An aerial view where part of the Mau forest has been cleared for agriculture. [File, Standard] All eyes were on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua this week after he was “misquoted” when he said the new government would give back the “Shamba system” that allows farming in forests. He said eventually …

Azimio’s top leadership has questioned the relevance of the Supreme Court in judging presidential election petitions Led by Raila Odinga, Azimio wants the Kenyans to evaluate the Apex Court as to whether it serves its intended purpose They heavily criticized the Supreme Court’s reasons for rejecting the 2022 presidential election …

girls volleyball Abington 3, Hatboro-Horsham 1: Kenya Lucas had 11 kills, including a career 1,000th, and eight aces in a SOL American win on Thursday. The Ghosts won in four sets 25-11, 25-12, 19-25, 25-22. Sasha Moody added 13 kills and Mary Carter had 24 assists. field hockey Abington 1, …

Ruto, 55, posed as the champion of the poor in the August 9 poll Simon Maina text size Kenya‘s newly elected President William Ruto on Thursday promised to overhaul the country’s income tax system and introduce reforms that would require high earners to pay more to reduce inequality. The 55-year-old …

By Ayenat Mersie It is starving Kenya‘s famous wildlife from normal outdoor food sources, driving them into deadly conflicts with humans as they roam farther to the outskirts of towns and villages in their desperate search for food. Without intervention to protect wildlife, or if the approaching rainy season fails …

Kenya risks US sanctions if it buys Russian oil Nairobi, Kenya – In a recent interview with the BBC, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced that his government was open to doing business with Russia. Kenya‘s head of state said he was more than willing to buy Russian fuel after scrapping …

Business The four men who could make or break the Ruto government Wednesday 28 September 2022 State House in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG Four nominated cabinet secretaries, including former central bank governor Njuguna Ndung’u, will emerge as key cogs in the new government’s struggle to cope with a heavy …

Attorney Paul Gicheru was found dead at his home in Karen after having a late lunch and complaining of being unwell Gicheru had been summoned to appear in The Hague to answer allegations that he had interfered in the trials of William Ruto by bribing witnesses An arrest warrant was …

A child with eye deviation (squinting) can also be one of the early signs of retinoblastoma. [iStockphoto] When Racheal had her baby girl in November last year, nothing prepared her for the numerous medical visits. While breastfeeding Amani, she noticed that the little one never made direct eye contact. And …

Business Kenya begins to benefit from free trade with Africa Monday 26 September 2022 A container terminal in the Port of Mombasa. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NMG Kenya has shipped its first shipment of locally made batteries to Ghana, two months after being chosen from among seven countries to …

Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) senior official Patrick Njoroge has portrayed the placement of the country’s trades in Bitcoin as “insane.” Njoroge, who recently mentored select individuals from Kenya’s legislature, added that if he had agreed to fully convert Kenya’s businesses to bitcoin, he would have to be jailed and …

Lakeside’s Brandon Lee in action against Strathmore Blades during the KBF Men League game at Nyayo National Gym on September 3, 2022. (Kelly Ayodi, Standard) Shooting guard Brandon Ochieng recorded a game-high 14 points and seven assists to inspire Lakeside to their first win of the 2022 season after defeating …

Xbox’s flagship shooter is an intergalactic sci-fi saga with narrative bases that stretch far back billion of years. Despite this wide-ranging storyline, most of the actual Halo games take place within a single decade during the end and aftermath of the Human-Covenant War. The mainline Halo games present a sequential …

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Kenya‘s newly elected President Dr. William Suto, are committed to further strengthening and deepening bilateral relations. According to a statement by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, both leaders held a discussion on the sidelines of the general debate of the 77th …

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 23 (Reuters) – Kenya-made Exide batteries landed at the port of Tema, Ghana on Friday, marking the country’s formal start of trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Kenya’s High Commissioner for Ghana HE Amb. Eliphas Barine witnessed the unveiling of the cargo by a …

By Vincent Achuka In the second and final part of this series on how a Kenyan family stole Sh230 billion from American taxpayers by making fraudulent claims on a medical scheme for elderly poor US citizens, we explain how Faith Newton, a registered nurse, created a carried out parallel scams …

Business consultancy and investment firm Inkomoko has announced a strategy to invest and provide financial support to half a million medium and small micro-enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya by 2030. As part of the new strategy, the company also plans to invest Ksh 4.8 billion (US$40 million) by 2030 to support …

Nairobi — Azimio La Umoja A Kenyan lawmaker has protested the move by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to ban Deputy CEO Ruth Kulundu over alleged whistleblowing in the polls. Led by Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi, MPs called for their reinstatement within the next 48 hours, after which …

market news Share of Kenya’s exports to EAC falling despite trade deal Thursday 22 September 2022 Long-distance trucks form a queue at Sikata on the Webuye-Kanduyi-Malaba highway in Bungoma County. FILE PHOTO | NMG Exports from Kenya to East African countries have dwindled over the past decade, although Kenyan entrepreneurs …

