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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

Untold story of AG's battle against LSK and dilemma court faces

Untold story of AG's battle against LSK and dilemma court faces

By Kamau Muthoni 7 days ago

Jaramogi sports complex in ruins two years after launch

Jaramogi sports complex in ruins two years after launch

By Washington Onyango 7 days ago

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

William Ruto: This is why I named Uhuru peace envoy for troubled region

President also assures Kenyans and international community that he will not be a dictator. He says the elections are behind him and the hard task is tackling challenges affecting Kenyans.

By Edwin Nyarangi 2 months ago

William Ruto: This is why I named Uhuru peace envoy for troubled region

Uhuru and Ruto meet at State House

Uhuru and Ruto meet at State House

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Uhuru and Ruto meet at State House

Full Speech: Uhuru Kenyatta's final speech

In his last address to the nation, President Uhuru Kenyatta outlines his Administration's achievements and congratulates president-elect William Ruto.

By George Maringa 2 months ago

Full Speech: Uhuru Kenyatta's final speech

Uhuru's unhappy ending and what majority will remember

Dr Ruto is the new leader of Kenya. Mr Odinga is the leader of the Opposition. Painful, but true. The law, the people, and God have said.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

Uhuru's unhappy ending and what majority will remember

Pomp and circumstance as military bids Uhuru farewell

Uhuru has undoubtedly been Kenya’s leader who was most attune with the military.

By Allan Mungai 2 months ago

Pomp and circumstance as military bids Uhuru farewell

Mutahi Ngunyi: I have packed my things and left State House office

Ngunyi worked as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s technical assistant.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Mutahi Ngunyi: I have packed my things and left State House office

President Uhuru Kenyatta accorded military farewell

“KDF hurray! I will miss you,” the president said.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta accorded military farewell

President Kenyatta mourns Queen Elizabeth II

President Uhuru Kenyatta mourns Queen Elizabeth II of the UK who died Thursday

By PSCU 2 months ago

President Kenyatta mourns Queen Elizabeth II

President Uhuru Kenyatta to receive KDF farewell tomorrow

The military fete is usually held at a military base preferred by the outgoing president.

By Mate Tongola 2 months ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta to receive KDF farewell tomorrow

Freedom comes early for inmates who qualified for State pardon

According to prison authorities, those who benefitted from the clemency had either served for more than six months or had six months to complete their jail terms.

By Hudson Gumbihi 2 months ago

Freedom comes early for inmates who qualified for State pardon

Ruto, Uhuru finally talk on phone

According to Ruto, the two discussed power transition and the August 9 polls.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

Ruto, Uhuru finally talk on phone

Photos of Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta get Kenyans talking

In another photo, Kenyatta is captured next to Raila, Mama Ida Odinga, and two of their children.

By Standard Reporter 2 months ago

Photos of Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta get Kenyans talking

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in

During the sitting, the senators will have an opportunity to elect the third Speaker of the Senate and his deputy.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 months ago

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in of 13th Parliament

The Senate has invited eligible individuals to apply for the position of Speaker.

By Ibrahim Oruko 2 months ago

Senate invites applicants for Speaker post ahead of swearing-in of 13th Parliament

Uhuru accepts Supreme Court verdict but...

President Uhuru Kenyatta has reacted following a Supreme Court verdict William Ruto's presidential election win.

By Stephanie Wangari 2 months ago

Uhuru accepts Supreme Court verdict but...

National Assembly, Senate to convene on September 8

Uhuru Kenyatta gazettes Thursday, September 8 as the first sittings date for members of both the National Assembly and the Senate.

By David Njaaga 2 months ago

National Assembly, Senate to convene on September 8

Mwirigi: Why I threatened to return President Uhuru's grey Prado

Igembe South MP Paul Mwirigi has disclosed why he threatened to take back a present he had been given by the outgoing president, Uhuru Kenyatta.

By Winfrey Owino 2 months ago

Mwirigi: Why I threatened to return President Uhuru's grey Prado

Visiting US senator meets Uhuru, Ruto and Raila

President Kenyatta said Kenya will remain steadfast in entrenching the principles of good governance.

3 months ago

Visiting US senator meets Uhuru, Ruto and Raila

President Kenyatta meets Religious Leaders

The President thanked the religious leaders for their support and assured them that the process of transition will be smooth.

3 months ago

President Kenyatta meets Religious Leaders

President Uhuru Kenyatta's whereabouts draw Kenyans' curiosity

For four days now, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been away from the media limelight, with questions arising on his whereabouts.

By Fidelis Kabunyi 3 months ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta's whereabouts draw Kenyans' curiosity

President Kenyatta Meets Election Observers

The team led by former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma said the electoral process has been relatively transparent and all the observers have issued positive reports.

