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UPDATE: The Nairobi City County Green Team continues to remove the logs of two trees that have fallen on Tom Mbaya Street ... Show more
CS Moses Kuria says he will table a Cabinet paper requiring that all government workers be employed on contract basis as opposed to permanent terms ... Show more
KPLC to pay Sh500 million for Nakumatt fire tragedy: KPLC will pay the owner of a building that housed Nakumatt Downtown supermarket more than Sh500 million for ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493801/kplc-to-pay-sh500-million-for-nakumatt-fire-tragedy
You have let us down, UDA tells Sakaja over rot at City Hall: President Ruto's party leaders accuse the governor of failing to meet residents' ...
standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001493804/you-have-let-us-down-uda-tells-sakaja-over-rot-at-city-hall
Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
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Quick Glance: Biden Grants Overtime Pay to 4 Million US Workers
- The Biden administration unveiled a rule requiring employers to pay overtime premiums to an estimated 4 million salaried workers earning less than $1,128 per week.
- The salary threshold will be automatically adjusted every three years to reflect changes in average earnings.
- The rule does not affect overtime requirements for hourly workers.
- The new rule is expected to face legal challenges, with many businesses expressing concerns about economic uncertainty and labor shortages.
Floods wreak havoc in Nairobi after night of heavy downpour, commute affected on sections of Thika Road at KU and on Moi Avenue within the CBD.
Maj. Gen. John Omenda to lead Kenya Air Force in a requiem mass for six soldiers who died in a KDF chopper crash alongside CDF Francis Ogolla, tomorrow ... Show more
Two Malaysian military helicopters crash after colliding during a training session, killing all 10 crew on board, the country’s rescue agency reports
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
- Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
- The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.
- The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.
- An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
Renowned activist Asunta Wagura welcomes twins at the age of 60: Kenya’s renowned anti-HIV/Aids crusader Asunta Wagura has welcomed twin girls at the age of 60.
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493727/renowned-activist-asunta-wagura-welcomes-twins-at-the-age-of-60
Christina Shusho's upcoming song 'Zakayo' sparks excitement among Kenyans
tnx.africa/thenairobian/thenairobian/article/2001493761/christina-shushos-upcoming-song-zakayo-sparks-excitement-among-kenyans
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Migori County Assembly Speaker Charles Owino impeached after all 59 members support motion; his deputy David Chacha to hold office on interim basis.
Public Service CS Moses Kuria says he has directed Ministry’s payroll not to remit dues owed to KMPDU citing contempt of court; medics skipped meeting with ... Show more
Firm linked to fake fertiliser calls for arrest of Linturi, NCPB boss: KEL Chemicals has written to DCI Amin Mohammed Ibrahim seeking the arrest of the Linturi ...
standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001493800/firm-linked-to-fake-fertiliser-calls-for-arrest-of-linturi-ncpb-boss
Paid articlePaid Cabinet approves purchase of 11,000 acres of land in Naivasha, Nakuru County; 6,000 acres will be used to settle squatters and the rest for industrial purposes.
Gikomba gold rush: Banks scramble for a slice of Nairobi's street hustle: In a bid to tap into this flourishing business environment, several banks are ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493719/gikomba-gold-rush-banks-scramble-for-a-slice-of-nairobis-street-hustle
CDF Gen. Ogolla's death: Azimio opposes a military-only chopper crash probe: Azimio has expressed discomfort with a military-led investigation into the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493793/cdf-gen-ogollas-death-azimio-opposes-military-only-chopper-crash-probe
I'm into him, but he does not notice me: How can I catch his attention, and put the thought of romance into his mind?
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/relationships/article/2001493688/im-into-him-but-he-does-not-notice-me
Trump 'ripped away' abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Flooded homes and roads in Kamuthi area, Kahawa West, after last night's heavy rains
Kikuyus, Luos and Luhyas form majority of employees at Kemsa: Kikuyu, with 124 of their own at the agency, constitute 22.42 per cent. They are followed by the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493669/kikuyus-luos-and-luhyas-form-majority-of-employees-at-kemsa
Mudavadi puts PSs at centre of war on graft: Many businesses have suffered demands for kickbacks to set up, access contracts and payment for their services.
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493728/mudavadi-puts-pss-at-centre-of-war-on-graft
360 Degrees Estate in Syokimau flooded after heavy rains
Doctors' deal-breaker: In a dramatic turn of events, negotiations between the government and striking doctors hit a dead end ...
standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001493815/doctors-deal-breaker
Despite Obama and Trump, America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’
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Yes, prices are falling but it might be too early to celebrate: If we look at the numbers from a macro level, things are looking up. The shock therapy has worked ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493725/yes-prices-are-falling-but-it-might-be-too-early-to-celebrate
Will the Olympics Save Nike From Its Midlife Crisis?: Nike’s reputation—and sales—are both in trouble. The Paris games could be the aging brand’s chance to turn ...
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Quick Glance: Controversy Surrounding Nike's New Olympic Track Uniform for Women
- Elite athletes reveal Nike's new lineup in Paris
- Criticism over controversial design choices for Team USA's outfit
- Nike emphasizes diversity of available styles and athletes' comfort
- Discussion on women's sports attire and individual autonomy
Inside Sh5b NOC-Rubis deal to revamp cash-strapped oil marketer: Rubis hopes to benefit from the comparative advantage that NOC has but has been unable to ...
standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493724/inside-sh5b-noc-rubis-deal-to-revamp-cash-strapped-oil-marketer
Kenyan passports to be processed within 21 days from May 1, seven days from August 1 and three days from September 1, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki says.
