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Title deed not proof of land ownership, court rules

Merely holding a title deed does not prove land ownership unless the process by which it was acquired is shown to be lawful; the Environment and Land Court in Eldoret has ruled.Justice Charles Yano declared that a title deed or lease is only the end product of a process and can only enjoy legal prot

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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Ruto boosts chiefs' pay, security role and digital tools

President William Ruto hosted nearly 15,000 chiefs from across the country at State House, Nairobi yesterday marking the first time a Head of State has convened the officials in such numbers.Describing chiefs and assistant chiefs as a crucial link between the government and citizens, the President s

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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Impeachment script: Will Senators bury or save Nyaribo's political career?

The Senate is set to commence the process of either upholding or dismissing theimpeachment of Nyamira GovernorAmos Nyaribo.This will be the sixth impeachment Motion before the current Senate. The House has saved Isiolo Governor Abdi Hassan, his Kericho counterpart Erick Mutai, and Deputy Governor Wi

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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How AI can help businesses save millions on manual procurement

For decades, manual processing of local purchase orders (LPOs) has been costing businesses across Africa’s supply chains significant amounts of time and resources that could have otherwise been channelled to power growth.According to the Centre for Advanced Procurement (CAP), companies spend more th

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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Every risk matters: How foresight can save firms before disaster hits

The world gives hints of the direction taken every week. Most people move past them. Some of them take their time and review the changes that do not align with what was expected yesterday.Cyberattacks cross national borders within minutes. The strains of the environment become tighter. Artificial In

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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Calls for more funding for education technology startups as financing dips

There is a need to increase funding for education technology (edtech) startups in Africa to help advance digital literacy and bridge the country’s learning gaps. The call to increase funding was made on Thursday last week during a one-day MasterCard Foundation-sponsored cohort three startups demo da

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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Kenya stakes claim as Africa's next innovation and deal-making capital

Kenya is fast emerging as Africa’s premier innovation and business execution hub as global investors, financiers and policy leaders increasingly view Nairobi not just as a market gateway, but as a centre where ideas are converted into deals and regional business strategies.Get Full Access for Ksh299

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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A future without cervical cancer starts now, but with concrete steps

Every day in Kenya, about nine women die from cervical cancer. Thousands of women are disproportionately affected by this harsh reality, which is mainly preventable but still claims too many lives.The World Health Organisation reports that cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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Illusions can't build and the damage is worse than truth

I am told of a shop in Dubai that sells carrier bags from prestigious design houses across the globe. The target market is not luxury shoppers but visitors who want to appear as though they shopped at those stores.They buy the bags to create an impression about their trip, where they visited and whe

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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Investments in agriculture spur Tharaka Nithi's economy

Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki says localising the State’s development agenda has made it possible to create entrepreneurship opportunities in agricultural and other sectors.Presenting his State of the County Address at the County Assembly at Kathwana on Tuesday, Njuki said strategic investmen

By The Standard Dec 03, 2025

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KRA officer charged for allegedly receiving bribe to alter Tax Audit Report

A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officer was on Thursday arraigned before the Kisumu Chief Magistrate’s Court for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Sh500,000 bribe to manipulate a tax audit report for a private school.Evans Agumba Oriato, a Customer Care Officer attached to the KRA Kisumu office,

By The Standard Dec 02, 2025

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