Cotu backs court order on State hiring of private law companies

Cotu Secretary General Francis Atwoli. [File, Standard] The Central Organisation of Trade Unions (Cotu) has backed a High Court order stopping government agencies from hiring private lawyers and private law firms to represent them.  In a statement, the worker’s lobby supported conservatory orders issued by Justice Samuel Mukira of the Nakuru High Court barring public entities…

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Kiambu enhances healthcare with advanced medical equipment – Kenya News Agency

Kiambu county has procured and commissioned state-of-the-art medical equipment to strengthen service delivery in the health sector and ensure quality healthcare for residents. The launch ceremony at Kiambu County Headquarters was led by Deputy Governor Rosemary Kihika, alongside County Executive Committee Members (CECM) of Health Dr. Elias Maina, Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss, senior county officials,…

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Harambee Starlets Land Nightmare WAFCON 2026 Draw

Harambee Starlets have been pooled with WAFCON 2026 hosts Morocco as well as Senegal and Algeria following the draw conducted on Thursday. Harambee Starlets have landed in a tricky group for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON 2026) following the draw conducted in Morocco on Thursday. Starlets, who will be making a return…

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Kenya clears path for commercial GM cassava – Kenya News Agency

Kenya has successfully completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) for genetically modified (GM) cassava, which is now awaiting commercialisation, the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has announced. NBA officials inspect a field of genetically modified cassava at KALRO that has completed National Performance Trials (NPTs) and awaits commercialization. The disease-resistant cassava varieties are engineered to resist Cassava…

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WAFCON: Kenya’s Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal

Harambee Starlets players celebrate Mwanalima Adam’s goal against Gambia during their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers first leg match at Nyayo Stadium on October 24, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The Kenya women’s national football team, Harambee Starlets, have been drawn alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria and Senegal for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations set to…

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