Julius Chepkwony - The Standard

×

The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.

Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
Email: [email protected]

NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS

Digital News

.

Julius Chepkwony

St Michael's primary faces eviction over 10.6-acre land dispute in Bomet

A public primary school in Bomet County is staring at an eviction from a 10.6-acre disputed land.

St Michael's primary faces eviction over 10.6-acre land dispute in Bomet

MPs fight to save NG-CDF as audit reveals wastage

MPs fight to save NG-CDF as audit reveals wastage

Court rejects plea to release contested wills in Sh1 billion estate row

Court rejects plea to release contested wills in Sh1 billion estate row

Baringo leaders snub First Lady's Kitchen Garden rollout event

Baringo leaders snub First Lady's Kitchen Garden rollout event

Mau Forest to be fenced off to stop grabbing: Ruto

President William Ruto has declared that no one will be allowed to encroach on the Mau Forest.

Mau Forest to be fenced off to stop grabbing: Ruto

Narok land conflicts cast shadow on Ruto's tour of South Rift region

Six people were shot dead during clashes over disputed 6,300-acre land in Ang’ata Barikoi.

Narok land conflicts cast shadow on Ruto's tour of South Rift region

NLC's ill-fated move to withdraw Angata titles led to protests

Residents filed four petitions challenging NLC’s decision on the said land, claiming that Angata farmers were allocated the land way back in 1986.

NLC's ill-fated move to withdraw Angata titles led to protests

EACC probes former roads official's Sh1.2 billion wealth

A former senior official at the Ministry of Roads is under investigation by the anti-graft agency over alleged unexplained wealth exceeding Sh1.2 billion.

EACC probes former roads official's Sh1.2 billion wealth

Nelson Havi guilty of professional misconduct, to be sentenced

The court ordered Havi to appear before it on November 17, 2025, for mitigation and sentencing.

Nelson Havi guilty of professional misconduct, to be sentenced

Ruto's markets launch blitz goes on while some remain incomplete

Ruto travels across the country to launch new markets, many facilities that have consumed billions of taxpayers’ money are deteriorating.

Ruto's markets launch blitz goes on while some remain incomplete

Civilians to access health services in a military hospital in Nakuru

Among the officers were the first graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Defence and Security studies from the National Defence University.

Civilians to access health services in a military hospital in Nakuru

Legacy in limbo: Koinange family's Sh30b estate still mired in land row

Former minister heirs won estate battle in 2023 but cannot share out and use the 4,000-acre Muthera farm in Mau Narok.

Legacy in limbo: Koinange family's Sh30b estate still mired in land row

Malala says President Ruto is behind Butere Girls woes

Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala said President William Ruto is behind the woes of Echoes of War, the title of the play.

Malala says President Ruto is behind Butere Girls woes

People's wrath: Ichung'wah, Kiunjuri face backlash during Ruto's Mt Kenya tour

Majority Leader, Nyandarua Woman Rep and Laikipia East MP were humiliated by crowds.

People's wrath: Ichung'wah, Kiunjuri face backlash during Ruto's Mt Kenya tour

County, investor battle over 4,700-acre Mara land rages

The fight over a 4,700-acre land in the Maasai Mara National Reserve between Narok County Government and a private investor is back in court.

County, investor battle over 4,700-acre Mara land rages

Lawyer who sued for defamation to pay suit cost

A Nakuru-based lawyer has been ordered to pay suit cost after a case he had filed against a businessman was dismissed.

Lawyer who sued for defamation to pay suit cost

Unshaken Ruto storms Mount Kenya amid political tensions

President William Ruto made a significant entry into Mt Kenya despite concerns that his development tour in the politically challenging region might trigger protests.

Unshaken Ruto storms Mount Kenya amid political tensions

Boundary row re-ignites battle over location of Kapedo Town

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi gazetted the creation of 578 administrative units.Tiaty MP Kamket has filed a petition seeking the revocation of the new boundaries.

Boundary row re-ignites battle over location of Kapedo Town

Nakuru county drills boreholes to tackle water crisis

The stalled construction of the multi-billion Itare dam stalled, has forced the Nakuru County government to embark on drilling boreholes to address the rising demand for clean drinking water.

