Politics - 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

.

Politics

Raila rallies Azimio governors against 'undemocratic' regime

The Azimio la Umoja Leaders deliberated on various issues, including the high cost of living and August 9 poll results.

By Steve Mkawale and Antony Gitonga 3 hrs ago

Raila rallies Azimio governors against 'undemocratic' regime

Quest to dislodge Raila from key support regions picks momentum

Quest to dislodge Raila from key support regions picks momentum

By Benjamin Imende 4 hrs ago

Ruto, Raila lock horns over fate of IEBC Four

Ruto, Raila lock horns over fate of IEBC Four

By Allan Mungai 6 hrs ago

Azimio claims Ruto unprepared for presidency

Azimio claims Ruto unprepared for presidency

By Betty Njeru 1 day ago

We will stop you from taking us to dark past, Raila warns Ruto

Raila Odinga said Kenyans have witnessed a swift, steady and dangerous re-emergence of the capture of state institutions by the Executive.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

We will stop you from taking us to dark past, Raila warns Ruto

UDA to hold primaries in race to succeed Murkomen and Wahome

Successful candidates will battle it out in Elgeyo Marakwet and Kandara by-elections slated for January 5

By Stephen Rutto and Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

UDA to hold primaries in race to succeed Murkomen and Wahome

National Assembly picks 11 members for NG-CDF team

The National Assembly has appointed 11 members to serve in the joint ad hoc committee that seeks to entrench in the Constitution the National Government Constituency Development Fund.

By Edwin Nyarangi 1 day ago

National Assembly picks 11 members for NG-CDF team

Thirteen aspirants to face off in UDA nominations for Kandara seat

Aspirants eyeing the UDA ticket are Andrew Kahenya, Lucy Ngugi, Chege Njuguna, Raphael Kiome, Injinia Stephen Mwaura, Titus Njau and Injini Macharia Kamau.

By Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

Thirteen aspirants to face off in UDA nominations for Kandara seat

Senate wants ministry to review labour migration policy

The Motion also recommended the ban of, “all travel by Kenyan migrant workers to the Gulf states with immediate effect.”

By Judah Ben-Hur 1 day ago

Senate wants ministry to review labour migration policy

UDA to hold primaries Saturday in race to succeed Murkomen and Wahome

The race to succeed former Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen and former Kandara MP Alice Wahome has intensified as aspirants prepare to battle it out in UDA nominations.

By Stephen Rutto and Boniface Gikandi 1 day ago

UDA to hold primaries Saturday in race to succeed Murkomen and Wahome

DAP-K candidate's petition against Didmus Barasa's win thrown out

Bryan Khaemba of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) has lost a petition seeking the nullification of Didmus Barasa’s win in the Kimilili parliamentary election.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

DAP-K candidate's petition against Didmus Barasa's win thrown out

Cherera Four: Raila defends IEBC Commissioners

Azimio’s top leadership were in the chambers where the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly began hearing petitions filed against the Cherera Four.

By George Maringa 2 days ago

Cherera Four: Raila defends IEBC Commissioners

Hostile MCAs give Governor Kimani Wamatangi sleepless nights

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has run into hurdles barely three months into office. The governor is facing revolt from a section of MCAs who have rejected half of his cabinet nominees.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 2 days ago

Hostile MCAs give Governor Kimani Wamatangi sleepless nights

Maize imports: MPs split over plans to oust Kuria

Pkosing vows to initiate signature collection that will introduce ouster Motion. But Senate Deputy Speaker dismisses calls to impeach Kuria as street talk.

By Josphat Thiong’o 2 days ago

Maize imports: MPs split over plans to oust Kuria

Why Raila presser on Cherera ouster bid was cancelled

Raila Odinga cancels press conference on a petition by four petitioners to remove four IEBC commissioners.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 days ago

Why Raila presser on Cherera ouster bid was cancelled

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

The legislators claimed that after the elections, the leadership of IEBC was involved in questionable activities that undermine its capacity to ever reform and deliver credible polls.

By Josphat Thiong'o 3 days ago

Azimio takes on IEBC over post-election expenditure

Keep off government plans for now, Gachagua tells Raila

Rigathi Gachagua has said Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga has no moral standing to question the decisions of the Kenya Kwanza government.

By DPPS 3 days ago

Keep off government plans for now, Gachagua tells Raila

Kennedy Musyoka says single currency will boost trade in EAC region

EALA MP-elect Kennedy Musyoka has said having a single currency will be a game-changer for East African Community member states.

By Edwin Nyarangi 4 days ago

Kennedy Musyoka says single currency will boost trade in EAC region

Kimani Ichungwah seeks to reconstitute IEBC selection panel

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah has sponsored a Bill that seeks to change the composition of the selection panel that oversees the recruitment of IEBC commissioners.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

Kimani Ichungwah seeks to reconstitute IEBC selection panel

'Cherera Four': IEBC Commissioners stare at possibility of being kicked out of office

There are 4 petitions seeking the removal of IEBC Vice Chairperson Juliana Cherera, commissioners Irine Masit, Justus Nyangaya and Francis Wanderi from office. Hearings start Thursday, Nov. 24.

By Edwin Nyarangi 5 days ago

'Cherera Four': IEBC Commissioners stare at possibility of being kicked out of office

GMO imports: Raila goes for Ruto's jugular

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has accused President William Ruto of being a puppet of and working for foreign nations and their multinationals against Kenya’s interest.

By Jacob Ngetich 5 days ago

GMO imports: Raila goes for Ruto's jugular

GMO Imports: Raila calls Ruto a puppet of the West

Raila Odinga criticizes the government for authorizing the importation of GM maize without public participation; wants it to provide the research relied on before the decision.

By Winfrey Owino 6 days ago

GMO Imports: Raila calls Ruto a puppet of the West

Bunge Chronicles: The 'dreaded dynasties' get the MPs nod for EALA positions

Courtesy of the first qualification, most of the nine selected to join the East African Legislative Assembly sailed through

By Brian Otieno 6 days ago

Bunge Chronicles: The 'dreaded dynasties' get the MPs nod for EALA positions

Raila's big dilemma as Azimio implodes

Jeremiah Kioni and Ngunjiri Wambugu have asserted that Mt Kenya region delivered enough votes to Raila's basket while ODM Sec Gen Edwin Sifuna dismissed the narrative.

By Brian Otieno 6 days ago

Raila's big dilemma as Azimio implodes

Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers

Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria is facing backlash for a statement he made rationalising the importation of genetically modified maize.

By Allan Mungai 6 days ago

Moses Kuria: I annoyed only pizza-eating rich idlers

Uhuru takes up regional peacemaker role, makes strides in ending conflicts

Since he left the presidency, Uhuru has trotted across the continent as the peacemaker with the past two weeks making headway in two of his post-presidency assignments.

By Allan Mungai 6 days ago

Uhuru takes up regional peacemaker role, makes strides in ending conflicts

Winnie, Kalonzo son: Political scions cut from different cloth

Opponents argued that they were favoured because they are the daughter and son of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya alliance partners Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 days ago

Winnie, Kalonzo son: Political scions cut from different cloth

Besigye urges Kenyans to defend democracy, shun negative politics

Besigye warns over MP’s proposal to amend the law and remove presidential term limit. He claims that Uganda has one of the worst records of human rights violations.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Besigye urges Kenyans to defend democracy, shun negative politics