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Emmanuel Too

Here's why the new identity cards will have an expiry date

The need to meet International Standards is one of the reasons your national identity card will have an expiry date, PS for Immigration and Citizen services, Julius Bitok, has revealed.

By Emmanuel Too, Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Here's why the new identity cards will have an expiry date

Fact check: US Government did not pay for Ruto's private jet

Fact check: US Government did not pay for Ruto's private jet

By David Njaaga and Emmanuel Too 6 months ago

Raila's AU bid on course as panel set to declare vacancies

Raila's AU bid on course as panel set to declare vacancies

By Edwin Nyarangi and Emmanuel Too 7 months ago

Ex- CS Rashid Echesa hospitalised amid health concerns

Ex- CS Rashid Echesa hospitalised amid health concerns

By Emmanuel Too and David Njaaga 7 months ago

Azimio asks ICC to intervene over Police brutality

"We have our own strategy and we are implementing them very well and they are succeeding. We are extremely excited about the success of the maandamano so far."

By Esther Nyambura and Emmanuel Too 1 year ago

Azimio asks ICC to intervene over Police brutality

MPs and senators to go on Easter without March salaries

Members of Parliament and senators will go on Easter holiday without their March 2023 salaries as pay delays rock government.

By Emmanuel Too 1 year ago

MPs and senators to go on Easter without March salaries

UDA to hold parallel demonstrations to residences of Azimio leaders

UDA party members to hold parallel demonstrations leading to the residences of Raila, Kalonzo, Karua and Eugene Wamalwa; SG Malala says in a statement.

By George Maringa and Emmanuel Too 1 year ago

UDA to hold parallel demonstrations to residences of Azimio leaders

'I pay Sh338,000 monthly tax', MP Salasya says

Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has published on Twitter his October 2022 pay slip.

By David Njaaga and Emmanuel Too 1 year ago

'I pay Sh338,000 monthly tax', MP Salasya says

Murathe breaks silence after suspension as Jubilee Vice-Chairperson

Former Jubilee Vice Chairperson David Murathe has affirmed that he is still in the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance.

By Emmanuel Too and Stephanie Wangari 1 year ago

Murathe breaks silence after suspension as Jubilee Vice-Chairperson

Lang'ata MP Jalang'o kicked out of Azimio Parliamentary Group meeting

Lang'ata MP Jalang'o was on Thursday afternoon kicked out of the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Parliamentary Group meeting at Maanzoni Lodge in Machakos County.

By Emmanuel Too and Edwin Nyarangi 1 year ago

Lang'ata MP Jalang'o kicked out of Azimio Parliamentary Group meeting

John Mbadi: I'm resigning as ODM Chairman

Nominated Member of Parliament (MP) John Mbadi has confirmed that he will resign from his position as the Chairman of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party.

By Emmanuel Too and Stephanie Wangari 1 year ago

John Mbadi: I'm resigning as ODM Chairman

Reports untrue, Irene Masit has not resigned, her lawyer Donald Kipkorir says

Donald Kipkorir, the lawyer of IEBC Commissioner, Irene Masit has refuted reports suggesting that the embattled polls officer has resigned from her position.

By Emmanuel Too 1 year ago

Reports untrue, Irene Masit has not resigned, her lawyer Donald Kipkorir says

Raila cancels parallel Jamhuri Day celebrations

Raila Odinga has cancelled anti-government meetings scheduled for Jamhuri Day on December 12.

By Emmanuel Too 1 year ago

Raila cancels parallel Jamhuri Day celebrations

Here's the timetable of CS nominees vetting by MPs

The National Assembly Clerk Serah Kioko has released the timetable indicating when the CS nominees will be vetted.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Here's the timetable of CS nominees vetting by MPs

List of independent candidates cleared to run in August polls

In a document from the ORPP, which The Standard is in possession of, the registrar had received some 7, 213 applications by Monday 1:30 pm.

By Emmanuel Too and Winfrey Owino 2 years ago

List of independent candidates cleared to run in August polls

UDA: Teargas at Emgwen tallying centre, returning officer leaves for Easter Church service

Chaos rocked the Emgwen tallying centre in Nandi County on Friday, April 15 after UDA aspirants accused each other of rigging the polls.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

UDA: Teargas at Emgwen tallying centre, returning officer leaves for Easter Church service

MPs Junet, Babu and Mbadi record witness statements on Raila chopper stoning

MPs Junet Mohammed, Babu Owino and John Mbadi record witness statements at DCI headquarters on last week's Raila chopper stoning.

By Emmanuel Too and Betty Njeru 2 years ago

MPs Junet, Babu and Mbadi record witness statements on Raila chopper stoning

Kenya tops hospitality category at the World Skills Competition 2022 in Namibia

Kenya has emerged among the top teams in cooking and restaurant services at the World Skills Africa 2022 competition.

By Winfrey Owino and Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Kenya tops hospitality category at the World Skills Competition 2022 in Namibia

WorldSkills Africa Competition begins in Namibia

Nine countries are battling it out, in 16 skills categories, during the contest that runs for the next 6 days.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

WorldSkills Africa Competition begins in Namibia

Kenyan team leaves for WorldSkills Competition in Namibia

The first group of the Kenyan team for the WorldSkills Africa Competition to be held in Namibia leaves today.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Kenyan team leaves for WorldSkills Competition in Namibia

Muite now welcomes Jimi Wanjigi to Safina party as Kabando jumps ship

Jimi Wanjigi will now seek to run for president under the Safina party.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Muite now welcomes Jimi Wanjigi to Safina party as Kabando jumps ship

More civil servants resign: CS Adan Mohamed, CAS Noor step down

Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua directed state officers and public officers to hand over their offices and public assets under their charge.

