Orwoba freed hours after arrest at Parliament gate

Ex-Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba released on bail from Parliament Police station following arrest after attempting to access Parliament, lawyer Moses Mabeya confirms.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Warsame: Supreme Court hopeful with a Mandera governor dream

Warsame joined the Court of Appeal from the High Court, where he had served since 2003 in various divisions, including Judicial Review, Commercial and Criminal.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

JSC nominates Justice Warsame for Supreme Court post

JSC nominates Justice Mohamed Warsame, 68, to fill Supreme Court vacancy, pending appointment, after two-day interviews; he has served at Court of Appeal since 2012.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Move to higher ground, government tells Tana River residents

Interior Ministry warns residents living along the Lower Tana River of flooding risk in coming days; says water levels continue to rise.

By Fred Kagonye 6 days ago

Katwa Kigen: I will be fair in any case involving President Ruto

Justice Katwa Kigen says he would be fair and guided by facts if a case involving President Ruto, his former client, comes before the Supreme Court.

By Fred Kagonye 7 days ago

CHAN scandal: Mariga calls for speedy probe on Sh42 million insurance saga

Acting FKF President McDonald Mariga calls for speedy probe into alleged theft of Sh42 million CHAN insurance funds, to convene urgent NEC meeting, but no date given.

By Fred Kagonye 10 days ago

IEBC registers 505,344 new voters in a week

Some 505,344 new voters registered in the past week, bringing total registrations since March 30 to 1.8 million, as mass exercise ends Tuesday, April 28, IEBC says.

By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago

CHAN scandal: FKF President Hussein Mohammed suspended

CHAN scandal: Hussein Mohammed, Yusuf Ibrahim and Dennis Gicheru suspended as president, member and acting Sec-Gen pending probe into alleged theft of Sh42 million, day after The Standard's expose.

By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago

Lobby groups fault government over bad sugar

The groups say Kenyans have no way of distinguishing industrial sugar from refined table sugar without laboratory analysis.

By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago

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Why the State may pay Sh2 billion to heal 1982 scars

Lieutenant Joseph Kariha and Henry Kamau are the latest servicemen to sue the government over brutalities that befell them after the 1982 coup.

By Fred Kagonye 11 days ago

Ghana summons South Africa's envoy

The minister said such conduct undermines dignity and rights of law-abiding individuals in such countries adding that follow-up reports suggested escalating tensions with foreign nationals.

By Fred Kagonye 12 days ago

LSK demands justice after lawyer's death

"The circumstances surrounding Tom's death demand our unequivocal condemnation and immediate action."

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

Ol Kalou constituency seat declared vacant

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula declares Ol Kalou constituency seat vacant following the death of MP David Njuguna Kiaraho on March 29, 2026.

By Fred Kagonye 13 days ago

UDA, opposition trade blame over fuel crisis

He added that Kenya, like many other countries, was feeling the effects of global oil market disruptions linked to the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.

By Fred Kagonye 19 days ago

Act on the fuel crisis! Opposition's demands to Ruto

"It should be noted that in Uganda, the pump prices for petrol and diesel average Sh175/Litre, Sh170/Litre respectively yet the supply transits through our port in Mombasa."

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

'They attacked us, we shot them,' police say after Embu protest deaths

"It left no doubt that the initial intentions were hijacked by individuals who were never interested in peaceful protests, law, or order."

By Fred Kagonye 20 days ago

Energy watchdog committee seeks more time on Sh12b fuel scandal probe

"We are just hoping that as indicated by CS Wandayi, those vessels will not discharge any of their cargo."

By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago

Osotsi records statement over Kisumu attack

Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi records statement at Parliament following Kisumu attack, calls for arrest of ringleader.

By Fred Kagonye 21 days ago

Gachagua alleges plot to disrupt Kikuyu rally

In a letter to Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, the former DP claimed Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wah had made direct and veiled threats targeting the meeting.

By Fred Kagonye 25 days ago

AG rolls out Public Trustee services on e-Citizen

AG rolls out Public Trustee Services on e-Citizen from April 8; applications for the administration of estates, trusts and distribution of compensation dues to be done online.

