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By Felix Olick

Anglo Leasing money wired to one account

The Sh1.4 million Anglo Leasing payments sanctioned by President Uhuru Kenyatta was wired to one bank account, The Standard has established.

By BY FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Anglo Leasing money wired to one account

Ruto Hague trial adjourned as key witness withdrawn

Ruto Hague trial adjourned as key witness withdrawn

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Kimaiyo tint ban illegal, LSK claims

Kimaiyo tint ban illegal, LSK claims

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

AG: ICC ruling on witnesses a set up

AG: ICC ruling on witnesses a set up

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

China opens multi-billion-shilling purse for Kenyan projects

China has opened a multibillion-shilling purse to fund various trade deals that will culminate in the signing of 17 memoranda of understanding and agreements.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

China opens multi-billion-shilling purse for Kenyan projects

Journalists up in arms over State efforts to stifle sector

Journalists have raised the alarm over attempts by the Jubilee administration to stifle their freedom even as senior officials claimed the Government respects the rights of the media.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Journalists up in arms over State efforts to stifle sector

President Uhuru Kenyatta defends controversial media Bill

President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the controversial media law he assented to last year which journalist are seeking to overturn in court.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta defends controversial media Bill

CORD, Jubilee rivalry plays out at Labour Day fete

MPs from the rival CORD and Jubilee coalitions sought to outdo each other at the Labour Day celebrations, where the Government dashed workers’ hopes of a pay rise.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

CORD, Jubilee rivalry plays out at Labour Day fete

Kidero, Ida share platform in surprise show of unity

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, believed to be a renegade in ODM, shared a platform with Ida Odinga, wife to former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and fondly referred to her as the mother of the nation.

By By FELIX OLICK and JAMES OMORO 10 years ago

Kidero, Ida share platform in surprise show of unity

ICC judges ask Kenya to present eight missing Ruto witnesses

The case against Deputy President William Ruto and radio journalist Joshua Sang has taken a dramatic twist following a decision to compel eight witnesses who had withdrawn their evidence to testify.

By By FELIX OLICK and WAHOME THUKU 10 years ago

ICC judges ask Kenya to present eight missing Ruto witnesses

Storm in CORD intensifies over leadership

The raging storm in CORD over the opposition’s leadership in Parliament has hit a crescendo, setting the stage for an acrimonious split a year after the polls.

By By FELIX OLICK and JAMES MBAKA 10 years ago

Storm in CORD intensifies over leadership

Nyong’o tells Kidero off for supporting non-ODM candidates

The differences between Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero and the ODM party leadership escalated Saturday with Acting Party Leader Anyang’ Nyong’o criticising him for backing candidates from rival parties.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Nyong’o tells Kidero off for supporting non-ODM candidates

ODM fortunes continue dwindling

ODM’s fortunes in Nyanza appeared to dwindle further Friday after Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero broke ranks with his party colleagues and backed candidates from rival parties for the upcoming by-elections.

By By FELIX OLICK and DENNIS ONYANGO 10 years ago

ODM fortunes continue dwindling

Focus turns to Raila over ODM conflicts

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga faces the challenge of defusing a simmering revolt among close allies in the party, particularly MPs from his Nyanza backyard.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Focus turns to Raila over ODM conflicts

Senate, National Assembly forge rare unity to crush governors

Legal experts have warned that MPs and senators risk violating the Constitution following the war that they have waged against governors.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Senate, National Assembly forge rare unity to crush governors

Uhuru’s fate at ICC now linked to his cash records

The Kenya government’s official submissions at The Hague Thursday regarding a demand for President Uhuru Kenyatta’s financial transaction records may hold the key to the closure of his case at the International Criminal Court.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Uhuru’s fate at ICC now linked to his cash records

All set for Uhuru, Bensouda legal duel

The stage is Wednesday set for a major legal duel between President Uhuru Kenyatta and International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda during a key meeting at The Hague.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

All set for Uhuru, Bensouda legal duel

President Uhuru Kenyatta to attend AU summit in Addis Ababa

President Uhuru Kenyatta flew out of the country yesterday evening to attend the 22nd Extra-Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta to attend AU summit in Addis Ababa

Obama ‘invites’ Uhuru for meeting in US

President Uhuru Kenyatta is among leaders said to have been invited to the United States for a summit despite concerns that Kenya’s relationship with the West have sunk to a new low.

By By FELIX OLICK and AFP 10 years ago

Obama ‘invites’ Uhuru for meeting in US

Kenya won’t send troops to South Sudan, says Amina

Kenya is unlikely to send its troops to South Sudan despite a request from the United Nations, Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohammed has said.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Kenya won’t send troops to South Sudan, says Amina

IEBC tells Raila to prove allegations

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has asked CORD leader Raila Odinga to substantiate his claims that the Jubilee leadership used the military to rig last year’s presidential election or withdraw the statement and apologise.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

IEBC tells Raila to prove allegations

ICC prosecution put on the spot over witness hitches

The prosecution in The Hague was Thursday put on the spot for failing to disclose to the defence why some witnesses were not showing up to testify against Deputy President William Ruto and his co-accused Joshua arap Sang.

