ODM embraces consensus and polls to get new party officials
Kasipul Kabondo’s ODM candidate is mobbed by youths as he is driven away from Agoro Sare Primary School grounds yesterday during the constituency-level elections. [FILE/ […]
Month: November 2024
Ruto’s purge on allies of former DP now extends to the Senate
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua, September 29, 2021. [FILE,Standard. ] Kenya Kwanza’s purge on leaders associated with impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has now extended to […]
Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency
Long haul Trucks along the Nairobi – Mombasa road transporting cargo. [File, Standard] An intergovernmental agency has sounded an alarm on the health of truck drivers […]
How terror squads silence voices that censure the State
Police in plain clothes and on top of unmarked vehicle patrol Kenyatta avenue, Nairobi during the anti-government protests on Thursday, August 08,2024 called by the GenZ`s […]
Court clears path for Kithure Kindiki’s swearing-in as DP
High Court on Thursday lifted orders blocking swearing-in of Prof Kithure Kindiki as Kenya’s Deputy President. Prof. Kithure Kindiki is now officially set to be […]
Prof Kithure Kindiki to be sworn in as Deputy President tomorrow
Caption Prof. Kithure Kindiki will be sworn in as Kenya’s third Deputy President tomorrow, becoming the third person to hold the office under the Constitution […]
Irony of a mountain that smiles, frowns all at the same time
Lawyers follow proceedings as Justices Fredah Mugambi, Eric Ogola and Anthony Mrima deliver a ruling where they vacated orders prohibiting the swearing in of Prof […]
From witness to advocate: Inside Millie Odhiambo’s political awakening
A book authored by Suba South MP Millie Odhiambo, “ Rig or be Rigged?.” [Courtesy] “My father served as a Member of the Regional Assembly […]
Junet’s gag order triggers jitters, confusion in ODM
ODM Party leader Raila Odinga chats with National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed. [File, Standard] A gag order by National Assembly Minority Leader Junet Mohamed […]
MPs summon UASU in attempt to end lecturers’ strike
UASU Secretary General Dr Constantine Wasonga. [File, Standard] Members of Parliament are making a last-ditch attempt to resolve the Sh13.8 billion pay dispute involving lecturers […]
President Ruto, CS Mudavadi send congratulatory messages to Trump
President William Ruto. [File, Standard] President William Ruto and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi have congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his continued strong […]
Ambassador Meg Whitman vows to stay put amid online backlash
US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman during a radio interview at Spice FM on May 15, 2024. [Collins Oduor, Standard] US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman has vowed […]
Baltasar Engonga sacked after viral ‘sex tape’ as government moves to block video circulation
Baltasar Ebang Engonga has been sacked as Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency. [Courtesy, Engonga Meta] The authorities in Equatorial Guinea have dismissed […]
Now you see, now you don’t: How telcos are defrauding Kenyans with expiry data
Person browsing his facebook account on a mobile phone. [Getty Images] Parliament has told the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) to stop the “fraud” perpetuated […]
Once a Rising Star, Now Silent: Where is Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro?
When Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro handed a rait to President William Ruto during their 2022 campaigns at Maela in Naivasha, Nakuru County. [File, Standard] […]
Oil marketers pushing for price hike in latest review
Kenyans could be bracing for a potential increase in fuel prices as major oil marketers push for a review of the country’s fuel pricing formula. […]
Govt commits to streamline services at JKIA after complaints
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The government has pledged to improve service delivery at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in response to […]
Inside Ogamba’s 100 days at the helm of tough education tab
Julius Migos Ogamba, nominee for the position of Education CS before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. August 1st ,2024 […]
Revealed: How the police used tactics to suppress Gen Z protests
Anti-Finance bill protestors demonstrate in Nairobi. July 2, 2024. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] A government report has highlighted a controversial police strategy used to suppress anti-tax protests […]
SHA CEO Elijah Wachira suspended for 90 days over conduct
Social Health Authority CEO Elijah Wachira suspended. [File, Standard] Social Health Authority CEO Elijah Wachira has been suspended for 90 days to allow investigations into […]