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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the launch of an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise in five electoral areas that recently held by-elections. In a gazette notice issued on…
Moving is always stressful, even if you are changing residences within the same city. And when it comes to a dynamic and expensive area like San Mateo, the cost of a mistake multiplies. You are trusting not just boxes but your furniture,…
The White House has asked lawmakers to approve $87.6bn (£66.5bn), mostly for “urgent needs” connected with the US war on Iran, a day after Congress passed a resolution rebuking the military action. The bulk of the funding – $67bn – is for…
The Kenya Medical practitioners, pharmacists and dentists’ union (KMPDU), Nyanza region has warned the Kisii county government of industrial action following persistent delays in payment of salaries to its workers. In a notice sent to the…
The Transport Licensing Appeals Tribunal has issued interim orders suspending the decision by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) to revoke the operating license of Nicco Movers Limited. The orders now allow the public…
Readers to The Standard’s digital platform encountered a temporary outage Thursday, with the site displaying a Cloudflare “Connection timed out” error (code 522) indicating a failure to reach the origin server. The interruption came as the…
Ferrari’s marketing boss has quit after 16 years at the company just weeks after a backlash over the launch of the supercar maker’s first-ever electric car, the Luce. The firm announced this week that Enrico Galliera would leave the role…
Residents of Tharaka Nithi County went about their normal daily activities on Thursday despite earlier calls for Gen Z demonstrations to mark two years since the deaths and disappearances reported during the June 2024 anti-government…
Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr has lauded county employees for their dedication and contribution to improved service delivery and development across the county. The Governor spoke during Africa Public Service Week celebrations held at…
One of Australia’s biggest TV presenters, Karl Stefanovic, will reportedly leave his job amid backlash over his podcast project after an interview with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Stefanovic became a household name as the…
Kenya is intensifying efforts to attain the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT) Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status by December 2026, a milestone expected to strengthen pharmaceutical regulation, improve the quality…
US artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic has accused Chinese e-commerce and technology firm Alibaba of “brazenly” and “illicitly” extracting its Claude AI model’s capabilities. In a letter sent to two members of the US Congress, the…
Green Card Holders with Pending Criminal Cases Face New U.S. Travel Risks After Supreme Court Decision A landmark decision by the U.S. Supreme Court is sending shockwaves across immigrant communities, especially among lawful permanent…
The United Arab Emirates has officially expanded its visa-on-arrival programme to include nationals from six additional countries, among them the Republic of Kenya. The landmark decision, which takes effect today, allows Kenyan ordinary…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the opening of registration for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Qualifying Test for candidates seeking to sit the 2027 KCSE examination but who do not…
Healthcare facilities in Uasin Gishu County licensed and approved by the Social Health Authority (SHA) offer different medical attention depending on the level of the facility under the SHA framework. Level 6, Level 5, and Level 4…
Wamalwa Kijana Teaching and Referral Hospital (WKTRH) in Trans Nzoia has taken a major step towards improving healthcare service delivery by procuring a modern Solar Surgery System designed to provide uninterrupted power supply during…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a new visa-on-arrival policy for eligible Kenyan citizens, easing travel requirements for a section of travelers seeking entry into the Gulf nation. In a notice issued on June 25, the UAE…
The Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA) has intensified efforts to expand employment opportunities for Kenyan seafarers through the signing of recognition agreements with four countries, a move expected to unlock more than 14,000 jobs for…
Stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have been encouraged to champion for the rights of widows. This was one of the key messages during celebrations to mark this year’s International Widows’ Day (IWD) held at Uasin Gishu County government…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced the resumption of Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) and the commencement of an Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise in five electoral areas for a…
At least five people were arrested in Meru town in connection with the nationwide protests. According to Imenti North Sub-County Police Commander Ambrose Kyalo, police officers intensified security operations across the town and…
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) is set to introduce a new mandatory licensing system for all teachers, requiring them to complete a five-year Teacher Professional Development (TPD) cycle before renewing their teaching licences.…
Digital lender Tala is set to lay off up to 10 percent of its workforce in Kenya as part of a global restructuring programme aimed at streamlining operations and centralising key functions across its markets. The company said the…
