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MWANIKI MUNUHE

Uhuru secrets in hand written notes

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet appointments was a culmination of record setting secrecy.

By Mwaniki Munuhe and Allan Mungai 6 years ago

Uhuru secrets in hand written notes

Uhuru creates new powerful post, rewards election losers

Uhuru creates new powerful post, rewards election losers

By Mwaniki Munuhe and Geoffrey Mosoku 6 years ago

Tough times for Jubilee defiant MPs

Tough times for Jubilee defiant MPs

By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago

Bloodbath fears as PS's fate is sealed

Bloodbath fears as PS's fate is sealed

By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago

Shock, panic after Cabinet overhaul

Many of the sacked Cabinet Secretaries hopeful that the President plans to move them to other dockets

By Mwaniki Munuhe and Roselyn Obala 6 years ago

Shock, panic after Cabinet overhaul

Regulator launches attack on NGOs hours to petition deadline

NGOs Co-ordination Board summons three civil society organisations as deadline for filing presidential petition on controversial October 26 repeat election nears

By Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago

Regulator launches attack on NGOs hours to petition deadline

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

IEBC split fears as Chebukati walks out of critical meeting

Sources say the Chair had introduced a proposal to change the elections date from October 26, a move flatly rejected by all the other six commissioners.

By Geoffrey Mosoku and Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago

IEBC split fears as Chebukati walks out of critical meeting

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

Why Ezra Chiloba now has less powers in repeat poll

Commission chairman Wafula Chebukati makes changes to team that will oversee fresh presidential vote

By Mwaniki Munuhe and Jacob Ng’etich 6 years ago

Why Ezra Chiloba now has less powers in repeat poll

Showdown looms as IEBC rejects Raila demands

Electoral body argues that it does not have the luxury of time to put in place a proper electoral infrastructure

By Jacob Ng'etich and Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago

Showdown looms as IEBC rejects Raila demands

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

Revealed: Inside story of NASA ‘no poll’ threat

Alliance insists IEBC must meet irreducible minimum demands before they can participate in elections

By Jacob Ng'etich and Mwaniki Munuhe 6 years ago

Revealed: Inside story of NASA ‘no poll’ threat

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

Why NASA may lose influence in battle for key positions in Parliament

The National Super Alliance (NASA) could be headed for yet another political humiliation in both the National Assembly and the Senate in a few weeks from now.

By Mwaniki Munuhe and Jacob Ng'etich 6 years ago

Why NASA may lose influence in battle for key positions in Parliament

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

Government to spend Sh15b in next phase of SGR compensations

The contractor who will construct phase 2A of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is ready to start work.

By Vincent Achuka and Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago

Government to spend Sh15b in next phase of SGR compensations

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 7 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

Church that charmed Kenyatta, Kibaki and Uhuru amid fierce wrangles

It is probably the only church in Kenya, which three of Kenya’s four Presidents have kept a curious but personal contact and interest in.

By Ndung'u Wainaina and Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago

Church that charmed Kenyatta, Kibaki and Uhuru amid fierce wrangles

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

AIPCA fight over property and power heads to the court

Power struggle in African Independent Pentecostal Church of Africa (AIPCA) has refused to go away despite past intervention by President Uhuru Kenyatta.

By MWANIKI MUNUHE and Wainaina Ndung'u 7 years ago

AIPCA fight over property and power heads to the court

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

Leaders mourn Former Nominated MP 'Bwana Dawa'

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto yesterday led leaders in mourning former Nominated MP Too who died at an Eldoret hospital.

By Jacob Ngetich and Mwaniki Munuhe 7 years ago

Leaders mourn Former Nominated MP 'Bwana Dawa'

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

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