Nakuru county drills boreholes to tackle water crisis

One killed in Njoro as families fight over 4,296-acre land

One person was shot dead after rival groups claiming ownership of the controversial 4,296-acre land in Mau Narok Njoro clashed.

One killed in Njoro as families fight over 4,296-acre land

Court rejects widow's effort to stop leasing of 4,296-acre Koinange family land

In her application, Njeri also requested the court to issue orders halting the excavation and removal of topsoil from Muthera Farm, which was allegedly being transported to Bomet County

By 2 months ago

Court rejects widow's effort to stop leasing of 4,296-acre Koinange family land

Activist seeks deportation of Governor Kihika from US to resume duty

An activist in Nakuru County has appealed to US President Donald Trump to intervene and have Governor Susan Kihika return to Kenya to resume duty at the Nakuru county government.

By 2 months ago

Activist seeks deportation of Governor Kihika from US to resume duty

Court blocks Nakuru county's attempt to reclaim hospital land

This follows a ruling by the Court of Appeal, which dismissed the county’s appeal against an earlier decision by the Environment and Land Court in Nyandarua.

By 2 months ago

Court blocks Nakuru county's attempt to reclaim hospital land

Mother to Brian Odhiambo confronts CS

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen was yesterday forced to cut short his speech following an interruption by the mother of missing fisherman Brian Odhiambo.

By 2 months ago

Mother to Brian Odhiambo confronts CS

Former governor found guilty in Sh50m tender scam

Former Nyandarua Governor Waithaka Mwangi and a senior official have been found guilty in a Sh50 million corruption case.

By 2 months ago

Former governor found guilty in Sh50m tender scam

Sh20m compensation for ex-officer in foiled 1982 coup

The Appellate Court has awarded a former Kenya Air Force officer Sh20 million as compensation for unlawful detention and torture over the 1982 attempted coup.

By 2 months ago

Sh20m compensation for ex-officer in foiled 1982 coup

Private power producers, State agency in Sh4.2b tender dispute

A consortium argues that GDC could not purport to terminate the procurement proceedings at the tail end without the risk of exposing the IPPs to serious risks of losses and injuries.

By 2 months ago

Private power producers, State agency in Sh4.2b tender dispute

In Pictures: Senator William Cheptumo's burial in Baringo

President Ruto, PCS Mudavadi, National Assembly, Senate Speakers Wetangula, Kingi among leaders present at late Baringo Senator William Cheptumo's burial in Tunoiwo, Baringo North.

By 2 months ago

In Pictures: Senator William Cheptumo's burial in Baringo

Court directs seven banks to pay firm over Sh1b owed by Moi University

The dispute between Vishva Builders and Moi University dates back to 1990 when the company was awarded a tender to construct the Faculty of Science Building.

By 2 months ago

Court directs seven banks to pay firm over Sh1b owed by Moi University

Audit: Shame of counties blowing millions on bogus projects, travel

The Auditor General has highlighted wastage of public funds by counties, raising questions whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.

By 2 months ago

Audit: Shame of counties blowing millions on bogus projects, travel

Shortage of staff and Kiems kits await new IEBC commissioners

A report by the Office of the Auditor General has exposed the extent of the IEBC’s operational failures.A leadership vacuum have thrown the electoral body into turmoil.

By 3 months ago

Shortage of staff and Kiems kits await new IEBC commissioners

Mystery surrounds death of legendary lions in Maasai Mara

The roaring of lions in the Maasai Mara could be a thing of the past if the continued killings of the lions is not stopped.

By 3 months ago

Mystery surrounds death of legendary lions in Maasai Mara

Court jails Kihika for six months over contempt

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has been ordered to pay a Sh2 million fine for disobeying a court order that stopped the disposal of toxic waste into the lake.

By 3 months ago

Court jails Kihika for six months over contempt

Baringo Senator William Cheptumo dies

Baringo Senator William Cheptumo is dead.

