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
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'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
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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
KRA eyes crypto dealers in plan to raise Sh21tn in five years
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