All set for rally to welcome Raila as leaders appeal for calm
The stage has been set for one of the most significant political events since last year’s General Election, with CORD leaders throbbing up their criticism of the Jubilee coalition ahead of today’s arrival of their leader Raila Odinga.
By FELIX OLICK and WAHOME THUKU 10 years ago
All set for rally to welcome Raila as leaders appeal for calm
IEBC steers clear of push to change elections date
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said it will not influence Parliament regarding the planned amendments to the Constitution seeking to alter the date of the next polls.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
IEBC steers clear of push to change elections date
Kidero unveils city master plan
Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero on Tuesday unveiled an integrated urban development master plan, which could change the face of the city if implemented.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Kidero unveils city master plan
Police boss Kimaiyo lifts ban on political rallies
The Government has finally backed down on what was boiling to be a nasty confrontation between the police and opposition supporters by lifting an earlier ban on all political gatherings.
By James Mbaka and Felix Olick 10 years ago
Police boss Kimaiyo lifts ban on political rallies
State bodies want more cash allocation in upcoming year
Various Government institutions, including independent commissions, inundated the Parliamentary Budget and Appropriations Committee with memoranda for increased funding ahead of the Budget reading on June 12.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
State bodies want more cash allocation in upcoming year
What Uhuru-led PAC report said on Anglo Leasing
Anglo Leasing tycoon Anura Perera, who is now demanding an additional payment of Sh3.05 billion, had close connection with State House during President Mwai Kibaki’s administration, a parliamentary report indicates.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
What Uhuru-led PAC report said on Anglo Leasing
Githu under fire over payment to shady firms
Pressure is mounting on Attorney General Githu Muigai to take responsibility for the Anglo Leasing mess with some now alleging that the shady deals have new patrons in the Jubilee administration.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Githu under fire over payment to shady firms
ICC allows Ruto to appeal witness decision
The legal duel between Deputy President William Ruto and Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda compelling some eight witnesses to testify is now headed to the Appeals Chamber.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
ICC allows Ruto to appeal witness decision
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
Civil society faults State over TJRC report
Civil society organisations have strongly criticised the Jubilee administration for failing to implement the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) report, one year after its submission.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Civil society faults State over TJRC report
IEBC on the spot for silently kicking off 2017 voter registration
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) kicked up a storm after officials announced they had already rolled out the voter registration exercise.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
IEBC on the spot for silently kicking off 2017 voter registration
AG furious as LSK asks him to resign over Anglo Leasing
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is now demanding the resignation of Attorney General Githu Muigai regarding the controversial Sh1.4 billion Anglo Leasing payments as they unveiled fresh details of the saga.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
AG furious as LSK asks him to resign over Anglo Leasing
Ruto Hague trial adjourned as key witness withdrawn
The trial of Deputy President William Ruto at The Hague has been adjourned again after only three days of hearing, even as he started demanding termination of his case.
By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Ruto Hague trial adjourned as key witness withdrawn
Kimaiyo tint ban illegal, LSK claims
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has offered to defend anyone whose private motor vehicle is impounded by the police on account of tinted windows.
By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Kimaiyo tint ban illegal, LSK claims
More trouble for Bensouda on Ruto witnesses
The case against Deputy President William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC) could be dealt a big blow after the prosecution applied to withdraw a crucial witness from testifying.
By Wahome Thuku and Felix Olick 10 years ago
More trouble for Bensouda on Ruto witnesses
Uhuru gives more powers to county commissioners
President Uhuru Kenyatta opened a bitter row with governors by giving county commissioners substantial powers to implement programmes for the national government in the regions.
By Rawlings Otieno and Felix Olick 10 years ago
Uhuru gives more powers to county commissioners
Governors lash out at MCAs over wave of impeachments
The Council of Governors (CoG) has criticised Members of the County Assemblies (MCS) for the current wave of impeachments terming it as “mob justice and lynching”.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
Governors lash out at MCAs over wave of impeachments
Ruto returns to Hague as court orders Barasa arrest
Following the ruling by High Court judge Richard Mwongo, the way is now clear for the police to arrest journalist Walter Barasa.
