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Benjamin Imende

Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols

President William Ruto is quietly reshaping his administration, consolidating power as he distances himself from old allies that previously defined his leadership.

Ruto tightens grip on power, enforces strict access protocols

What witnesses will tell MPs at Gachagua's impeachment hearing

What witnesses will tell MPs at Gachagua's impeachment hearing

Report exposes sexual abuse of women in police, NYS and prisons

Report exposes sexual abuse of women in police, NYS and prisons

Nyakang'o exposes secret Treasury visit to Adani

Nyakang'o exposes secret Treasury visit to Adani

The web of firms taking over your healthcare

As Kenyans transition their healthcare system from NHIF to Social Healthcare, a staggering deal worth hundreds of billions is unfolding with a web of elites poised to reap the benefits.

The web of firms taking over your healthcare

Report: KDF and police mistakenly kill each other during disasters

Lack of coordination between the National Police Service and the Kenya Defence Forces units during disaster and terrorism responses has led to tragic incidents.

Report: KDF and police mistakenly kill each other during disasters

'Horrible living conditions for prison officers breed corruption'

Some prisons facilities are run like family businesses, according to a report by a taskforce led by Retired Chief Justice David Maraga

'Horrible living conditions for prison officers breed corruption'

Maraga: How the police service is rotten

The task force found that an overreliance on specialised units distorts regular policing procedures and fosters accountability issues in their operating areas.

Maraga: How the police service is rotten

State overlooks better offer on JKIA expansion, prefers Adani

The process of allowing Adani Group to upgrade and run the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), contradicted the government’s own feasibility study.

State overlooks better offer on JKIA expansion, prefers Adani

President blames misinformation, fake news for Gen Z protests

Ruto told DW journalist Fatou Ellika Muloshi that many Kenyans stopped protesting once they realised Gen Z demos were fuelled by disinformation.

President blames misinformation, fake news for Gen Z protests

Wandayi defends Adani Group's Sh94 billion energy deal

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended Adani, a company eyeing a Sh94 billion deal from the Kenyan government in the energy sector.

Wandayi defends Adani Group's Sh94 billion energy deal

LSK vows to explore legal options if Masengeli defies court's jail order

LSK, pundits and civil society groups are seeking tougher legal action against Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, if he fails to honor the six-month sentence by High court.

LSK vows to explore legal options if Masengeli defies court's jail order

Adani's rise and controversies: A tale of ambition and shadows

Adani’s story of rags to riches is admired in India. He dropped out of school as a teenager, 16, and moved to Mumbai in 1978 with just a hundred rupees in hand.

Adani's rise and controversies: A tale of ambition and shadows

JKIA-Adani deal whistleblower fears for his life after DCI visit - VIDEO

who exposed the controversial Adani takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), is living in fear.

JKIA-Adani deal whistleblower fears for his life after DCI visit - VIDEO

What Kenyans stand to lose if Adani-JKIA deal fails

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd will seek compensation for damages, lost returns and investment costs if there are disruptions or terminations related to the JKIA deal

What Kenyans stand to lose if Adani-JKIA deal fails

Masengeli unfit to hold public office, lawyers say of defiant IG

Acting Police IG Gilbert Masengeli has continuously defied High Court summons regarding the disappearance of three men abducted in Kitengela last month.

Masengeli unfit to hold public office, lawyers say of defiant IG

Kenya waiting for engine report months after Ogolla's fatal crash

The delay in receiving crash report that caused the death of 10 service members has also caused a postponement in the delivery of eight refurbished Huey aircraft from the US.

Kenya waiting for engine report months after Ogolla's fatal crash

Raila's base happy, Gen Z demands on back burner

Critics say Ruto’s support for Raila’s AU bid is aimed at cooling down the ODM leader’s base. Despite a ceasefire, there is a growing dissatisfaction with Ruto’s policy priorities.

Raila's base happy, Gen Z demands on back burner

Secrets of 30-year Adani deal to takeover JKIA in November

KAA will help Adani manage the airport for the first two years, thereafter Adani will fully take over the airport.

Secrets of 30-year Adani deal to takeover JKIA in November

Why Adani 'sweetheart' deal with JKIA will be painful for taxpayers

KAA will be responsible for new loan agreements, whose burden will be shouldered by Kenyans. The deal proposes a concession fee starting at Sh6b, raised by 10 percent every five years.

Why Adani 'sweetheart' deal with JKIA will be painful for taxpayers

Ruto's inner circle: The men calling shots

Opposition leader Raila Odinga, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and NIS boss Noordin Haji have become the most influential figures in President Ruto’s inner circle.

Ruto's inner circle: The men calling shots

Families of three abducted seek Ruto's help for their safe return

Civil society members and friends of the abducted youths said the trio was targeted because of their strong stance against Ruto’s bad leadership.

Families of three abducted seek Ruto's help for their safe return

MPs defy retirement age rules, clear Kanja for IG Police

During the vetting, Kanja addressed challenges within the police service and vowed to leverage technology to combat crime.

MPs defy retirement age rules, clear Kanja for IG Police

How police unleashed terror squads to torment protestors

The Standard has learnt of disturbing activities of a covert unit within the police and NIS, initially designated to combat terrorism but allegedly repurposed to suppress political dissent.

