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Sat, 18 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0300
Beware of technology's negative effects on learners
It harms attention spans, hurts school performance and limits interpersonal interactions. Parents ought to be in the front line and be role models.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0300
CBC: Yes, the train left the station, but serious issues still abound
Reforms must be well thought out against an array of prospects and possibilities. Manpower training will be useless unless the market is guaranteed.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:39:31 +0300
Juliani's ode to Lillian and last meeting with Bob Collymore
Juliani confesses his love for Lillian, describing her as a lady of clarity of mind, clarity of purpose and respects herself.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 09:03:44 +0300
Sweet deal for governors, speakers and MCAs
New Bill proposes lump sum payouts and pensions for exiting county officials as well as other perks.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0300
My daughter and I took 21 years to meet
After an agonising search, Clay Muganda reconnects with his first born daughter, whom he last briefly saw when she was a toddler.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 06:00:00 +0300
Nitakufinya: Matendechele sues corporates for using his image
He has sued Co-operative Bank, National Cereals and Produce Board and Ruiru Mabati Factory in separate cases filed before the High Court.

Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Can't make ends meet? This is how your MPs contributed to your misery
The legislators passed the VAT Bill in 2013, increasing VAT on fuel to eight per cent. They introduced the Petroleum Development Levy.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 21:51:05 +0300
Kenya off UK Covid-19 red-list
Kenya, Egypt and Bangladesh among countries removed from the Covid-19 red list by the UK Government; directive takes effect on Wednesday next week.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:11:13 +0300
This man Stephen Soi: His long journey to Sh114m fine or 15-yr jail term
Some say Stephen Soi was a lion in a herd of antelopes. He roared, and every ear noticed his presence.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:49:09 +0300
I am not fighting Uhuru, Muturi says
Speaker Muturi says parties including Jubilee and ODM followed due process in the removal of MPs on the recommendation of their respective parties.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 14:30:00 +0300
Uhuru's Jubilee Party broke a year to next elections
Jubilee Party's total revenues dipped by Sh250.6 million to Sh611.7 million from Sh862.3 million in 2020.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:44:53 +0300
Happy ending for brave Form Two student begging for school fees on city streets
A day after sharing her plight, the student received assistance that will see her pursue her dreams.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 13:40:00 +0300
Magoha must apply better methods to keep all learners in class
There are over 6.3 million multi-dimensionally poor households where children are likely to be deprived of education.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:35:00 +0300
Two-thirds gender rule needs a referendum, says Muturi
Muturi absolved Parliament from blame for failing to enact the gender rule as provided for in Article 27 of the Constitution.

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 08:40:00 +0300
Why Wario, Soi got different fines, sentences over Rio fiasco
Wario escaped with the least sentence of a fine of Sh3.6 million. Soi was fined a total of Sh115.8 million failure to which he serves 15 years in jail

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 18:26:12 +0300
Former Sports CS Wario freed after paying Sh3.6m fine
Ex-Sports CS Hassan Wario released after paying Sh3.6 million fine in Rio Olympics case

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:09:05 +0300
Mary Njeri: University student by day, security guard by night
She says her college-mates look down upon her because of the nature of work that shes doing

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 14:40:00 +0300
Gicheru's trial at ICC set for March 2022
Deputy prosecutor James Stewart says Kenyan authorities are still holding on to some crucial evidence required to prosecute.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:23:51 +0300
Video story: Estonia President recalls life under Soviet occupation
Standard Digital interviewed Estonia President Kersti Kaljulaid during her three-day State visit of Kenya.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:30:38 +0300
Rio Olympics scandal: Hassan Wario gets six years in prison, Stephen Soi 10
Former Sports CS Hassan Wario sentenced to six years in prison over the embezzlement of Sh55 million for Rio Olympics funds.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:47:41 +0300
Governor Hillary Barchok taken to task over hiring staff from the same community
Governor challenged for being accompanied by men only, all from the same tribe. He asked committee to tell him what ‘dominance is.

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Raila makes light of 'mganga' remarks by rivals, says it means he's a medic
Raila embraced the tag, saying it does not, after all, mean what his rivals, especially Deputy President William Ruto and his allies, intend.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 19:51:04 +0300
ICC banks on 12 witnesses to determine Paul Gicheru's fate
At the same time, Justice Miatta Maria Samba will also hear testimonies from three investigators who will narrate how they investigated the case.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:07:24 +0300
Orie Rogo Manduli to be buried on October 2
Orie Rogo Manduli's family has announced her burial date set for October 2

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:45:27 +0300
Ex-Kemri boss Davy Koech fined Sh19m for fraud
Former Kemri MD Davy Koech has been fined Sh19.6 million and risks serving a six-year jail term if he does not pay

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:53:18 +0300
Ex-Sports CS Wario guilty of misuse of Sh54m Rio Olympics funds
The money had been earmarked to buy air tickets for team members, but was instead taken by unidentified ministry officials.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 14:16:40 +0300
Juliana Cherera elected IEBC Vice-Chairperson
Juliana Whonge Cherera unanimously elected IEBC Vice-Chairperson in plenary meeting, chairperson Wafula Chebukati announces.

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 10:55:00 +0300
The DP must come from Mt Kenya region, Central Kenya leaders demand
Top politicians Mt Kenya politicians demand a guaranteed Deputy President slot from presidential candidates, say matter non-negotiable.

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 19:30:13 +0300
Motorists to pay more at the pump in new EPRA review
A litre of petrol will go up by Sh 7.58, diesel had an increase of Sh 7.94 as Kerosene went up by Sh 12.97 per litre in Nairobi

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:42:37 +0300
'Dry spell' and depression: Kenyans' reactions to viral report
Medical experts interviewed by 'The Standard' observed that couples without regular sex are less connected.



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