LSK vows to explore legal options if Masengeli defies court's jail order
LSK, pundits and civil society groups are seeking tougher legal action against Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, if he fails to honor the six-month sentence by High court.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
LSK vows to explore legal options if Masengeli defies court's jail order
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Adani's rise and controversies: A tale of ambition and shadows
Adani's story of rags to riches is admired in India. He dropped out of school as a teenager, 16, and moved to Mumbai in 1978 with just a hundred rupees in hand.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Adani's rise and controversies: A tale of ambition and shadows
JKIA-Adani deal whistleblower fears for his life after DCI visit - VIDEO
who exposed the controversial Adani takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), is living in fear.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
JKIA-Adani deal whistleblower fears for his life after DCI visit - VIDEO
What Kenyans stand to lose if Adani-JKIA deal fails
Adani Airport Holdings Ltd will seek compensation for damages, lost returns and investment costs if there are disruptions or terminations related to the JKIA deal
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
What Kenyans stand to lose if Adani-JKIA deal fails
Masengeli unfit to hold public office, lawyers say of defiant IG
Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli has continuously defied High Court summons regarding the disappearance of three men abducted in Kitengela last month.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Masengeli unfit to hold public office, lawyers say of defiant IG
Kenya waiting for engine report months after Ogolla's fatal crash
The delay in receiving crash report that caused the death of 10 service members has also caused a postponement in the delivery of eight refurbished Huey aircraft from the US.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Kenya waiting for engine report months after Ogolla's fatal crash
Raila's base happy, Gen Z demands on back burner
Critics say Ruto's support for Raila's AU bid is aimed at cooling down the ODM leader's base. Despite a ceasefire, there is a growing dissatisfaction with Ruto's policy priorities.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Raila's base happy, Gen Z demands on back burner
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Secrets of 30-year Adani deal to takeover JKIA in November
KAA will help Adani manage the airport for the first two years, thereafter Adani will fully take over the airport.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Secrets of 30-year Adani deal to takeover JKIA in November
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Why Adani 'sweetheart' deal with JKIA will be painful for taxpayers
KAA will be responsible for new loan agreements, whose burden will be shouldered by Kenyans. The deal proposes a concession fee starting at Sh6b, raised by 10 percent every five years.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Why Adani 'sweetheart' deal with JKIA will be painful for taxpayers
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Ruto's inner circle: The men calling shots
Opposition leader Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and NIS boss Noordin Haji have become the most influential figures in President Ruto's inner circle.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Ruto's inner circle: The men calling shots
Families of three abducted seek Ruto's help for their safe return
Civil society members and friends of the abducted youths said the trio was targeted because of their strong stance against Ruto's bad leadership.
By Benjamin Imende 2 months ago
Families of three abducted seek Ruto's help for their safe return
MPs defy retirement age rules, clear Kanja for IG Police
During the vetting, Kanja addressed challenges within the police service and vowed to leverage technology to combat crime.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
MPs defy retirement age rules, clear Kanja for IG Police
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How police unleashed terror squads to torment protestors
The Standard has learnt of disturbing activities of a covert unit within the police and NIS, initially designated to combat terrorism but allegedly repurposed to suppress political dissent.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
How police unleashed terror squads to torment protestors
Why the north has become a playground for criminal gangs
Parliament report reveals factors that make northern counties a fertile ground for crime with security officers hampered by inadequate infrastructure and complex local political dynamics.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
Why the north has become a playground for criminal gangs
President Ruto to axe 15 PSs in government shake-up
President William Ruto will fire at least 15 principal secretaries (PSs) as he consolidates some of the State Departments within various ministries.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
President Ruto to axe 15 PSs in government shake-up
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Adani Group defends JKIA takeover deal
Adani Group has denied claims that the proposed deal to take over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi was conducted in secrecy.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
Adani Group defends JKIA takeover deal
Majority of Kenyans rejected Ruto's Cabinet but were ignored
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says a nominee collected Sh15.3 billion from a Chinese company in 2023. Many Kenyans opposed the reappointment of ten Cabinet Secretaries.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
Majority of Kenyans rejected Ruto's Cabinet but were ignored
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Skeletons of Adani's dark past exposed as JKIA takeover looms
Under Adani Airport Holdings, the billionaire secretly seeks to take over JKIA for 30 years with a plan that includes changing aviation laws and policies to prevent competition and maximise profits
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
Skeletons of Adani's dark past exposed as JKIA takeover looms
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JKIA lease: The fine print in Adani's demands
The 38 airports in Kenya will not be upgraded to compete globally for the next 30 years.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
JKIA lease: The fine print in Adani's demands
Why principal secretaries are next on Ruto's chopping board
Most of the Principal Secretaries have failed to answer audit queries raised by the auditor general as some claim they are being arm-twisted as decisions are made by powerful leaders.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
Why principal secretaries are next on Ruto's chopping board
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Indian firm's takeover of JKIA set to raise passenger, business fees
Adani Airport Holdings has proposed doubling airport fees.
