Magistrate arrested over suspected sexual relations with underage girl

Police in Bomet have arrested a male magistrate over alleged sexual relations with a minor.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Homa Bay Governor race: ODM Wanga choice leaves Kidero livid

The window for party-hopping was closed on March 26, 2022.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Policeman enters motorist’s car through co-driver window in Nairobi CBD

The drama began when the police officer, who was manning the GPO Roundabout on Kenyatta Avenue, picked an altercation with the motorist.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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No cow in Congo? Number of cattle in DRC revealed amid Ruto’s claim

World Data Atlas shows that in 2020 alone, one cow in DRC produced an average of 9,008 hg/an (900.8 litres) of milk.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Kenya’s KCPE conquerors: Faces of the Top 10 candidates nationally

Bruce MacKenzie Magata of Gilgil Hills Academy emerged the best pupil countrywide with 428 marks out of the possible 500.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

The 2021 KCPE top performers: Their marks and faces

Kenya's top 2021 KCPE candidate got 428 marks out of the possible 500.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Supreme Court sets date for BBI appeal ruling

The BBI appeal hearing at the Supreme Court ended on January 20 after its start on January 18.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

How to check 2021 KCPE results after they’re released

Some 1,225,507 candidates enrolled for the exam, which was written between March 7 and March 9.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

I have plans for Wycliffe Oparanya in National Government – Raila Odinga

Wycliffe Oparanya has served the maximum two-term limit as governor, and is ineligible to vie again for the same seat.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

KBC appoints Samuel Maina as acting MD following Naim Bilal’s exit

Samuel Maina’s appointment follows the exit of Naim Bilal, whose contract expired on March 19, 2022.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Janet Mbugua: Why I rejected Kuria’s offer for running mate position

Janet Mbugua currently runs her Inua Dada Foundation, which aims to empower girls and young women.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

No, the Nairobi Expressway hasn’t been opened for free trial yet

KeNHA says the trial dates will be officially announced by the agency.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

I’ve accepted that Uhuru doesn’t want me – Ruto

DP Ruto, however, says President Kenyatta should stay away from the campaigns so that Raila Odinga does not get undue favour.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

I’m going for Mathare MP seat, and Raila is my presidential candidate – Bahati

Bahati says he will seek Jubilee Party’s ticket in April ahead of the August 9 General Election.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

DP Ruto says he’s been interested in the presidency on 3 occasions

DP William Ruto pledged to combat corruption, revamp the agriculture sector, create jobs for the youth and empower the Judiciary.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

UDA: Why we rejected Ruto’s competitors for presidential ticket

DP Ruto claimed UDA has at least seven million members countrywide, and was receptive of all hustlers across the nation.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

UDA endorses DP William Ruto for President

The NDC was held at the Moi International Sports Complex, Kasarani.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Transport association asks members to increase transportation charges countrywide

It costs between Sh80,000 and Sh100,000 to transport a 20ft container using trucks between Mombasa and Nairobi.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Azimio la Umoja NDC: What’s happening now

2pm: Raila Odinga arrives at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Jacaranda Grounds full while Azimio NDC at KICC yet to start

After addressing the NDC at KICC, the Azimio team, led by President Kenyatta and Raila Odinga, will proceed to Jacaranda Grounds.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Bodies of two men found in bullet-riddled Toyota Probox in Ruiru

Also found in the car at 2:15am, were documents of a Ruiru-based cosmetics firm.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

They were driving like Formula 1 racers, DCI says upon arresting 2 women over bhang trafficking

The suspects were arrested in Murang’a County while allegedly transporting six sacks of bhang from Busia to Nairobi.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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Why I fell out with Uhuru, Ruto reveals in US

DP William Ruto has cited four reasons for his broken relationship with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

List of 22 most dangerous roads in Nairobi according to NTSA

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has listed Outering Road as the most dangerous route in Nairobi.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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Tabitha Karanja: This is not the fall of Keroche Breweries

Tabitha Karanja has urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to implore upon KRA to give her more time to offset the Sh322 million debt.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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I was defending my boyfriend, stone-wielding Gor Mahia fan says

Winnie, a resident of Huruma Estate in Nairobi, now says she carried a stone to go and revenge on behalf of her boyfriend, who was lying injured.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Kalonzo’s potential votes would reduce in August 9 polls, says Gladys Boss Shollei

Gladys Shollei says, unlike 2017 when Kalonzo bagged over one million votes, it would be difficult for him to repeat the same in August this year.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

HELB announces 100 per cent penalty waiver

The waiver will run for two months from March 1 to April 30, HELB Chief Executive Officer Charles Ringera said in a statement on Tuesday, March 1.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

India’s PM Modi pledged to fund our investment kitty if I win presidency – Raila

Raila Odinga has pledged to create a funds pool in which Kenyans can borrow money from to start their small-scale businesses.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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Retire quietly, Martha Karua tells President Uhuru Kenyatta

Martha Karua said President Uhuru Kenyatta shouldn’t continue calling the shots in the next government.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Tot High School students' attack callous, irresponsible, police say

Interior CS Fred Matiang’i said he has ordered the arrest and prosecution of Tot High School principal.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Number of teachers to supervise, mark 2021 KCSE, KCPE exams announced

Nancy Macharia announced that 100 per cent of teachers in primary and secondary schools countrywide have been vaccinated against Covid-19.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Speaker Lusaka: I haven’t ditched Jubilee for Ford-Kenya

Kenneth Lusaka is eyeing the Bungoma governor seat in the August 9 polls.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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When John Serut’s daughter asked Kenyans for help

Michelle Serut appealed for donations on Twitter to cater for her father's medical bills. John Serut succumbed to cancer on February 16, 2022.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Moses Kuria back on his feet after 137 days

Gatundu South Member of Parliament (MP) Moses Kuria is able to walk again.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

SportPesa CEO Ronald Karauri to run for Kasarani MP seat

At its peak, SportPesa was making tens of millions of shillings daily, prompting the government to dig in its tax books.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

UDA: Reports on Ruto-Mudavadi power sharing deal speculative

Sources, who spoke to The Saturday Standard, said Ruto and Mudavadi also agreed that the DP has the freedom to select his deputy.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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Chris Kirubi’s Sh108m cars: Why they cost him that much

Chris Kirubi died on June 14, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was 79 years old.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

Businesswoman Tabitha Karanja joins UDA

Tabitha Karanja, 57, said if she wins Nakuru senate seat, she will ensure laws that cushion businesspeople against harassment by State are introduced.

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago

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How you’ll know criminals are trying to register new SIM card with your ID

"It’s clear that someone has my ID details, and he or she is most likely out to commit a criminal activity using it."

By Brian Okoth 4 years ago