Mutahi Kahiga set to be sworn in as Nyeri Governor

The clergy is expected to conduct a cleansing ceremony at the county government offices this morning ahead of the swearing-in ceremony in the afternoon.

By Karanja Njoroge 8 years ago

Governor Nanok, Jubilee ‘war’ plays out at Uhuru tour of Turkana

The frosty relationship between Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok and Jubilee government played out during President Uhuru Kenyatta's tour of the arid county on Wednesday.

By Karanja Njoroge 9 years ago

Uhuru recalls Mark Too's role in his presidency

President Uhuru Kenyatta moved mourners as he recalled how the late Mark Too played a key role in his entry into politics.

By Karanja Njoroge 9 years ago

Raila in fresh bid to reclaim Rift Valley support, endorses Kimaiyo

CORD leader Raila Odinga has in recent weeks stepped up efforts to win back the support he once enjoyed in the North Rift.

By Karanja Njoroge 9 years ago

Jubilee committed to fight against graft, says DP Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto has defended the Government over the Health Ministry’s Sh5.3 billion alleged procurement scandal.

By Karanja Njoroge 9 years ago

Nakumatt dismisses report on fake drinks

Nakumatt has dismissed reports that counterfeit alcoholic drinks were recovered from its Eldo Centre branch in Eldoret on Monday

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

'It is easier for us to give birth at home'

In Turkana, a majority of women are opposed to C-section and shun hospitals for fear of being subjected to the operation. Instead, they prefer traditional birth attendants.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Hundreds gather to pay last respect to Mugithi King Salim Junior

Thousands of music fans turned up to give their last respect to celebrated Mugithi King Paul Mwangi alias Salim Junior who was laid to rest yesterday in Subukia.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

With guitars and lyrics fans pay last respects to Mugithi artiste

Politicians, artistes and fans graced the burial ceremony for the musician considered to have revolutionised Kikuyu music through his renditions of both secular and gospel tunes.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

EACC raids Nakuru county headquarters over graft claims

Officers from EACC yesterday raided county offices for the second time in a span of four months over graft claims.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Leaders mourn fallen soldiers, call for unity

Non-Governmental Organisations Council Chairman Wilson Kipkazi has called for investigations to establish how the attack on the KDF base in Somalia happened and action taken on those who failed in their responsibility.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Ruto's ICC case will collapse, say leaders

Jubilee leaders have expressed optimism that the case facing Deputy President William Ruto and Joshua Sang at the ICC is on the brink of collapsing following last week's proceedings at the court.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Police now deny cover-up in road crash where five teens perished

Police have denied covering up the incident where five teenagers died in an accident at Salgaa on eve of New Year while driving a vehicle belonging to an officer.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Notorious black spot at Salgaa, Nakuru has claimed many lives

A week ago, The Standard published a list of black spots and Salgaa, where five boys died in a crash was one of them.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Retired Teachers Dismiss KNUT Over Ultimatum.

Retired teachers have told off the Kenya National Union of Teachers(Knut) for issuing an ultimatum to the Teachers Service Commission(TSC) to pay them Sh 42.3 Billion.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Retired teachers dismiss Knut for purporting to speak on their behalf

Retired teachers have told off the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) for issuing an ultimatum to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to pay them Sh42.3 billion that was recently awarded by court.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Supreme Court rejects TSC bid to block retired teachers pay

More than 52,000 retired teachers got an early Christmas gift after the Supreme Court dismissed an appeal by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) challenging their Sh42 billion pay award.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

NLC says Supreme Court ruling did not water down its mandate

The National Land Commission (NLC) has said its role has not been eroded by the Supreme Court ruling last week that defined its mandate and that of the Lands Ministry.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Resolve rows internally, rival camps in Jubilee county assemblies told

Disputes in the Jubilee coalition dominated county assemblies have ended up in court because there are no tribunals set to resolve the matter.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Rival camps in county assemblies give Jubilee leaders sleepless nights

