Mike Kihaki

Nairobi

Photojournalist and Reporter at The Standard (Kenya)

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Kenya to host 2026 ocean conference, a first for Africa

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Kenya will host the 11th edition of the Our Ocean Conference in 2026, becoming the first African country to do so. The decision is a recognition of Kenya’s growing influence and leadership in marine conservation, climate action, and sustainable development, according to President William Ruto.
Governor Wamatangi arrested over graft allegations in EACC raid

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has been arrested following an early morning raid by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on his homes and offices. The governor’s arrest comes amid mounting allegations of embezzlement and abuse of office under his administration. Moments after the arrest, a crowd of agitated residents gathered outside his Thindigua residence in protest, chanting slogans and demanding transparency over the ongoing investigations.
Counties, Health ministry tackle gaps in UHC staff pay

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale and governors from across the country have met to address delayed salaries, outdated systems, and resource shortages affecting health workers. For months, frontline providers have been under pressure—expected to deliver life-saving care under Universal Health Coverage (UHC), despite challenges threatening the country’s ambitious health reform agenda. A key concern raised was the absorption of UHC staff.
President William Ruto reacts to Echoes of War Drama

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

President William Ruto has reacted to the much-publicised Echoes of War Drama, saying the government will deal decisively with those out to corrupt the minds of students. Speaking at a church service in Elgeyo Marakwet, Ruto indirectly addressed the controversy surrounding Echoes of War, a student play that was not staged in this year's Kenya National Drama and Film Festival in Nakuru despite qualifying. He said the government would not sit and allow children to be wasted.
Kindiki warns against divisive rhetoric, calls for responsible leadership

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Deputy President Professor Kithure Kindiki has urged Kenyans—particularly political leaders—to be voices of unity rather than agents of division, calling for restraint in public discourse to safeguard peace and stability. Speaking during an interdenominational thanksgiving service in Kilgoris, Kindiki reminded leaders that while Kenya celebrates freedom of expression, that freedom must be exercised responsibly. “We appeal for your support.
Mudavadi in UK to push Sudan peace talks, secure Nairobi Railway City funding

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is in the United Kingdom to advocate for a peaceful resolution to the Sudan conflict and to finalise financing agreements for Kenya's transformative Nairobi Railway City project. Mudavadi is representing Kenya at the London-Sudan Conference, a high-level meeting aimed at reviving peace efforts in Sudan, where civil conflict has now entered its third year with devastating humanitarian consequences.
Why government stopped 'Echoes of War' play

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

It is now emerging that Butere Girls High School had been instructed to expunge certain sections of the ‘Echoes of War’ play in the earlier stages of the competition, allowing it to progress to the national level. Education CS Julius Ogamba explained that the play’s deep messages, laced with politics and failure to stick to the redacted script, led to the dramatic events witnessed in Nakuru on Thursday.
Government receives a consignment of Mpox vaccines

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

The Ministry of Health has received a consignment of 10,700 doses of the Modified Vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) Mpox vaccine. This will bolster Kenya’s response to curb the ongoing Mpox outbreak. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, in a statement on Thursday, April 10, confirmed the arrival of the vaccines.
Africa is awake and rising economically- Ruto

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

President William Ruto has called on African countries to seize the moment and claim their rightful place in the global economy, describing the continent as the “world’s clean industrial hub” and a “giant that is not asleep.”Ruto, speaking during the opening of the World Chambers Federation Africa Summit 2025 in Nairobi on Wednesday, April 9, addressed regional integration, infrastructure, trade, and education, highlighting Africa’s ongoing transformation.
All eyes on KNEC as four million candidates set to sit exams in CBC era

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Mike Kihaki

Registration for national exams officially closed last month and attention now shifts to the rollout of new assessments, which will be administered under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). This marks a new era of competency-based learning, with the 2025 assessments shaping up to be a litmus test—not just for learners, but for the education system. The big question now is if the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is prepared to handle this task.