By Cecilia Muthoni Ayen Mamer of Grade 6 Purple has been elected president of Roots Academy after winning the school’s 2026 student leadership elections, a process monitored by officials from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). School administrators said the elections reflect the practical focus of the Competency Based Education (CBE) system, which emphasizes […]
A new wave of online gaming is taking hold in Kenya, and at its center is Aviator, an interactive game on Kwikbet that has captured the attention of thousands of players across the country. Blending skill, timing, and adrenaline, Aviator has quickly become one of the most talked-about titles in Kenya’s growing digital entertainment market. […]
The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, has invested KShs 684 million in the development and implementation of the African Pastoral Management and Development (APMD) Platform. The four-year initiative, launched in Nairobi, Kenya last week, aims to address the challenges faced by pastoral communities […]
Former Secretary-General of the Kenya Civil Servants Union and human rights advocate Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity has called for the international community’s intervention on the abductions and murders allegedly carried out by the Kenyan government against critics of President William Ruto The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) reports that at least 82 people have disappeared […]
The Standard Group has appointed Alex Chepkoit, a seasoned journalist with close to twenty years of experience in the newsroom, to the position of Associate Editor-Production and Output. Mr. Chepkoit will assume the role in which he will oversee the production of content throughout the company’s platforms while working with desk editors to help plan, […]
Former Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui is set to appear before the National Assembly’s Committee on Appointments on January 14, 2025, as part of the vetting process for Cabinet Secretary nominees. Kinyanjui, nominated to lead the Ministry of Investments, Trade, and Industry, will be the last of three nominees to face the panel that day. The […]
Nakuru journalists gathered on Friday evening for a dazzling celebration to mark the first anniversary of the Nakuru Journalists Association (NJA). The event, held at the elegant Midland Hotel in Nakuru City, was a vibrant affair filled with laughter, inspiration, networking and recognition of journalistic excellence. The African glam-themed evening featured a keynote address by […]
The County Government of Nakuru plans to establish a primary healthcare service delivery unit at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital (Nakuru PGH) in a bid to expand outpatient capacity and improve access to essential, high-quality healthcare services in the region. It also aims to tackle challenges arising from the implementation of the Social Health […]
The County Government of Nakuru has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing accountability and improving overall performance in the delivery of public services through collaborative reviews of performance scores. According to County Secretary Dr. Samwel Mwaura, this move will help improve the accuracy of the evaluation, allowing for targeted enhancements and adjustments where necessary to achieve […]
The County Government of Nakuru is formulating a draft policy to promote creativity and problem-solving among students in vocational training centers (VTCs). The proposed initiatives include the establishment of innovation hubs within VTCs, enabling students to work on projects, access advanced technology, and collaborate with peers and mentors. According to Governor Susan Kihika, these efforts […]