http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/ RSS Feeds for The Standard - Online Edition en-us http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/ PHP/5.2.12 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002840&cid=289& The political war in ODM has taken a new turn as Agriculture Minister William Ruto seeks to gain a foothold in Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Musalia Mudavadi’s Western Province stronghold ahead of the 2012 elections. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:38:14 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1265657894 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002841&cid=289& Debate has been raging on whether or not the Government’s latest approach in fighting corruption is convincing amid an outcry over the Ministry of Education financial scandal. Senior Political Writer Stephen Makabila talked to Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo (Kaddu) and his Kamukunji counterpart Simon Mbugua (PNU). Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:38:46 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1265657926 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002247&cid=289& A cross section of leaders has argued the economy cannot sustain the 80 constituencies and 47 special seats created by the PSC. Our reporters Job Weru and Winsley Masese spoke to Ndaragwa MP and PSC Member Jeremiah Kioni and ODM’s Parliamentary Chief Whip Jakoyo Midiwo. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:58:22 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1265047102 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002248&cid=289& Anxiety is high in Kigumo over a planned visit by Prime Minister Raila Odinga who has been invited by a group of leaders. Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:46:00 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1265049960 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002102&cid=289& The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on Constitutional Review has been roundly condemned for diluting checks and balances against imperial presidency in the Draft Constitution. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:21:32 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264933292 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002099&cid=289& A harsh reality might have finally dawned on politicians who have been nursing presidential ambitions ahead of the 2012 General Election. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:20:02 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264933202 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002101&cid=289& Driven by a desire to maintain firm grip over his political base in Nyanza, Prime Minister Raila Odinga has been accused of positioning ‘checkmates’ to put region’s MPs under watch. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:21:04 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264933264 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002100&cid=289& The Thursday cancellation of a rally to launch what had been billed a third political force by Simama-Kenya and Ford-Kenya officials was a warning to the organisers coalition stability mattered more. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:20:38 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264933238 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000002077&cid=289& Following the PSC’s momentous deliberations in Naivasha, it appears major changes in the country’s constitutional structure are in the offing. This is so even if it remains unclear just when they will be implemented, and whether all approved changes will come into effect at the same time. Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:28:47 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264868927 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000001965&cid=289& The move from the current Constitution to a new one is expected to be smooth. To ensure there would be no disruptions in the laws of the country, the Committee of Experts has included a chapter in the draft constitution to take care of the transition from the current to the new constitution if the draft is adopted. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:51:15 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264704675 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000001776&cid=289& The chaos that marred elections in Starehe in December 2007 was replayed in court on Tuesday. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:13:12 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264529592 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000001775&cid=289& Former President Moi was the chief guest as Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni marked 24 years in power. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 18:09:50 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264529390 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000001723&cid=289& Has the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) been exceeding its mandate as provided by law in dealing with non-contentious issues at the on-going Naivasha retreat? Political Writer Stephen Makabila and Allan Kisia spoke to Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Vice-Chairman Hassan Omar and Mumias MP Ben Washiali. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:39:13 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264448353 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000001722&cid=289& In Coast Province, things are not the same since Tourism minister Najib Balala and ODM leader Raila Odinga differed in public late last year. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:38:43 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264448323 http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/InsidePage.php?id=2000001721&cid=289& Prime Minister Raila Odinga is set to make his fourth trip to Murang’a District since he became Prime Minister if a group planning the trip succeeds in getting his consent. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:37:52 +0000 http:www.standardmedia.co.ke/rss/.1264448272