PHOTO | Gemini AI Coffee drawn from various estates and cooperative societies have earned Ksh 718 million during this week’s auction at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). In the auction, 19, 478 bags were traded, where a bag weighing 50 kilos was bought at an average of Ksh 31, 070. The highest price paid for…
Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi crosses the finish line to win the men’s 800m heat. [AFP] World silver medallist Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Commonwealth Games champion Wycliffe Kinyamal know they are carrying the weight of the nation after qualifying for the 800m semi-finals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The pair secured their spots into Friday’s semis after…
A worrying new study by the American Cancer Society has revealed that generation X and millennials are at more risk of developing many types of cancer than their predecessors. This is in line with a growing body of evidence which shows that some cancers, like those of the bowel, breast and pancreas, are becoming more…
Kenya’s men’s marathon team of Eliud Kipchoge, Benson Kipruto and Alexander Mutiso will be seeking to win a fourth Olympics gold out of five when they hit the road on Saturday. Eliud Kipchoge will embark on his journey of making Olympics history on Saturday morning (9am Kenyan time) when he hits the streets of Paris…
The brother of a Kenyan protester killed during anti-government demonstrations is suing the police, according to his lawyer. On June 25, police fatally shot David Chege outside parliament, marking one of the bloodiest days in a series of rallies against President William Ruto’s administration that have gripped Kenya for weeks. Since mid-June, these demonstrations have…
By REUTERS The Foreign Affairs ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will meet in Ankara next week to discuss disagreements over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Turkey’s Foreign Affairs Minister Hakan Fidan said. Turkey is now mediating talks between the neighbours, whose ties became strained in January when…
Attorney General nominee Dorcas Oduor has emphasized that compensation for protest victims is an essential tool and highlighted the urgent need to operationalize the Victim Protection Act and the Victim Protection Board. Oduor was vetted by Parliament on Friday, August 9. If approved, she will assume office at a time when the public is advocating…
DCI has advised members of the public to refrain from engaging in illegal activities to earn a living. Detectives based from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) and Transnational Organized Crime Unit have nabbed six sacks containing cannabis. The discovery made by the DCI officers were found in a Toyota Sienta with the registration number KDQ 905H…
Attorney-General nominee Dorcas Agik Oduor before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers, County Hall. [(Elvis Ogina, Standard] Attorney-General nominee Dorcas Agik Oduor has pledged to reform the criminal justice system by addressing the delays in court cases and providing timely legal advice to the government. Facing questions from the National Assembly Appointments Committee…
Migraines often occur around the menstrual cycle, during which reproductive hormones such as progesterone and estrogen rise and fall. The levels of both these hormones are low during the perimenstrual period. Some patients experience headaches exclusively during menstruation, called menstrual migraines. These migraines tend to be more severe and more challenging to treat than episodes…
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By PATRICK ILUNGA The UN Security Council this week authorised the peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo to aid the ground forces in pacifying the restive eastern parts of the country, in what could prolong the mission’s mandate beyond the December 2024 exit timeline. Known by the French acronym Monusco, the mission will…
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Opondo Kaluma has called on the National Police Service to arrest protesters, saying lawful demonstrations against the punitive Finance Bill 2024 which was withdrawn are over. In a statement on Friday, August 9, 2024, Kaluma stated that the current individuals engaged in the protests were ‘saboteurs’. “The right to demonstrate…
The Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has pledged to work tirelessly to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the public service. The Public Service CS stated that his main focus will be on fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the Government institutions. He spoke Friday morning when he…
Kenya’s Faith Cherotich celebrates after winning bronze in the Women’s 3000m Steeplechase final at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Tuesday. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Regarded as one of the most promising athletics talent in the world at the moment, Faith Cherotich also known to many as ‘Small Faith’ lived up to the billing to secure a…