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Tony Mochama

Raila: I'm quitting active politics to focus on AUC chair campaigns

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has announced that he is quitting active politics to focus on campaigns for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson.

By 3 months ago

Raila: I'm quitting active politics to focus on AUC chair campaigns

UDA faults ODM for expelling Uriri MP Nyamita

UDA faults ODM for expelling Uriri MP Nyamita

By 6 months ago

Wetangula allows motion to impeach CS Linturi

Wetangula allows motion to impeach CS Linturi

By 6 months ago

MPs move into plush offices in Bunge Towers

MPs move into plush offices in Bunge Towers

By 7 months ago

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.

By 7 months ago

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits

By 7 months ago

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.

By 7 months ago

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits

By 7 months ago

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.

By 7 months ago

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits

By 7 months ago

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits

By Grace Ng'ang'a 7 months ago

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 7 months ago

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

Embakasi gas explosion survivors to wait longer for compensation

Twenty-seven days after the Embakasi gas explosion killed seven people and left more than 200 injured, the government is yet to compensate the survivors.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 months ago

Embakasi gas explosion survivors to wait longer for compensation

Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off

The probe was called off on Tuesday after some agencies failed to turn up for the hearing before a parliamentary committee.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 9 months ago

Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off

Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy

The opposition says the Kenya Kwanza 2024 budget will overburden citizens with more taxes. They term government economic proposals and strategies are flawed and unachievable.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 9 months ago

Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy

House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah commended the courts for halting the housing levy arguing that the decision paved the way to enhance revenue collection.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 9 months ago

House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy

National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs

Deputy Clerk Serah Kioko commended journalists for their watchdog role in matters of public interest, emphasising the media's function in disseminating information about legislative activities.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 9 months ago

National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs

e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder

Software developer James Ayugi assures that payment platform cannot be hacked. He also dismisses claims that someone can take all the money and run.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 9 months ago

e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder

Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance

Wamuchomba, says she has refused to join what she terms the 'choir' of her party members as she knew the electorate would suffer.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 10 months ago

Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance

Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting

Lawyer Bobby Mkangi told The Standard it was unfortunate that the meeting had to be convened yet it was the Executive that started attacking the Judiciary.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 10 months ago

Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting

MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains

Tharaka MP George Murugara has urged employers to respect workers as a means to eradicate gender-based violence and modern-day slavery within supply chains.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains

Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the removal of sanctions imposed on South Sudan by international bodies dismissing them as retrogressive and unjustified.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan

We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says

For the country to head in the right direction, not all decisions will please Kenyans. He asked CSs to stop pointing fingers at others and instead look for solutions as a team.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says

Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery

Raila Odinga said freedom fighters should be compensated for the sufferings they went through to liberate the nation.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery

Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation

President William Ruto further urged the Czech Republic to consider establishing a hub in Nairobi and use it as a gateway to the region.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation

King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare

The king will inspect a guard of honour before holding talks with Ruto. UK Embassy unveiled royal matatus ahead of the royals' visit.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare

Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi

Attorney General Justin Muturi has said board members and directors of public and private firms will not pay the affordable housing levy after declaring that they are not employees.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi

Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party

After a five-month stalemate over who should lead opposition troops in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula finally okayed the removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party

No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow

The public spat between embattled Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has exposed the soft underbelly of Mt Kenya politics

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow

Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

The National Assembly convenes today for a special session regarding a Bill to replace the national insurance fund.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue

Civil rights groups have written memorandums to the committee on matters to do with police excesses and what they feel should be done.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue

Raila Odinga's ODM accused of double standards on rebels

A report by ODM's disciplinary committee recommended a harsher punishment for rebel MPs but the National Executive Committee softened it, The Standard has established.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Raila Odinga's ODM accused of double standards on rebels

Ababu to appear in House today amid claims of athletes neglect

Ababu has been accused of disregarding the welfare of national sports stars and mismanagement of Talanta Hela programme two months after its launch at State House.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Ababu to appear in House today amid claims of athletes neglect

Kenya Kwanza unveils team amid jitters over cost of living as agenda

Push to revive the stalled bipartisan talks has started in an environment of fear and thinly veiled hostility between the government and the opposition.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Kenya Kwanza unveils team amid jitters over cost of living as agenda

MPs to commence public inquiry into NHIF fraud

MPs will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of NHIF quality assurance mechanisms and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the human resource management.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

MPs to commence public inquiry into NHIF fraud

IEBC selection panel lays ground to recruit seven commissioners

Selection panel refutes claims of suspending operations after orders from the Executive. 925 Kenyans applied to be IEBC commissioners while 25 eye post of IEBC chairperson

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

IEBC selection panel lays ground to recruit seven commissioners

IEBC paralysis persists ahead of deadline to conduct by-elections

The Constitution does not anticipate a by-election outside the 90-day window. Kenya Kwanza says recruiting of commissioners to proceed if bipartisan talks collapse.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

IEBC paralysis persists ahead of deadline to conduct by-elections

MPs to launch public inquiry into NHIF fraud

The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health is set to launch a public inquiry into fraudulent activities at the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

MPs to launch public inquiry into NHIF fraud

Ruto team says reconstitution of IEBC to proceed if talks collapse

Bipartisan talks co-chair George Murugara says pending by-elections an urgent matter. Azimio announced that they were not interested in the bipartisan talks.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Ruto team says reconstitution of IEBC to proceed if talks collapse

Azimio la Umoja plans to draft parallel budget

Azimio said their budget will outline issues that the government ought to have considered to avoid over taxation.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Azimio la Umoja plans to draft parallel budget

Ruto urges state officials to take up training at National Defence College

Ruto said this will enable the country to build capacity for senior officials who will contribute to national policy through home-grown solutions.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Ruto urges state officials to take up training at National Defence College

By-elections in limbo as IEBC paralysis persists

IEBC has been operating without commissioners since the retirement of the chairman, Wafula Chebukati, and commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu on January 17.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

By-elections in limbo as IEBC paralysis persists

Demands from Asian community as they join UDA

In 2017, the community was officially recognised as Kenya's 44th tribe. They are also best known as gifted entrepreneurs.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Demands from Asian community as they join UDA

Ruto denies plot to shut down media over demos

President assures of absolute support to media saying the era of shutdowns is long gone. Journalists warn that attacks on media are ill-advised and will hinder information flow.

By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago

Ruto denies plot to shut down media over demos

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