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David Odongo

Battle for ODM and health; tracing Raila's last days

On Wednesday morning, as Kenyans got ready for work, tragic news hit their screens; former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had died in an Indian hospital while undergoing treatment.

Battle for ODM and health; tracing Raila's last days

How debt burden is denying the sick critical services

How debt burden is denying the sick critical services

Tribunal bars Patel, Obuya from Cricket Kenya affairs

Tribunal bars Patel, Obuya from Cricket Kenya affairs

In the name of security: CS Murkomen blows taxpayers' millions on lavish forums

In the name of security: CS Murkomen blows taxpayers' millions on lavish forums

Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

Former KeRRA DG Eng Philemon Kandie arrested by EACC at his home, taken to headquarters to record statement; electronics and documents seized in raid.

Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

In April, Cricket Kenya had signed a lucrative agreement with Arena of Sports, a sports promotion company, to stage a multimillion-shilling T-20 League featuring international players

Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

Prof Obel was brilliant, eccentric and uncompromising to the end

The professor was ‘strict and with no grey areas in his life’.

Prof Obel was brilliant, eccentric and uncompromising to the end

Doublespeak: Ruto preaches water abroad and gulps wine back home

At the UN, Ruto called out the IMF and World Bank for treating Africa unfairly yet Kenya continues to rely heavily on IMF loans.

Doublespeak: Ruto preaches water abroad and gulps wine back home

Kenyan scientist Arthur Obel, who claimed to cure AIDS, is dead

Kenyan scientist and researcher Prof Arthur Obel, known for controversial claims of curing AIDS, dies at a city hospital after a long illness, family confirms.

Kenyan scientist Arthur Obel, who claimed to cure AIDS, is dead

Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation funds

Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal.

Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation funds

DCI summons two cricket officials over Sh26.7m scam

Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal.

DCI summons two cricket officials over Sh26.7m scam

Kenya risks cricket suspension as board fights to steady ship

Kenya has been placed on a high watch list by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over governance wrangles, even as majority board members move to steady the ship.

Kenya risks cricket suspension as board fights to steady ship

How a firm close to Ruto won a Sh337 billion tender

Fresh revelations have emerged about EDF Kenya Limited, a company that used proximity to President William Ruto to clinch a Sh337 billion Grand Falls Dam project.

How a firm close to Ruto won a Sh337 billion tender

Robert Purkiss: From war medic to prime suspect in the murder of Wanjiru

New details unearthed by The Standard have shed more light on Robert James Purkiss, the British soldier suspected of murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru in 2012.

Robert Purkiss: From war medic to prime suspect in the murder of Wanjiru

Costly swindle: Why breach of Grand Falls Dam deal could see Kenya pay out billions

Taxpayers could lose up to Sh337 billion (about $2.6 billion) from the cancellation of the High Grand Falls Multipurpose Dam Project by the Kenya Kwanza government.

Costly swindle: Why breach of Grand Falls Dam deal could see Kenya pay out billions

BATUK shame: British soldiers under probe over rape, sexual assault

The British Army training unit in Kenya is facing intense scrutiny following a court ruling this week. The killing of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 is a an example of malfeasance committed by the soldiers.

BATUK shame: British soldiers under probe over rape, sexual assault

Batuk: Inside Britain's school for infantry warfare in Kenya

The exhaustive British Army personnel training takes between one month to three months, making the soldiers become battle-ready.

Batuk: Inside Britain's school for infantry warfare in Kenya

'Wantam' reality? How wind of change is sweeping Africa

Losing an election in Africa for the incumbent has been a recent phenomenon and it is spreading

'Wantam' reality? How wind of change is sweeping Africa

Why Ruto wants Matiangi's rising stature in Nyanza clipped

Kindiki and Farouk Kibet have been actively involved in various events in Kisii and Nyamira counties.

Why Ruto wants Matiangi's rising stature in Nyanza clipped

Kyalo Mbobu: Church elder stuck in debts, lawsuits and betrayal

Slain lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu faced court cases filed by several companies accusing him of defaulting on loans and withholding client funds.

Kyalo Mbobu: Church elder stuck in debts, lawsuits and betrayal

Faith, family and law: The life of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

Lawyers remember how he shaped their careers a lecturer and senior colleague.

Faith, family and law: The life of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

William Ruto: The hustler who doesn't mind spending in billionaires league

The President has a taste for the finer things, but this comes at a cost on the taxpayers. Whereas he preaches austerity when addressing the nation his spending is unhindered.

William Ruto: The hustler who doesn't mind spending in billionaires league

Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

Former KeRRA DG Eng Philemon Kandie arrested by EACC at his home, taken to headquarters to record statement; electronics and documents seized in raid.

Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

In April, Cricket Kenya had signed a lucrative agreement with Arena of Sports, a sports promotion company, to stage a multimillion-shilling T-20 League featuring international players

Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

Prof Obel was brilliant, eccentric and uncompromising to the end

The professor was ‘strict and with no grey areas in his life’.

Prof Obel was brilliant, eccentric and uncompromising to the end

Doublespeak: Ruto preaches water abroad and gulps wine back home

At the UN, Ruto called out the IMF and World Bank for treating Africa unfairly yet Kenya continues to rely heavily on IMF loans.

Doublespeak: Ruto preaches water abroad and gulps wine back home

Kenyan scientist Arthur Obel, who claimed to cure AIDS, is dead

Kenyan scientist and researcher Prof Arthur Obel, known for controversial claims of curing AIDS, dies at a city hospital after a long illness, family confirms.

Kenyan scientist Arthur Obel, who claimed to cure AIDS, is dead

Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation funds

Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal.

Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation funds

DCI summons two cricket officials over Sh26.7m scam

Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal.

DCI summons two cricket officials over Sh26.7m scam

Kenya risks cricket suspension as board fights to steady ship

Kenya has been placed on a high watch list by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over governance wrangles, even as majority board members move to steady the ship.

Kenya risks cricket suspension as board fights to steady ship

How a firm close to Ruto won a Sh337 billion tender

Fresh revelations have emerged about EDF Kenya Limited, a company that used proximity to President William Ruto to clinch a Sh337 billion Grand Falls Dam project.

How a firm close to Ruto won a Sh337 billion tender

Robert Purkiss: From war medic to prime suspect in the murder of Wanjiru

New details unearthed by The Standard have shed more light on Robert James Purkiss, the British soldier suspected of murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru in 2012.

Robert Purkiss: From war medic to prime suspect in the murder of Wanjiru

Costly swindle: Why breach of Grand Falls Dam deal could see Kenya pay out billions

Taxpayers could lose up to Sh337 billion (about $2.6 billion) from the cancellation of the High Grand Falls Multipurpose Dam Project by the Kenya Kwanza government.

Costly swindle: Why breach of Grand Falls Dam deal could see Kenya pay out billions

BATUK shame: British soldiers under probe over rape, sexual assault

The British Army training unit in Kenya is facing intense scrutiny following a court ruling this week. The killing of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 is a an example of malfeasance committed by the soldiers.

BATUK shame: British soldiers under probe over rape, sexual assault

Batuk: Inside Britain's school for infantry warfare in Kenya

The exhaustive British Army personnel training takes between one month to three months, making the soldiers become battle-ready.

Batuk: Inside Britain's school for infantry warfare in Kenya

'Wantam' reality? How wind of change is sweeping Africa

Losing an election in Africa for the incumbent has been a recent phenomenon and it is spreading

'Wantam' reality? How wind of change is sweeping Africa

Why Ruto wants Matiangi's rising stature in Nyanza clipped

Kindiki and Farouk Kibet have been actively involved in various events in Kisii and Nyamira counties.

Why Ruto wants Matiangi's rising stature in Nyanza clipped

Kyalo Mbobu: Church elder stuck in debts, lawsuits and betrayal

Slain lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu faced court cases filed by several companies accusing him of defaulting on loans and withholding client funds.

Kyalo Mbobu: Church elder stuck in debts, lawsuits and betrayal

Faith, family and law: The life of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

Lawyers remember how he shaped their careers a lecturer and senior colleague.

Faith, family and law: The life of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

William Ruto: The hustler who doesn't mind spending in billionaires league

The President has a taste for the finer things, but this comes at a cost on the taxpayers. Whereas he preaches austerity when addressing the nation his spending is unhindered.

William Ruto: The hustler who doesn't mind spending in billionaires league

Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

Former KeRRA DG Eng Philemon Kandie arrested by EACC at his home, taken to headquarters to record statement; electronics and documents seized in raid.

Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

In April, Cricket Kenya had signed a lucrative agreement with Arena of Sports, a sports promotion company, to stage a multimillion-shilling T-20 League featuring international players

Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

Prof Obel was brilliant, eccentric and uncompromising to the end

The professor was ‘strict and with no grey areas in his life’.

Prof Obel was brilliant, eccentric and uncompromising to the end

Doublespeak: Ruto preaches water abroad and gulps wine back home

At the UN, Ruto called out the IMF and World Bank for treating Africa unfairly yet Kenya continues to rely heavily on IMF loans.

Doublespeak: Ruto preaches water abroad and gulps wine back home

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