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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
Suspects arrested in connection with the murder of Kasipul MP Charles Ong'ondo Were before they were arraigned at JKIA Law Courts, Nairobi, on May 5, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] As the investigation into the murder of Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were intensified, a gun believed to have been used in the murder of the MP has been traced and retained.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
From left: National Assembly Health Committee Chairman James Nyikal, Medical Services PS Ouma Oluga, Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti and Health CS Aden Duale during the launch of the Kenya National Public Health Institute at KICC, Nairobi, on May 8, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday launched the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) despite opposition from a section of practitioners.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
From left: National Assembly Health Committee Chairman James Nyikal, Medical Services PS Ouma Oluga, Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti and Health CS Aden Duale during the launch of the Kenya National Public Health Institute at KICC, Nairobi, on May 8, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Thursday launched the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI) despite opposition from a section of practitioners.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
Education CS Julius Migos Ogamba before the National Assembly's PIC Education and Governance committee Chaired by Wanami Wamboka to deliberate on various cross-cutting issues affecting Institutions of Higher learning at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. April 25th,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard]African countries have been urged to embrace the use of data in solving their problems to reduce over-dependence on imports.
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1 week ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
From left: Lawyer Mbuthi Gathenji representing Benedict Kabiru's family, his brother Philip Kamau Kuria their uncle Daniel Kabiru Ndungu at a press briefing on 3rd saturday 2025 [David Gichuru,Standard]The family of Benedict Kabiru, a missing Kenya police officer in Haiti lives in agony and uncertainty, with many questions than answers after the government turned its back on their plight, ignoring their calls.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
A section of Ifo 2 refugee camp in Dadaab. [File, Standard]Refugees will showcase their entrepreneurial skills and talent during this year's Africa Forum on Displacement. In a statement Monday, the organisers including Amahoro Coalition, Inkomoko, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, said the opportunity will enable the displaced communities to market their products for economic independence and self-reliance.
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2 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) selection panel has dismissed reports that there are front-runners in the commission chairperson seat. Speaking in Nairobi shortly after concluding the interviews for commissioners on Friday, the Nelson Makanda-led said they are yet to decide on two names that will be submitted to President William Ruto, who will then appoint one to head commission. "We do not know where the names have come from.
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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
The investigative Committee on Organ trafficking has been given three months to complete its task and file a comprehensive report on findings. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale, while inaugurating the committee on Friday, said the committee will not only investigate allegations of organ trafficking at Mediheal Hospital but also in other health institutions across the country.
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3 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
Two people have reportedly been killed by a suspected cooking gas explosion in Stage Mpya, Embakasi South in Nairobi, leaving several others injured. According to witnesses that spoke to The Standard on Friday, the horrific incident that occurred on Thursday evening killed one woman on the spot, and another casualty was Friday evening reportedly pronounced dead while receiving treatment in the hospital.
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4 weeks ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Okumu Modachi
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary, Fred Matiang'i, has jetted back to the country from the United States amid speculations over his intentions to run for President in the upcoming 2027 General Elections. Matiang'i touched down at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), at 11.40 pm Thursday 17, aboard Qatar Airways from Washington via Qatar. However, he declined to address the press but "thanked God for the good journey" off-record, saying he would speak to the nation later.