By Vivian Namayi 3 months ago

President Kenyatta Meets Election Observers

Uhuru Kenyatta meets election observers at State House

The team, led by former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma, said the electoral process has been relatively transparent .

By Mate Tongola 3 months ago

Uhuru Kenyatta meets election observers at State House

Uhuru delivers five of six stadia promised to his Mt Kenya turf

Wanguru and Kirigiti stadia were built from scratch while the others have been rehabilitated.

By Peris Wambugu 3 months ago

Uhuru delivers five of six stadia promised to his Mt Kenya turf

President Uhuru mourns state economist Geoffrey Mwau

Dr Geoffrey Mwau passed away yesterday in a Nairobi hospital.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 3 months ago

President Uhuru mourns state economist Geoffrey Mwau

It's mixed bag for Nyanza region as mega projects yet to take off

A number of road projects are still incomplete, including the Sh1.3b Ahero interchange which was started in 2017. The construction of the much-awaited Sh25b Koru-Soin dam is yet to kick off.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

It's mixed bag for Nyanza region as mega projects yet to take off

Uhuru: Liars never make good presidents

Uhuru said honesty is one of the key values that leaders shouldn’t compromise on.

By Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Uhuru: Liars never make good presidents

Uhuru: How I convinced Kisumu woman to ditch mitumba for new clothes

The president made the remarks in Kisumu County on Tuesday when he commissioned the rehabilitated MV Uhuru II.

By Fred Kagonye 3 months ago

Uhuru: How I convinced Kisumu woman to ditch mitumba for new clothes

President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more

President Kenyatta: I’ll not fight back any more

By Lilian Chepkoech 3 months ago

President Kenyatta: I'll not fight back any more

President Uhuru mourns former President Kenyatta's Aide De Camp

Lt. Col. (Rtd) Samuel Ngure Matu passed on early this morning at his home in Nakuru County.

By James Wanzala 3 months ago

President Uhuru mourns former President Kenyatta's Aide De Camp

Why come after you when am exiting? Uhuru responds to Kenya Kwanza political insults

"Some of these people are very angry. Why are you angry?" President Uhuru Kenyatta

By Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

Why come after you when am exiting? Uhuru responds to Kenya Kwanza political insults

Ruto in his Nandi backyard: Uhuru, don't threaten me

Ruto said he’d had enough of Kenyatta’s “threats”, and was now asking him to stop intimidating him.

By Stephanie Wangari 3 months ago

Ruto in his Nandi backyard: Uhuru, don't threaten me

President Uhuru swears in new Kenya Army Commander

The event also doubled up as the investiture ceremony for the recently promoted Brigadier Zipporah Kalondu Kioko and Brigadier Alice Muringo Mate.

By Ferdinand Mwongela 3 months ago

President Uhuru swears in new Kenya Army Commander

Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt

“Our debt today is a challenge; we need to deal with it. We are not sitting pretty we are living beyond our means.”

By Dr Mercy Korir 4 months ago

Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt

Kenya experiencing the highest poverty rate in history, Wanjigi claims

Wanjigi said the Safina party had engaged a forensic auditor to establish the state of the debt and what President Uhuru Kenyatta’s regime will leave to his predecessor.

By John Muia 4 months ago

Kenya experiencing the highest poverty rate in history, Wanjigi claims

President Uhuru Kenyatta's final lap as EAC Chair

President Uhuru Kenyatta is set to hand over the leadership of the community to his Burundian counterpart, Evariste Ndayishimiye during the Heads of State summit in Arusha.

By Mwangi Maina 4 months ago

President Uhuru Kenyatta's final lap as EAC Chair

Uhuru appoints Lt. Gen. Peter Njiru Kenya Army Commander

Njiru will replace Lieutenant General Walter Koipaton who has retired after a four-year tour of duty.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Uhuru appoints Lt. Gen. Peter Njiru Kenya Army Commander

Uhuru: Reasons for maize shortage

The president said it was strange that a few months or weeks to general elections in Kenya, maize flour prices usually shoot up.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

Uhuru: Reasons for maize shortage

President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide

A spot-check by The Standard, however, revealed that a 2-kg packet of unga was retailing as high as Sh230 in some supermarkets.

By Winfrey Owino 4 months ago

President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide

Uhuru humors Kenyans as he is photographed with rare sea coconut fruit

The reserve is well-known for its living remnants of ancient palm forests, known as Coco de mer, or sea coconut.

By David Njaaga 4 months ago

Uhuru humors Kenyans as he is photographed with rare sea coconut fruit

President Kenyatta condoles with family of late retired President Mwai Kibaki

The Head of State eulogised the late Mama Waitherero as a strong pillar in the life of the late retired President Mwai Kibaki.

By PSCU 4 months ago

President Kenyatta condoles with family of late retired President Mwai Kibaki

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