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LSK asks State to prosecute Kenyans spreading hate on social media

The Law Society of Kenya said that some posts on Facebook and Twitter are spreading hate speech that could plunge the country into ethnic chaos.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

LSK asks State to prosecute Kenyans spreading hate on social media

LSK wants AG Githu Muigai out

LSK wants AG Githu Muigai out

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

High Court issues arrest warrant against Walter Barasa

High Court issues arrest warrant against Walter Barasa

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

Critical Power to invest Sh100million in back-up solutions and renewable energy

Critical Power to invest Sh100million in back-up solutions and renewable energy

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

People Magazine names Lupita 'World's Most Beautiful Person'

People Magazine’s 50 most Beautiful People issue hit newstands this morning, with award-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o gracing the cover.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

People Magazine names Lupita 'World's Most Beautiful Person'

Death toll in Eastleigh blast rises to six

At least six people were Monday night killed and ten others wounded in twin blasts in California area in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

Death toll in Eastleigh blast rises to six

Digital migration deadline pushed to September 30

The Court of Appeal has further pushed the digital migration deadline to September 30 and ordered Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) to issue media owners with digital broadcasting license.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

Digital migration deadline pushed to September 30

Cabinet Secretary Ann Waiguru to address UN delegates on women empowerment

Devolution and Planning Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ann Waiguru is currently at the New York for the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

Cabinet Secretary Ann Waiguru to address UN delegates on women empowerment

ICC spells out conditions DP Ruto must observe

The International Criminal Court has spelled out conditions that Deputy President William Ruto must observe after the Chamber conditionally excused him from continuous presence at trial in an Oral ruling made on January 15.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

ICC spells out conditions DP Ruto must observe

Interior Ministry dispels messages of impending terror attack

The government has dismissed messages being circulated on social media warning of an impending terror attack by Al shabaab saying it will not tolerate those misusing the platforms to cause panic.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

Interior Ministry dispels messages of impending terror attack

ICC Judge opts out of Uhuru’s case

The International Criminal Court Judge Geoffrey A. Henderson has replaced Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji on the bench at the Trial Chamber V(b) in the case against President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

ICC Judge opts out of Uhuru’s case

Dire humanitarian crisis emerging in South Sudan, says UNICEF

In the wake of the ceasefire signed on Thursday 23rd January 2014, UNICEF is warning of a humanitarian crisis unfolding outside Bor town in Jonglei state and other towns in South Sudan.

By By Standard digital reporter 10 years ago

Dire humanitarian crisis emerging in South Sudan, says UNICEF

Millie sets record straight on ODM strength

Mbita Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo has reacted sharply to claims linking ODM party to an individual, particular part of the country and giving it all manner of descriptions.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

Millie sets record straight on ODM strength

ICC judge passes on

It is with great sadness that the International Criminal Court (ICC) learnt of the passing of Karl T. Hudson-Phillips (Trinidad and Tobago), one of the first judges of the ICC, on 15 January 2014.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

ICC judge passes on

TV stations resume normal broadcasting

Programs in local stations are back after almost a one day switch off which affected most viewers across the country.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 10 years ago

TV stations resume normal broadcasting

Candidates in exams irregularity to face 3-year ban

The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) will ban candidates whose examination results have been cancelled from taking any Council’s examination for three consecutive years, The Cabinet Secretary for Education, Prof. Jacob Kaimenyi has said.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Candidates in exams irregularity to face 3-year ban

Kidero kicks off efforts to restore Westgate business

Nairobi Governor, Evans Kidero, has kicked off efforts to facilitate the rapid business restoration of the Westgate Shopping Mall following the mid-September terrorist attack.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Kidero kicks off efforts to restore Westgate business

Four killed in Mariakani road crash

The death toll in Mariakani accident rises to ten after six people succumb to their injuries at the Coast General Hospital.

By -By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Four killed in Mariakani road crash

Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence

Kenya celebrating 50 years of independence in a ceremony that was held at the Safaricom Stadium in Kasarani, Nairobi on Thursday.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Kenya celebrates 50 years of independence

Kalonzo: Thuo's death shocking

CORD leaders have sent their messages on condolence to late former Juja MP George Thuo with former Vice-President terming the death as shocking.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Kalonzo: Thuo's death shocking

KDF: We destroyed camp where Westgate attackers trained

The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) says it had on Thursday destroyed a camp in Somalia where the Westgate attackers trained.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

KDF: We destroyed camp where Westgate attackers trained

Government pledges to restore Westgate Mall

The government has announced plans to restore Westgate Mall and support traders to re-establish their businesses.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Government pledges to restore Westgate Mall

State denies calling for mass pull out from Rome Statute

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Ambassador Amina Mohammed has denied claims that Kenya called for a mass pull out of African states from the Rome Statute.