DNS Rawalpindi: Kenya is a gateway for Pakistani investors to enter the large market of 38 African states surrounded by Kenya with the international seaport of Mombasa. Kenya will fully support Pakistani investors in exploring potential investment and trade areas in various fields including tourism, agriculture, IT, mining and machinery. …

A woman walks past a closed public toilet near the National Archives of Kenya, Nairobi, May 13, 2021. [David Njaaga, Standard] A notice on a toilet door in a Nakuru mall justifies why one should pay Sh20 to use the toilet. The reasons include paying the cleaning staff, buying detergents …

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept. 20 (Reuters) – Kenya‘s GDP growth is expected to slow to 5.7 percent in 2022 on the back of a broader global economic slowdown, heightened uncertainty surrounding August elections and tighter fiscal policies, according to Deloitte. This is 1.2 percentage points less than the country’s GDP growth …

Industry Risks of climate change offer insurers new cash flows Tuesday, September 20, 2022 A driver and motorist wade through a flooded Nakuru-Eldoret-Malaba highway in the town of Eldoret, Uasin Gishu county, after heavy rains, July 21, 2022. PHOTO | JARED NYATAYA | NMG Insurance policies targeting damage from climate …

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) organized a four-day retreat for its staff in Mombasa to reflect on the completed August 9 general election. IEBC Chair Wafula Chebukati and Deputy Chair Juliana Cherera at a past event. Photo: Ken Kimutai.Source: Twitter During the event, held at a luxury hotel …

One of Kenya Airways planes as it landed during the start of the resumption of international flights at JKIA August 1, 2020 in Kigali, Rwanda [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Tourism industry stakeholders have welcomed the news that Kenya Airways (KQ) will resume daily flights en route to New York from December. …

Kenya vs Cameroon, Match 9 of the Africa Cricket Association Cup T20 2022 will be played in Benoni, South Africa. LIVE SCORE – Kenya vs Cameroon Africa Cricket Association Cup 2022 Tournament Statistics Top Batter (runs scored) Top Bowler (wickets taken) Most sixes points table Kenya won its first match …

By BOB KARASHANI Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu is rallying African decision-makers for a continental protocol specifically addressing the protection of women from harassment and other obstacles to complement the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. President Suluhu, who is also a champion of AfCFTA, says the continent must prioritize …

It took less than an hour for the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi to fill up to the last seat. Nearly 60,000 Kenyans came to greet their newly installed President, Dr. William Ruto to cheer after a close race against former Prime Minister Raila Odingo. In a nation that has weathered …

Mombasa-based marksman Ibrahim Ndung’u in a past action. [Caroline Obuya, Standard] The Mombasa team is optimistic and ready to surpass their opponents in Nairobi during the International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) Tier 3 Shooting Championships at the Bamburi Rifle Club, Mombasa. The championships will take place from September 29th to …

Winnie Keben felt blessed to raise her children in her husband’s family home just 500 meters from the shores of Lake Baringo in Kenya‘s Great Rift Valley. The huge freshwater lake, about a five-hour drive from the capital Nairobi, had attracted international fishermen and tourists. But it has doubled in …

NAIROBI, Kenya (Reuters) – Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga is back in the country with his family days after his holiday to “reflect and heal” after the shocking loss in the August 9 election. Odinga, who was in Zanzibar, flew back to the country on Thursday to attend the swearing-in …

Energy Petroleum and Regulatory Authority (EPRA) Director-General Daniel Kiptoo has outlined the government’s plan to diversify investments into fuel and electricity to protect Kenyans from inflationary pressures. After the government hiked fuel prices in the country, Kiptoo announced on Wednesday September 14 that the state is focused on shifting investment …

The new fuel prices are a historic high in Kenya. [File, Standard] Fuel prices in Kenya have reached an all-time high after the government scrapped the fuel subsidy program that gave motorists relief last year. In Nairobi, a liter of petrol costs Sh179.30, while a liter of diesel costs Sh165.00. …

A man grimaces in pain while being evacuated as Kenyan security forces intervene following a stampede at the entrance of the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya on Tuesday. AFP Several people were injured on Tuesday when crowds tried to enter the stadium where Kenyan President-elect William Ruto …

Business Nema blames Homa Bay County for illegal mining activities Tuesday September 13, 2022 An entry point to a tunnel used for gold mining in Kosele, Rachuonyo South Sub-County in Homa Bay County on July 8, 2021. PHOTO | DECENTITY The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) says Homa Bay County’s …

If you missed your summer vacation and are still thinking about travel, you’re in luck. In places like Hawaii, Greece and Europe, tourist numbers are falling and so are prices, making them perfect destinations for an October trip. Temperatures could also be a bit lower, but you can still find …

