When Shabaab bullet shattered couple’s dreams
Due to Lt Kevin Webi’s numerous visits to Moi University to meet his girlfriend Rachael Masika, a student at the institution, her classmates nicknamed him “Afande”.
By By PAUL WAFULA and NYAMBEGA GISESA 9 years ago
When Shabaab bullet shattered couple’s dreams
Ritho family feud: Was city tycoon’s wife killed over Sh3 billion estate?
On the morning of February 22, a group of men went to the Mater Hospital Mortuary. The men said that they had come to collect the body of Gladys Luhanga Ritho, a 70-year-old retired teacher and billionaire.
By By PAUL WAFULA and NYAMBEGA GISESA 10 years ago
Ritho family feud: Was city tycoon’s wife killed over Sh3 billion estate?
CBK tender ‘was faulty from the start’
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) did not invite observers to its tender committee meeting that saw the institution controversially award a Sh1.2 billion software security contract to a British firm, The Standard can reveal.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
CBK tender ‘was faulty from the start’
When State officials opposed new rail project
Kenya Railways questioned the feasibility study on the multi-billion Standard Gauge Railway, dismissing it as not returning “a bankable project”.
By By PAUL WAFULA and TIMOTHY MACHI 10 years ago
When State officials opposed new rail project
Kenya Railways rejected proposed fares between Nairobi, Mombasa
A ‘free’ feasibility study by China Roads and Bridges Corporation (CRBC) on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) proposed a Sh4,500 fare for passengers between Nairobi and Mombasa — about 10 times the current railway fare — for the project to be viable.
By By Paul Wafula 10 years ago
Kenya Railways rejected proposed fares between Nairobi, Mombasa
I’m powerless on Tassia project, says Kambi
Labour Cabinet Secretary Kazungu Kambi has admitted that he lacks powers to suspend the controversial Tassia II housing project but claims taxpayers will lose Sh5 billion if the deal is cancelled.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
I’m powerless on Tassia project, says Kambi
AG reveals he never advised on rail project tendering
Attorney General Githu Muigai shocked members of the parliamentary Public Investment Committee (PIC) when he said he never offered an opinion on the tendering process to the Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA) when procuring the railway tender.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
AG reveals he never advised on rail project tendering
Poverty Fund: Sh600m paid to 'ghosts'
The Government’s fund for the poor and vulnerable has lost about Sh600 million to ghost recipients in the last five years.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Poverty Fund: Sh600m paid to 'ghosts'
MPs change rules on sharing kitty for poor
Legislators have changed the distribution formula for allocating Sh12.3 billion to the poor in what may see the most deserving cases miss out.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
MPs change rules on sharing kitty for poor
New threat as TV signal switched off
The Government has threatened to repossess all television broadcast frequencies owned by Kenya’s top three media houses: Standard Group, Royal Media Services and Nation Media.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
New threat as TV signal switched off
Political groupings wreak havoc months after polls
The militia strike in broad daylight. They are fearless, vengeful and athletic. Their attacks are sporadic. Guns only go silent at prayer times, early morning, at one o’clock and at sunset.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Political groupings wreak havoc months after polls
Militiamen attack cars, injure three
Three people were injured when their vehicles were attacked less than 10km from Moyale town as the Gabra-Borana conflict intensified.
By By Paul Wafula 10 years ago
Militiamen attack cars, injure three
Did someone poison ailing city lawyer’s wife?
A family feud to control a Sh3 billion estate of ailing city lawyer Samuel Kanogo Ritho has taken a tragic turn after the mysterious death of his wife who had won a temporary court battle to manage the estate.
By By Paul Wafula 10 years ago
Did someone poison ailing city lawyer’s wife?
New office at Afya House sparks storm
Health Cabinet Secretary James Macharia has been accused by medics of making unilateral and unconstitutional appointments in the ministry.
By By PAUL WAFULA and GATONYE GATHURA 10 years ago
New office at Afya House sparks storm
How foreigners give hefty bribes to acquire IDs
Illegal immigrants are paying up to Sh100,000 to buy National Identification cards through an underground web of corruption that is shaping up to be Kenya’s biggest immigration scandal.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
How foreigners give hefty bribes to acquire IDs
Amina was smuggled into Eastleigh estate for Sh25,000
Amina, a refugee, sells miraa and tea along Nairobi’s General Waruinge Street, off the second avenue, when she is in the city.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Amina was smuggled into Eastleigh estate for Sh25,000
Rogue police, bus crew mint cash from illegal immigrants
Transport operators and traffic police officers are major beneficiaries of the ‘lucrative trade’ of facilitating movement of illegal immigrants’ in the country.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Rogue police, bus crew mint cash from illegal immigrants
Coffee association in turf wars with board over property
A coffee farmers association is plotting to kick out their industry regulator from its current premises. The controversy is on grounds that it has continued to protect cartels that siphoned Sh51 billion from their members.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Coffee association in turf wars with board over property
How Kenya exports hundreds of jobs at the expense of unemployed youth
Kenya imports eggs from South Africa, millions of toothpicks from China and over 500,000 tonnes of vegetable oils.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
How Kenya exports hundreds of jobs at the expense of unemployed youth
Hidden pain in financing Jubilee’s bag of goodies
Prepare to pay more for food, fuel, cosmetics, toothpaste, and beer and all imported goods to enjoy the bag of goodies spelt out in President Kenyatta’s government.
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Hidden pain in financing Jubilee’s bag of goodies
Medical board cracks whip with tougher penalties
The medical watchdog has increased the number of penalties that errant doctors and institutions convicted for causing death can face as pressure for reforms in the sector gains momentum.
By BY PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Medical board cracks whip with tougher penalties
Somali MPs plot to censure KDF in Parliament
Somali MPs plan to file a motion sponsored by the Government in Parliament this week to censure activities of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
By By PAUL WAFULA 10 years ago
Somali MPs plot to censure KDF in Parliament
Elusive unity remains AU’s toughest test
Unity remains elusive for the continent 50 years since the formation of the African Union.
By By Paul Wafula 10 years ago
Elusive unity remains AU’s toughest test
Mystery of Bungoma lynch victims
Only seven of the hundreds arrested over the attacks in Bungoma have been charged in court as police investigators struggle to keep up with the raging violence.
By By Paul Wafula 10 years ago
Mystery of Bungoma lynch victims
Bungoma residents recount losses
We arrive in Bungoma town in the small hours of Thursday, May 9, to a cold, rainy reception.
By By Paul Wafula 10 years ago
Bungoma residents recount losses
Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters
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