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Fred Kagonye

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

How an online exchange tied suspect to DusitD2 attack

Why State wants Sarah Cohen behind bars

Why State wants Sarah Cohen behind bars

Lawyer wants EACC to probe Lands officials over alleged fraud

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.

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 months ago

Agency develops new strategy to fight violent extremism

How Kenyans' thirst for European and US varsity education attracts swindlers

Javan Ochieng used his organisation-Kenya Networks Management, or Kenema to lure over 3,000 students across the country.

By 4 months ago

How Kenyans' thirst for European and US varsity education attracts swindlers

Tribunal faults KRA for demanding taxes from M-Kopa's Sh1.4bn bad debts

A tax battle has exposed how failure by Kenyans to pay M-Kopa items taken on loans cost the Kenya Revenue Authority, Sh1.4 billion in taxes.

By 4 months ago

Tribunal faults KRA for demanding taxes from M-Kopa's Sh1.4bn bad debts

City Hall 'blunder' that could have cost taxpayers Sh100 million

A blunder by the defunct Nairobi City Council to irregularly allocate public land would have cost taxpayers Sh100 million.

By 5 months ago

City Hall 'blunder' that could have cost taxpayers Sh100 million

Court quashes Sh1.6 million award to principal accused of harassment

Court of Appeal has quashed Sh1.6 million award to a high school principal who was accused by female students of harassment.

By 5 months ago

Court quashes Sh1.6 million award to principal accused of harassment

Mandago, seven others to face fresh charges over Finland education saga

Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and seven others will face fresh charges in connection with the Sh50 million Finland education saga.

By 5 months ago

Mandago, seven others to face fresh charges over Finland education saga

Family of man shot in Parklands denies land dispute claims

Sagar died in hospital after he was shot by two men on a motorcycle on September 24. He was cremated on Sunday at the Kariokor Crematorium.

By 5 months ago

Family of man shot in Parklands denies land dispute claims

KRA loses appeal against Sh400 million tax dispute

The Kenya Revenue Authority has failed to convince the High Court to order a gas company to pay Sh400 million in taxes.

By 5 months ago

KRA loses appeal against Sh400 million tax dispute

Waititu questioned over Ruto utterances, Azimio denied access

Waititu was taken to DCI headquarters where he was interrogated for hours in the company of his lawyer Ndegwa Njiru.

By 5 months ago

Waititu questioned over Ruto utterances, Azimio denied access

Morara Kebaso arrested by DCI officers

Directorate of Criminal Investigation officers who arrested him confiscated his phones and laptop before driving him away.

By 5 months ago

Morara Kebaso arrested by DCI officers

Court stops former Fafi MP Elias Bare from evicting kin, selling father's land

Elias Bare Shill was accused of transferring their father’s plot in Garissa town to his name. Elias contends that the property was transferred to him to hold in trust for their family.

By 5 months ago

Court stops former Fafi MP Elias Bare from evicting kin, selling father's land

Poor police response blamed for demo deaths

Human rights groups have cited poorly coordinated police response for the many deaths during Gen Z protests at Parliament.

By 5 months ago

Poor police response blamed for demo deaths

Bank ordered to pay construction company from Somalia Embassy accounts

A Kenyan bank has been directed to release Sh26 million to a construction company after it won a battle against the Somali government.

By 5 months ago

Bank ordered to pay construction company from Somalia Embassy accounts

Insurance company to pay KRA Sh27 million

A tax tribunal has directed Monarch Insurance Company to pay Kenya Revenue Authority Sh27.1 million on behalf of its client Alicia Freighters Limited.

By 5 months ago

Insurance company to pay KRA Sh27 million

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