Edwin Nyarangi

Kenya, Nairobi

Reporter at The Standard (Kenya)

I am simple guy,always jovial and i like looking at the positive side of every situation in life.

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Articles

Ruto nominates little known Ethekon as IEBC chairman

6 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

IEBC Chairperson nominee Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi, on March 25, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] President William Ruto has nominated Erastus Edung Ethekon as the new chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
Counties ready to pay Sh 4.7 B bill, ask KPLC to do same

6 days ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

Marsabit Governor Mohammud Mohammed Ali when he appeared before the Senate National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity and Regional Integration Committee at Bunge Tower in Nairobi on September 04, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]The Council of Governors now says counties are willing to pay the Sh4.7 billion electricity bills that Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) is demanding from them, even as they also seek to be paid billions of shillings owed to the counties by KPLC.
CS Wahome put on the spot for failing to honour Senate invites

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

Lands CS Alice Wahome at Konza Technopolis on February 5, 2025. [John Muia, Standard]Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has been put on the spot for failing to appear before the Senate a record seven times with Senators threatening to fine her if she fails to appear on Thursday next week.
Senators demand Sh23.5 billion Counties Industrial Parks stopped

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui during the Western Region CAIPS Investment Conference Breakfast Meeting at Sarova Stanley hotel, Nairobi. May 5, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]Senators are demanding that the Sh23.5 billion County Aggregation Industrial Parks (CAIPs) projects be stopped until a master plan is put in place and the 47 county governments do comprehensive feasibility studies.
Burden of advisers: Ruto's bloated team of 20 advisers drain Sh1 billion from taxpayers

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

President William Ruto and Migori Governor Ochilo Ayacko interact with traders Florence Onyango (right) and Angela Ogolla during the inspection of the Sh47 Million Oria Fresh Produce Market in Uriri in the County. [PCS]When President William Ruto formed the government, he promised to reduce the number of presidential advisers as part of his austerity measures.
William Ruto steers clear of burning issues on jobs and insecurity

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

President William Ruto (2nd left) is escorted by COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli after the 60th Labour Day Celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi on May 1, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]President William Ruto has reminded his opponents that he is in office to stay and challenged them to prepare for a gruelling political battle when the right time comes.
Youth benefit from financial literacy amid evolving digital lending

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

TransUnion Kenya CEO Morris Maina while releasing the Q4 2023 Kenya Credit Industry Insights Report. [File, Standard]TransUnion Kenya is intensifying efforts to boost financial literacy among the youth. The push comes amid growing concerns about responsible lending practices and the need for greater transparency in Kenya's rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
How Kenyans lost millions in CS Mutua's overseas jobs deal

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

Fredrick Keene (left), Godfrey Mbote (right) and other victims before the Senate's Labour and Social Welfare Committee chaired by Kajiado Senator Seki Lenku at Bunge Towers, Nairobi, on April 28, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] More than 300 Kenyans paid millions of shillings for jobs in the Middle East through a recruitment exercise commissioned by the Ministry of Labour last year, but are yet to secure employment.
Duale forms taskforce to investigate organ transplant services in the country

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has gazetted a task force of 12 members with three joint secretaries, to investigate organ transplant services across the country and probe several allegations involving Mediheal Group of Hospitals. Duale in a gazette notice dated April 23, 2025, said the Independent Investigative Committee on Tissue and Organ Transplant Services will serve for three months.
KK security rebrands to GardaWorld, eyes seamless integration

3 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Edwin Nyarangi

One of the largest private security firms in the country, KK Security, has officially rebranded to GardaWorld Securit, with the company prioritising integrating systems and operations before the rebrand. Country Director for Kenya Rishi Ahluwalia said the rebranding was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic after being acquired in 2016, with company boasting of more than 8,000 employees in Kenya standing as one of the largest private security employers.