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politics11h ago

Fading Orange: How ODM's national dream is shrinking into a regional fortress

Questions are growing over whether ODM is steadily losing its national character and retreating into what critics describe as a predominantly Luo Nyanza political outfit.

Standard Politics

23h ago

Kibet and Kipng’eno eager to retain Kenya’s 5,000m title in Oregon

World junior cross-country champion Frankline Kibet will return to the USA barely six months after his victory, but this time on the track as he teams up with his captain Nehemiah Kipng’eno in the 5,000m event at the 21st World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon

top1d ago

Meet Young Entrepreneur Using AI to Help Fish Farmers Avoid Costly Losses

Gakinya has used her engineering training to modernise fish farming, allowing farmers to monitor their fish from the palm of their hands.

Kenyans

top1d ago

Court declines to suspend LSK boycott

The court instead deferred the matter to Monday, August 3, 2026 for mention and further directions.

business1d ago

AFC rolls out collateral-free lending for farmers

Among the key innovations is the Warehouse Receipt System, implemented in partnership with the Nairobi Commodities Exchange (COMEX), which allows farmers to use warehouse receipts as collateral after storing their produce in accredited warehouses.

Capital Business

top2d ago

Maraga tears into Ruto’s address, says Kenyans deserve answers—not new promises

David Maraga says President Ruto's proposed post-Vision 2030 agenda cannot succeed without restoring the rule of law and accountability.

business2d ago

State moves to revive Kwale sugar miller

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe says the project a national economic priority.

Nation Business

top2d ago

LIVE BLOG: Ruto Sets August 12 for National Talks on Kenya's Future Beyond Vision 2030

During today's special address to the country, the Head of State will focus on Economic Transformation, global comparisons, and Citizen Ambition, according to the state house communication team.

Kenyans

2d ago

Waiguru constructs four new tea buying centers to help farmers reduce post harvest losses

County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses for freshly picked tea leaves in Inooi and Kerugoya ward. Two of the new tea-buying centers; Mubethu and Icere, located in Inooi Ward, are nearing completion whil

KBC County News

top2d ago

Inside Kenya's deadly donkey skin trade fuelled by global demand

Criminal networks in Kenya no longer steal donkeys alive. They kill them on the spot and take only the skin, a new report shows.

3d ago

TSC set to promote 34,000 teachers, confirm interns

The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to promote 34,016 teachers. This is according to TSC Commissioner Dr. Nicodemus Anyang”, the Commission has set aside Kshs 2 billion for the exercise. Dr. Anyang who was speaking during the Annual General Meeting at Loreto Girls High

KBC County News

top3d ago

Wilson Airport Reopens Main Runway After Six-Month Closure

The airport is one of the busiest in the region and is crucial during emergencies, as it houses police air emergency teams and global bodies like WFP.

Kenyans

3d ago

KEBS opens Sh100m testing facility in Meru to strengthen fight against substandard goods

Farmers and manufacturers in Mt Kenya region is expected to benefit from faster product testing and certification following the operationalisation of a Sh100 million KEBS laboratory

The Standard Business

politics3d ago

Ol Kalou MP Ngotho's green moment: A matatu ride, party colours and House storm

Ol Kalou MP Kamau Ngotho was the man of the moment in Parliament on Tuesday, stealing the show as he came to take the oath of office amid a rare show of political solidarity from DCP members.

Standard Politics

top3d ago

PS Kiprono Rono Bans Sugar Imports, Says Kenya Can Meet Local Demand

The move, announced on Wednesday, is aimed at protecting local sugarcane farmers, boosting the local sugar industry and reducing reliance on imported sugar.

sports3d ago

Eyes on KCB, Kabras Sugar and Kisumu ahead of Dala Sevens

The battle for the 2026 National Sevens Circuit continues this weekend when teams converge at Mamboleo Stadium for the Dala Sevens, the second leg of the series.

Mt. Kenya irrigation success spurs Ksh 3B investment in Western

Government has secured approximately Ksh 3 billion to finance irrigation projects in Western Kenya, demonstrating growing confidence in Kenya’s irrigation development model and its impact on transforming smallholder agriculture. This following the outstanding performance of irr

KBC Top Stories

business4d ago

China picks Standard Bank to process Yuan payments in Kenya, other African countries

The approval by the People's Bank of China will allow businesses to settle transactions directly in Chinese yuan instead of routing payments through the US dollar or other currencies. The hub will serve the 19 African markets where Standard Bank operates.

