Teachers Service Commission Headquarters, Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Mombasa has dismissed a petition challenging the recruitment process for the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) Chief Executive Officer, clearing the way for the Commission to proceed with the hiring. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, January 29, Justice Ochara Kebira…
Senior Counsel Paul Muite criticized the government for its silence on the massive allegations of fraud in the Community Health Authority Muite’s comments follow reports that SHA lost about KSh 11 billion due to alleged fraud between October 2024 and April 2025 Health Minister Aden Duale acknowledged the height of misconduct, revealing deliberate fraud such…
Minister Kipchumba Murkomen announced the government’s plan to abolish birth and death certificate fees to increase civil registration Murkomen also confirmed the approval to divide civil registration offices in all states in the country The Minister explained the reasons for the ongoing efforts after historical delays and the difficulty in obtaining important documents Kirinyaga: The…
A family with two parents and four children, who have been walking across Kenya without knowing where they are going, have finally stopped their journey. Humanitarian activist, Sec Regen Kip, warned about the children being affected by bad weather, homelessness, medical services and education He followed them and helped them find temporary shelter in a…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself from the alleged meeting with Mt Kenya leaders for the 2027 elections The retired president warned Kenyans against spreading fake news that could destroy public confidence Reports circulating on social media claimed Uhuru ordered former vice president Rigathi Gachagua to organize a meeting of all the leaders of…
President William Ruto has announced that Kisii County will host the Republic Day celebrations in 2026 The decision was announced during the distribution of funds for the Star program at Gusii Stadium, and aims to strengthen regional development and spread national celebrations in different parts of the country. Kisii’s right to host followed Governor Simba…
Charlene Ruto is involved in several activities including real estate business, agriculture, and youth empowerment projects He is a shareholder in a family business with shares in the hotel industry and also runs a profitable farm in Eldoret. In addition, Charlene leads a foundation that deals with climate change and food security issues, and is…
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud. [File, Standard] The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has dismissed claims that it targets specific regions in its investigations, insisting that all probes are guided strictly by law and policy, not politics or geography. Speaking on the matter, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud stated that the commission does…
A man whose body was found in a sewage tank in Mbale, Vihiga County, a few days ago, was buried last night according to the traditions and customs of the Maragoli Barang’a Kasigane, popularly known as “Ras,” was buried at his family home in Mbale Meanwhile, the second body found inside the sewage tank has…
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) is partnering with the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) to train over 15,000 farmers on proper agronomic practices for the ‘Nyota’ bean variety. The initiative aims to boost productivity, promote climate-smart farming and help farmers cope with the impacts of climate change. The programme, supported by the…
Former World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika [SportPesa] Former World Boxing Council (WBC) women’s Super bantamweight champion Fatuma Zarika is glad to ‘revive’ her boxing career, after a brief lull, after gaming firm SportPesa unveiled a multi-million sports sponsorship investment in Nairobi on Thursday. Kenya’s boxing queen now hopes to step…
Madam Tessie Musalia, spouse to Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Chair of the Ushiriki Wema Foundation, has urged students at Kenya Utalii College to turn acquired skills into life-changing opportunities. She emphasised that “training alone will not change your lives; learning to operate the barista machine will transform them,” as she officially handed over…
Jimimah Schilling, Trade Commissioner – Australian Trade and Investment Commission for Africa (left), presents the Murdoch University Open overall prize to Andrew Saiti (right) at Muthaiga Golf Club, January 28, 2026. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Home player, Anthony Saiti, chalked a sterling score of 42 stableford points to claim the third Murdoch University Open played…
Kenyan starboy Mohammed Bajaber joined Tanzanian giants Simba for big money last July but he could end up leaving the club earlier than expected over a number of reasons. Harambee Stars forward Mohammed Bajaber is reportedly staring at exclusion from the squad at Tanzanian giants Simba. Bajaber joined Simba last July but had to wait…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has distanced himself from the alleged meeting with Mt Kenya leaders for the 2027 elections The retired president warned Kenyans against spreading fake news that could destroy public confidence Reports circulating on social media claimed Uhuru ordered former vice president Rigathi Gachagua to organize a meeting of all the leaders of…