43 days of pain as nurses strike leaves 522 dead
For 43 days, Kenyas public health system was paralysed by a nurses strike—a crisis marked by immense pain, suffering and loss of life.
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Mama Tutam acquitted of Sh25m fraud, says Nigerian tycoon cost her marriage
A Nairobi Woman Representative aspirant has confessed the frustrations and embarrassment and troubles that befell her after befriending a Nigerian businessman.
Read briefingGovt, Tata Chemicals strike deal to unlock Magadi mining standoff
The Government has agreed with executives of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to set up a joint technical committee to resolve compliance issues that led to the suspension of the company's operations.
Read briefingBurundian schoolchildren face a forced return to classrooms they barely know
Burundian families stranded outside their Nairobi embassy say a forced return could disrupt their childrens education, particularly as learners face a different language and curriculum.
Read briefingForeigners choke: How Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah state
President William Rutos current and past roadside directives has often attracted local and international rebuke with diplomatic observers and analysts
Read briefingHow Ruto's roadside directives risks Kenya becoming a Pariah state
President William Rutos current and past roadside directives has often attracted local and international rebuke with diplomatic observers and analysts
Read briefingSifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda
Sifuna said the oppositions immediate plan was to restore meritocracy in government and remove Ruto from power.
Read briefingEx-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds
Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 CHAN.
Read briefingRuto signs law targeting officials who ignore audit findings
President Ruto signs into law Population and Development, Air Passenger Service Charge, Public Finance Management Amendment No. 4, and Trust Administration Bills.
Read briefingFear and flight: Foreign traders face uncertainty as Ruto directive triggers closures
Tensions are rising in Nairobi as foreign traders face harassment and business closures following a government directive, prompting calls for peaceful enforcement and protection from xenophobia.
Read briefingFear grips foreign traders as Ruto directive triggers closures, threats
Tensions are rising in Nairobi as foreign traders face harassment and business closures following a government directive, prompting calls for peaceful enforcement and protection from xenophobia.
Read briefingCentum taps insider as Mworia exits after nearly two decades
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting group CEO to succeed James Mworia, who is heading to the National Infrastructure Fund.
Read briefingRex Masai inquest closed after DPP calls 30 witnesses
The inquest into the killing of Rex Masai has been closed after the DPP called 30 witnesses and placed before the court photographs and video clips documenting events on the fateful day.
Read briefingTension mounts as Ruto's crackdown on foreign traders takes effect
Kenya is not the first EAC member state to impose restrictions on businesses operated by non-citizens.
Read briefingFour dead, scores injured and vehicles torched: How horrific Homa Bay attack on Sifuna team was planned
A Standard investigation alleges that political leaders, youths and police officers were involved in planning and executing the violent disruption of the Linda Mwananchi convoy in Homa Bay.
Read briefingEchoes of shame: Inside the planning of horrific Homa Bay attack on Sifuna team
A Standard investigation alleges that political leaders, youths and police officers were involved in planning and executing the violent disruption of the Linda Mwananchi convoy in Homa Bay.
Read briefingRuto: Kenya to end raw mineral exports
President William Ruto says Kenya will no longer allow its mineral wealth to leave the country in raw form.
Read briefingBabu Owino: Linda Mwananchi to unveil new party with like-minded leaders
Linda Mwananchi leadership plans to unveil a new political party that will challenge ODM dominance in Nyanza and other parts of the country, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has said.
Read briefingHow Ndindi Nyoro's rise could unsettle Gachagua's Mt Kenya grip
Nyoro has presented himself as a politician focused on Kenya's economic challenges while simultaneously advocating greater unity among opposition leaders.
Read briefingAbduction trap: How weighbridge police colluded with attackers in Kiprotich's abduction
In a dramatic scene that continues to raise questions about the safety of everyday Kenyans, armed men ambushed the vehicle at a strategic choke point along the busy highway.
Read briefingAlex Kiprotich abduction: A well-coordinated operation
In a dramatic scene that continues to raise questions about the safety of everyday Kenyans, armed men ambushed the vehicle at a strategic choke point along the busy highway.
Read briefingSifuna condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor
Sifuna accused President Rutos administration of undermining constitutional freedoms and creating an atmosphere of fear
Read briefingMudavadi: Opposition attacks on IEBC threaten 2027 poll
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to undermine confidence in the 2027 election.
Read briefingMurkomen and Amin: State terror architects killing without blinking
Murkomen has been accused of issuing incendiary public orders that legal experts argue amount to incitement to kill.
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