Report cites level of cancer threat
At least 32,987 Kenyans died of cancer in 2018 as revealed by a latest report on the extent the disease has ravaged the country. The report by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Standard Media (Kenya)
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New study roots for more green buildings
Embracing green technology could save developers up to 50 per cent of initial costs involved in putting up buildings, a study says. The study, dubbed 'Greening Buildings and Communities: Costs and Benefits',
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Why most rives in Kenya are on their deathbed
Kenya’s rivers are drying up quickly. From the great Tana and Ewaso Nyiro river – the main source of water for the arid north – to rivers flowing from the slopes of Mt Elgon and Chereng’any hills, the
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Sh19m water project launched in Busia
Governor Sospeter Ojaamong yesterday launched a Sh19 million water project to benefit residents of Funyula constituency. At least 12,000 families from Nangina and Agenga Nanguba wards will benefit from
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Malindi judge warns parties over delay to Sh23 billion wind-power suit
There was reprieve for the US consortium of investors Cordisons International (K) limited and its rival Kenwind limited after the Environment and land court in Malindi set a date for ruling on a long standing
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Woman killed, dozens hospitalized from cholera in Tana River
A woman, 50, has died at an isolation ward in Bura after showing symptoms of cholera. Medical authorities have reported cases of diarrhoea and vomiting in Bura township, Hirimani, Matagla and Jaridende
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How African indigenous knowledge in weather forecasts, agriculture can enhance food production
Local solutions can help beat climate change, a veteran farmer has proposed. Kenny Matampash, a crop and livestock farmer and an agricultural solutions expert in Kajiado County says African Indigenous
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Court gives Nyongo green light to relocate Kachok dumpsite to Kajulu
KENYA: A Kisumu court has now given governor Anyang’ Nyongo the green light to relocate the infamous Kachok dumpsite after it vacated an order temporarily stopping the planned relocation to Kajulu. The
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Maasai warriors prepare for revenge attack against lions
Residents of Empakasi village in Kitengela at the scene where six lions struck for a second time, killing 15 sheep and goats. [Peterson Githaiga, Standard] Maasai morans plan to storm the Nairobi National
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County government to offer slums cheap bottled water
Slum residents could soon win the fight against cholera after the county government announced plans to introduce special-package water. In the recent past, poor hygiene has led to cholera that has left
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Two governors license project to generate green energy from Suswa and Magadi
Two counties have sealed a deal with a Chinese company to generate over 1,000 megawatts of green energy. Narok and Kajiado will begin generating the energy following the licensing of the company, Kaishan