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Martin Mutua

There are gains, dilemma in coffee reforms and more can be done

The game-changer will be how Kenya can increase its production beyond the 100,000mt mark annually

By Martin Mutua 4 years ago

There are gains, dilemma in coffee reforms and more can be done

Wajir Governor denies EACC probe reports

Wajir Governor denies EACC probe reports

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Economic growth slowed, says Ugandan minister

Economic growth slowed, says Ugandan minister

By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Uhuru calls on youth to utilise State allocations

Uhuru calls on youth to utilise State allocations

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Process to declare Otunga saint on course, says committee

The process of beatification of former Catholic Archbishop Maurice Cardinal Otunga is on course and a committee behind it has now reported a major headway.

By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Process to declare Otunga saint on course, says committee

26 Kenya Navy Ex-soldiers unable to raise bail

The 26 Kenya Navy ex-soldiers who have been in military detention for 70 days are still in jail despite Wednesday’s ruling by High Court to free them on bail. This is because they are yet to fulfill the stringent bail conditions.

By By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

26 Kenya Navy Ex-soldiers unable to raise bail

History as two former Popes declared saints

The Catholic Church made history when it elevated two former Popes to sainthood on Sunday at a colourful event that was also presided by two of their successors at the St Peter’s square, Rome. The event was witnessed by thousands of people from all walks of life.

By Martin Mutua and Agencies 10 years ago

History as two former Popes declared saints

Cardinal Njue calls for quality education to boost social, economic growth

Catholic Archbishop John Cardinal Njue has urged Kenyans to provide genuine and quality education for their children.

By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Cardinal Njue calls for quality education to boost social, economic growth

Decision to train police officers at Government Chemist faulted

Tension is high at the Government Chemist after 10 police officers were seconded there to be trained on forensic matters instead of being sent to South Africa for the exercise.

By By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Decision to train police officers at Government Chemist faulted

Mombasa’s retired Archbishop Lele critically ill

Retired Catholic Archbishop Boniface Lele has been admitted at Mombasa Hospital in critical condition.

By ERNEST NDUNDA and MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Mombasa’s retired Archbishop Lele critically ill

Parents body says it will sue State over TSC jobs

The saga surrounding the formation of the Teachers Service Commission has deepened after a parents body warned it would take the Government to court in the next seven days for allegedly violating the Constitution

By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Parents body says it will sue State over TSC jobs

Ethiopian immigrants land in jail

Twelve Ethiopian immigrants have been fined Sh20,000 by a Nyeri Court for being in the country illegally.

By By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Ethiopian immigrants land in jail

Programme to trim parastatals underway

The parastatal reform programme that will see 89 Government parastatals out of 262 phased out is on course, The Standard on Saturday can reveal.

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Programme to trim parastatals underway

Kissing sick men, posing for selfies: Pope Francis marks one year in office

As Pope Francis marks his one year in office as the head of the over 1.2 billion Catholic faithful, he is already being credited with having brought a major change whose effects might be felt in the church long after he is gone.

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Kissing sick men, posing for selfies: Pope Francis marks one year in office

Judges meet over souring Judiciary, Executive ties

High Court and Court of Appeal judges met in Nairobi to discuss the souring relationship between the Judiciary and other arms of Government.

By WAHOME THUKU and MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Judges meet over souring Judiciary, Executive ties

Wambui already on campaign trail, bent on reclaiming seat

Even before the Othaya parliamentary seat was declared vacant following the nullification of her election, Mary Wambui was already on the campaign trail seeking for votes.

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Wambui already on campaign trail, bent on reclaiming seat

Catholics start fasting period ahead of Easter

Catholics today mark Ash Wednesday, commencing a 40-day fasting period that will culminate in the Easter celebrations.

By By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Catholics start fasting period ahead of Easter

Never ever! African, Filipino Catholics opposed to abortion and gay marriages

A new survey on the Catholic Church worldwide has revealed deep divisions between faithful in Africa and the Philippines on one hand and those in Europe, US and Latin America on the other regarding controversial issues.

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Never ever! African, Filipino Catholics opposed to abortion and gay marriages

Government yet to effect digital migration project worth billions

The Government is yet to execute a controversial project in which taxpayers stand to lose close to Sh1 billion in the much talked about digital migration in a contract between the Kenya Government and a Spanish company.

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Government yet to effect digital migration project worth billions

How taxpayers stand to lose Sh1b in digital migration plan

Kenyan taxpayers will lose close to Sh1 billion in the much talked about digital migration if a contract between the Kenya government and a Spanish company is executed.

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

How taxpayers stand to lose Sh1b in digital migration plan

Why Raila is against status quo in ODM

There is more than meets the eye in the determination by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga to ensure that positions in the Orange Democratic Movement “are evenly distributed nationwide,” The Standard on Saturday can authoritatively report.

By MARTIN MUTUA and JUMA KWAYERA 10 years ago

Why Raila is against status quo in ODM

MPs want Kalonzo named CORD flagbearer

Pressure is now mounting within the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) over whom, among the three co-principals, should carry the 2017 presidential ticket.

By martin mutua 10 years ago

MPs want Kalonzo named CORD flagbearer

Pope adds two Africans to list of 19 new cardinals

Burkina Faso’s Ouagadougou Archbishop Philippe Nakellentuba Ouédraogo, who turned down seats in the country’s Senate offered by President Blaise Compaoré in the name of the poor, is among 19 new cardinals that have been named by Pope Francis.

