Kebs wants consumers to take lead in war against fake goods

Kebs wants consumers to take lead in war against fake goods

The Kenya Bureau of Standards Testing Services Manager Tom Oduor addresses journalists in Homa Bay town on infiltration of substandard goods in markets, in Homa Bay, on April 29, 2025.  [James Omoro, Standard] The Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) wants consumers to be vigilant to curb the infiltration of counterfeit goods in markets. Kebs Lake…

Kibuye market closed temporarily over cholera fears

Kibuye market closed temporarily over cholera fears

Kisumu City Manager Abala Wanga and his deputy Charles Omollo declaring closure of Kibuye market due to public health concerns. [Michael Mute, Standard] Governor Anyang Nyong’o’s administration has ordered the immediate closure of the bustling Kibuye Market over cholera outbreak fears. This follows an assessment by the Department of Public Health, which raised alarm over multiple health hazards threatening traders and…

Raila defends Orengo and Nyong’o, says ODM is not in coalition with Ruto

Raila defends Orengo and Nyong’o, says ODM is not in coalition with Ruto

Rt. Hon Raila Odinga at the Funeral of Preskila Oreny Koyo, wife to the late Ker Joash Koyo Opien in Homa Bay County on 25 April 2025. [File Courtesy, Standard] ODM leader Raila Odinga has moved to quell the wrangles among his foot soldiers over the co-operation between his party and President William Ruto’s UDA…

Man who hung on helicopter in Migori slapped with 18 months in prison

Man who hung on helicopter in Migori slapped with 18 months in prison

  Stephen Odhiambo Obise now famously known as Migori ‘James Bond’, while at Uriri police station in Migori County. Migori man who hung on a helicopter last week has been slapped with 18 months’ imprisonment. Stephen Odhiambo Obise now famously known as Migori ‘James Bond’, had been placed on probation for hanging on a chopper…

Families at pains to trace missing kin from Rongo’s secretive church

Families at pains to trace missing kin from Rongo’s secretive church

George Adongo is searching for his sister who has been missing for 20 years after 57 followers of the controversial church in Rongo were arrested and taken to Rongo Police Station, on April 23, 2025. His two sisters joined the church in 2005. [Rodgers Otiso, Standard] Families whose loved ones are still missing after reportedly…

PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church

PHOTOS: Migori police launch probe into another suspected cult- like church

  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…

Fisherman killed in row over fishing ground in Mbita

Fisherman killed in row over fishing ground in Mbita

Boats used by fishermen in Lake Victoria. [File, Standard] A 39-year-old fisherman was killed in renewed rivalry over the fishing ground in Mbita Sub-county on Saturday. Fredrick Ooko, a fisherman based at Gode Ariyo Beach, reportedly died after fighting broke out between members of Gode Ariyo Beach and Misori Beach. Trouble started after fishermen from…