The rollout of Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) in technical and vocational institutions has expanded the pool of skills for the youth, helping them to secure sustainable livelihoods in Kilifi County. Institution heads in the region say the shift to CBET has significantly enhanced the quality of training by equipping learners with practical, market-ready competencies…
KSL graduates celebrate outside the Supreme Court of Kenya after being admitted to the Roll of Advocates. [File, Standard] Thousands of freshly minted lawyers will be queuing at the Supreme Court today to join the bar, after successfully finishing a year at the Kenya School of Law (KSL) and another year of pupillage. But did…
Reverend Victor Kanyari’s brother, Jackson, spoke about the care of his brother’s children Kenyans found his statements offensive and disrespectful to his late sister-in-law, Betty Bayo, and he has now apologized What angered Kenyans the most was how Jackson said Betty was the “glue” between Kanyari and the musician’s husband, Hiram Gitau Pastor Victor Kanyari’s…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has openly opposed Rigathi Gachagua’s claims about the leadership of Mount Kenya Kindiki rejected his predecessor as a political figure, insisting that no one chose him to represent the region Campaigning in Mbeere North, Kindiki declared himself the lion of Mount Kenya because of being the country’s deputy president Deputy President…
Fred Arocho has criticized Benni McCarthy for not traveling with Harambee Stars to Turkey The Kenyan sports analyst criticized McCarthy’s action as disrespectful, citing his high salary As expected, Arocho’s video sparked a debate online about McCarthy’s loyalty to the national team Sports analyst Fred Arocho has criticized the head coach of Harambee StarsBenny McCarthy….
Ikolomani residents resist plans to vacate their ancestral lands, protest against Shanta Gold Company from carrying out gold exploration. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] The government has assured residents of the Isulu and Bushangala areas in Kakamega County that they will benefit significantly from the newly discovered gold deposits, valued at Sh683 billion. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura…
Popular gospel singer, Betty Bayo, died while undergoing treatment at Kenyatta Hospital After his death, tension arose over who will take care of his two children, Sky Victor and Danivictor, who were given to him by Pastor Victor Kanyari Pastor Kanyari has been clear about his plan to take care of his children and revealed…
Gen Z protesters in June 2024 in Nakuru. [File, Standard] A new report has detailed how the state used social media and digital tools to suppress Generation Z-led protests between June 2024 and July 2025. Amnesty International, in its latest report, says at least 128 people were killed, 3,000 arrested, and 83 forcibly disappeared. The…
Political activist Kasmuel McOure has come out strongly in defense of Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga, warning that attacks on his leadership as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader undermine the judgment of the late party founder, Raila Odinga. Following Raila Odinga’s death while serving as ODM party leader, the party’s National Executive Committee appointed his…
The Government has been urged to fully and firmly enforce the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes law, to rein in culprits who target women through online harassment. Speaking to the Press after marking 16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Matungu, Tuesday, the Director of Network for…
A Migori teacher was found dead near the Kuja River after he went missing following the administration of the secondary examination Police officials explained the alleged cause of the teacher’s death, a claim that KNUT officials contested The leaders explained the condition of the deceased’s body and doubted the presence of murder, while they wanted…
The government has said Kenyans will not be required to provide biometric data when registering new mobile phone lines, ending recent fears that new SIM card regulations would require invasive personal information. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) said on Tuesday that it hasn’t issued any directives mandating the collection of biometric data for new…
Betty Bayo’s husband, Hiram Gitau aka Tash, must be going through one of the hardest times in his life Rumors have been circulating online about Tash and Bayo’s relationship, but Pastor Michael Wanderi has urged her to ignore the rumours. He has maintained his silence since his wife’s death and has occasionally spoken at Bayo’s…
The death of popular gospel artiste, Betty Bayo, caused by cancer has left Kenyans, especially her family, in deep grief Betty was very popular in the Gospel music industry, and many Kenyans have been remembering her by listening to her songs His family, especially his sons, along with their friends, shared videos of them playing…
President Samia Suluhu admitted Tanzania’s reputation was tarnished after the post-election unrest, citing fears of more serious consequences He told his new cabinet that international lenders had raised concerns, warning that the turmoil had undermined the country’s credibility. The president said the changes were already difficult in negotiations with financial partners, prompting his government to…