, investigations ongoing, Commissioner Stephen Orinde says.
By 1 month ago
Two Air Force officers die after military aircraft crashes in Kwale
American scholar recalls last moment with Prof Ngugi
Even in the last hours of his life, Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o kept on emphasizing the importance of mother tongue and advised members of his community not to forget writing in Gikuyu.
By 2 months ago
American scholar recalls last moment with Prof Ngugi
Iconic Mombasa tusks almost collapsing after neglect
The iconic artificial elephant tusks along Moi Avenue, one of the major tourist attraction sites in the port city of Mombasa, are on the verge of collapsing due to lack of maintenance.
By 2 months ago
Iconic Mombasa tusks almost collapsing after neglect
Investor embroiled in legal battles over Galana Kulalu land arrested
The director of Sahal Agro-Holdings Limited, who is embroiled in a fierce legal battle over a 100,000-acre parcel of land at Galana Kulalu, was arrested on Friday.
By 2 months ago
Investor embroiled in legal battles over Galana Kulalu land arrested
Man charged with stealing property worth Sh6.9 million from employer
Police in Mombasa have arrested an employee of a company in Changamwe on suspicion he stole the company’s property worth Sh6.9 million.
By 2 months ago
Man charged with stealing property worth Sh6.9 million from employer
Concerns as Mombasa Island gradually turns into a residential city
Urbanisation worries rise as Mombasa Island shifts toward residential dominance.
By 2 months ago
Concerns as Mombasa Island gradually turns into a residential city
Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports
In macadamia-rich regions, such as Meru and Embu, some farmers are reportedly fetching as much as Sh130 per kilo through direct sales to licensed processors.
By 2 months ago
Macadamia industry recovers following ban on raw exports
AI Integration in public service won't cost jobs, assures deputy head Gathecha
Deputy Head of Public Service Amos Gathecha has assured civil servants that the integration of Artificial Intelligence into public administration will not render them jobless.
By 3 months ago
AI Integration in public service won't cost jobs, assures deputy head Gathecha
Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme
The Malindi high court has ordered the Ministry of Lands officials not to reduce any acreage of land which was allocated to 177 squatters at Kidutani in Mtwapa, Kilifi county.
By 3 months ago
Squatters stop government from fresh allocation at stalled scheme
Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement
Kenya prioritises the Lapsset corridor to facilitate Ethiopia's shipments. 
By 3 months ago
Kenya, Ethiopia ink free-cross border trade agreement
Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence
Just last week, Mombasa Police Commander Maxwel Gogo revealed that at least 100 suspected gang members, including street children, had been arrested since Monday.
By 4 months ago
Murkomen vows tough measures to end rising coastal gang violence
Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on Saturday declared ODM party will field a presidential candidate in the next elections.
By 4 months ago
Raila: ODM will challenge Ruto in 2027 elections
Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests
The controversial sh700 port parking fees imposed on each truck entering the Port of Mombasa by the Mombasa County government have been dropped.
By 4 months ago
Nassir suspends sh700 trucks parking fee at the port over protests
Ruto and allies flirting with danger by chest thumping about 2027 poll
Barrack Muluka
By Barrack Muluka
5 hrs ago
'Dr Aden' fears journos' questions more than a cold July morning
Opinion
By Standard Reporter
5 hrs ago
How Ruto's goofs created a US-China dilemma
Barrack Muluka
By Barrack Muluka
5 hrs ago