By BY FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

ICC prosecution put on the spot over witness hitches

Schools warned on increasing fees as 200,000 to miss Form One places

The Ministry of Education has warned secondary schools against charging unapproved fees, even as it was revealed that close to 200,000 pupils would miss Form One places this year.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Schools warned on increasing fees as 200,000 to miss Form One places

Victims frustrated by Bensouda’s trial remarks

"Shortly after she recovered the severed head of her husband in Naivasha in January 2008, Celestine wrapped it in a shawl and carried it away for a dignified burial. She does not know where the rest of his body is.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Victims frustrated by Bensouda’s trial remarks

Did state parties hoodwink Kenya, African Union on International Criminal Court attendence?

Did the Rome Statute Assembly of State Parties hoodwink Kenya that the country’s chief executives would be excused from physical presence at their trials?

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Did state parties hoodwink Kenya, African Union on International Criminal Court attendence?

ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda wants DP Ruto at The Hague

Deputy President William Ruto must show up at the International Criminal Court and face his accusers in the courtroom, ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has told the judges.

By BY FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda wants DP Ruto at The Hague

Journalists to challenge laws seeking to stifle freedom of expression

Journalists and media practitioners plan to move to court to challenge controversial laws seeking to stifle freedom of expression and a free press.

By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago

Journalists to challenge laws seeking to stifle freedom of expression

Ruto’s ICC trial may be extended beyond November 8

Deputy President William Ruto could still have a date with The Hague judges after November 8 following the postponement of the trial against President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By BY FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Ruto’s ICC trial may be extended beyond November 8

Ruto’s defence rubbishes witness’ testimony

Deputy President William Ruto’s lawyer discredited the testimony of the fifth prosecution witness, citing contradictory evidence, which he said highlighted the weaknesses of the case at the ICC.

By By FELIX OLICK in The Hague 11 years ago

Ruto’s defence rubbishes witness’ testimony

Ruto’s trademark cap sent coded message, ICC judges told

The fifth prosecution witness claims Deputy President William Ruto’s trademark cap also had a lot of significance among the Kalenjins during the 2007 presidential campaigns.

By BY FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Ruto’s trademark cap sent coded message, ICC judges told

ICC extends sitting hours to recover time lost

The International Criminal Court (ICC) will be sitting extended hours in the case against Deputy President William Ruto to make up for the time lost.

By BY FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

ICC extends sitting hours to recover time lost

Ruto trial resumes on Wednesday

Deputy President William Ruto returns to The Hague today after the Westgate attack for what is likely to be his last trial session this year.

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Ruto trial resumes on Wednesday

Ruto seeks absence from ICC trial

Deputy President William Ruto has filed a fresh request at the International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber seeking to be excused from attending his trial at The Hague, Netherlands.

By BY FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Ruto seeks absence from ICC trial

Ruto seeks postponement of ICC trial citing Westgate Mall attack

Deputy President William Ruto wants his trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) adjourned citing the terrorist attack on the Westgate Mall in Nairobi.

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Ruto seeks postponement of ICC trial citing Westgate Mall attack

ICC convenes status conference on Monday

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have convened a special sitting for Deputy President William Ruto to fine tune outstanding issues ahead of the commencement of his trial.

By By Felix Olick 11 years ago

ICC convenes status conference on Monday

Police raid Pattni offices in JKIA fire investigation

Detectives have raided the home and offices of controversial businessman Kamlesh Pattni in connection with the devastating fire that crippled operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) earlier this month.

By By Felix Olick and Cyrus Ombati 11 years ago

Police raid Pattni offices in JKIA fire investigation

UoN remains ‘Kenya’s gold standard’

University of Nairobi (UoN) Vice Chancellor George Magoha has dismissed speculations that the institution has been toppled as the premier university in Kenya.

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

UoN remains ‘Kenya’s gold standard’

Kilukumi dropped from Ruto’s ICC case

Deputy President William Ruto appears to have formally dropped Kenyan lawyer Kioko Kilukumi as one of his defence lawyers at the International Criminal Court (ICC).

By By Felix Olick 11 years ago

Kilukumi dropped from Ruto’s ICC case

Muthaura says State documents sensitive

Former Head of Civil Service Francis Muthaura wants lawyers of the post-election violence victims at The Hague barred from assessing sensitive Government documents that were handed over to the international court.

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Muthaura says State documents sensitive

Counties courting crisis as budget proposals stall

Governors could soon face financial crisis if County Assembly Members continue to paralyse legislative agenda over demand for increased perks.

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Counties courting crisis as budget proposals stall

We will lower cost of food, Uhuru assures Kenyans

President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured Kenyans that the Government is committed to reducing the cost of living and ensuring prices of basic necessities are affordable.

By BY FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

We will lower cost of food, Uhuru assures Kenyans

State to build county industrial parks

President says Government is focused on advancing an industrial agenda

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

State to build county industrial parks

Judiciary gets Sh16 billion for 2013/14

The Government has allocated Sh16.1 billion to the Judiciary and Sh19 billion to Parliament in the 2013/2014 financial year.

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Judiciary gets Sh16 billion for 2013/14

Civil society pig protests force MPs to ‘alternatives’

Civil Society Organisations staged a mega protest against MPs’ demand for increased pay perks in a renewed bid to stop the legislators from arm-twisting the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

By By FELIX OLICK 11 years ago

Civil society pig protests force MPs to ‘alternatives’

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