By Betty Njeru and Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

More civil servants resign: CS Adan Mohamed, CAS Noor step down

Jimi Wanjigi freed

Jimi Wanjigi was arrested from his Kwacha House offices in Westlands, Nairobi on Tuesday evening and taken to Kamukunji Police Station.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Jimi Wanjigi freed

Wanjigi arrested after 18-hour siege, taken to Kamukunji Police Station

Jimi Wanjigi surrendered after police attempted to use sledgehammers to drive him out of his office.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Wanjigi arrested after 18-hour siege, taken to Kamukunji Police Station

Alfred Mutua pledges couple loans as he launches manifesto

In September 2020, Mutua declared his interest in the presidency come next year’s polls and promised Kenyans jobs, and economic freedom.

By Winfrey Owino and Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Alfred Mutua pledges couple loans as he launches manifesto

Mudavadi welcomes IEBC's exit from polls committee

ANC says the law rests the burden of election preparation on the commission only.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Mudavadi welcomes IEBC's exit from polls committee

Mudavadi welcomes Chebukati's exit from elections committee

The ANC leader said election matters should be left to the commission and not be hijacked by people with interests in the outcome.

By Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Mudavadi welcomes Chebukati's exit from elections committee

Senator Isaac Mwaura back in the House as Judiciary hailed for fair decision

After seven months in the cold, Jubilee Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura is back to the House.

By Emmanuel Too and Grace Ng'ang'a 2 years ago

Senator Isaac Mwaura back in the House as Judiciary hailed for fair decision

Raila says Azimio la Umoja is not early campaigns

Raila Odinga noted that unlike his competitors, ODM had not picked a presidential candidate yet.

By Josphat Thiong’o and Emmanuel Too 2 years ago

Raila says Azimio la Umoja is not early campaigns

As war on terror shifts, KDF stays put in Somalia

Base commander says pulling out of troubled country risks all the progress made so far.

By Nyambega Gisesa and Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

As war on terror shifts, KDF stays put in Somalia

Women unit out to win hearts and minds

Better known as the Female Engagement Team (FET), they work with Somali women, encouraging them to embrace social activities.

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Women unit out to win hearts and minds

Kenyans in eleven countries to vote in next year's election

More Kenyans living in the diaspora will have an opportunity to participate in next year's elections.

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Kenyans in eleven countries to vote in next year's election

Rio Olympics scandal: Hassan Wario gets six years in prison, Stephen Soi 10

Former Sports CS Hassan Wario sentenced to six years in prison over the embezzlement of Sh55 million for Rio Olympics funds.

By Betty Njeru and Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Rio Olympics scandal: Hassan Wario gets six years in prison, Stephen Soi 10

Kambaa, Gitweku girls secondary school dorms catch fire

Wanjiku said the neighbours living around the school reported that the flames were spotted at around 4am.

By Emmanuel Too and Bonface Gikandi 3 years ago

Kambaa, Gitweku girls secondary school dorms catch fire

Kiambaa by-election: Vote-tallying suspended indefinitely

The returning officer on Friday dawn admitted to errors in tallying of votes from a section of the three polling stations.

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Kiambaa by-election: Vote-tallying suspended indefinitely

Kiambaa: Jubilee demands recount of votes in 3 polling stations

A heated stand-off ensued when results from 151 stations showed Njuguna in the lead, resulting in a tallying delay. Three stations were yet to report

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Kiambaa: Jubilee demands recount of votes in 3 polling stations

Chama Ya Mapatano Kenya launched

With the 2022 General Elections fast approaching, political figures are already posturing and positioning themselves ahead of the contest.

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Chama Ya Mapatano Kenya launched

Strict timelines for team picked to pick IEBC officials

Panel has seven days to advertise, invite applications and publish in relevant publications names of those they pick.

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Strict timelines for team picked to pick IEBC officials

Motorists trying to beat Covid curfew stuck in Thika Road traffic, again

A spot-check by the Standard tonight showed by 8.30pm, police were still allowing motorists to drive by.

By Jael Mboga and Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Motorists trying to beat Covid curfew stuck in Thika Road traffic, again

Samia Suluhu's 'U-turn' on Covid-19

Tanzanian president sets up team to craft policies on tackling disease

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Samia Suluhu's 'U-turn' on Covid-19

Team to steer MP's send-off selected

The Senate is also expected to nominate two members to be part of the committee.

By Emmanuel Too and George Njunge 3 years ago

Team to steer MP's send-off selected

Koinange was quiet but powerful

Heartbroken colleagues in Parliament could hardly come to terms with his demise.

By Judah Ben-Hur and Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Koinange was quiet but powerful

Finance minister to be sworn in as Tanzania vice president

The economist had previously served in different capacities in government.

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Finance minister to be sworn in as Tanzania vice president

Tears as Tanzania buries 'people' president

President Suluhu said she never imagined that Magufuli would die in office and leave her with the task of leading the nation through mourning.

By Emmanuel Too 3 years ago

Tears as Tanzania buries 'people' president

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