Betty Njeru
Deputy Editor, News and Current Affairs at The Standard (Kenya)
Editor, News and Current Affairs @StandardKenya | Ag. President @SGwomen_group Board | @WomenInNews WIN Fellow 2022 | Previously @LolweTV
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1 week ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Betty Njeru
There is plenty I could write about Germany. Like the time I ordered pork and was served an entire pig’s head, not quite the juicy chops I had in mind. Or how I nearly turned into a popsicle in my light brown belted coat in the zero-degree November weather. I thought I knew cold, but Germany said, “Hold my beer.” But I digress. Instead, I will tell you about something even cooler than the weather: Germany’s press freedom.
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1 week ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Betty Njeru
Former Health Chief Administrative Secretary Mercy Mwangangi has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Social Health Authority (SHA). Her appointment follows the conclusion of interviews for the position, in which 12 candidates were shortlisted out of 92 applicants. Mwangangi replaces Robert Ingasira, who has served in an acting capacity since November 2024.
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3 weeks ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Betty Njeru
Kenya’s special envoy to South Sudan, Raila Odinga, has arrived in Juba to mediate the escalating political crisis. Odinga left Nairobi on Friday morning and landed in Juba at midday, a spokesperson confirmed to AFP. He traveled at the request of President William Ruto to deliver a message to South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar.
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1 month ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Betty Njeru
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1 month ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Betty Njeru
Alego Usonga MP Samuel Atandi has been elected chairperson of the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committee, replacing Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. Atandi will be deputized by Endebes MP Robert Pukose. Lawmakers expressed confidence in Atandi’s leadership, citing his experience and ability to handle the role. “Get ready for criticism. We must stand firm as long as what you do is fair,” said Eldas MP Adan Keynan.
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Art is political. Always has been, always will be.
Today was tough to watch, and tougher to cover. I’m a product of drama festivals. Drama built me. People like Wa Nyaguthii, Munene wa Mumbi, Nato made me fall in love with the stage. May Butere Girls not stop fighting for their voice.
HAPPENING Now: Police forcefully eject former UDA Secretary-General @Cleophasmalala from his vehicle, bundle him into theirs, and speed off as they teargas journalists covering National Drama and Film festival.