By 3 months ago

Baringo Senator William Cheptumo dies

KNEC's dilemma as activist files case challenging mid-year exams

KNEC, through lawyer Geoffrey Obura, has filed a preliminary objection in a suit brought by Nakuru-based doctor Magare Gikenyi.

By 3 months ago

KNEC's dilemma as activist files case challenging mid-year exams

Woman claims ex-Nakuru mayor was her father, wants estate share

Marion Wangui told court Joseck Thuo used to take care of her as she was his dependent. She alleged that her name is not in a contested Will filed in court.

By 3 months ago

Woman claims ex-Nakuru mayor was her father, wants estate share

Barchok arrested as audit reveals Sh1.4 billion graft scandal in Bomet

Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok is accused of engaging in corruption, conflict of interest, and procurement irregularities.

By 3 months ago

Barchok arrested as audit reveals Sh1.4 billion graft scandal in Bomet

The late former Ainabkoi MP estate at the centre of a court battle

A gazette notice recognizing former Ainabkoi MP William Chepkut’s siblings and a son as administrators of his vast estate has been revoked.

By 3 months ago

The late former Ainabkoi MP estate at the centre of a court battle

Millions spent, little progress: The shame of Kenya's stalled stadiums

Stadium projects across the country are stalled and funds unaccounted for.A recent audit reveals millions paid to contractors who abandoned sites.

By 3 months ago

Millions spent, little progress: The shame of Kenya's stalled stadiums

Activist sues to stop mid-year KCSE exam series

A doctor in Nakuru has filed a lawsuit to stop the introduction of a mid-year series of KCSE exams for candidates who missed the exams for various reasons.

By 3 months ago

Activist sues to stop mid-year KCSE exam series

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-Nakuru mayor's Sh1b estate

Detectives investigating the case want to be supplied with copies of the contested Will for forensic investigations.

By 4 months ago

DCI wades into legal battle over ex-Nakuru mayor's Sh1b estate

Court bars man from property he sold to tycoon

Environment and Lands Court in Nakuru has barred Samuel Ikumbu from repossessing property he sold to a tycoon over unpaid balance.

By 4 months ago

Court bars man from property he sold to tycoon

Gideon Moi condemns abduction of government critics

Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi has called for an immediate end to the ongoing abductions targeting young people critical of the government.

By 4 months ago

Gideon Moi condemns abduction of government critics

CoB calls for fiscal discipline as public debt surges past set limit

The Controller of Budget Dr Margaret Nyakang’o has raised concern over ballooning public debt.

By 4 months ago

CoB calls for fiscal discipline as public debt surges past set limit

.

Latest Stories

Kisumu to build cold rooms at airport to boost fresh produce trade

Kisumu to build cold rooms at airport to boost fresh produce trade

Business

By Clinton Ambujo

6 hrs ago

Mudavadi pushes for balanced trade during Morocco visit

Mudavadi pushes for balanced trade during Morocco visit

National

By Mike Kihaki

6 hrs ago

West Pokot leaders demand action over Catholic priest's murder at Tot

West Pokot leaders demand action over Catholic priest's murder at Tot

Rift Valley

By Irisheel Shanzu

6 hrs ago

Mbadi seeks Kenyans' help for inaugural post-Gen Z protest budget

Mbadi seeks Kenyans' help for inaugural post-Gen Z protest budget

Business

By Brian Ngugi

7 hrs ago

Makueni signs deal with engineers' body to fix building quality, boost safety

Makueni signs deal with engineers' body to fix building quality, boost safety

Eastern

By David Njaaga

7 hrs ago

President Ruto: Plans to transform Nairobi County on course

President Ruto: Plans to transform Nairobi County on course

National

By Mate Tongola

7 hrs ago

Real Madrid 'legend' Alonso returns as new coach

Real Madrid 'legend' Alonso returns as new coach

Sports

By AFP

7 hrs ago

Oscar Sudi sponsors Ugandan boy who turned up for Timba XO pool tournament to raise fees

Oscar Sudi sponsors Ugandan boy who turned up for Timba XO pool tournament to raise fees

County

By Manuel Ntoyai

8 hrs ago