Nyamira County Assembly Thaddeus Nyabaro when he appeared before The Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations Committee at County Hall, Nairobi on April 8, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] A fresh political battle is looming at the Nyamira County Assembly after Speaker Thaddeus Nyabaro expelled ten nominated MCAs and suspended three elected MCAs following a disciplinary process. …
Bean farming is an important part of the Kenyan economy. The crop is staple food for many Kenyans. Beans are a good source of protein and fiber, they are also a relatively inexpensive food. Beans are grown in almost all regions of Kenya, but the major bean-growing areas are the Central, Rift Valley, Western, and…
Residents of Bosansa village in Nyacheki, Kisii County, are reeling in shock after a man killed his wife, dismembered the body, cooked some parts and fed them to their children. Following the incident, irate residents lynched the man identified as Stephen Onserio, 55. Police believe Onserio murdered Evelyn Nyaboke a few days earlier before…
Dr. Floridah Maritim and Trezer Odero A rice field in Bura Irrigation Scheme in Tana River Photo| Trezer Odero Rice farming has long been a critical part of the agricultural landscape in Kenya. Yet, for decades, farmers struggled with low yields, pests and diseases, and the high cost of production, which kept them trapped in…
A farmer operates a rice milling plant. [File, Standard] Farmers in Migori County have been encouraged to join Saccos and Cooperatives to enable them to access better markets, increase income, and benefit from government grants. Migori Deputy Governor Gimunta Mahiri stressed the importance of SACCOs, saying they would go a long way in helping…
By Maureen Olindi & John Ekadeli Tomato production is a key agricultural activity in Kenya, vital for the country’s economy and food security. Despite year-round cultivation in various regions, domestic production cannot meet market demand, leading to imports from Tanzania. Kajiado County, the leading region for commercial tomato production, benefits from diverse climatic conditions but…
The family of a 29-year-old fisherman who died in police custody in Homa Bay County wants further investigations into the matter. This is after postmortem showed that Calvins Onditi died of asphyxiation. Homa Bay County Medical Services Chief Officer Kevin Osuri, said Onditi suffered strangulation. “The postmortem has revealed that he died of asphyxiation. It…
Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga addresses a past event at Ruma Primary in Rarieda, Siaya county. [File. Standard] Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) national chairperson Gladys Wanga has alleged that opposition leaders are using the Gen Z-led demonstrations to usurp power through the backdoor. Ms Wanga and Rangwe MP Lilian Gogo claimed that certain opposition figures,…
A youth undergoes a cut during a Voluntary Male Circumcision (VMC) at Masogo dispensary in Muhoroni constituency on April 19, 2018. [File, Standard] Many people were shocked when both print and broadcast media reported high rates of HIV/Aids infections in Nyanza. An unusually startling revelation was that in Kisumu…
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