Capital Business

TSC advertises 20,000 permanent junior school teaching jobs

The hiring push comes as public schools grapple with a staggering overall shortage of over 96,000 teachers.

Nation News

4d ago

Lemiso and Kitum tasked with retaining Kenya’s 3000msc title in Oregon

Reigning African Under-18 champion Emmanuel Lemiso will team up with African Under-20 silver medalist Nicholas Kitum as they seek to retain the 3000m steeplechase title at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships from 5th to 9 next month in Eugene,Oregon,USA.

4d ago

Kelvin Bii targets podium finish in Oregon

Kelvin Bii will be the only field-event athlete for Team Kenya at the 21st World Athletics Under-20 Championships, slated for Oregon, USA,between the 5th and 9th of next month.

Why Ruto rejected Public Procurement (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Wetangula said President Ruto had declined to sign the Bill and instead proposed amendments to several provisions.

sports4d ago

Young polo stars get chance to parade their best in junior national team

The young talents, who shone at the Rift Valley/Swinburn Cups Championships, were among those selected into the new junior national team.

sports4d ago

De Zerbi wants 'soul and passion' from new-look Tottenham

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi urged his team to play with "soul and passion" as the London club rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation from the Premier League.

sports4d ago

Kenya esports team books Africa Cup finals slot

Kenya's Up Against Hell qualifies for the Carry1st Africa Cup 2026 Grand Finals after winning the East Africa title, moving within one victory of the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship.

business4d ago

Kapchorua Tea plans solar plant to lower energy costs

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 28 – Kapchorua Tea Kenya is planning to build a 1.17-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Nandi County as tea manufacturers increasingly turn to renewable energy to…

Capital Business

TSC advertises 34,016 teacher promotion vacancies

Govt to employ 20,000 intern teachers on permanent and pensionable terms as TSC advertises vacancies in JSS to support CBE implementation.

business5d ago

Tears in delivery room births business easing journey for new mothers

Mom and Me Home Care sends trained midwives and nurse assistants into people's homes to support mothers during the early weeks after childbirth.

Nation Business

top5d ago

IG Kanja Directed to Arrest Governor Guyo Over Audit Snub

The move came after Governor Guyo skipped Monday's session, instead sending a letter barely two hours before the meeting requesting that his appearance be rescheduled

top5d ago

Ruto, EAC Chief Discuss Regional Integration and Trade Expansion

Participants described agroecology as an environmentally sustainable and regenerative farming approach capable of restoring soil fertility, improving biodiversity and increasing agricultural resilience.

tech5d ago

Swedfund Invests USD 12 Million in Acumen’s Agriculture Fund to Boost Climate Resilience Across Africa

Swedfund invests USD 12 million in Acumen Resilient Agriculture Fund II (ARAF II). The investment supports growing food and agriculture companies across Africa that strengthen agricultural value chains. By improving access to markets, finance and essential services, these compani

Tech Arena

sports5d ago

Kenya shines at Zone Individual Chess Championship in Ethiopia

Kenya enjoyed an impressive outing at the 2026 Zone 4.4 Individual Chess Championship after its three-player team returned home with outstanding results

5d ago

Team Kenya kitted out ahead of World Athletics U-20 Championships

Team Kenya has been kitted out ahead of the 21st World Athletics under 20 championships slated for Eugene,Oregon from 5th to 9th next month in the USA.

5d ago

Two arrested, Ksh3.3M Cannabis seized along Eldoret-Nakuru highway

A high-speed chase along the busy Eldoret-Nakuru Highway ended with two drug traffickers in handcuffs and cannabis valued at Ksh3.3 million seized. Acting on intelligence, a team of detectives from the Anti-Narcotics Unit (ANU) in Nakuru, along with their K9 counterparts, set a t

KBC County News

sports6d ago

Amunga ends Kenya's wait with Commonwealth Bronze in Glasgow

Team Kenya's long-awaited medal breakthrough at the 2026 Commonwealth Games finally arrived on Sunday in Glasgow.

business6d ago

MPs flag Margaret Nyakang’o delay in check of housing levy

House team says delaying in handing CoB power to audit Sh63 billion in annual levy opens funds to potential abuse.

Nation Business

6d ago

Imported sugar undermining local industry, farmers say

Sugarcane farmers in South Nyanza have decried the importation of sugar, saying it is driving the region into abject poverty.

The Standard Business