Two people rescued, several feared trapped in rubble after a five-storey building collapses in Gesima, Nyamira, Masaba North Deputy Commissioner Stella ... Show more
Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ngondi rules that Minority leader Anthony Kiragu's and Whip Mark Mugambi's leadership positions in the assembly remain ... Show more
Price cuts: Why State could be taking undue creditwww.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493720/price-cuts-why-state-could-be-taking-undue-credit
Kanye West: I want Michelle Obama to have threesome with me and wife Bianca Censori
pagesix.com/2024/04/23/entertainment/kanye-west-wants-threesome-with-michelle-obama-wife-bianca-censori/
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Education CS Ezekiel Machogu and stakeholders drawn from African countries grace the 6th partnership for skills in ... Show more
Ngei Ward MCA Redson Otieno protested against the Speaker's ruling, forcing Speaker Ken Ngondi to adjourn the proceedings prematurely.
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Saudi Aramco in talks to buy 10% of China's Hengli Petrochemical: Saudi oil giant Aramco said on Monday it is in talks to acquire a 10% stake in China's Hengli ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/chinas-hengli-petrochemical-says-saudi-aramco-talks-buy-10-company-2024-04-22/
NAMANGA ROAD impassable after Athi River overflows, flooding bridge; Kitengela entry and exit blocked.
How to tell what kind of a lover he is: There are some signs you should watch for that say what sort of lover a new date is likely to be
standardmedia.co.ke/evewoman/relationships/article/2001493695/how-to-tell-what-kind-of-a-lover-he-is
THE CABINET has endorsed the directive to set the stipend for intern doctors at Sh70,000, says Sh206,000 is unsustainable.
KDF, Gen Ogolla's family postpone memorial service scheduled for Friday: A new date for the event to be held at Ulinzi Sports Complex in Langata will be ...
nation.africa/kenya/news/kdf-gen-ogolla-s-family-postpone-memorial-service-scheduled-for-friday-4600742
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Butere: Old town that has refused to grow: The town has neither a bank nor a supermarket.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/kakamega/butere-old-town-that-has-refused-to-grow-4599108
Residents of Supa Care Apartment, Ruaka, salvage belongings after rain water floods their homes
nation.africa/kenya/videos/residents-of-supa-care-apartment-ruaka-salvage-belongings-after-rain-water-floods-their-homes-4600516
Uhuru and Raila skip Ogolla burial in Siaya: Raila Odinga was ‘indisposed’ while former president Uhuru Kenyatta was out of the country.
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493667/uhuru-and-raila-skip-ogolla-burial-in-siaya
General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators: General Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest last Sunday in a manner that even paupers ...
standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001493736/general-ogollas-simple-lifestyle-worth-emulating-by-our-legislators
Police probe 18-year-old’s mysterious death after stepdad’s caning: Girl reportedly dressed down for frequent truancy to cohabit with boyfriend.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nyeri/police-probe-18-year-old-s-mysterious-death-stepdad-s-caning-4600696
Floods in pictures: The ongoing heavy rains continue to wreak havoc across the country leaving houses submerged and roads unmotorable.
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493794/floods-in-pictures
Paid articlePaid Kenyan agricultural traders eye market opportunities through CIIE: ompanies from 173 countries and regions have participated in the and achieved 424 23 billion ...
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/crop/article/2001493779/kenyan-agricultural-traders-eye-market-opportunities-through-ciie
Residents of Ol Donyo Sabuk and Kilimambogo risk their lives by crossing the swollen Athi River which broke its banks after heavy downpour upstream ... Show more
Kalonzo warns Mutula against reckless talk: According to Mutula, Mutisya who was close with former presidents Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel arap Moi ...
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493670/kalonzo-warns-mutula-against-reckless-talk
Vehicles and pedestrians navigate through a flooded stretch of United Nations Avenue, Nairobi, after heavy downpour last night
Six people die, seven injured in Narok accident: A Toyota Sienta and a Subaru Forester were involved in a head-on collision about four kilometres from Narok town ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001493697/six-people-die-seven-injured-in-narok-accident
Inside the Kenyan cult that starved itself to death: During covid-19 a preacher lured thousands of people into a remote forest. Then he told them to stop eating
economist.com/1843/2024/04/19/inside-the-kenyan-cult-that-starved-itself-to-death
State rolls out slum upgrading in Turkana: Detailed site maps for six locations planned for slum upgrade under the Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Program ...
standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001493704/state-rolls-out-slum-upgrading-in-turkana
Saudi Aramco chief executive defends China’s role in green transition amid closer ties
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Credit access to reignite recovery of MSMEswww.standardmedia.co.ke/financial-standard/article/2001493722/credit-access-to-reignite-recovery-of-msmes
Vihiga farmers minting money from African leafy vegetables - FarmKenya Initiative
standardmedia.co.ke/farmkenya/crop/article/2001493528/vihiga-farmers-minting-money-from-african-leafy-vegetables
Kenya’s ‘killer’ cave, believed to be source of Ebola, could bring about the next pandemic
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Don't blend in! Be the standout star of the market! With Standard Digital's social media prowess, your small biz will catch eyes and turn heads ... Show more #TUKOSOKO
Only KDF can investigate military aircraft accidents, says CS Murkomen: Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says international and domestic laws do ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493723/only-kdf-can-investigate-military-aircraft-accidents-says-cs-murkomen
Harvest, conserve rainwater: Kenya should move to water harvesting as a means of food production and livestock farming throughout the year.
nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/blogs/harvest-conserve-rainwater-4599816
Wedding ring, only item surviving chopper accident that killed the General: The wedding ring was handed over to General Ogolla's widow Aileen Ogolla ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001493588/wedding-ring-only-item-surviving-chopper-accident-that-killed-the-general
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