josphat thiongo - The Standard

×

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

SECTIONS

.

Josphat Thiongo

Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

ECK was forced out in controversial circumstances. Its announcement of Mwai Kibaki of PNU as the winner of the hotly contested election triggered violence.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 hr ago

Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

Now we have a president-elect, which way forward?

Now we have a president-elect, which way forward?

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 day ago

George Wajackoyah: Former grave digger with hope of becoming president

George Wajackoyah: Former grave digger with hope of becoming president

By Josphat Thiong’o 9 days ago

How Raila Odinga beat William Ruto to the top of opinion polls

How Raila Odinga beat William Ruto to the top of opinion polls

By Josphat Thiong’o 13 days ago

'If undecided voters abstain, Raila will win presidency in round one'

The poll conducted between July 31 and August 1, 2022, also showed Kenyans do not anticipate violence between today and voting day.

By Josphat Thiong’o 15 days ago

'If undecided voters abstain, Raila will win presidency in round one'

Three out of four polls place Raila ahead days to general elections

According to polls, Raila Odinga would win in first round if he won over the undecided voters while Ruto would force a run-off

By Josphat Thiong’o 15 days ago

Three out of four polls place Raila ahead days to general elections

Sakaja and Lenku lead in Nairobi, Kajiado

Number of undecided voters in Nairobi governor race account for 10 per cent, down from 53 per cent in May and for senator, it is 33 per cent.

By Josphat Thiong’o 16 days ago

Sakaja and Lenku lead in Nairobi, Kajiado

How Wajackoyah's no-show propped Mwaure at the presidential debate

Solemn and confident, Mwaure shot from the hip making his stand against corruption known and how he plans to revive the economy.

By Josphat Thiong’o 21 days ago

How Wajackoyah's no-show propped Mwaure at the presidential debate

David Mwaure: I will sever diplomatic ties with countries holding Kenya's stolen trillions

Agano party leader to increase allocation of funds to devolved units to 40 per cent.

By Josphat Thiong’o 23 days ago

David Mwaure: I will sever diplomatic ties with countries holding Kenya's stolen trillions

Corruption and push to legalise marijuana dominate Wamae, Mucheru debate

Justina Wamae and Ruth Mutua went head to head, making a case for their respective manifestos.

By Josphat Thiong’o 30 days ago

Corruption and push to legalise marijuana dominate Wamae, Mucheru debate

So near yet so far: Where the rain started beating Mike Sonko

In February 2020, Sonko, citing outside interference from cartels, called on President Uhuru Kenyatta to help him run the county.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

So near yet so far: Where the rain started beating Mike Sonko

Mike Sonko's rise and rise then dramatic fall, but...

To put things in perspective, Sonko raked in 871,794 votes while Uhuru reaped 779,299 votes during the repeat presidential poll.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Mike Sonko's rise and rise then dramatic fall, but...

Chebukati and Marjan put to task over IEBC's preparedness

Chebukati and Marjan were put to task over claims of a ploy to bungle the elections in favour of a particular candidate and the efficiency of the Kiems kits among other issues.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Chebukati and Marjan put to task over IEBC's preparedness

Uhuru: Raila will finish the work I started

Uhuru assured residents that their votes would count if they cast them in favour of Raila, who would in turn ensure that the projects initiated by his administration will be completed

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Uhuru: Raila will finish the work I started

What Igathe, Sakaja missed during city governor debate

Despite the two leading candidates - Johnson Sakaja and Polycarp Igathe- staging a mettlesome debate, they concentrated on personal attacks at the expense of real issues.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

What Igathe, Sakaja missed during city governor debate

Africa Cyber fellowship to boost war on online crime

During the two-day conference in Nairobi, fellows will explore solutions required to address the increasingly complex types, scale, and impact of cyber-crime in Africa.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Africa Cyber fellowship to boost war on online crime

Here are the Kenyan families split by the 2022 election

Governor Okoth Obado has sworn allegiance to DP William Ruto while his wife Hellen Odhiambo (right) is campaigning for Raila Odinga.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Here are the Kenyan families split by the 2022 election

Ruto and Raila rely on backyards to get head start in bruising battle

DP Ruto has slight advantage of 2,432,441 votes from his Rift Valley while Raila’s Nyanza turf has 2,160,439 votes.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Ruto and Raila rely on backyards to get head start in bruising battle

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

Raila and Ruto have in the last six months been shadowing each other, frequently traversing the vote-rich Mt Kenya, Western, Coast and Rift Valley regions.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

Raila and Ruto have in the last six months been shadowing each other, frequently traversing the vote-rich Mt Kenya, Western, Coast and Rift Valley regions.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Numbers game: Ruto and Raila tour select regions to attract critical voters

Clash over IEBC move to scrap manual register

The Monday decision has sparked fears of some people being locked out from voting, given lack of an alternative voter identification method.

By Josphat Thiong’o 1 month ago

Clash over IEBC move to scrap manual register

Uhuru Kenyatta, William Ruto draw battle lines in Kiambu ahead of polls

At stake are nearly two million votes, which can propel a presidential candidate to State House. While Ruto ceaselessly visits the county, Uhuru is fighting to ward him off.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta, William Ruto draw battle lines in Kiambu ahead of polls

NHIF to also cater for mental healthcare, President declares

Uhuru Kenyatta said the Ministry of Health was operationalising a mental health call centre with the goal of improving access to mental health services.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

NHIF to also cater for mental healthcare, President declares

Anxiety as parties forward names of nominated leaders

Registrar of Political Parties said those picked did not need to be members of the party. Each list, according to IEBC, must reflect regional and ethnic diversity.

