OPINION: Why Supreme Court should nullify repeat presidential election results
Kenyans are confused
By NICKSEWE 6 years ago
OPINION: Why Supreme Court should nullify repeat presidential election results
Storm as ICC asked to probe Raila, Kalonzo
Kenya could sink into fresh levels of political gymnastics and machinations after it emerged that a petition against National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga and his running mate Kalonzo Musyoka has been filed at the International Criminal Court (ICC).
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Storm as ICC asked to probe Raila, Kalonzo
NTSA reports sharp drop on drunk driving
In September alone, there were 128 cases of drink driving that were booked compared to 562 last year
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
NTSA reports sharp drop on drunk driving
Board shuts down NGO funding key Judiciary projects
Foreign Affairs ministry moves to marshal support to kick organisation out of Africa as CBK ordered to freeze accounts
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Board shuts down NGO funding key Judiciary projects
New twist as Uhuru team heads back to court
Lawyers seek to file judicial review next week to contest the nullification of presidential poll
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
New twist as Uhuru team heads back to court
What NASA petition means for Kenya
If Supreme Court orders fresh polls, and the results of that poll are again contested in court, Kenya may find itself in perpetual elections mode and get its President in 2018
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
What NASA petition means for Kenya
Barack Obama invited for Uhuru's swearing-in ceremony
Former US President Barack Obama may be one of the dignitaries to be invited to grace the swearing-in ceremony of President-elect Uhuru Kenyatta, Standard on Sunday can report.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Barack Obama invited for Uhuru's swearing-in ceremony
Why main race may drag on to early December
Jubilee and NASA predict a round one win but opinion polls predict a statistical dead-heat. The National Treasury has said there’s enough money for a second round. We look at the run-off scenarios.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Why main race may drag on to early December
5 firms floated in IEBC crisis talks
The electoral agency is looking for a new company to replace Al Ghurair in the event its appeal on the presidential ballot paper printing tender does not succeed.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
5 firms floated in IEBC crisis talks
President Uhuru lands in Ukambani with goodies
President Uhuru Kenyatta began his campaign tour of Ukambani with the launch of a Sh1.4 billion water project in Kalonzo Musyoka’s Mwingi backyard.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
President Uhuru lands in Ukambani with goodies
Sharp shooters picked to guard presidential candidates
The enhanced protection arises from the constitutional requirement that the presidential election must be postponed if a presidential candidate dies.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Sharp shooters picked to guard presidential candidates
How drama, punches and laws marked MPs’ tenure
This House will be remembered as the first where an MP was suspended for the remainder of the session, even as another sprinkled water on the Speaker during a chaotic debate.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
How drama, punches and laws marked MPs’ tenure
Hits and misses as curtains fall on eleventh Parliament
Mixed bag as MPs go back to face the electorate after four years and four months in Kenya’s legislature
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Hits and misses as curtains fall on eleventh Parliament
The billionaires oiling Uhuru, Raila campaigns
MPs suspended the law capping spending limits during campaigns, opening up the window to raise unlimited funds
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
The billionaires oiling Uhuru, Raila campaigns
When Speaker JB Muturi was locked down at Syokimau
Security chiefs ruled out having all the top three leaders on a 485-km unsecured route in a new train
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
When Speaker JB Muturi was locked down at Syokimau
Chinese firm to get Sh36billion water tender
The Ministry of Water and Irrigation has now been ordered to award the controversial Sh36 billion Thwake dam tender to the China Gezhouba Group within 14 days.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Chinese firm to get Sh36billion water tender
Order NASA to stop using our name, lobby tells court in battle with Raila
With intense and delicate talks over a presidential candidate for Kenya’s Opposition, a hitherto little-known non-governmental organisation has moved to court claiming the acronym NASA.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago
Order NASA to stop using our name, lobby tells court in battle with Raila
Top Water bosses trade barbs over Sh36b dam tender
President Uhuru Kenyatta could be forced to step in to end a vicious war between top officials of Water and Irrigation ministry.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Top Water bosses trade barbs over Sh36b dam tender
Jubilee plans joint Kenneth-Sonko ticket for city governor’s race
Jubilee Party (JP) strategists are working on a joint ticket between Nairobi governor aspirant candidate Peter Kenneth and Senator Mike Sonko, The Standard on Sunday can report.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Jubilee plans joint Kenneth-Sonko ticket for city governor’s race
Blow for doctors as State says ‘illegal’ CBA to disrupt public pay structure
The Government will not honour doctors’ demands despite the ongoing strike, The Standard on Sunday has established.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Blow for doctors as State says ‘illegal’ CBA to disrupt public pay structure
German Deutsche Bank closes down NBK accounts over suspected money laundering
German-based lender Deutsche Bank has shut all National Bank of Kenya (NBK) accounts over suspected money laundering activities, Weekend Business has learnt.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
German Deutsche Bank closes down NBK accounts over suspected money laundering