By By Standard Digital reporter 11 years ago

State denies calling for mass pull out from Rome Statute

Mediamax disowns Walter Barasa

“He (Barasa) has not filed a story with the newspaper for over one year. The People is no longer linked to him in any way and his self-description as Journalist, Trainer of Trainers at Mediamax Group is therefore erroneous,”

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Mediamax disowns Walter Barasa

Bensouda asks government to arrest, hand over Barasa

The International Criminal Court has requested the Kenyan government to immediately arrest Walter Barasa and hand him over to the court for allegedly tampering with witnesses.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Bensouda asks government to arrest, hand over Barasa

Enforcing of ICC warrant of arrest against Baraza subject to Kenyan judicial process

Attorney General (AG) Githu Muigai has said the procedure for enforcing any warrant issued by the ICC against any individual in Kenya is subject to clear procedure set out under the International Crimes Act 2010.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Enforcing of ICC warrant of arrest against Baraza subject to Kenyan judicial process

ICC grants Ruto one week break after Westgate terror attack

The International Criminal Court Judges on Monday granted Deputy President William Ruto one week off away from his trial proceedings after Westgate terror attack in Kenya.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

ICC grants Ruto one week break after Westgate terror attack

ICC Presidency: We have no legal powers to address AU concerns

The International Criminal Court Presidency has said it has no legal powers to consider arguments and concerns related to ongoing Kenyan cases.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

ICC Presidency: We have no legal powers to address AU concerns

Ruto departs for The Hague

Deputy President William Ruto has departed for The Hague in Netherlands ahead of resumption of trial on Tuesday.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Ruto departs for The Hague

I was hit on my lower abdomen, says Kidero

Nairobi Governor Dr Evans Kidero now alleges he was assaulted around his lower abdomen, an act he found embarrassing, disgusting and highly disrespectful during a commotion that ensued at City Hall Friday.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

I was hit on my lower abdomen, says Kidero

ICC to hold Press Conference on the opening of Ruto, Sang trial

The International Criminal Court will on Monday September 9 hold a press conference on the opening of Deputy President William Ruto and Joshua Sang’s trial.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

ICC to hold Press Conference on the opening of Ruto, Sang trial

ICC orders Ruto to attend trial hearings

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeal Chamber has ordered Deputy President William Ruto to attend all trial hearing pending until an appeal filed by the prosecutor is determined.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

ICC orders Ruto to attend trial hearings

Bensouda ordered to delete names of witnesses in Ruto's case

ICC has ordered chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda to delete names of witnesses who withdrew from Deputy President William Ruto’s case and provide an updated list.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Bensouda ordered to delete names of witnesses in Ruto's case

Four killed as aircraft crash lands at airport

Four people died after an aircraft that was ferrying supplies to African Union Mission to Somalia (Amisom) troops burst into flames moments after crash-landing at the international airport in Mogadishu.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Four killed as aircraft crash lands at airport

Airtel offers free calls, internet to passengers at JKIA

Mobile phone service provider Airtel Kenya is offering free calls and internet to passengers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after Wednesday’s fire.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Airtel offers free calls, internet to passengers at JKIA

Kenya to host biggest international expo

Kenya is set to host over 150 exhibitors drawn from over 30 countries in the biggest ever international Multi-sector trade exhibition.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Kenya to host biggest international expo

International flights resume at JKIA

International flights are expected to resume on Thursday at JKIA after Wednesday’s inferno that destroyed the entire arrivals terminal.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

International flights resume at JKIA

KQ employee, passenger in hospital over JKIA fire

A Kenya Airways employee and a passenger were rushed to hospital on Wednesday morning after they inhaled smoke when a fire broke out at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

KQ employee, passenger in hospital over JKIA fire

NACC disowns Nyanza’s gay figures

The National AIDS Control Council (NACC) has distanced itself from the alarming figures published about the gay relationship in Nyanza.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

NACC disowns Nyanza’s gay figures

Kethi pulls out of Makueni Senate race

The late Mutula Kilonzo’s daughter Kethi has pulled out of the Makueni Senate race.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Kethi pulls out of Makueni Senate race

Ministry disburses Sh3 billion for education

Ministry of education has disbursed over Sh3 billion for free education in school’s second term programme.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Ministry disburses Sh3 billion for education

IEBC sets stage for Makueni senatorial by-election

IEBC has set the stage for Makueni Senatorial by-election by announcing nomination dates and campaign period.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

IEBC sets stage for Makueni senatorial by-election

Nakumatt unveils Sh15 million portable retail store

Nakumatt has formally unveiled Africa’s first portable retail store to provide shopping solutions during key special events in remote locations.

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Nakumatt unveils Sh15 million portable retail store

Uhuru suspends judge, forms tribunal to probe him

President Uhuru Kenyatta has suspended Justice Joseph Mutava and formed a tribunal to probe his conduct following recommendations by JSC

By By Standard Digital Reporter 11 years ago

Uhuru suspends judge, forms tribunal to probe him

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