Ruto's ex-lawyer Katwa Kigen, among Supreme Court Judge applicants

Court of Appeal judges Katwa Kigen and Mohammed Warsame among six candidates for Supreme Court judge position, JSC to announce shortlist in March.

By Dennis Omondi 2 months ago

State probes Russian man who secretly filmed women

The government is investigating a Russian national accused of secretly filming and sexually exploiting women during a visit to Kenya and sharing the recordings online.

By Dennis Omondi 2 months ago

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Inside Kenya's links in unsealed Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking files

A review of some of the files by The Standard reveals mentions of the country's top tourist destinations frequented by Epstein's associates, and possibly victims.

By Dennis Omondi 2 months ago

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From money laundering to drugs, arms and human trafficking: How Kenya has become a crime hub

Kenya is increasingly grappling with organised transnational crime, an evolution that risks turning the country into a haven for wanted criminals and illicit networks.

By Dennis Omondi 4 months ago

Give victims' compensation panel a chance: Lawyer Kanjama

On Tuesday this week, President Ruto gazetted a 14-member panel to identify victims of protests, verify their claims, and organise their compensation.

By Dennis Omondi 8 months ago

Havi: Corrupt magistrates, judges abusing bail and bond terms

Havi alleged that some judicial officers are corrupt and are using bail decisions to penalise suspects even before they are convicted.

By Dennis Omondi 9 months ago

Gachagua dismisses Ruto's 'coup plot' claim, blames state for violent protest

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed President William Ruto's allegation that the opposition is plotting to oust him from power using illegal means including protests.

By Dennis Omondi 9 months ago

Fatuma Ahmed: Kenya's first female Air Force Commander retires

Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed dominated news headlines on May 2 last year following her appointment as the commander of the Kenya Airforce.

By Dennis Omondi 10 months ago

Ruto signs Finance Bill 2025 into law

President William Ruto has assented to three key bills passed by the National Assembly, including the Finance Bill 2025, the Supplementary Appropriation Bill 2025, and the Appropriations Bill 2025.

By Dennis Omondi 10 months ago

Let views on Finance Bill count, ex-Senator Billow Kerrow tells government

Political economist, Billow Kerrow, has urged the government to genuinely consider opinions from the public and professionals amid public participation on the Finance Bill, 2025.

By Dennis Omondi 11 months ago

Five things that won Pope Francis followers, and earned him critics

Even in death, Pope Francis remains a polarising figure,to some, he was a Pope for modern times, while to others, he was a departure from sacred tradition

By Dennis Omondi 1 year ago

Kenyan woman becomes North Ireland's first black Mayor

A Kenyan Maasai woman has made history, becoming the first black mayor in Northern Ireland and only the third to scale that height in the greater island of Ireland.

By Dennis Omondi 1 year ago

Ruto swears in 20 High Court judges, stresses integrity

20 new High Court judges sworn-in in a ceremony presided over by President Ruto; eight advocates including Charles Kanjama and Lilian Mwaura conferred with the rank of Senior Counsel.

By Dennis Omondi 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia postpones execution of Kenyan man

Stephen Munyakho was linked to the death of a Yemeni co-worker and was to be executed on May 15.

By Dennis Omondi 1 year ago

Why Ruto will net investors in US visit

President William Ruto's engagements with investors during his upcoming US state visit will unlock crucial foreign investments says Declan Galvin.

By Dennis Omondi 1 year ago

Technology-driven fertiliser application boosted maize production in 2023: Ruto

Ruto's plea comes when Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi is facing impeachment over the fake fertiliser scandal.

By Dennis Omondi 1 year ago

CS Chelugui disbands KUSCCO board over mismanagement

Cooperatives CS Chelugui dismisses the Kenya Union Savings and Credit Cooperatives board and managers over financial impropriety; a fifteen-member interim board to be appointed.

By Dennis Omondi 1 year ago

'Hatuanui stima': Why power outages occur during rains

Unplanned power outages have become synonymous with rain in select parts of the country.

By Dennis Omondi 2 years ago

CS Murkomen names and shames owner of car in a viral video

The incident caught the attention of a worried road user whose car was trailing the Mercedes from behind.

By Dennis Omondi 2 years ago

Murkomen opts for the private sector to tame road accidents

Roads and Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen now says he has a master plan to tame the recent upsurge in road accidents.

By Dennis Omondi 2 years ago

Excitement, concern meet latest drop in pump prices

When Ruto won the presidential election, super petrol, diesel, and kerosene retailed at Ksh 159, Ksh140, and Ksh 127 respectively.

By Dennis Omondi 2 years ago

Banks must shift focus from costs to value

There was a time Kenyan banks were ranked the worst in customer service in the world. Some agreed, some disagreed. I disagreed; maybe someone stole our “votes”?

By Dennis Omondi 11 years ago

Expect banks with automatic pods to deposit, withdraw cash

The last two decades have seen huge profits and geographical presence in the banking sector.

By Dennis Omondi 11 years ago