Governor Joho's family demands Sh1.1b from State over port losses
Consequently, the clearing and forwarding firm is now demanding Sh1.1 billion for losses incurred following KPA’s refusal to nominate it to handle cargo on behalf of the authority.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Governor Joho's family demands Sh1.1b from State over port losses
Peter Kenneth set to get Jubilee ticket as rivals lured with new posts to quit
Former presidential candidate Peter Kenneth could ultimately be the compromise candidate for Jubilee Party (JP) in Nairobi gubernatorial contest.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Peter Kenneth set to get Jubilee ticket as rivals lured with new posts to quit
Jubilee Party collects Sh72m from smart cards sale
Crisis has hit the Jubilee Party secretariat over shortage of party membership smart cards only a week after an ambitious recruitment drive was launched.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Jubilee Party collects Sh72m from smart cards sale
You can’t bet on opposition to grow the country, Uhuru tells Jubilee supporters
President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition, terming it a “confused group of people” unfairly disrupting his government’s development agenda.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
You can’t bet on opposition to grow the country, Uhuru tells Jubilee supporters
Relief for Jubilee aspirants as Uhuru disbands his campaign team
Jubilee Party (JP) yesterday formally launched a massive voter listing strategy through a smart card device that will be used to register and track voters.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Relief for Jubilee aspirants as Uhuru disbands his campaign team
Board wants KHRC accounts frozen over tax evasion
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) could be grounded following an explosive report that recommends freezing of its bank accounts.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Board wants KHRC accounts frozen over tax evasion
Detectives probe forgery theory in Sh2 billion city land dispute
City detectives are investigating possible forgery of documents relating to a prime land in Nairobi’s Lavington estate.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Detectives probe forgery theory in Sh2 billion city land dispute
Jubilee Party to recruit and lock in members with Sh20 cards
Jubilee Party will roll out a high-powered re-election campaign strategy next week, The Standard on Saturday can report.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Jubilee Party to recruit and lock in members with Sh20 cards
State now expels American NGO’s boss
The Government on Thursday deported a senior official of an American non-governmental organisation that hit the headlines over a Sh2.2 billion electoral programme in Kenya.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
State now expels American NGO’s boss
How we plan to hit three million tourists mark for Kenya
Due to its high multiplier effects, the tourism sector plays a significant role in the country’s economic development in terms of foreign exchange earnings, job creation and poverty alleviation.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
How we plan to hit three million tourists mark for Kenya
Fresh row erupts over ballots printing as setbacks stalk preparations for 2017 elections
Preparations for next year’s General Election are off to a bumpy start, with fears rife that operational challenges faced in 2013 could return to haunt the process.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Fresh row erupts over ballots printing as setbacks stalk preparations for 2017 elections
Ruto: Jubilee Party was formed to unite Kenyans
Deputy President William Ruto yesterday urged Jubilee supporters to remain steadfast in the party and popularise it at the grassroots.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Ruto: Jubilee Party was formed to unite Kenyans
Keep off Philip Kinisu probe, EACC told
Prof Muigai warned if EACC’s involvement in the probe is not terminated, questions could be raised about the commission’s independence and its ability to render an impartial decision.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Keep off Philip Kinisu probe, EACC told
Report: Shabaab now recruiting women in Rift Valley, Western
A new report has warned that Al-Shabaab is recruiting youth in the Rift Valley and Western counties.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Report: Shabaab now recruiting women in Rift Valley, Western
Matiang’i’s ‘Ten Commandments’ to streamline troubled sector
Kenya National Examination Council (Knec) board’s credibility must be beyond reproach. Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i dissolved Knec board of directors.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Matiang’i’s ‘Ten Commandments’ to streamline troubled sector
Stalemate as Jubilee threatens to pull out of IEBC talks
The ongoing talks by the Joint Committee of Parliament on the fate of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) could collapse.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Stalemate as Jubilee threatens to pull out of IEBC talks
Robbery incident that broke spirit of President Uhuru’s aide
As President Uhuru Kenyatta considers the notice of resignation from his most trusted political adviser Nancy Gitau, details have emerged of last minute events that could have pushed her to throw in the towel.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Robbery incident that broke spirit of President Uhuru’s aide
Uhuru's political adviser quits as intrigues in Jubilee boil over
A top aide of President Uhuru Kenyatta has resigned, exposing behind-the-scenes intrigues within the Jubilee government.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
Uhuru's political adviser quits as intrigues in Jubilee boil over
KICC suppliers paying heavy price for flawed Sh1.9b procurement tenders
A pattern of suspicious transactions worth Sh1.9 billion that has thrown the running of Kenya’s largest conference centre into chaos, can be revealed today.
By Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago
KICC suppliers paying heavy price for flawed Sh1.9b procurement tenders
Why DP Gachagua is desperate to mend ties with Kenyatta family
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