By FELIX OLICK and ISAIAH LUCHELI 10 years ago
Ruto returns to Hague as court orders Barasa arrest
AG: ICC ruling on witnesses a set up
Attorney General Githu Muigai has hinted that the Government may defy the International Criminal Court (ICC) and decline to compel eight witnesses to testify against Deputy President William Ruto.
By By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
AG: ICC ruling on witnesses a set up
Key regional meeting to debate court expansion
The stage is set for a crucial meeting between justice ministers and attorney generals of the African Union to consider an expansion of the African Court.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
Key regional meeting to debate court expansion
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
Why Assembly of State Parties is unlikely to assist ICC access records of Uhuru’s billions
As the International Criminal Court (ICC) faces increasing challenges in pursuing prosecutions, there are few signs that global powers will step up and give the institution the political backing it needs.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
Why Assembly of State Parties is unlikely to assist ICC access records of Uhuru’s billions
Bensouda given more time to respond on witness coercion
ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda has up to Friday next week to respond to a plea by Deputy President William Ruto to be allowed to appeal a ruling compelling eight witnesses to testify against him.
By Felix Olick and Kevine Omollo 10 years ago
Bensouda given more time to respond on witness coercion
Nacada boss among 52 officers sent packing over toxic liquor deaths
The Government has interdicted 52 public officers including two chief executive officers over the consumption of illicit brew that has so far claimed at least 81 lives.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
Nacada boss among 52 officers sent packing over toxic liquor deaths
House team probes TSC, retired tutors’ Sh42.3bn pension dispute
A dispute in which 52,000 retired teachers are seeking to have their Sh42.3 billion pensions award honoured has found its way to Parliament.
By Rawlings Otieno and Felix Olick 10 years ago
House team probes TSC, retired tutors’ Sh42.3bn pension dispute
Allow us to appeal against forced testimony, Ruto, Sang urge ICC judges
Deputy President William Ruto and his co-accused Joshua Sang are seeking leave from The Hague judges to formally appeal the decision to compel eight witnesses to testify against them.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
Allow us to appeal against forced testimony, Ruto, Sang urge ICC judges
NCIC denies probing Kalonzo over ethnic slur
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) is not investigating former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka over his ethnic slur against a journalist, Commission Secretary Hassan Mohamed has said.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
NCIC denies probing Kalonzo over ethnic slur
Judge dissents, sides with Ruto on witness summonses
One of The Hague judges has sided with Deputy President William Ruto in opposing compulsion of eight witnesses to testify against him, bolstering the latter’s intended appeal against the decision.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Judge dissents, sides with Ruto on witness summonses
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
Police officers killed in Pangani blast awarded posthumous promotions
Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo has promoted posthumously the two police officers killed in the Pangani blast last week.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Police officers killed in Pangani blast awarded posthumous promotions
Will the ICC have a positive legacy in Kenya?
The numerous obstacles encountered in prosecuting President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have left observers divided on the legacy it will leave behind in the country.
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Will the ICC have a positive legacy in Kenya?
Ruto to oppose ruling on forced testimonies
Deputy President William Ruto intends to appeal the decision by the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordering the Government to compel some eight witnesses to testify against him.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
Ruto to oppose ruling on forced testimonies
ICC mum over progress on Uhuru finances
The window period provided to the Government to respond to the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors regarding President Uhuru Kenyatta’s financial records is fast running out.
By Felix Olick 10 years ago
ICC mum over progress on Uhuru finances
How victims lawyer sealed Ruto’s fate at the ICC
Submissions by the lawyer representing victims of the post-election violence sealed the fate of Deputy President William Ruto as it prompted International Criminal Court (ICC) judges to order the Government to force eight witnesses to testify against him
By FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
How victims lawyer sealed Ruto’s fate at the ICC
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
Kenya to spend Sh8 billion on digital platforms to stem insecurity
The Government intends to spend Sh8 billion to register Kenyans aged 12 years and above for the next six months to create Kenya’s first ever national digital registry.
By FRANKLINE SUNDAY and FELIX OLICK 10 years ago
Kenya to spend Sh8 billion on digital platforms to stem insecurity