Scores feared dead as floods wreak havoc

?Raging floods disrupted businesses in Nairobi, claiming at least five lives in Kibra and Mukuru slums.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

KCSE examinations off to a smooth start

Candidates in the hospital allowed to write the tests under tight security.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Raila: Why my presidential run decision will wait

ODM leader keeps people guessing on whether or not he’ll vie for presidency, only saying it’s not yet time.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Don't force us to support BBI, says Ruto

The DP said he was ready for the battle against his rivals, claiming he has enough arsenal and credentials to catapult him to the top office.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Mombasa health workers end three-month strike

Unionists signed a return-to-work formula and directed their members to resume work today.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Wambora: Man with nine lives now heads COG

With the change of guard, Kenyatta and Raila have cemented their firm hold on the governors with the election of pro-handshake team.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

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Jubilee weighs expelling Ruto as Kalonzo says he’ll sue him

Vice chairman David Murathe says the ruling party is unhappy with the DP and his allies for associating with UDA.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Blow for varsity dons as retirement age set at 60

Judge rules that raising retirement age was against a policy that requires public servants to exit at 60.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

No social distancing as bad weather prohibits learning in the open

Congested classrooms, dilapidated structures and shortage of staff and facilities is the order in schools two weeks after reopening.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Muted parties to welcome New Year

Across the country, the New Year was ushered in with low key house parties within estates

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

It was a brief political career for senator Kabaka

The first-time senator was known for being a straight shooter, defender of devolution and an orator with a roaring voice.

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Matiang’i digs in as SportPesa runs into fresh hurdles

Milestone, which resurfaced with the Sportpesa brand, had their license cancelled after they breached rules on shareholding

By Saturday Standard Team 4 years ago

Kenyans’ casual style setting off second wave of Covid-19?

Political and social gatherings that have taken centre stage lately blamed for the trend.

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Plea for pregnant frontline workers as nurse is buried

CS Mutahi Kagwe called on all 47 governors to be well-prepared to handle Covid-19 cases since all counties are now exposed

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Why probing basis of coup attempt in 1982 is still elusive

Former soldiers go mute while successive regimes and the British government have not been helpful in unraveling the many unanswered questions.

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Counties race to set up key facilities, two days to decisive moment

A meeting at State House last month between President and governors agreed that counties set up at least 300 isolation beds each by July 7.

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

What new 'tyranny of numbers' can do

Assuming the 126 MPs who opposed changes to the party’s National Management Committee last month remain with the DP, Uhuru can only count on 45 MPs

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Old Town escapee dies, three found as ring tightened

The trio has been sent to isolation as medical teams embark on the difficult and sometimes tedious process of contact-tracing

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Counties rush to set up more isolation centres

Counties step up training of medical workers and awareness drives to combat disease

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Gideon Moi sues newspaper for defamation over port story

Baringo senator asserts that he has no interest in the Nairobi Inland Cargo Terminal and Mitchell Cotts Limited.

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Major test for BBI at Mombasa rally

Unity or competition? Tangatanga team makes an about-turn to embrace the rallies

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Raila, Matiang’i in deal for new Kenya

New Caanan? Kisii convention on BBI report calls for referendum before June, declare it the beginning of a journey into a new Kenya

By Saturday Standard Team 5 years ago

Crisis in schools as crackdown begins

Precious Talent tragedy sparks panic among Ministry of Education field officers who have failed to close down unsafe schools.

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Counties run out of drugs as standoff over funds persists

Counties cannot get medical supplies from Kemsa over debts while medics have downed tools over delayed salaries

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

What a man can do in ten years

Collymore championed transparency in corporate governance and sought to address the problmes Kenyans face

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Revealed: The big fertiliser lie

Haji drops charges against the OCP(K) directors and Bollore Logistics supervisor after gruelling court battle for nearly a year.

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

I will stick with you, Raila tells Uhuru

Opposition leaders say those opposed to the fight against graft believe they are being targeted

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Slow services, lack of equipment and medicine dog free treatment drive

Patients forced to buy medicine from private clinics while in some facilities crucial diagnostic equipment are not working

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Uhuru, Ruto clash in fight against graft

The ping pong on the social media pages exposes the underlying fights among the men and women handling the President’s communication.

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Celebrating the women making a difference

Female professionals are still subjected to tough tests to prove their expertise even even when they have the requisite academic qualifications

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Changing face of terror, your role in making Kenya safe

The dynamic monster: changing face of terrorism and counter-terrorism

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Moi Kabarak, Kapsabet and Moi Girls Eldoret lead Rift Valley region

Moi High School Kabarak led the pack of giants from Rift Valley in this year’s KCSE

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Mt Kenya schools produce quality grades nationally

Most A and A- grades came from the traditional national schools

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Nyanza shines as Maseno bounces back

Nyanza is basking in academic glory after schools produced top students in this year’s KCSE examinations.

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

Slain former deputy governor was in distress

Slain former Kilifi deputy governor Kennedy Kamto was a heavily indebted man who sometimes had to flee his residence to dodge creditors

By Saturday Standard Team 6 years ago

No show Obado keeps his supporters guessing

Obado keeps supporters guessing, calls for peace as he plans a grand home coming

By Saturday Standard Team 7 years ago

KEBS boss, managers face murder attempt charges

Ongwae spends night behind bars over ongoing probe on fake goods as DPP promises more high profile arrests

By Saturday Standard Team 7 years ago

Why sugar craze is no longer news at the Kenyan Coast

In the port city, impounding of contraband sugar is a common occurrence, with huge consignments destroyed every month

By Saturday Standard Team 7 years ago

Handshake magic lures thousands to national holiday

New found friendship between Uhuru and Raila, corruption, illicit brews and border row dominate speeches

By Saturday Standard Team 7 years ago

No end to maize farmers’ woes as State admits cartels in charge

Unscrupulous traders reportedly importing grain from Uganda and Tanzania to benefit from Sh10 billion government subsidy plan for growers

By Saturday Standard Team 7 years ago