Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.
By 7 months ago
Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits
By 7 months ago
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.
By 7 months ago
Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits
By 7 months ago
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.
By 7 months ago
Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits
By 7 months ago
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna says the government has used the parties fund to cripple the outfits
By Grace Ng'ang'a 7 months ago
ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections
Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
ODM leader Raila Odinga has endorsed Ali Hassan Joho and former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, his two deputies, if he wins the AU top job.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 7 months ago
Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics
Embakasi gas explosion survivors to wait longer for compensation
Twenty-seven days after the Embakasi gas explosion killed seven people and left more than 200 injured, the government is yet to compensate the survivors.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 months ago
Embakasi gas explosion survivors to wait longer for compensation
Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off
The probe was called off on Tuesday after some agencies failed to turn up for the hearing before a parliamentary committee.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 months ago
Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off
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Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy
The opposition says the Kenya Kwanza 2024 budget will overburden citizens with more taxes. They term government economic proposals and strategies are flawed and unachievable.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 months ago
Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy
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House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah commended the courts for halting the housing levy arguing that the decision paved the way to enhance revenue collection.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 months ago
House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy
National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs
Deputy Clerk Serah Kioko commended journalists for their watchdog role in matters of public interest, emphasising the media's function in disseminating information about legislative activities.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 months ago
National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs
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e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder
Software developer James Ayugi assures that payment platform cannot be hacked. He also dismisses claims that someone can take all the money and run.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 8 months ago
e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder
Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance
Wamuchomba, says she has refused to join what she terms the 'choir' of her party members as she knew the electorate would suffer.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 9 months ago
Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance
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Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting
Lawyer Bobby Mkangi told The Standard it was unfortunate that the meeting had to be convened yet it was the Executive that started attacking the Judiciary.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 9 months ago
Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting
MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains
Tharaka MP George Murugara has urged employers to respect workers as a means to eradicate gender-based violence and modern-day slavery within supply chains.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 11 months ago
MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains
Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the removal of sanctions imposed on South Sudan by international bodies dismissing them as retrogressive and unjustified.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 11 months ago
Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan
We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says
For the country to head in the right direction, not all decisions will please Kenyans. He asked CSs to stop pointing fingers at others and instead look for solutions as a team.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 11 months ago
We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says
Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery
Raila Odinga said freedom fighters should be compensated for the sufferings they went through to liberate the nation.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 11 months ago
Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery
Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation
President William Ruto further urged the Czech Republic to consider establishing a hub in Nairobi and use it as a gateway to the region.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 11 months ago
Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation
King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare
The king will inspect a guard of honour before holding talks with Ruto. UK Embassy unveiled royal matatus ahead of the royals' visit.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare
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Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi
Attorney General Justin Muturi has said board members and directors of public and private firms will not pay the affordable housing levy after declaring that they are not employees.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi
Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party
After a five-month stalemate over who should lead opposition troops in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula finally okayed the removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party
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No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow
The public spat between embattled Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has exposed the soft underbelly of Mt Kenya politics
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow
Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate
The National Assembly convenes today for a special session regarding a Bill to replace the national insurance fund.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate
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Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue
Civil rights groups have written memorandums to the committee on matters to do with police excesses and what they feel should be done.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue
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Raila Odinga's ODM accused of double standards on rebels
A report by ODM's disciplinary committee recommended a harsher punishment for rebel MPs but the National Executive Committee softened it, The Standard has established.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Raila Odinga's ODM accused of double standards on rebels
Ababu to appear in House today amid claims of athletes neglect
Ababu has been accused of disregarding the welfare of national sports stars and mismanagement of Talanta Hela programme two months after its launch at State House.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Ababu to appear in House today amid claims of athletes neglect
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Kenya Kwanza unveils team amid jitters over cost of living as agenda
Push to revive the stalled bipartisan talks has started in an environment of fear and thinly veiled hostility between the government and the opposition.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Kenya Kwanza unveils team amid jitters over cost of living as agenda
MPs to commence public inquiry into NHIF fraud
MPs will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of NHIF quality assurance mechanisms and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the human resource management.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
MPs to commence public inquiry into NHIF fraud
IEBC selection panel lays ground to recruit seven commissioners
Selection panel refutes claims of suspending operations after orders from the Executive. 925 Kenyans applied to be IEBC commissioners while 25 eye post of IEBC chairperson
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
IEBC selection panel lays ground to recruit seven commissioners
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IEBC paralysis persists ahead of deadline to conduct by-elections
The Constitution does not anticipate a by-election outside the 90-day window. Kenya Kwanza says recruiting of commissioners to proceed if bipartisan talks collapse.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
IEBC paralysis persists ahead of deadline to conduct by-elections
MPs to launch public inquiry into NHIF fraud
The National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health is set to launch a public inquiry into fraudulent activities at the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF).
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
MPs to launch public inquiry into NHIF fraud
Ruto team says reconstitution of IEBC to proceed if talks collapse
Bipartisan talks co-chair George Murugara says pending by-elections an urgent matter. Azimio announced that they were not interested in the bipartisan talks.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Ruto team says reconstitution of IEBC to proceed if talks collapse
Azimio la Umoja plans to draft parallel budget
Azimio said their budget will outline issues that the government ought to have considered to avoid over taxation.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Azimio la Umoja plans to draft parallel budget
Ruto urges state officials to take up training at National Defence College
Ruto said this will enable the country to build capacity for senior officials who will contribute to national policy through home-grown solutions.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Ruto urges state officials to take up training at National Defence College
By-elections in limbo as IEBC paralysis persists
IEBC has been operating without commissioners since the retirement of the chairman, Wafula Chebukati, and commissioners Abdi Guliye and Boya Molu on January 17.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
By-elections in limbo as IEBC paralysis persists
Demands from Asian community as they join UDA
In 2017, the community was officially recognised as Kenya's 44th tribe. They are also best known as gifted entrepreneurs.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Demands from Asian community as they join UDA
Ruto denies plot to shut down media over demos
President assures of absolute support to media saying the era of shutdowns is long gone. Journalists warn that attacks on media are ill-advised and will hinder information flow.
By Grace Ng'ang'a 1 year ago
Ruto denies plot to shut down media over demos
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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