How police unleashed terror squads to torment protestors

Why the north has become a playground for criminal gangs

Parliament report reveals factors that make northern counties a fertile ground for crime with security officers hampered by inadequate infrastructure and complex local political dynamics.

Why the north has become a playground for criminal gangs

President Ruto to axe 15 PSs in government shake-up

President William Ruto will fire at least 15 principal secretaries (PSs) as he consolidates some of the State Departments within various ministries.

President Ruto to axe 15 PSs in government shake-up

Adani Group defends JKIA takeover deal

Adani Group has denied claims that the proposed deal to take over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi was conducted in secrecy.

Adani Group defends JKIA takeover deal

Majority of Kenyans rejected Ruto's Cabinet but were ignored

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei says a nominee collected Sh15.3 billion from a Chinese company in 2023. Many Kenyans opposed the reappointment of ten Cabinet Secretaries.

Majority of Kenyans rejected Ruto's Cabinet but were ignored

Skeletons of Adani's dark past exposed as JKIA takeover looms

Under Adani Airport Holdings, the billionaire secretly seeks to take over JKIA for 30 years with a plan that includes changing aviation laws and policies to prevent competition and maximise profits

By 2 months ago

Skeletons of Adani's dark past exposed as JKIA takeover looms

JKIA lease: The fine print in Adani's demands

The 38 airports in Kenya will not be upgraded to compete globally for the next 30 years.

By 2 months ago

JKIA lease: The fine print in Adani's demands

Why principal secretaries are next on Ruto's chopping board

Most of the Principal Secretaries have failed to answer audit queries raised by the auditor general as some claim they are being arm-twisted as decisions are made by powerful leaders.

By 2 months ago

Why principal secretaries are next on Ruto's chopping board

Flying President Ruto held down by Gen Z

Ruto made 62 visits to 38 countries in his first 20 months in office. His predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta made 22 such trips in ten years.

By 2 months ago

Flying President Ruto held down by Gen Z

Inside Ruto's intricate KDF plan to restore order, handle protests

Several military officers from Kahawa Barracks were stationed at Parliament buildings and another set at State House to support the overwhelmed police force.

By 3 months ago

Inside Ruto's intricate KDF plan to restore order, handle protests

Why Gen Z viciously dismissed Ruto's olive branch for dialogue

Gen Zs say it is wrong to dialogue with President William Ruto because of massive abductions, detentions, and the killing of their colleagues.

By 3 months ago

Why Gen Z viciously dismissed Ruto's olive branch for dialogue

Tributes as Jimmy Wanjigi's father takes final bow at 93

James Maina Wanjigi died yesterday aged 93 while receiving treatment at The Nairobi Hospital.

By 3 months ago

Tributes as Jimmy Wanjigi's father takes final bow at 93

Inside night of terror for Githurai residents

Githurai residents said the police fired live bullets from 6pm up to a few minutes past midnight, injuring people inside their houses and destroying properties.

By 3 months ago

Inside night of terror for Githurai residents

Blow for Nairobi Hospital as court quashes suspension of 10 doctors

The Nairobi Hospital doctors, who have since moved to court, say the suspension left their patients in jeopardy contrary to the demands of their professional ethics to save lives.

By 3 months ago

Blow for Nairobi Hospital as court quashes suspension of 10 doctors

Cracks in ruling Kenya Kwanza force Ruto to eye new alliances

Significant lobbying is happening behind the scenes with the President warming towards new political pacts

By 3 months ago

Cracks in ruling Kenya Kwanza force Ruto to eye new alliances

Ruto summons 'friendly MPs' for meeting ahead of Finance Bill debate

MPs invited to the meeting include those from Kenya Kwanza, Azimio rebels and independent MPs who have been working with the Ruto administration.

By 3 months ago

Ruto summons 'friendly MPs' for meeting ahead of Finance Bill debate

Did Kiambu police kill Stephen?

Three weeks ago, 24-year-old Stephen Mwangi Mugweru left his home in Kiambu county to run his small shoe-selling business at the county’s capital, Kiambu town.

By 3 months ago

Did Kiambu police kill Stephen?

Controversy as Gachagua opts for commercial flight amid military chopper ban

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s decision to opt for a commercial flight to Mombasa has laid bare the simmering tension within the ruling coalition, Kenya Kwanza.

By 3 months ago

Controversy as Gachagua opts for commercial flight amid military chopper ban

War on graft take hit as senate amends Conflict of Interest Bill

The amendments now allow state officials to do business with the government and at the same time, shield individuals and their families from taxpayer accountability.

By 3 months ago

War on graft take hit as senate amends Conflict of Interest Bill

Assault on a policeman sparks debate on conduct, safety

Police officers are usually assigned in teams of three depending on the duty, and there is no way the officer in question should have been sent on the road alone.

By 4 months ago

Assault on a policeman sparks debate on conduct, safety

Duale bans politicians from using KDF choppers

Duale said that only him and Interior CS Kindiki, will be exempt from the new policy when conducting operations in the North Rift region or other areas that are not secure.

By 4 months ago

Duale bans politicians from using KDF choppers

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