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Fred Kagonye

Gen Ogolla crash probe reveals gaps, casts doubt on engine failure

Report reveals engine was replaced months before the crash but critical faults went undetected.

Gen Ogolla crash probe reveals gaps, casts doubt on engine failure

Officer alleges death threats in Sh3.2b gold scam case

Officer alleges death threats in Sh3.2b gold scam case

Court rejects bid to gag media in meth case

Court rejects bid to gag media in meth case

Kenyan family seeks government aid for relative imprisoned in India on drug charges

Kenyan family seeks government aid for relative imprisoned in India on drug charges

TikToker Rish Kamunge freed on Sh5 million bond over overseas job scam

A TikToker, Maria Wangari Kamunge alias Rish Kamunge, who is suspected of being behind an overseas job scam, was on Friday freed on a Sh5 million bond by a Nairobi court.

TikToker Rish Kamunge freed on Sh5 million bond over overseas job scam

Terror suspect admits Nisa officers attacked Kenyan police to free him

A terror suspect, Isaq Cabdi, alias Issack Mohamed admitted that 20 Somalia’s Nis officers attacked Kenyan Police Reservists stationed at the border to rescue him.

Terror suspect admits Nisa officers attacked Kenyan police to free him

Former special unit officers to know fate on May 30

Former Special Service Unit (SSU) officer John Macharia and his 14 co-accused will know their fate on May 30, whether murder charges against them will be quashed.

Former special unit officers to know fate on May 30

State House officer shoots friend seven times over pool game dispute in Kawangware

What started as friendly competition ended in tragedy when Mohammed Yusuf Keinan shot Amos Lagat, killing him.

State House officer shoots friend seven times over pool game dispute in Kawangware

Homicide detectives looking at last 12 hours of Strathmore student who died at Nairobi club

A second post-mortem ruled out strangulation as the possible cause of his death,

Homicide detectives looking at last 12 hours of Strathmore student who died at Nairobi club

Police looking for Brazilian in drug lab deal

Police say Carlos Pedro took off after dropping Israel Alvarado at JKIA on October 5. Detectives suspect Pedro left the country for Uganda after Alvarado’s arrest.

Police looking for Brazilian in drug lab deal

Security fears in Mandera as police probe abduction of three mean

Police are investigating an incident where three men were abducted by unknown people on Monday in Mandera County.

Security fears in Mandera as police probe abduction of three mean

Gathungu: Sh10b at risk as KCAA lacks documents for its key assets

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu says Kenya Civil Aviation Authority doesn’t have ownership papers for properties worth billions.

Gathungu: Sh10b at risk as KCAA lacks documents for its key assets

Kisiang'ani cancels Standard Group deal over critical coverage

The government, through Broadcasting PS Edward Kisiang’ani, on Monday cancelled Standard Group’s media contract with the Ministry of Irrigation due to its critical coverage.

Kisiang'ani cancels Standard Group deal over critical coverage

Hope as security operation tames nagging banditry, two years later

School enrolment on the rise since Operation Maliza Uhalifu was launched in 2023. Local market centres are slowly coming back to live, with residents asking for better infrastructure.

Hope as security operation tames nagging banditry, two years later

How an online exchange tied suspect to DusitD2 attack

Hussein Mohamed Abdille’s testimony reveals a tangled web of Facebook interactions and an alleged fake ID scheme

By 2 months ago

How an online exchange tied suspect to DusitD2 attack

Why State wants Sarah Cohen behind bars

The State and family of the late Tob Cohen want Sarah Wairimu Cohen to vacate the Farasi Lane house in Lower Kabete, the home where Cohen's remains were discovered.

By 2 months ago

Why State wants Sarah Cohen behind bars

Lawyer wants EACC to probe Lands officials over alleged fraud

A lawyer has written to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate two Ministry of Lands officials.

By 2 months ago

Lawyer wants EACC to probe Lands officials over alleged fraud

JSC to consider petitions seeking to kick out CJ Koome, 8 judges

The Judicial Service Commission is considering petitions to remove its chair, Chief Justice Martha Koome and eight other judges.

By 2 months ago

JSC to consider petitions seeking to kick out CJ Koome, 8 judges

Is NIS the abductor in chief?

The son of then-Attorney General Muturi was abducted at the height of Gen Z protests .The CS said it took the intervention of President to have his son freed after Haji ignored his calls.

By 2 months ago

Is NIS the abductor in chief?

Go on and impeach me, CS Muturi dares MPs

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has dared his critics to make their word that they will impeach him.

By 2 months ago

Go on and impeach me, CS Muturi dares MPs

NIS behind abductions, CS Muturi alleges

A sitting Cabinet Secretary has issued the strongest indication that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) is behind the wave of abduction witnessed in the country since the Gen Z demos last year.

By 2 months ago

NIS behind abductions, CS Muturi alleges

South Sudan police seek arrest of Kenyan banker in Sh722m row

Air Afrik accuses the bank of illegally freezing its account and withdrawing money.

By 3 months ago

South Sudan police seek arrest of Kenyan banker in Sh722m row

How audio, text messages led to Joyce Akinyi's conviction

A series of text messages, audio and photos formed part of what the state used to convince court to jail drug queen Joyce Akinyi for 25 years for trafficking heroin worth Sh5 million.

