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Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:28:08 +0300
Media houses urged to adopt strict policies on gender
The call comes in the wake of uproar on social media over derogatory remarks about women made by three former Homeboyz radio presenters.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 11:22:42 +0300
Winnie Odinga irked by 'dynasty' tag
In Kenyas recent political happenings, ODM leader Raila Odinga found himself being forced to defend his family against the dynasty tag.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:15:37 +0300
How KBC staffer's killing occurred
A spent cartridge recovered from Bettys clothes would be crucial in the investigations.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:20:06 +0300
KBC staffer killed by suspected robbers
KBC staffer Betty Barasa shot dead by suspected robbers at her home in Ngong, Kajiado County, area DCIO Joseph Chesimet confirms.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Gang banned years ago returns to Likoni bridge
A spot check by The Standard shows the gang issues receipts for the illegal levies every day.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
New twist in ODM's search for flag bearer
The statement by Sifuna on April 2 even irritated party chairman John Mbadi who faulted him for usurping the powers of NEB.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Abdul, the unlikely politician
He emerged from the bloody shards of the carnage and the agony of lost lives, as a symbol of strength, patriotism and selflessness.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Top lawyer wants to leap over to Judiciary
Ngatia was admitted to the roll of advocates in 1980, a year after he graduated with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Jobs on the line as dozens of parastatals to go in IMF deal
According to the IMF, the three-year financing package is meant to support the governments Covid-19 response and reduce the debt burden.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 22:18:10 +0300
Even scholars are split over Magufuli's legacy
It is a veritable uphill task to attempt to consolidate all the academic interpretations and viewpoints of Magufulis legacy

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:47:26 +0300
Kakamega county orders probe into six 'mystery deaths'
They fear 22 others who shared the drink could die soon because they have also fallen sick.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:07:11 +0300
US slaps Kenya with a travel advisory
USA issues advisory against travelling to Kenya after its CDC publishes a Level 4 Travel Health Notice due to Covid-19

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:41:19 +0300
Boda boda operator killed in road rage incident with motorist
The DCIO said Kalunge reported the incident at Athi Police Station and said Mwenda had insulted him.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:01:44 +0300
Nairobi residents make up 33 per cent of Covid vaccine uptake - CS Kagwe
As of Wednesday (April 6), 339,893 residents had received the AstraZeneca jab in Kenya.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:16:10 +0300
Kenya, UK to set up joint committee to evaluate travel advisory
Kenya and the United Kingdom have agreed to establish a joint committee to address travel restrictions between the two countries.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:05:31 +0300
Police officer kills bar owner over Sh450 unpaid bill
Baringo County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa said the officer attached to Bartabwa Police Post allegedly stabbed the bar owner.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:42:32 +0300
Rotary District 9212 to hold 96th annual conference
Standard Group will live stream key segments of the conference on its social media platforms.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:13:50 +0300
A third of COVID survivors suffer neurological or mental disorders: study
Researchers who conducted the analysis said it was not clear how the virus was linked to psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:48:18 +0300
IEBC declares Abdulkadir Haji as Garissa Senator
IEBC declares Abdulkadir Mohamed Haji as Garissa Senator succeeding his father the late Yusuf Haji; no by-election as he was unopposed.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:11:46 +0300
14 die, 394 test positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours
Some 394 people in Kenya have tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample size of 2,923 tested in the last 24 hours.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:50:01 +0300
Treasury approves tax exemption on ARVs
Reprieve for Kenyans living with HIV as 3-month stand-off over donated ARV taxes comes to an end.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:39:07 +0300
Magoha: Machakos principal's Maths paper was fake
The minister warned those circulating fake KCSE exams, saying they would be arrested and arraigned.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:02:26 +0300
Boda boda rider kills self after finding out spouse danced with another man
Police say the man killed himself after receiving news of his wife dancing with another man, but there was no suicide note to ascertain claims

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:01:41 +0300
KNH experiences severe oxygen shortage
Kenyatta National Hospital says it is suffering a severe oxygen shortage; elective surgeries suspended and patients to be discharged.

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 13:34:39 +0300
Pole who flew drone into DP Ruto's home out on Sh200,000 bail
The drone at the Ruto's official Karen residence was found with several multi-event data storage cards

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Kenyan jailed in China uses letters to keep kin's hopes alive
?Hope. His mother says she is happy to hear that her son is alive and hopes to see him again one day

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 20:44:52 +0300
Impeaching Ruto would be a bad idea
That would be cutting our nose to spite the face. Let reason prevail. We have more pressing issues to deal with.

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:55:19 +0300
20 die, 460 test positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours
460 people in Kenya have tested positive for Covid-19 from a sample size of 2,753 tested in the last 24 hours. The positivity rate is now 16.7 per cen

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0300
Leaders ask President Uhuru to cushion citizens in lockdown counties
'It is his responsibility as head of state to ensure he not only protects the health and lives of people but also their livelihoods and dignity.'

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:07:13 +0300
Photos: Hero doctors perform open-heart surgery as hospital is on fire
Chief surgeon Valentin Filatov, 29, refused to evacuate his operating theatre despite flames and thick black smoke raging through the building



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