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Mvurya says stadia projects prioritise requirements for hosting CHAN, AFCON
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has said that stadia development categorises projects based on international standards, capacity, and the requirements for hosting various sports events.
By 2 days ago
Mvurya says stadia projects prioritise requirements for hosting CHAN, AFCON
CS Mugaa: Not a single dam completed under Ruto's 1,000 pledge
Ruto’s campaign promise to have 1,000 dams constructed across the country may not be achieved since not a single unit has been completed in almost three years into his leadership.
By 7 days ago
CS Mugaa: Not a single dam completed under Ruto's 1,000 pledge
Chirchir tells Senate expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret Corridor top agenda
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davies Chirchir has told the Senate the government is working towards the expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret corridor.
By 9 days ago
Chirchir tells Senate expansion of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Eldoret Corridor top agenda
Duale promises policy shift on hidden conditions
Duale said the Ministry of Health will ensure that there is access to quality healthcare services for all Kenyans, including those with visible and invisible disabilities
By 9 days ago
Duale promises policy shift on hidden conditions
Senate to decide on Thika city status dream
The dreams of Thika Municipality as the sixth city in the country now rests with the Senate after the task was given to the Senate Devolution Committee by Senate Speaker Amason Kingi.
By 9 days ago
Senate to decide on Thika city status dream
New Bill seeks to weed out rogues in growing digital currency sector
A Bill which seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the booming virtual asset sector is currently before the National Assembly
By 11 days ago
New Bill seeks to weed out rogues in growing digital currency sector
With IEBC in place, country prepares for mini elections
The country is preparing for a “mini General Election”, with several pending by-elections set to take place following the full constitution of the IEBC.
By 12 days ago
With IEBC in place, country prepares for mini elections
Senate urged to create law allowing recall of Nominated MCAs
The Senate should initiate amendments to the County Governments Act, 2012 to provide for the recall of nominated MCAs clearly outlining grounds for recall and procedures.
By 15 days ago
Senate urged to create law allowing recall of Nominated MCAs
Counties to share Sh79b extra allocation in new Senate Bill
Funds include conditional grants from loans and development partners. Devolved units to get boost for livestock, healthcare with new development funding plans.
By 16 days ago
Counties to share Sh79b extra allocation in new Senate Bill
Isiolo governor Guyo survives Senate impeachment vote on technicality
The Senate has voted to dismiss the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo Hassan, citing procedural flaws by Members of the County Assembly.
By 17 days ago
Isiolo governor Guyo  survives Senate impeachment vote on technicality
Travellers from Western run into dead end
Public Service Vehicles plying the highway were packed at the Kabete Police Station. Police repulsed goons who were harassing motorists at the Uthiru Junction.
By 18 days ago
Travellers from Western run into dead end
Guyo's impeachment case set for Senate as politics, clan rivalries come into play
Investigations by The Standard reveal an intense political struggle for the control of the Northern region
By 18 days ago
Guyo's impeachment case set for Senate as politics, clan rivalries come into play
Dozens of buses heading to Western Kenya stranded on Waiyaki Way
Vehicles were not allowed to access the Nairobi Central Business District, leading to hundreds of Kenyans who were heading to work and other businesses being stranded.
By 18 days ago
Dozens of buses heading to Western Kenya stranded on Waiyaki Way
MPs urge peaceful Saba Saba anniversary, warn over anarchy
Members of Parliament from Nairobi County have urged Kenyans to observe law and order during the 35th anniversary of the Saba Saba protests expected on Monday.
By 19 days ago
MPs urge peaceful Saba Saba anniversary, warn over anarchy
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Nairobi gets lion's share of Sh415b as new formula takes effect
The County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2025, by the Senate Finance and Budget Committee provides how the 47 counties will share out Sh415 billion.
By 22 days ago
Nairobi gets lion's share of Sh415b as new formula takes effect
Senators summon SHA boss over unpaid NHIF debts
SHA is on the spot over delays in remitting billions of shillings owed to county health facilities, a crisis that now threatens healthcare delivery across the country.
By 21 days ago
Senators summon SHA boss over unpaid NHIF debts
Matiang'i says he's ready for State House battle, party still a mystery
Former Interior CS denies being Uhuru’s project in the 2027 General Election.Matiang’i also defended his record in government and his heroic return from US.
By 22 days ago
Matiang'i says he's ready for State House battle, party still a mystery
Isiolo governor's impeachment escalates to full Senate plenary
The Senate will hear the impeachment motion against Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo, through plenary sessions after a proposal to establish a special committee was rejected on the floor on Monday.
By 25 days ago
Isiolo governor's impeachment escalates to full Senate plenary
Isiolo governor's fate in the hands of Senate
The Senate is set to start the process of examining the impeachment of Isiolo Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan Guyo, following charges laid by Members of the Isiolo County Assembly.
By 26 days ago
Isiolo governor's fate in the hands of Senate
Asige sponsors Bill to make public transport safe, inclusive
The Traffic Laws (Universal Design) (Amendment) Bill, 2025 seeks to rein in rogue drivers and touts to ensure passengers are well treated.
By 29 days ago
Asige sponsors Bill to make public transport safe, inclusive
Senate bans use of Governors and MCAs images on public projects
The Senate has prohibited Governors and MCAs from branding public projects and government vehicles with messages that seek to promote individual identities.