By 3 months ago

How audio, text messages led to Joyce Akinyi's conviction

End of the road as drug queen Joyce Akinyi gets 25 years in jail

The end of the road for Joyce Akinyi Ochieng, one of Kenya’s most infamous and high-profile drug barons, seems to have come.

By 3 months ago

End of the road as drug queen Joyce Akinyi gets 25 years in jail

Nowhere to hide for IG Kanja over outrage caused by kidnappings

The resurfacing of five abductees whose mysterious disappearances gripped the nation since the festive season began has cast a long shadow over Kenya’s embattled security apparatus.

By 3 months ago

Nowhere to hide for IG Kanja over outrage caused by kidnappings

GMO maize to hit your plate after end of public participation

Karlo and AATF will be allowed to grow BT maize for the next ten years as the court says there is no significant threat to Kenyans from BT maize.

By 3 months ago

GMO maize to hit your plate after end of public participation

Court awards man Sh4.2 million for wrongful conviction

A man who sought Sh5 billion compensation from the government for wrongful prosecution and imprisonment has been awarded Sh4.2 million only.

By 3 months ago

Court awards man Sh4.2 million for wrongful conviction

Police to launch online platform to report crimes

The digital transformation of police services is expected to enhance efficiency, professionalism, and public trust in law enforcement.

By 3 months ago

Police to launch online platform to report crimes

Judges, magistrates tell off Judiciary critics

Days after Chief Justice Martha Koome stated that she is a victim of cyberbullying, the Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association has come to her defence, hitting out critics of the Judiciary.

By 3 months ago

Judges, magistrates tell off Judiciary critics

Court bars Olopito Ranch officials from land interference

The Environment and Land Court has barred the Olopito Group Ranch members from evicting or interfering with pieces of land they sold 112 Kenyans and institutions.

By 4 months ago

Court bars Olopito Ranch officials from land interference

Tribunal orders Stanbic Bank to pay KRA Sh234m in tax claim

A tax tribunal has ordered Stanbic Bank to pay the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Sh234 million in taxes on payments made to foreign card companies.

By 4 months ago

Tribunal orders Stanbic Bank to pay KRA Sh234m in tax claim

Behind-the-scenes rush as clock ticks for sale of Bamburi Cement

The battle for control of Bamburi Cement has reached fever pitch, with shareholders racing against time to cast their votes by December 5.

By 4 months ago

Behind-the-scenes rush as clock ticks for sale of Bamburi Cement

Besigye, comrade remanded after disappearing in Nairobi

Uganda presidential aspirant Kizza Besigye together with Haajj Obed were on Wednesday afternoon charged with having firearms and ammunition in a Uganda court after going missing from Nairobi.

By 4 months ago

Besigye, comrade remanded after disappearing in Nairobi

Appellate court stops eviction of families from Kihiu Mwiri land

The Court of Appeal has stopped the eviction of families from the 64-acre piece of land in Murang'a county that the Kihiu Mwiri Farmers Company Limited is claiming.

By 4 months ago

Appellate court stops eviction of families from Kihiu Mwiri land

Why women are at risk of rogue religious groups

The report reveals vulnerability leads to growth in membership rather than gender as preachers take advantage of their members’ ignorance to mislead them.

By 4 months ago

Why women are at risk of rogue religious groups

How lack of basic knowledge denies Kenyans justice

Kenyans lack basic legal knowledge touching on the right to bail and bond, a new report by the National Crime Research Centre (NCRC) shows.

By 5 months ago

How lack of basic knowledge denies Kenyans justice

Prisons crowded with remandees unable to pay Sh1,000 bail, report says

A report by the National Crime Research Centre paints a grim picture of inconsistencies in court bail and bond decisions.

By 5 months ago

Prisons crowded with remandees unable to pay Sh1,000 bail, report says

Katitu: Prison was hell but I was treated well

Former super cop describes life behind bars as ‘hell’ and vows to hold onto innocence. Once a hero to many, Katitu now calls for police reform and justice for wrongfully jailed.

By 5 months ago

Katitu: Prison was hell but I was treated well

Kanja denies police have hand in abductions amidst public outcry

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied allegations that police are behind abductions, which have fueled widespread concern among Kenyans.

By 5 months ago

Kanja denies police have hand in abductions amidst public outcry

Big win for Ruto as court paves way for GMO food

The High Court has dismissed four petitions challenging the lifting of the ban on genetically modified (GMO) foods.

By 5 months ago

Big win for Ruto as court paves way for GMO food

Sanction IG Kanja and Interior CS over police killings, MPs told

MPs have been urged to sanction Interior CS and the Inspector General of Police over police misconduct during the anti-tax demonstrations.

By 5 months ago

Sanction IG Kanja and Interior CS over police killings, MPs told

Standard Group Editor feted in security and media awards

The Standard Group Investigations and Security Editor, Francis Ontomwa, has been named Kenya’s Best Crime and Investigations Journalist of 2024

By 5 months ago

Standard Group Editor feted in security and media awards

Targeted voices? Profile of kidnapped Kenyans fuels suspicions

A look at the people who have been kidnapped by individuals alleged to be police officers may provide insight as to why the State is after them.

By 5 months ago

Agency develops new strategy to fight violent extremism

The National Counter Terrorism Centre has developed a new strategy to prevent and counter violent extremism.

By 5 months ago

Agency develops new strategy to fight violent extremism

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