President William Ruto has assured that no student will miss out on scholarships under the new funding model, which will provide 95% scholarships to learners from vulnerable families. Speaking at the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton’s 42nd graduation ceremony in Nandi County on Sunday, Ruto announced the government’s decision to increase scholarship coverage from 80%…
According to Salary Explorer, lawyers in Kenya take home an average of KSh 371,000 monthly, but veterans rack up millions in legal fees With their handsome fees, senior lawyers have built multimillion-dollar homes across the country, and they don't shy away from showing them off Senior lawyer Ahmednasir Abdullahi, who represents wealthy clients, including President…
Safina party leader and businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been arrested after he presented himself to a police station in Nairobi on Monday, August 19, 2024. The businessman had arrived at the DCI headquarters in a sleek Mercedes Benz with customised plates when a police officer barred him from addressing members of the press who had…
Fredrick Imbugwa from Eshibikhwa area, Kakamega county, was found dead in his house on Sunday, August 18 The assistant chief of the area Emmanuel Shikanda said the body was discovered by neighbors who noticed a bad smell coming from the house A few days before his death, Imbugwa claimed that the woman he lived with…
The Registrar of Political Parties has confirmed the decision made by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to appoint Hassan Omar as the interim Secretary General.In the notice, Registrar Ann Nderitu stated that the ruling party had informed her about their decision to replace Cleophas Malala on an interim basis until party…
Kirinyaga accounts for 1.3% of Kenya's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The County Gross Domestic Product (GCP) which is rich in agriculture increased from KSh 139.8 billion in 2021 to KSh 160.9 billion in 2022 Among the richest people from Kirinyaga are Andrew Ngirici, Charles Njiru and…
On Saturday, August 17, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said some leaders of Mount Kenya have betrayed him According to Gachagua, the leaders he helped to win elected seats are among those plotting to bring him down The deputy president vowed that he would not support any Mt Kenya rebels in the 2027 General Election Nakuru…
Caption Francis Muthiani tees off on the par-four 17th hole during the Nyeri Golf Festival tournament at Vet Lab Sports Club, August 17, 2024. [Mose Sammy, Standard] Over the weekend, the 101-year-old Vet Lab Sports Club hosted the inaugural Nyeri Golf Festival, attracting a record-breaking field of 210 golfers. Vet Lab Sports Club’s Club Captain…
Some people have to work hard to set records and be listed in the Guinness books World Records (GWR). But for some, they are born very different. Photo of Sultan Kösen, the tallest man in the world taken on November 19, 2018 in Hollywood, California. Photo: Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty ImagesSource: Getty Images This week we feature…
One of the 100% NETA V electric vehicles showcased by MOJA EV Kenya Limited to convince digital taxi drivers to go green at Sameer Business Park in Nairobi on May 31, 2024. [Robert Tomno,Standard] In a world striving for sustainable solutions, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a promising alternative. Phasing out fossil fuel-powered vehicles…
The diplomatic dispute between Kenya and the Holy See has emerged after the government complained to Pope Francis about the Apostolic Ambassador Archbishop Hubertus van Megen The controversy stemmed from a speech given by Archbishop van Megen, where he criticized the Kenyan government and its handling of protests The Kenyan government was disappointed by the…
Weeks after a severe fall during the Paris Olympics the well-known Australian hurdler is set to undergo critical surgery. Aussie hurdler Michelle Jenneke has returned to Canberra and is scheduled to undergo surgery on Tuesday due to a severe injury sustained during her dramatic fall at the Paris Olympics. The incident occurred on August 7…
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to call a meeting of Azimio affiliates to deal with ongoing disputes within the coalition The conflict between Azimio parties has increased following the appointment of ODM politicians in President William Ruto's Cabinet Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka acknowledged the challenges of the union, and emphasized the need for…
Former Public Service CS Moses Kuria has countered Nandi Governor Stephen Sang’s assertion that his generation will be the last to lead Kenya. During a burial ceremony in Nandi County over the weekend, Governor Sang, who spoke before Kuria, suggested that the younger Generation Z would soon take over the country’s leadership. Kuria, however, firmly…
A freelancer of Standard Media Group stormed the offices of the media house, demanding that the company pay him the money owed to him. He confirmed his determination to do whatever it takes and expressed his willingness to risk everything for the company to pay him The man complained that he repeatedly tried to contact…