Siaya Governor James Orengo arrives at Wikondiek Village in Homa Bay County to attend burial of former Karachuonyo MP Phoebe Asiyo. [Michael Mute, Standard] Siaya Governor James Orengo on Friday attended the burial of former Karachuonyo MP and veteran politician Phoebe Muga Asiyo in Wikondiek village, Homa Bay County, marking his first official engagement since June. Orengo, who had been out of the country for weeks, returned on Wednesday amid speculation about his whereabouts. His attendance was confirmed by Siaya County Assembly Speaker George Okode, who had been representing him at county functions during his absence. Follow The Standard channel…
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Health Cabinet SecretaryAden Duale and Majority leader Kimani Ichung’wa accompanied by Kisumu and National leaders at Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu,[Michael Mute, Standard] Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has issued a stern warning to private health facilities defrauding the Social Health Authority (SHA) Fund. Speaking on Sunday, during a funds drive at Tom Mboya Labour College in Kisumu County, CS Duale revealed that the government has already shut down 35 hospitals nationwide found to be engaging in unethical practices. He expressed concern over a rising wave of fraudulent claims threatening the integrity of the health system. “We have noted with…
Maureen Anyango and Penina Atieno are challenging gender norms in a field traditionally dominated by men. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard] In a small workshop near Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital in Kisumu County, two women are defying cultural expectations in a trade traditionally reserved for men. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters Already a subscriber? Log in Maureen Anyango and Penina Atieno are challenging gender norms in a field traditionally dominated by men. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard]…
Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo (L) is taken through various development plans when he toured the Special Economic Zone in Mai Mahiu Naivasha on 10/4/25. Fourteen investors have allocated land in the industrial park with one of the companies already operational. [ Antony Gitonga] The Kenyan government has rolled out an ambitious 100,000-kilometre fiber-optic network project aimed at accelerating digital transformation and equipping citizens with digital skills, with over 20,000 kilometres already laid. This was revealed by Eliud Owalo, the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, during the opening day of the 5th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference…
Some of the 57 people who were seeking healing at the controversial Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah church in Rongo, Migori County on April 22, 2025. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard] A Migori-based lawyer has threatened to seek court redress in barring Rongo Sub County Deputy Commissioner George Matundura from barring members of Melkio Joseph Mission Messiah Church from returning to their place of worship. Advocate Benard Acholla on Tuesday said it is unfair for the deputy county commissioner to bar the 57 members from accessing the church premises on mere suspicion. Speaking to members of the press, the Mr Acholla said,…