By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago

Police dismantle suspected Al-Shabaab terror ring in Eastleigh

"The cargo is reported to have originated from China and entered the country through the Port of Mombasa under the guise of consolidated shipments."

By Fred Kagonye 27 days ago

Government orders removal of scandal-hit fuel shipment

Govt directs One Petroleum Ltd to immediately withdraw scandal-hit oil shipment from Kenya, instructs oil marketers not to pay invoices for the consignment amid ongoing probe.

By Fred Kagonye 28 days ago

Top energy bosses resign over oil importation scandal

Mohamed Liban, Joe Sang and Daniel Kiptoo resign as Petroleum PS, KPC and EPRA bosses, respectively; to face probe for alleged economic sabotage linked to fuel scandal, Felix Koskei says.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Kenya Ports boss William Ruto's daughter dies in accident

Kenya Ports Authority MD William Ruto loses daughter in a road accident in Taita Taveta; family receiving treatment, KPA confirms.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Police arrest woman, recover Sh7.6 million suspected bhang

Police said they raided a residential house along Mwatela Road, off the Watamu-Gede Road, where a female occupant identified herself as Winfred Nkatha.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Three top energy chiefs arrested in substandard fuel probe

DCI arrests Energy PS Liban Mohamed, Kenya Pipeline MD Joe Sang and EPRA CEO Daniel Kiptoo over alleged importation of substandard oil; detained at Gigiri Police Station for questioning.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Police, prison officers onboarded onto Usalama Medical Cover

The cover is part of the Social Health Authority (SHA) under the Public Officers Medical Scheme Fund (POMSF).

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

ODM moves to discipline SG Sifuna

ODM chairperson Gladys Wanga issues Edwin Sifuna with a show-cause letter over allegations of gross misconduct, gives him four days to respond; disciplinary hearing set for April 10.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

MP Kibagendi targeted over SHA criticism, Sifuna, Babu claim

Linda Mwananchi leaders condemn MP Kibagendi's 14-day suspension from House sittings, vow to initiate contempt proceedings against Speaker Wetang'ula.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Ruto asks envoys to put Kenya's interests first

"I call upon you to embody that responsibility with integrity, conviction, and a deep sense of purpose."

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

ODM will only back UDA if demands are met, says Oburu

The plan is for ODM to push for an agreement in which UDA does not field candidates in areas where ODM already has elected leaders, from MCAs to governors.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Orengo, Babu Owino stir crowd, invoke Baba's legacy

Siaya Governor James Orengo on Friday said major political and constitutional changes in Kenya have been shaped at Ufungamano House, as he rallied supporters of the 'Linda Mwananchi' faction.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Ruto's lawyer Kigen, Warsame shortlisted for Supreme Court judge role

JSC to conduct interviews for Supreme Court judge on April 28 and 29, Justices Katwa Kigen and Warsame among the shortlisted; position fell vacant following judge Mohamed Ibrahim's death.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Four police officers arrested for robbery

The four officers and one, who is yet to be arrested, allegedly robbed Congelese Djuma Yasin Mumbele of a diamond chain worth Sh390,100, some Sh45,123 in Euros currency and Sh500.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Police identify body found in Nyamira shallow grave

Police confirmed his identity after matching his fingerprints with records at the National Registration Bureau (NRB).

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Police foil robbery plot, arrest two army men

"The scene has been processed, and investigations are ongoing to establish the full scope of the syndicate's activities and possible links to other criminal incidents," the DCI said.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

No fuel crisis in Kenya, says Wandayi amid shortages

Energy CS Wandayi warns of sanctions against oil marketers hoarding fuel amid reported shortages across the country; denies Kenya is facing a fuel crisis.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Tuju taken ill moments before court appearance

Former CS Raphael Tuju to be charged with giving false information to police over alleged abduction, and claims he was trailed by unknown individuals.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Attacks on journalists spark outcry over press freedom and impunity

The Standard Media Group has from time to time been targeted online for the hard-hitting headlines and stories holding the Kenya Kwanza regime to account.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago

Blogger Maureen Gathigia's family demands probe into her death

"Our instructions are thus to request you to direct the inspector general of police to put up a team of investigators and open an inquest on the same," the letter states.

By Fred Kagonye 1 month ago