By Jacob Ng’etich 2 months ago

Anxiety as parties forward names of nominated leaders

How MPs' actions could influence conduct of 2022 General Election

An array of Bills and regulations that could have shaped the outcome of the elections are still pending and this could have implications on the process.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

How MPs' actions could influence conduct of 2022 General Election

Total mitumba ban won't work here, traders tell Raila

Traders advised Raila and the government against any attempt to do away with the mitumba industry in favour of local textile industries.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Total mitumba ban won't work here, traders tell Raila

Four-horse race: Your work made easier as IEBC bars 53 hopefuls

Only four of an initial 57 candidates have been cleared to battle it out for the top seat.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Four-horse race: Your work made easier as IEBC bars 53 hopefuls

Presidential debate still on course: Team

Organisers of the presidential debates have come out in defence of the planned event just a day after Deputy President William Ruto threatened not to participate.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Presidential debate still on course: Team

Uhuru, Ruto feud plays out during Madaraka fete

The discord and coldness between the President and his deputy however seems to have worsened during former President Mwai Kibaki’s burial.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Uhuru, Ruto feud plays out during Madaraka fete

Politics makes such strange bedfellows: Will the unions last?

Amason Kingi and Aisha Jumwa have found themselves in Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza. Lugari MP Ayub Savula shelved his ambitions in favour of ODM’s Fernandes Barasa.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Politics makes such strange bedfellows: Will the unions last?

Involvement of CSs in Raila campaigns stirs legal debate

Legal experts have warned that Cabinet Secretaries who are campaigning have created grounds for a presidential petition should their preferred candidate win.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Involvement of CSs in Raila campaigns stirs legal debate

Confusion as IEBC, registrar differ on status of Kalonzo Musyoka's bid

Anne Nderitu's office has written to Kalonzo seeking to know its status in the coalition agreement, IEBC says it would clear him once it established he had complied with the Elections Act.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Confusion as IEBC, registrar differ on status of Kalonzo Musyoka's bid

Why Wiper isn't about to sever ties with Azimio

Despite Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka bolting out of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya, he is yet to sever ties with the outfit.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

Why Wiper isn't about to sever ties with Azimio

Public service vehicles to use Green Park terminus next week

Public service vehicles will start operating from the Green Park bus terminus next week, the Nairobi Metropolitan Services has announced.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

Public service vehicles to use Green Park terminus next week

Flip-flopping Kalonzo stuns both friend and foe

Kalonzo had made Azimio bend over backwards to accommodate him and his demands. He declared that he will for go it alone after failing to clinch Azimio running mate position

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 months ago

Flip-flopping Kalonzo stuns both friend and foe

KANU reaffirms commitment to Azimio, to unite all member parties

Kenya National Union (KANU) party has reiterated its commitment to the Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition party ahead of the August elections.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

KANU reaffirms commitment to Azimio, to unite all member parties

Local firms launch bid to promote Kenya across eastern Africa

Leading local firms have partnered in order to promote Kenya as a tourism destination within the East African region.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

Local firms launch bid to promote Kenya across eastern Africa

Parliament to extend sittings by a week over polls

Speaker Justin Muturi said there was need for the august House to adjust its adjournment date from June 10 to June 16 to deal with any eventualities ahead of the elections.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

Parliament to extend sittings by a week over polls

Raila Odinga between a rock and a hard place over choice of running mate

With IEBC deadline for candidates to submit names nearing, the ODM chief has to act fast. Jubilee decision to front to Kenneth and Chege has the complicated hunt for Number Two.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

Raila Odinga between a rock and a hard place over choice of running mate

Ali to Karangi: Generals in the Kibaki reign

Major General Ali was plucked from his position as Second Commander, Western Brigade. General Kibwana changed the system concerning retirement of Chiefs of General Staff.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

Ali to Karangi: Generals in the Kibaki reign

Heroic send off for president Kibaki as leaders keep off politics

Kibaki memorial service draws thousands to rain-soaked Nyayo stadium. Leaders from different parts of the world hailed former president as a great statesman.

By Allan Mungai 3 months ago

Heroic send off for president Kibaki as leaders keep off politics

Nairobi bids former president Kibaki last goodbye

The former Head of State’s final lap in the city started at around 8am. Dignitaries included Presidents Sahle-Work Zewde, Salva Kiir, and Cyril Ramaphosa.

By Allan Mungai 3 months ago

Nairobi bids former president Kibaki last goodbye

MPs hail Kibaki as a giant of history who steered economic liberation

They painted the picture of a humble yet virtuous man in the mould of the greats that preceded him and one who left a nation reeling from his ingenuity.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

MPs hail Kibaki as a giant of history who steered economic liberation

Why Francis Kimemia, Sicily Kariuki's fate in race for governor lies with Uhuru

The political fate of Nyandarua Governor Francis Kimemia and former Water Cabinet Secretary, Sicily Kariuki now lies with President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Josphat Thiong’o 3 months ago

Why Francis Kimemia, Sicily Kariuki's fate in race for governor lies with Uhuru

.

Latest Stories

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Strong dollar boosts banks' profits

Business

By Dominic Omondi

1 hr ago

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Kakuzi posts 341m profits on export sales

Business

By Frankline Sunday

1 hr ago

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Kenya Pipeline in quest to raise storage fees for oil marketers

Business

By Macharia Kamau

1 hr ago

Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

Premium Jinxed body? Dark past haunts election agency as Chebukati prepares to exit

National

By Josphat Thiong’o

1 hr ago

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

US team, clergy push for smooth power handover

National

By Jacob Ng’etich

1 hr ago

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

Schools reopen amid the biting high cost of living

Education

By Standard Team

1 hr ago

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

Woman buried after 5 years over land dispute

Nyanza

By Daniel Chege

1 hr ago

Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

Premium Phone mystery in murder of IEBC official

National

By Kamore Maina

1 hr ago