×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App
Premium
Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis
After a week-long national crisis occasioned by the sharp increase of fuel prices, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has finally emerged to address the matter, albeit too late.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged a technology-driven, merit-based system to eliminate favouritism in state job recruitment across Kenya.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Premium
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
United opposition chiefs castigated President William Ruto’s administration over what they termed as messing up the country through poor governance and abuse of power.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
Premium
Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis
After a week-long national crisis occasioned by the sharp increase of fuel prices, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has finally emerged to address the matter, albeit too late.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged a technology-driven, merit-based system to eliminate favouritism in state job recruitment across Kenya.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Premium
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
United opposition chiefs castigated President William Ruto’s administration over what they termed as messing up the country through poor governance and abuse of power.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
Premium
Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis
After a week-long national crisis occasioned by the sharp increase of fuel prices, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has finally emerged to address the matter, albeit too late.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
Too little, too late? Kindiki finally speaks on fuel crisis
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
Kenya AIST is the first-ever institution to offer post-graduate studies and advanced research programmes in the country.
By Erastus Mulwa 1 month ago
History as the first-ever postgraduate only university opens in Konza City
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Public Service CS Geoffrey Ruku has pledged a technology-driven, merit-based system to eliminate favouritism in state job recruitment across Kenya.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
CS Ruku pledges fairness in allocation of State jobs
Premium
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
United opposition chiefs castigated President William Ruto’s administration over what they termed as messing up the country through poor governance and abuse of power.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Opposition tears into Ruto as Kalonzo moves to lock Ukambani
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
Matungulu Girls joins top-tier schools in the county, including Machakos School, Kathiani Girls, Tala High and Machakos Girls.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
Jubilation as Matungulu Girls is conferred national status
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
The Machakos County Government has dismissed claims of unpaid contractors, with Governor Wavinya Ndeti insisting only verified claims will be honoured.
By Erastus Mulwa 2 months ago
County rejects 'starving contractors' allegations
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
The cost of living is still a challenge, and we must do more to shield our people. We must pave more roads. We must connect more water. We must ensure every child stays in school.
By Erastus Mulwa 3 months ago
Wavinya defends track record, eyes second term
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
The Water Resources Authority has launched countrywide public engagement on its Draft Water Allocation Guidelines and Thresholds
By Erastus Mulwa 4 months ago
Water resource authority unveils allocation protocols
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Makau, who was based in Machakos County, passed away on January 6, 2026 at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Grief and praise as KTN scribe Makau is laid to rest in Makueni
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Teachers overwhelmingly voted out long-serving Kuppet branch executive secretary, Muusembi Katuku, ending his 24-year reign at the helm of the union.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Old guard shown the door in Machakos Kuppet elections
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
The media fraternity has been thrown into mourning following the death of Standard Media Group correspondent for Machakos, Japheth Makau.
By Erastus Mulwa 5 months ago
Machakos-based KTN Journalist dies
Wavinya warns against road reserve encroachment as Machakos pushes infrastructure drive
Wavinya has cautioned residents to desist from encroaching on road reserves, terming it a major setback to her government's infrastructure development.
By Erastus Mulwa 6 months ago
Wavinya warns against road reserve encroachment as Machakos pushes infrastructure drive
Karua's woes in Uganda make a mockery of EAC
Editorial
By Editorial
27 mins ago