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Sat, 11 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0300
Kisii County transforms 105-year-old war hospital into modern facility
The hospital's bed capacity has increased from 350 to 800 in eight years with plans to construct a 350-bed capacity Mother and Child facility.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:58:50 +0300
How Matiang'i plans to end Laikipia violence
The Government had earlier created a new sub-county in Laikipia called Kirima aimed at tackling perennial insecurity incidents in the area.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:10:31 +0300
Lillian Ng'ang'a: I am God's finest art
Weeks after announcing her separation from Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua, Lillian Ng'ang'a spoke exclusively to The Standard about her life.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:26:09 +0300
Developers deny sidelining Karen Hills estate homeowners
Developers of Karen Hills Estate have denied claims they have sidelined homeowners in the management of the posh estate.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:52:34 +0300
17-year-old Huruma boy accidentally shot dead by DCI, police say
Authorities say Haila Asanake died after being hit by a stray bullet fired by DCI detectives, who were repulsing residents' hostility from the public.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:45:00 +0300
Kiambu: Two move to court to challenge Jubilee's MCA nomination
The petitioners, through a certificate of urgency, claim Thuku was supposed to be the automatic Jubilee nominee as per the party's laws.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:15:00 +0300
Rights group decries police brutality in Embu
Out of the 50 cases that have been reported in Embu over the past three years, only two had been prosecuted.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:33:38 +0300
Two motorcycle operators killed by speeding car
Two teenagers died after a motorcycle they were riding on was hit by a motorist near Ihindu trading centre in Naivasha.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:18:00 +0300
Roads to cushion cane farmers from incurring losses
Mature cane has overstayed on farms in the region because poor roads had made it impossible for trucks to access cane plantations.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:50:26 +0300
Sh60 million boost for persons with disabilities in Kakamega
At least 49,000 persons living with disabilities have been identified in Kakamega's 12 sub-counties.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:08:20 +0300
County First Ladies urge NHIF to fully cover cancer treatment
Laikipia First Lady urged NHIF to consider providing comprehensive coverage to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Kenyan, Nigerian firms secure Sh165m grant to boost farming
A Kenyan and Nigerian firm have won a Sh165 million ($1.5 million) grant to fund expansion plans for providing services to smallholder farmers.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
3,000 squatters evicted from KWS land in Taita Taveta
Over 3,000 squatters were on Wednesday evicted from Tsavo East National Park in Maungu, Taita Taveta County.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Detectives launch investigations into suspected suicide by Turkana County employee
Investigations are underway after a Turkana County worker allegedly shot and killed himself.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
CS Fred Matiang'i announces security changes to end Laikipia killings
Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i is today expected to announce changes in security management of Laikipia County.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Police boss Hilary Mutyambai: We'll restore security in Laikipia soon
Inspector-General of Police Hilary Mutyambai has said they plan to flush out bandits from the expansive Laikipia Nature Conservancy and restore order

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Kericho now reviews land rates upwards from Sh284 to Sh2,000
Kericho landowners will pay more in annual land rates after Ward representatives unanimously approved the County Valuation Roll 2020 Bill.

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Nakuru woman loses estate over lack of marriage evidence
The High Court has dealt a blow to a woman seeking to be recognised as the wife of a former Nakuru businessman, identified as BM.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 21:32:03 +0300
Thika residents lynch man who killed his wife, left four-month-old baby in a car
Police are investigating a case in which residents set a man ablaze for killing his wife and abandoning a four-month-old baby in Thika

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:55:12 +0300
Children not proof of marriage, judge decides
The High Court has dealt a blow to a woman seeking to be recognised as the wife of a former Nakuru businessman, identified as BM.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 14:51:47 +0300
Tiaty MP William Kamket to remain in police custody

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:11:02 +0300
Detective launch probe into suspected suicide by a county staff
Wife: I rushed to the scene and found my husband lying down in a pool of blood. I alerted relatives and neighbours.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:45:09 +0300
Police seek 14-day detention for Tiaty MP William Kamket over Laikipia violence
He is being held at Kaptembwo police station.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:10:00 +0300
Woman says senior police officer took Sh50,000 court fine by false pretense
She raised the Sh50,000 fine and instead of paying it to the Judiciary as required by law, she took it to Makutano Police Station

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 12:02:59 +0300
Laikipia violence: Tiaty MP William Kamket in court
The lawmaker is facing among others a charge of incitement to violence and destruction of property.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 10:03:51 +0300
Police officers 'attempt to rob' man in Dagoretti, Nairobi
A Jericho pistol loaded with 15 bullets and a Ceska pistol with an equal number of ammunition were recovered from the suspects.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:24:37 +0300
Sugarcane farmers stranded with harvest as factory grinds to a halt
Farmers' last hope is the privately owned West Kenya Sugar factory located in Kakamega County as tons of sugarcane risk going to waste at Kipsitet.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:20:00 +0300
Shock in Murang'a as body of pupil, 13, found by mum in bedroom
A 13-year-old girl from Gatanga, Murang'a County, died shortly after she was sent home on Tuesday morning.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Kwale Governor Mvurya tells State, donors to pay locals displaced by dam
Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya wants the Sh20 billion Mwache Dam project in Kinango, Kwale County, stopped until landowners are compensated.

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Sacked Wajir governor and supporters storm office, vow to 'work for people'
Impeached Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi stormed the county headquarters, broke into his former office accompanied by his supporters.



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