Waiguru wants heads to roll at Treasury over wrong tallies

Kirinyaga’s statement carry free primary education, State clearing and State House payments.

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Nanok put on the spot over Sh789m 'error' in budget

Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok was yesterday questioned by senators over Sh789 million "error" in the county financial books.

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Governor Kuti, Dullo clash in audit probe

During the session, the governor accused Isiolo Senator Fatuma Dullo of being an impediment to his development plans.

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Hope for coast residents as Sh10.7b water project plan starts

Chelugui said the three-year project would be implemented based on respective counties’ priorities.

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Commuters can now book, cancel SGR tickets online

Requests for rescheduling and refunds will be accepted 48 and 72 hours before time of travel for individuals and groups respectively.

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Migori Governor Obado faces PAC

He claimed his county spent Sh1.5b regularly despite fire destroying documents

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Probe: Governors' budget grilling to go on

“Failure to appear before the Senate committee without reasonable cause shall attract consequences"

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Leaders slam Wetang’ula for opposing Mt Elgon's 'secession bid'

The Ford Kenya leader said he will not allow the administrative boundaries of the counties to be interfered with, terming petition 'dead on arrival.'

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

State supports proposed law on data protection

A Bill which seeks to protect personal data from misuse by State and private agencies has received a nod from the Government.

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

What's in a name? New TNA party raises eyebrows

'TNA will be the next big thing. It will be the party of ordinary mwananchi'

By Daniel Psirmoi 6 years ago

Legislators fume after meeting CSs

They accuse committee chair of failing to give them adequate time to interrogate Matiang’i and Mucheru on Huduma namba.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Senators alarmed by cost of revenue collection systems

During the survey period, Garissa had set aside Sh40 million in its budget for revenue automation.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Book on top women achievers to be launched

Speaking to The Standard, Mr Mwasi said the book would be resourceful to learners.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Other Kenyans who have defied odds to bag key awards

The story of the humble teacher from the little-known school in the Rift Valley, mirrors that of other Kenyans whose exploits locally go unnoticed

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Past winners of Global Teacher Prize Awards

Tabichi is the fifth recipient of the prestigious award.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Senators to visit Kenyan doctors in Cuba over mistreatment claims

Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka directed the House Committee on Health, to probe the matter and produce a report within two weeks.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Parliament seeks to compel employers to take interns, pay them well

Parliament has set in motion plans to compel employers to offer internship to young people who have attained diploma or other higher qualifications.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

AG, DCI refute claims they are being used to settle political scores

State officials investigating graft deny being ‘political pawns’

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Former Qatar Airways hostess and son die in plane crash

Death has taken away my sister and her entire generation, her only child

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

MPs- We won’t allow KQ to takeover JKIA

Thousands of passengers were stranded at JKIA on Wednesday, after aviation staff downed their tools starting at 3am.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Ruto allies want answers on chopper crash

The three close allies of Dr Ruto said the pilot of the aircraft Mr Magonga was a highly qualified individual.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

How Kutuny united Uhuru and DP Ruto

Lawmaker says Deputy President wasn't keen to drop presidential bid.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Experts divided on the legality of new 2-6-6-3 curriculum

Knut boss warns that education system will flop if it is not validated by Parliament.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

KQ denies airports takeover bid claim

KAA is a public entity whose assets must be handled in the most practical way, Andersen said .

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

MPs to question CS Macharia on KQ takeover of JKIA

Pokot South MP David Pkosing said the two owe Kenyans an explanation on what informed the plan.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Governors: We've been sidelined in Uhuru’s Big Four agenda

Council of Governors claims this could be a scheme to revert some devolved functions to the national government.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Rogue city officers to be probed over land

Mr Sakaja questioned why Government agencies allowed developers to construct buildings "only to later deny or even revoke the approvals.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

President Uhuru’s assistant in protocol hitch (Video)

How Uhuru's PA, aide-de-camp were caught in protocol hitch in Addis

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

“He’s a clean man,” MPs defend Joho over drugs claim

12 ODM legislators say Mombasa Governor is not a wanted man, contrary to utterances made by Ruto allies.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Somalia ex-president to contest in next year's election

Former Somalia President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has declared that he will once again offer himself for the country’s top seat.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Ex-Somalia President sets eye on Presidency

Members of the militia still control large parts of rural Southern and Central Somalia.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

How love-struck Australian met his death

The two love birds had planned to spend two weeks together after meeting for the first time in 2017.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Drama as Kuria beaten to submission

MP alleges threats to his life by "opportunists" who he claims are scheming to exploit current crisis.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Kuria: My life is in danger

The outspoken MP also alleged that certain people are threatening him, though he has reported the matter to DCI.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Ruto allies call for JP meeting to address thorny issues

Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen and other leaders from the Rift Valley region demand that the party’s members meet soon.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

MPs chastise Tuju for dismissing Ruto’s bid

Three MPs claim unwritten MoU dictates DP should be Jubilee party’s candidate ahead of 2022 elections when Uhuru retires

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Why CS is snubbing DP William Ruto's functions

Concern as CS Wamalwa skips Ruto's functions in his home-turf

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

New coins ‘friendlier to visually impaired’

CBK lauded over new currency that is friendly to the blind

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Senators shine as Kenyans vote best performing legislators in 2018

Senators beat MPs in fighting for 'Wanjiku' as Kenyans vote for best performing legislators.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago

Uhuru to launch UHC project in Kisumu

President Uhuru Kenyatta will on Thursday officially launch the Universal Health Care (UHC) programme in Kisumu County.

By Daniel Psirmoi 7 years ago