The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET), Kilifi Branch, has acquired a bus in a move aimed at improving teachers’ welfare, marking the first such purchase by the union in the coastal region. Speaking during the launch of the Sh8.5 million bus in Kilifi town, KUPPET Kilifi Branch Executive Secretary Caleb Mogere described the…
Residents of Baringo and neighbouring Elgeyo Marakwet counties have a reason to smile, as electricity distributor KETRACO connected a new power line routed to Kabarnet Sub-station in Baringo from Lessos transmission station in Nandi County. The power boost for the North Rift counties, which leaders and local residents have described as a Christmas gift to…
Amnesty international Director Irungu Houghton during a press briefing in Nairobi on December 21, 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard) Concerns are mounting over the arrest and continued detention of a Turkish refugee in Kenya by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU). Mustafa Gungor, a 42-year-old Turkish national, teacher and father of two, was arrested on Saturday at…
Kenyan workers at a textile factory Government launches nationwide consultations on two groundbreaking ILO conventions that could transform protections for Kenya’s most vulnerable workers in the informal economy The Kenyan government has accelerated nationwide consultations on ratifying two pivotal International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions designed to guarantee decent work for domestic workers and eliminate violence…
Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua has identified the approval of the National Infrastructure Fund and Sovereign Wealth Fund as the defining achievement of his extensive government career. Speaking through a candid video posted across his social media channels, Dr Mutua reflected on decades of public service that have seen him navigate multiple high-ranking positions….
Let’s kick off a new and jolly Christmas week on a lighter note by exploring the hilarious world of Kenyan Twitter. We’ve curated the funniest and most trending posts on X to help you shake off those Monday blues. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Telegram
Authority warns motorists to brace for significant delays on Nairobi-Nakuru highway and other key routes as traffic volumes spike ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a critical traffic advisory warning motorists to prepare for heavy congestion across major roads as millions of Kenyans embark on festive…
Families displaced by ethnic clashes shelter at Sankale Comprehensive School in Trans Mara. [Peter Kipkemboi, Standard] The Christmas mood is rippling across the country. But in Trans Mara South and West, the season has arrived carrying fear. Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free…
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Families displaced by ethnic clashes shelter at Sankale Comprehensive School in Trans Mara. [Peter Kipkemboi, Standard] The Christmas mood is rippling across the country. But in Trans Mara South and West, the season has arrived carrying fear. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlimited access to all premium…
Governor Simba Arati has reaffirmed his position as the spokesperson of the Abagusii community, a move that jacks his political influence Arati’s collaboration with Nyamira Governor, Nyaribo, has confused the presidential plans of the former Internal Security Minister, Fred Matiang’i, towards the 2027 elections Increased support for ODM points to fierce political competition in the…
The growing use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms has been credited for the speedy resolution of cases and the transformation of service delivery at Thika Law Courts over the past four years. Court users, advocates and justice sector stakeholders speaking on Saturday during a ceremony to mark the court’s four-year performance said mediation and…
A strong call has been made to industries that rely on firewood in their production processes across the country to step up tree-planting efforts as a way of curbing deforestation and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change. The call has been made by stakeholders from the Women in Climate Change Organization (WICCO), a Non…
Levis Wandera shared the challenges faced by bodyguards when protecting politicians such as former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Wandera described the threats he received from a suspected GSU officer during his tenure as a security guard He emphasized the importance of proper training and clear communication for better protection of close rangers A former bodyguard…
Elisha Ongoya spoke about his background, his work, and the fame he gained after the dismissal of the former vice president Rigathi Gachagua Ongoya expressed his willingness to meet content creators who have been deceiving him and his work performance He discussed the challenges of fame for himself and those around him, as well as…