By Macharia Kamau and Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
Indian firm's takeover of JKIA set to raise passenger, business fees
Flying President Ruto held down by Gen Z
Ruto made 62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office. His predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta made 22 such trips in ten years.
By Benjamin Imende 3 months ago
Flying President Ruto held down by Gen Z
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Inside Ruto's intricate KDF plan to restore order, handle protests
Several military officers from Kahawa Barracks were stationed at Parliament buildings and another set at State House to support the overwhelmed police force.
By Benjamin Imende 4 months ago
Inside Ruto's intricate KDF plan to restore order, handle protests
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Why Gen Z viciously dismissed Ruto's olive branch for dialogue
Gen Zs say it is wrong to dialogue with President William Ruto because of massive abductions, detentions, and the killing of their colleagues.
By Benjamin Imende 4 months ago
Why Gen Z viciously dismissed Ruto's olive branch for dialogue
Tributes as Jimmy Wanjigi's father takes final bow at 93
James Maina Wanjigi died yesterday aged 93 while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital.
By Benjamin Imende 4 months ago
Tributes as Jimmy Wanjigi's father takes final bow at 93
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Inside night of terror for Githurai residents
Githurai residents said the police fired live bullets from 6pm up to a few minutes past midnight, injuring people inside their houses and destroying properties.
By Benjamin Imende 4 months ago
Inside night of terror for Githurai residents
Blow for Nairobi Hospital as court quashes suspension of 10 doctors
The Nairobi Hospital doctors, who have since moved to court, say the suspension left their patients in jeopardy contrary to the demands of their professional ethics to save lives.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Blow for Nairobi Hospital as court quashes suspension of 10 doctors
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Realignment looms after Ruto and Mudavadi agree to form new party
UDA and ANC top leaders met at State House yesterday and agreed to merge.
By Ndung'u Gachane and Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Realignment looms after Ruto and Mudavadi agree to form new party
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Cracks in ruling Kenya Kwanza force Ruto to eye new alliances
Significant lobbying is happening behind the scenes with the President warming towards new political pacts
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Cracks in ruling Kenya Kwanza force Ruto to eye new alliances
Ruto summons 'friendly MPs' for meeting ahead of Finance Bill debate
MPs invited to the meeting include those from Kenya Kwanza, Azimio rebels and independent MPs who have been working with the Ruto administration.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Ruto summons 'friendly MPs' for meeting ahead of Finance Bill debate
Did Kiambu police kill Stephen?
Three weeks ago, 24-year-old Stephen Mwangi Mugweru left his home in Kiambu county to run his small shoe-selling business at the county's capital, Kiambu town.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Did Kiambu police kill Stephen?
Controversy as Gachagua opts for commercial flight amid military chopper ban
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's decision to opt for a commercial flight to Mombasa has laid bare the simmering tension within the ruling coalition, Kenya Kwanza.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Controversy as Gachagua opts for commercial flight amid military chopper ban
War on graft take hit as senate amends Conflict of Interest Bill
The amendments now allow state officials to do business with the government and at the same time, shield individuals and their families from taxpayer accountability.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
War on graft take hit as senate amends Conflict of Interest Bill
Assault on a policeman sparks debate on conduct, safety
Police officers are usually assigned in teams of three depending on the duty, and there is no way the officer in question should have been sent on the road alone.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Assault on a policeman sparks debate on conduct, safety
Duale bans politicians from using KDF choppers
Duale said that only him and Interior CS Kindiki, will be exempt from the new policy when conducting operations in the North Rift region or other areas that are not secure.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Duale bans politicians from using KDF choppers
Ruto secures 16 helicopters from US amid aging fleet concerns
Delivery of these helicopters is expected to begin later this year.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Ruto secures 16 helicopters from US amid aging fleet concerns
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Former US envoy and Kenyans in Sh471 billion Usahihi expressway deal
Former US ambassador to Kenya Kyle McCarter and four Kenyans are the men and women behind Everstrong Capital, which signed a Sh471 billion agreement to build Usahihi expressway.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Former US envoy and Kenyans in Sh471 billion Usahihi expressway deal
Fresh plan to privatise 200 state agencies
If a new Bill is passed the government entities will become limited private companies. Last year, President Ruto said the government would privatise 35 state companies.
By Benjamin Imende 5 months ago
Fresh plan to privatise 200 state agencies
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Hustler jet two: The high cost of Ruto's flight to America
Taxpayers to pay over Sh200m as president hires Boeing Business Jet. A one-way trip to Atlanta, Georgia costs Sh98m.
By Brian Otieno and Benjamin Imende 6 months ago
Hustler jet two: The high cost of Ruto's flight to America
Inside Ruto-doctors' agreement to rescue an ailing healthcare sector
The Current Basic Agreement repayment term will be scaled down from five years to just two. Govt committed to reducing the payment period for salary arrears owed to healthcare workers
By Benjamin Imende 6 months ago
Inside Ruto-doctors' agreement to rescue an ailing healthcare sector
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