Ocean Sole: Kenyan company turns flip-flop sandals into art Nairobi, Kenya – Flip flops are the most popular type of footwear in developing countries like Kenya. Over 3 billion are produced annually, they are considered comfortable, easy to wear and inexpensive. Unfortunately, most of them are also harmful to the …

KAMPI ya SAMAKI, Kenya—Winnie Keben felt blessed to raise her children in her husband’s home in the community of Kampi ya Samaki—just over 500 meters from the shore of Lake Baringo. The vast freshwater lake in Kenya‘s semi-arid volcanic region of the Great Rift Valley has long been an oasis. …

Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday afternoon at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was on the British throne for 70 years, making her Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. “Busy” is perhaps the keyword here. While the Queen’s official powers in a constitutional monarchy were greater than many might …

Cabinet Secretary for Tourism Najib Balala provoked mixed reactions from a segment of Kenyans and President-elect William Ruto’s allies after openly declaring that he was ready to serve the new government. Balala On Friday, September 9, Balala expressed interest in working in Ruto’s government, adding that he is willing to …

Horticulture is one of the strategic areas Rwanda is betting on as it seeks to expand its agricultural export base through diversification and aim to generate US$1 billion (over RWF1 trillion) in annual foreign farm revenues by 2024. This is more than double the approximately $445 million registered last fiscal …

President Uhuru Kenyatta has hailed Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth as a great leader who has helped transform the world. In a statement sent to the editorial board on Friday September 9th, the Head of State expressed his sadness at the death of the Queen, which took place yesterday, Thursday September …

companies KQ resumes daily flights to New York in December Thursday, 09/08/2022 Kenya Airways planes at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport on July 31, 2020. PHOTO | SALATON-NJAU | NMG Kenya Airways (KQ) will resume daily frequencies for the New York route in December, citing a surge in advance bookings for …

Business William Ruto’s difficult task in reversing SGR deals, anniversary policies Wednesday 07 September 2022 President-elect William Ruto delivers his speech during the opening meeting with Kenyan Kwanza leaders at his official residence in Karen August 17, 2022. PHOTO | JEFF ANGOTE | NMG President-elect William Ruto faces a difficult …

columnists How to attract local tourists to visit the annual wildebeest migration Tuesday 06.09.2022 The annual wildebeest migration in the Masai Mara is expected to drive occupancy. FILE PHOTO | NMG As the annual wildebeest migration, dubbed the eighth modern wonder of the world, continues into September, tourists from all …

By nation. Africa Security agents in Mombasa County are detaining 40 Jordanian nationals after they were found begging in the streets of Mombasa in an alleged foiled human trafficking case. Mombasa residents were shocked on Thursday when they saw at least 40 tourists begging in the streets of the old …

September 5, 2022 at 6:24 am WAT New information 59 minutes that don’t pass Kenya‘s Supreme Court on Monday delivered a final ruling on a petition challenging the results of last month’s presidential election. The seven-member court adjourns Friday to consider the verdict after completing three days of hearings on …

Last month we helped lead an international election observation mission to Kenya‘s presidential election, sponsored by the International Republican Institute (IRI) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), on whose boards we serve. At the time of writing, William Ruto had narrowly ousted Raila Odinga, but challenges to the results are …

Download logo Kenya will implement a three-test HIV testing algorithm to streamline ongoing efforts to combat the virus. After receiving a preliminary report from a technical taskforce on the acceptance of the procedure, Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said the field tests will be piloted in select counties ahead of …

“The Place Beyond the Pines” is one of those films that feels as if it could have become a classic, but unfortunately only exhausts the surface of its enormous potential. Starring Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Rose Byrne, Ben Mendelsohn and Mahershala Ali, Pines tells three separate but intertwined …

Kenya plans to sign an agreement with China to end double taxation, The Nation newspaper reported. The agreement, subject to ratification by the Chinese and Kenyan governments, will create a favorable environment for investment and trade in goods and services. Kenyan Treasury Minister Ukur Yatani has sought public opinion before …

Nairobi — The US embassy in Nairobi has imposed movement restrictions on US government employees in Kisumu ahead of Monday’s Supreme Court decision on the outcome of the Aug. 9 presidential election. The embassy said the move was a precautionary measure in a security alert issued Thursday, arguing that Kenya …

basketball team of Dr. Aggrey School. [Ernest Ndunda, Standard] The Mombasa Coastal Secondary Schools games are expected to be different from the previous championships in Mombasa. Little-known teams upset giants at the county-level games this past weekend, setting the stage for more shocks at the Regionals. Several schools will make …

Nairobi – Azimio La Umoja – Raila Odinga, a standard-bearer for the Kenyan President, has defended his attack on Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Wafula Chebukati, whom the Supreme Court is expected to find unfit for violating the constitution. This raises the question of whether the Commission acted …