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Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:23:10 +0300
Ministry fights measles outbreak in West Pokot, Garissa counties
The Ministry of Health is planning to roll out massive immunisation campaign in West Pokot and Garissa counties following measles outbreak.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:13:36 +0300
Vandals destroy road signs and guardrails leaving death traps
On the night of May 12, appetite for quick cash saw three men embark on a tricky mission, to vandalise road signs on a road in Gilgil, Nakuru County.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:49:14 +0300
Nakuru town's long journey to city status
?Nakuru town's journey to attaining city status has been long and winding.

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 07:57:50 +0300
Why fish is an expensive delicacy for Lake Victoria locals
Fish was an everyday delicacy during lunch or dinner for those who grew up in Nyanza thanks to their proximity to Lake Victoria. Not anymore.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 18:01:53 +0300
Woman who left husband for Holy Spirit stopped from entering Uganda
West Pokot County Police Commander Jackson Tumwet told 'The Standard' that Nalem was counselled while in custody.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:45:45 +0300
Tala loans app senior manager conned out of Sh9m by boyfriend
The suspect is alleged to have told his victim her fortunes would increase if she falls in love with him.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:09:21 +0300
25-year-old man kills wife, 30, by stabbing her 15 times
The suspect and his spouse had recently separated, and the woman went to put up at her aunt's place; not far from her matrimonial home.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 10:10:00 +0300
Makueni doctor, flight instructor killed in Taveta plane crash
Two people feared dead after a light fixed-wing aircraft crashes at Vuria Hill in Taita Taveta County, authorities confirm.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:39:01 +0300
Thousands flock to Kisumu despite warning on new Covid-19 variant
The celebrations coming at a time when Kisumu County is witnessing an alarming rise in Covid-19 cases and the spread of the deadly Indian variant.

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 08:19:59 +0300
In pictures: All set as Kisumu hosts Madaraka Day
A number of residents had lined up at the venue as early as 6 am Tuesday. Some told The Standard that they opted to arrive early for fear of being loc

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 06:30:00 +0300
Coast leaders root for revival of stalled fishing port at Shimoni
Coast leaders want the national government to breathe new life into the fishing port that is expected to give the industry a shot in the arm.

Mon, 31 May 2021 20:43:45 +0300
MCAs vow to sue Migori speaker for axing them from team
The MCAs now say their removal from the committee was a ploy to intimidate them

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:31:32 +0300
Taita Taveta MCAs seek to legalise traditional brews
The Assembly members have already passed a motion aimed at bringing the booming local brew business into the tax bracket.

Mon, 31 May 2021 18:14:32 +0300
Body of a girl found dumped in a thicket in Kitengela
The mother received strange calls from different people demanding Sh300,000 in order to give back the daughter.

Mon, 31 May 2021 17:38:10 +0300
Police officer held after bystander shot dead in love triangle feud
The two were allegedly fighting over a woman whom the officer claimed was his lover.

Mon, 31 May 2021 17:00:00 +0300
President Uhuru visits humble Siaya family
Joel Malienga: I had planned to share with him a number of issues, but it is sad that I wasn't given enough space to express myself.

Mon, 31 May 2021 16:25:50 +0300
Kalembe's last words to BBI proponents
Kalembe said the constitution amendment through BBI should be pursued in a transparent and in a manner that will not offend the country's supreme law.

Mon, 31 May 2021 14:53:38 +0300
Standard Seven boy commits suicide after being denied chance to watch football match
'His mother locked the door from outside when the boy was already in his room. She intended to prevent him from sneaking out.'

Mon, 31 May 2021 14:43:29 +0300
Uhuru Highway closure extended as engineers encounter huge rock
KeNHA advises motorists to use Aerodrome, Baricho and Dunga roads

Mon, 31 May 2021 11:45:00 +0300
Why they kill and torch houses to avenge death, settle other scores
The more than 50 families from Kisimai village, Marakwet East whose homes were last month razed, are suffering at Marichor dispensary's maternity hall

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:58:24 +0300
Woman who 'wedded' Holy Spirit headed to Uganda for honeymoon
She added that her husband has pleaded with her to go back home but she has refused until her newly 'wedded' Spirit husband grants her permission.

Sun, 30 May 2021 19:16:24 +0300
Three brothers arrested for having unnatural act with cow in Nandi
Three brothers have been arrested by police in Nandi after they were accused of having unnatural acts with a cow.

Sun, 30 May 2021 19:05:43 +0300
Matungulu night attack by gang leaves one dead, another hospitalised
A gang of about 30 armed men raided a local bar at Mukalwa shopping center in Matungulu sub-county on Saturday night.

Sun, 30 May 2021 18:52:57 +0300
Hope for Nyanza as key projects unveiled
A sheer of hope is sweeping through Nyanza after President Uhuru Kenyatta began unveiling his projects blitz for the region.

Sun, 30 May 2021 17:27:11 +0300
President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives in Kisumu
Kisumu gets a clean sweep ahead of President Uhuru's arrival

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:45:10 +0300
President Uhuru to launch Siaya-Bondo water project
The project is meant to improve access, availability and sustainability of water supply

Sun, 30 May 2021 14:35:28 +0300
Kisumu traders relocated to new Uhuru business park complex
The project was started in 2019 after the Kenya Railways and the county government went into an agreement

Sun, 30 May 2021 09:21:59 +0300
Don't intimidate my supporters, Obado tells critics in Nyanza
Obado met residents of Homa Bay in Ndhiwa Constituency and sold the agenda of his new political outfit on Friday.

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Kirinyaga Sunday School teacher defiles class five girl
Police in Kirinyaga County are looking for 54-year-old man who allegedly defiled a Class Five pupil at Muthigini village in Gichugu Constituency.

Sun, 30 May 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Ferry services affected as ship stalls at Likoni
A ship stalled at the Likoni Channel, blocking ferry operations that serve hundreds of pedestrians and vehicles per day.



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