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Tony Mochama

MPs move into plush offices in Bunge Towers

The project that began in 2014 was initially scheduled for completion by January last year. The 125-meter-high complex includes 338 offices for MPs, a health club, a restaurant, and an open garden.

MPs move into plush offices in Bunge Towers

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

Raila to chair ODM meeting today amid succession politics

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

ODM hits out at Ruto over delayed funds, begins grassroots elections

Embakasi gas explosion survivors to wait longer for compensation

Embakasi gas explosion survivors to wait longer for compensation

Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off

The probe was called off on Tuesday after some agencies failed to turn up for the hearing before a parliamentary committee.

Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off

Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy

The opposition says the Kenya Kwanza 2024 budget will overburden citizens with more taxes. They term government economic proposals and strategies are flawed and unachievable.

Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy

National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs

Deputy Clerk Serah Kioko commended journalists for their watchdog role in matters of public interest, emphasising the media's function in disseminating information about legislative activities.

By 2 months ago

National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs

House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah commended the courts for halting the housing levy arguing that the decision paved the way to enhance revenue collection.

By 2 months ago

House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy

e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder

Software developer James Ayugi assures that payment platform cannot be hacked. He also dismisses claims that someone can take all the money and run.

By 2 months ago

e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder

Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance

Wamuchomba, says she has refused to join what she terms the ‘choir’ of her party members as she knew the electorate would suffer.

By 2 months ago

Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance

Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting

Lawyer Bobby Mkangi told The Standard it was unfortunate that the meeting had to be convened yet it was the Executive that started attacking the Judiciary.

By 2 months ago

Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting

Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the removal of sanctions imposed on South Sudan by international bodies dismissing them as retrogressive and unjustified.

By 4 months ago

Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan

MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains

Tharaka MP George Murugara has urged employers to respect workers as a means to eradicate gender-based violence and modern-day slavery within supply chains.

By 4 months ago

MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains

We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says

For the country to head in the right direction, not all decisions will please Kenyans. He asked CSs to stop pointing fingers at others and instead look for solutions as a team.

By 5 months ago

We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says

Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery

Raila Odinga said freedom fighters should be compensated for the sufferings they went through to liberate the nation.

By 5 months ago

Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery

Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation

President William Ruto further urged the Czech Republic to consider establishing a hub in Nairobi and use it as a gateway to the region.

By 5 months ago

Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation

King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare

The king will inspect a guard of honour before holding talks with Ruto. UK Embassy unveiled royal matatus ahead of the royals’ visit.

By 5 months ago

King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare

Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi

Attorney General Justin Muturi has said board members and directors of public and private firms will not pay the affordable housing levy after declaring that they are not employees.

By 5 months ago

Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi

Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party

After a five-month stalemate over who should lead opposition troops in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula finally okayed the removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip.

By 5 months ago

Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party

No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow

The public spat between embattled Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has exposed the soft underbelly of Mt Kenya politics

By 6 months ago

No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow

Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

The National Assembly convenes today for a special session regarding a Bill to replace the national insurance fund.

By 7 months ago

Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue

Civil rights groups have written memorandums to the committee on matters to do with police excesses and what they feel should be done.

By 7 months ago

Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue

Raila Odinga's ODM accused of double standards on rebels

A report by ODM’s disciplinary committee recommended a harsher punishment for rebel MPs but the National Executive Committee softened it, The Standard has established.

By 7 months ago

Raila Odinga's ODM accused of double standards on rebels

Ababu to appear in House today amid claims of athletes neglect

Ababu has been accused of disregarding the welfare of national sports stars and mismanagement of Talanta Hela programme two months after its launch at State House.

By 7 months ago

Ababu to appear in House today amid claims of athletes neglect

Kenya Kwanza unveils team amid jitters over cost of living as agenda

Push to revive the stalled bipartisan talks has started in an environment of fear and thinly veiled hostility between the government and the opposition.

By 8 months ago

Kenya Kwanza unveils team amid jitters over cost of living as agenda

MPs to commence public inquiry into NHIF fraud

MPs will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of NHIF quality assurance mechanisms and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the human resource management.

By 9 months ago

MPs to commence public inquiry into NHIF fraud

Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off

The probe was called off on Tuesday after some agencies failed to turn up for the hearing before a parliamentary committee.

Probe into Kemsa scandal fails to take off

Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy

The opposition says the Kenya Kwanza 2024 budget will overburden citizens with more taxes. They term government economic proposals and strategies are flawed and unachievable.

Azimio warns of more tax, rejects budget policy

National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs

Deputy Clerk Serah Kioko commended journalists for their watchdog role in matters of public interest, emphasising the media's function in disseminating information about legislative activities.

By 2 months ago

National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs

House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah commended the courts for halting the housing levy arguing that the decision paved the way to enhance revenue collection.

By 2 months ago

House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy

e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder

Software developer James Ayugi assures that payment platform cannot be hacked. He also dismisses claims that someone can take all the money and run.

By 2 months ago

e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder

Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance

Wamuchomba, says she has refused to join what she terms the ‘choir’ of her party members as she knew the electorate would suffer.

By 2 months ago

Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance

Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting

Lawyer Bobby Mkangi told The Standard it was unfortunate that the meeting had to be convened yet it was the Executive that started attacking the Judiciary.

By 2 months ago

Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting

Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the removal of sanctions imposed on South Sudan by international bodies dismissing them as retrogressive and unjustified.

By 4 months ago

Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan

MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains

Tharaka MP George Murugara has urged employers to respect workers as a means to eradicate gender-based violence and modern-day slavery within supply chains.

By 4 months ago

MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains

We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says

For the country to head in the right direction, not all decisions will please Kenyans. He asked CSs to stop pointing fingers at others and instead look for solutions as a team.

By 5 months ago

We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says

Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery

Raila Odinga said freedom fighters should be compensated for the sufferings they went through to liberate the nation.

By 5 months ago

Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery

Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation

President William Ruto further urged the Czech Republic to consider establishing a hub in Nairobi and use it as a gateway to the region.

By 5 months ago

Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation

King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare

The king will inspect a guard of honour before holding talks with Ruto. UK Embassy unveiled royal matatus ahead of the royals’ visit.

By 5 months ago

King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare

Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi

Attorney General Justin Muturi has said board members and directors of public and private firms will not pay the affordable housing levy after declaring that they are not employees.

By 5 months ago

Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi

Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party

After a five-month stalemate over who should lead opposition troops in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula finally okayed the removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip.

By 5 months ago

Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party

No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow

The public spat between embattled Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has exposed the soft underbelly of Mt Kenya politics

By 6 months ago

No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow

Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

The National Assembly convenes today for a special session regarding a Bill to replace the national insurance fund.

By 7 months ago

Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue

Civil rights groups have written memorandums to the committee on matters to do with police excesses and what they feel should be done.

By 7 months ago

Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue

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