Disputes in the Jubilee coalition dominated county assemblies have ended up in court because there are no tribunals set to resolve the matter.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

IEBC targets persons with disabilities for 2017 general elections

The Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) has rolled out a voter registration programme targeting Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) in the Central Rift region.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Controversial free internet project in Nakuru scoops continental award

The controversial Nakuru WiFi project has won a continental Award in South Africa after beating other contenders in the "changing Lives" category.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

After 14 years of pain, we deserve to have our son’s remains, family tells police

A partially open grave at 86-year-old Chege Njoroge’s homestead in Naishi, Njoro, Nakuru County remains the only reminder of his son, Peter Kamau, a police officer, who died 14 years ago.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Security beefed up in Nakuru after murder of sex workers

The Government has beefed up security in Nakuru town following the recent spate of killings targeting commercial sex workers in the town.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Nakuru MCAs fault Public Service board over ward jobs

A row is brewing in Nakuru County Government over hiring of senior staff after it emerged that some officers could be serving in non-existent positions.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Kikuyu elders to fete Kinuthia Wamwangi for his dedication

Mr Wamwangi will be installed and awarded the Kikuyu Community Eldership Class of Njamba (hero) in recognition of his service to the community and the public in general.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Nakuru County Government heads to Coast despite cash crisis

Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua has organized a five day bonding retreat in Mombasa with Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) even as counties and the country grapple with a cash crisis. The joint retreat by the Executive, Public Service Board members and the Assembly comes at a time when the chamber is at logger heads with the executive.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

7 years jail term for people with pornographic materials, Nakuru decides

People found selling pornographic materials will now be jailed for seven years or fined Sh500,000 or both, following the passing of an anti-pornographic bill by the local assembly.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Kikuyu elders threaten to curse Senator Muthama

Nominated Senator Martha Wangari and Nakuru Kikuyu Council of Elders want Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama to apologise over his controversial utterances at a Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) rally at Uhuru Park last week.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi hits out at foul-mouthed MPs

National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has cautioned Members of Parliament against making careless utterances, saying this erodes their credibility.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Waiganjo took part in planning bungled Baragoi swoop, court told

A senior police officer has told a Nakuru court that alleged police imposter Joshua Waiganjo participated in planning the bungled police Baragoi operation and enjoyed close links with former police boss Mathew Iteere.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

High Court stops recruitment of new Egerton Vice Chancellor

The High Court has stopped the recruitment of a new Vice Chancellor for Egerton University following an application by a senior administrator at the institution.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Nakuru Governor warns Isaac Ruto

Governor Kinuthia Mbugua has accused his Bomet counterpart Isaac Ruto of interfering in other counties' affairs and being disrespectful to area leaders.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Brewers demand release of report after crackdown.

Spirits manufacturers in Nakuru County whose firms were closed following the crackdown on illicit brews want a report on their operations released.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

MCA charged for destroying society's wall

A Nakuru county official was yesterday charged with demolishing a Sh10 million perimeter wall in town. London Ward MCA Francis Njoroge was accused of unlawfully damaging the wall, property of a cooperative society.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Kanu branch quashes ultimatum given to Moi

The Nakuru Kanu branch has distanced itself from a two-week ultimatum issued to the party chairman Gideon Moi to convene a meeting to resolve party issues.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Jubilee senators defend sugar deal

"The President should not waste time answering CORD. He should let us deal with them as he focuses on addressing the problems facing Kenyans," she said.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Why flowery pyrethrum lost its allure

Pyrethrum farmers in Nakuru and Nyandarua counties recall with nostalgia days when the crop was their mainstay.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Court stops sale of Sh500m KFA headquarters

The Kenya Farmers Association has obtained temporary court orders stopping the sale of its Nakuru town headquarters, which was scheduled for tomorrow.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago

Wedding-like send-off for groom who died on eve of wedding

It was a rare send-off as a man who died in Baringo County on the eve of his wedding was laid to rest at his home in Subukia, Nakuru, Thursday.

By Karanja Njoroge 10 years ago