Expectant mothers in Marakwet West are set to benefit from improved maternal healthcare services following the commissioning of a new maternity wing at Chebiemit Sub-County Hospital. The facility, constructed in partnership with the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SUOMI Finland), was officially opened by Elgeyo Marakwet County Governor Wisley Rotich. The state-of-the-art maternity unit comprises…
Everything you need to know about Janeek Brown: her net worth, age, career, achievements, past relationship with Sha’Carri Richardson and future. Janeek Brown is a Jamaican sprinter and hurdler who gained recognition for her exceptional performances in the 100m hurdles. A talented athlete, she gained recognition both at the collegiate level and in international competitions,…
Sudanese General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo (left) and Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei. [File, Standard] Dear Government of Kenya: It gets to a point… It has been an exasperating week to be Kenyan—at least for those who care about diplomacy and foreign policy. One diplomatic misstep after another has left many wondering: When will it stop?…
Content creator Diana Marua. PHOTO/Bahati proposing to Diana. PHOTO/@diana_marua/Instagram Kenyan influencer and content creator Diana Marua is over the moon after agreeing to her longtime partner, musician Kevin Kioko aka Bahati’s marriage proposal. The celebrity couple, who have been together for years and built a happy family, is now officially planning a grand wedding,…
The Government has provided an update over where Harambee Stars will host Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang’s Gabon in As the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers approach, the Kenyan government has provided an update on the potential venues where Harambee Stars will host Gabon in the return leg this March. Kenya will be hosting Gabon –marshalled by former…
Close-up Photo of Medicinal Drugs, used for representational purposes only. PHOTO/Pexels Indian authorities have banned two highly-addictive opioids in response to a BBC investigation which found they were fuelling a public health crisis in parts of West Africa. In a letter seen by the BBC from India’s Drugs Controller General, Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi…
Despite Faith Kipyegon’s unexpected withdrawal from the Sirikwa Classic, Agnes Ngetich praised her as a legend and a mentor, expressing deep admiration for her influence in the sport. At Saturday’s Sirikwa Classic Cross-Country Championships in Eldoret, all eyes were on Faith Kipyegon to deliver in the senior women’s 10km race but things changed unexpectedly. Faith…
Everything you need to know about American-French basketball star Gabby Williams. Gabrielle Lisa Williams, commonly known as Gabby Williams, has established herself as a formidable presence in professional basketball, renowned for her versatility and international achievements. Pulse Sports highlights everything you need to know about the Fenerbahçe star who has played for the French national…
Elon Musk sits besides US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally. The techpreneur, who is also the CEO of Space X, is being sued for allegedly not disclosing his stake in Twitter on time before he bought the social media platform. PHOTO/@elonmusk/X US government workers received an email on Saturday afternoon asking them…
Hundreds of Embu residents have benefitted from a free eye medical camp organised by Lions Club Embu in conjunction with Rotary Club. The one-day camp held on Saturday at Lion School in Embu Town saw patients screened for various eyesight problems such as cataracts, refractive errors, photosensitivity and age-related problems. Ophthalmic Clinical Officer Lilian Nyaga…
Everything you need to know about American-French basketball star Gabby Williams. Gabrielle Lisa Williams, commonly known as Gabby Williams, has established herself as a formidable presence in professional basketball, renowned for her versatility and international achievements. Pulse Sports highlights everything you need to know about the Fenerbahçe star who has played for the French national…
As the country continues to grapple with the cancer scourge, Coastal region county governments have been urged to intensify awareness campaigns to promote early screening and treatment. People of all ages braved Mombasa’s early morning scorching sun that fiercely blazed from the sky with its rays pouring down like molten spears, searing the earth and…
RUPHA National Chairman Brian Lishenga in this photo taken on December 16, 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has issued guidelines as hospitals prepare to suspend Social Health Authority (SHA)- and MAKL-funded services over unpaid claims. The directive, effective Monday, February 24, outlines how member hospitals should handle patient…
Murang’a County Government, in collaboration with a healthcare provider, Benacare, has launched a mobile dialysis unit to improve healthcare access for residents in remote areas. The unit, unveiled at Kirwara Hospital in Gatanga sub-county, will be deployed across various healthcare centres in the county, ensuring kidney patients receive timely treatment without the need to travel…
President William Ruto speaking on February 19, 2025. PHOTO/@WilliamsRuto/X President William Ruto on Sunday, February 23, announced plans to revise visa processing procedures in the country to boost tourism. Speaking in Mombasa where he toured the luxury Cruise Liner Norwegian Dawn which docked with over 2,000 tourists, Ruto noted that his administration was mulling…