By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Pope adds two Africans to list of 19 new cardinals

Defiant Kinyua disobeys court order on TSC appointments

State House Chief of Staff Joseph Kinyua is headed on a collision course with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) for disobeying a court order over appointments of new commissioners and a chairperson.

By MARTIN MUTUA 10 years ago

Defiant Kinyua disobeys court order on TSC appointments

Governor Ruto tells off Rift Valley MPs

Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto has told off Deputy President William Ruto and some Rift Valley MPs over devolution.

By By Martin Mutua and Roselyne Obala 10 years ago

Governor Ruto tells off Rift Valley MPs

Kinyua kicks up fresh row over vacant TSC position

President Uhuru Kenyatta is staring at another controversy over the nomination of the chairperson and members of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). Questions are being raised over whether the Head of State has again been misled.

By By Martin Mutua 10 years ago

Kinyua kicks up fresh row over vacant TSC position

School accuses Unilever of bias in Blue Band promo

A row is simmering between organisers of Blue Band promotion and a primary school, which claims the firm has denied it the top prize – a bus.

By Martin Mutua 11 years ago

School accuses Unilever of bias in Blue Band promo

Rehearsal disrupted after candidate dies

Rehearsal for candidates sitting for their Kenya Certificate of Primary Edudation Examinations at Chumani Primary School in Kilifi County was Monday disrupted for hours.

By Martin Mutua 11 years ago

Rehearsal disrupted after candidate dies

Defeated M23 group ends rebellion in Congo

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s M23 rebel group declared an end to its 20-month insurgency and said it was ready to pursue a political solution after the army captured its last two hilltop strongholds

By BY MARTIN MUTUA AND PATRICK WACHIRA 11 years ago

Defeated M23 group ends rebellion in Congo

Experts say body parts could be of Westgate attackers

Forensic investigators probing mall attack have gathered pieces of clothing, burnt-out weapons and ammunition

By MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

Experts say body parts could be of Westgate attackers

Police probing woman who sold car to Westgate attackers

Finally, the owner of the vehicle used to ferry attackers to the Westgate Mall three weeks ago has spoken out.

By Martin Mutua 11 years ago

Police probing woman who sold car to Westgate attackers

Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga

As Pope Francis declared two of his predecessors would be canonised to sainthood in April next year, something great was happening locally.

By MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

Servant of God, Maurice Michael Cardinal Otunga

Leaked NIS document details terrorist plots of attack

An unprecedented leak of Intelligence briefings covering the past year paint the picture of a government fully informed of an impending Al Shabaab attack ahead of the Westgate massacre.

By MARTIN MUTUA AND MWANIKI MUNUHE 11 years ago

Leaked NIS document details terrorist plots of attack

Grim details emerge of TSC officials selection process

Despite not being nominated by President Uhuru Kenyatta, Dr Lydia Nzomo tops the list of nominees for the position of chairperson for the Teachers Service Commission, The Standard has learnt.

By - MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

Grim details emerge of TSC officials selection process

House team to meet spy chief over attack

Details of the security lapse that allowed the attack on Nairobi’s Westgate Mall will be known Thursday.

By - MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

House team to meet spy chief over attack

Meru politicians to be enjoined in Miraa case

The High Court in Nairobi has allowed ten parliamentarians from Meru County to be enjoined in a case in which miraa traders are challenging the classification of the crop as a banned substance.

By By MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

Meru politicians to be enjoined in Miraa case

MP questions source of enormous amounts of gold

Fafi MP Elias Bare Shill, who triggered a parliamentary investigation, questioned the source of the huge amounts of gold exported.

By - Martin Mutua 11 years ago

MP questions source of enormous amounts of gold

Govt pathologist yet to release probe on Mutula death

Investigators probing the death of former Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo continue to keep their findings secret more than 100 days after his sudden demise.

By - MARTIN MUTUA and DANIEL NZIA 11 years ago

Govt pathologist yet to release probe on Mutula death

Why fire-fighters had to be called from their homes

Airport staffers who noticed smoke in the small hours of Wednesday morning first called in some electricians instead of alerting fire-fighters, we can report.

By - MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

Why fire-fighters had to be called from their homes

Mystery drug in Mutula’s blood

Investigations into the death of Senator Mutula Kilonzo have taken a new turn after traces of a second drug were discovered in blood samples.

By Martin Mutua 11 years ago

Mystery drug in Mutula’s blood

Public-driven Bill to fight graft set for House

Bill is informed by the fact that citizens and civil society often have information on corrupt dealings

By MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

Public-driven Bill to fight graft set for House

Muite: More cash for Mau Mau victims on the way

Lawyer Paul Muite has said compensation of 5,000 Mau Mau war veterans that had been given out by the British Government was just the first phase and the matter is far from over.

By Martin Mutua 11 years ago

Muite: More cash for Mau Mau victims on the way

Secrets of Mutula post-mortem tests

Doctors investigating the sudden death of Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo have solved most of the mysteries surrounding his death last month, we can reliably report.

By - MARTIN MUTUA 11 years ago

Secrets of Mutula post-mortem tests

Huge pay day for MPs ahead in plot to send Serem home

Members of the National Assembly could soon be laughing all the way to the bank with a basic salary of Sh851,000 a month like their predecessors in the last Parliament.

By Martin Mutua 11 years ago

Huge pay day for MPs ahead in plot to send Serem home

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