By 28 days ago
Senate bans use of Governors and MCAs images on public projects
No more faces on projects: Senate bars Governors, MCAs from self-promotion
The Senate Committee emphasises the need to discourage Governors, MCAs, and county officials from branding public projects with their personal identities.
By 29 days ago
No more faces on projects: Senate bars Governors, MCAs from self-promotion
Ruto's Sh23.5b Industrial Parks could become white elephants
County chiefs slam Ruto’s Industrial Parks as a waste of money.
By 1 month ago
Ruto's Sh23.5b Industrial Parks could become white elephants
Senate grills Counties over Sh172.5 billion pending bills fiasco
A group of Counties are on the spot for failing to pay pending bills owed to suppliers and contractors, some dating back 10 years, which now stand at Sh172.5 billion.
By 1 month ago
Senate grills Counties over Sh172.5 billion pending bills fiasco
Kitengela youths engage police in running battles
Business was brought to a standstill as youths engaged the Police in running battles in Kitengela Town as they marked one year since the 2024 Gen Z demonstrations.
By 1 month ago
Kitengela youths engage police in running battles
CS Mutua accused of favouring Ukambani in overseas job placements
Labour CS summoned over skewed hiring favouring his Ukambani region. NEA report shows Lower Eastern counties got bulk of overseas job slots.
By 1 month ago
CS Mutua accused of favouring Ukambani in overseas job placements
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How pending Sh3.7b bills threaten IEBC operations ahead of 2027 elections
Mounting court awards and funding shortages cripple IEBC’s capacity to manage upcoming elections.
By 1 month ago
How pending Sh3.7b bills threaten IEBC operations ahead of 2027 elections
Governors developing school feeding policy for ECDE learners
The Council of Governors is developing a model school feeding policy aimed at helping counties implement sustainable and locally appropriate nutrition programmes for ECD centres.
By 1 month ago
Governors developing school feeding policy for ECDE learners
Mudavadi calls for end to West's 'master-slave' approach to Africa
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has said Africa is no longer a passive recipient of aid but a continent on the threshold of economic independence and intra-Africa trade.
By 1 month ago
Mudavadi calls for end to West's 'master-slave' approach to Africa
Making hay while sun shines
I have had great challenges with feed supply throughout the year. During rainy seasons, I have a lot of pasture and produce a lot of milk, but during dry seasons, I do not have enough feed.
By 1 month ago
Making hay while sun shines
Kenya Power targets Sh 200 billion revenue in 5-year diversification plan
CS Opiyo Wandayi has told the Senate that the KPLC targets to raise Sh200B as revenue from diversified sources in a five-year strategic plan from the FY 2023 to FY 2028.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Power targets Sh 200 billion revenue in 5-year diversification plan
Parliament petitioned to compensate 84,597 IDPs from Nyanza and Western
The government must ensure that 84,597 IDPs from Western and Nyanza regions who have been waiting for the last 17 years are urgently compensated.
By 1 month ago
Parliament petitioned to compensate 84,597 IDPs from Nyanza and Western
Senators push for Sh425 billion to counties, National Assembly holds at Sh410 billion
Senators and Members of the National Assembly failed to agree for a third time on County funding.
By 1 month ago
Senators push for Sh425 billion to counties, National Assembly holds at Sh410 billion
Wandayi grilled over gas plant deal with Asharami Synergy Limited
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi has been taken to task by Senators to explain why the plan by the KPC to develop the cooking gas handling facility in Mombasa was quashed.
By 1 month ago
Wandayi grilled over  gas plant  deal with Asharami Synergy Limited
Sh465b vs Sh405b: Senate, MPs clash over county cash
Senators and Members of the National Assembly failed to agree on whether counties should receive Sh465 billion as approved by the Senate and Sh405 billion as approved by the National Assembly.
By 1 month ago
Sh465b vs Sh405b: Senate, MPs clash over county cash
Senators question Interior CS, Kanja and Amin over cover-up bid
The trio, who were before the Senate over the mysterious killing had a difficult time explaining why he had to be taken all the way from Homa Bay to Nairobi and detained at Central Police Station.
By 1 month ago
Senators question Interior CS, Kanja and Amin over cover-up bid
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Revealed: State House spent Sh5.6b on salaries, travels and hospitality in nine months
The Executive Office of the President spent Sh3 billion in the first nine months of Financial year 2024/2025
By 1 month ago
Revealed: State House spent Sh5.6b on salaries, travels and hospitality in nine months
Senators call for publication of findings of a geophysical survey on Kenya's mineral resources
Senators have called for the publication of the findings of the geophysical survey of Kenya’s mineral resource mineral resources undertaken between 2019 and 2022.
By 1 month ago
Senators call for publication of findings of a geophysical survey on Kenya's mineral resources
Senators warn EACC against political witch-hunts
Senators have cautioned the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) against being used to fight political battles in the country.
By 1 month ago
Senators warn EACC against political witch-hunts
Senators honour Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o for promoting indigenous languages
Senators have celebrated the late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o for advocating for the promotion of indigenous languages.
By 1 month ago
Senators honour Professor Ngugi wa Thiong'o for promoting indigenous languages
Petitioners target Kuppet treasurer over credentials
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Vocal Ruto critic seized in Dar as abductions spill across borders
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Kesogon keen to recapture national volleyball gong
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