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Why William Ruto stares at ICC with 'shoot the leg' order
The lawyer-cum-politician urged President Ruto to rescind the decision and listen to the people to prevent the uprising.
By 26 days ago
Why William Ruto stares at ICC with 'shoot the leg' order
Gov Barasa wants Malala investigated over abduction claims
On Saturday, Malala posted on his Facebook page a photo of a man with his hands tied at his back, lying in what is seen as a pool of blood alongside a machete and clothes full of blood.
By 26 days ago
Gov Barasa wants Malala investigated over abduction claims
Keep off Kakamega politics, Barasa now warns Natembeya
Governor Fernandes Barasa has told Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to keep off Kakamega, accusing him of meddling in affairs of other governors and causing unrest.
By 1 month ago
Keep off Kakamega politics, Barasa now warns Natembeya
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Governors seek two more weeks to spend Sh40b
CoG has called on the national government and the COB to extend the closure of the IFMIS by two weeks to facilitate the absorption of the counties' Sh40 billion equitable share
By 1 month ago
Governors seek two more weeks to spend Sh40b
KUPPET issues ultimatum as CBA talks stall
Teachers’ union warns of strike over pay demands.
By 1 month ago
KUPPET issues ultimatum as CBA talks stall
AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will inject Sh8 billion to finance the construction of the newly proposed Bungoma County Referral and Teaching Hospital.
By 1 month ago
AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital
Police exhume body of a 9-year-old girl killed three years ago
The body of a nine-year-old girl who was defiled and strangled to death in Kakamega, allegedly by her relatives and buried three years ago, was exhumed on Thursday.
By 1 month ago
Police exhume body of a 9-year-old girl killed three years ago
Kakamega traders reject plans to relocate them to Khayega grounds
Traders operating along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway at Khayega market and locals of Shinyalu Constituency clashed with police officers as they resisted plans to be relocated.
By 1 month ago
Kakamega traders reject plans to relocate them to Khayega grounds
Tragic drowning in Kakamega sand pit claims three lives
A family in Indagalasia, Mumias East, is in grief after three of their kin fell into a sand pit and drowned.
By 1 month ago
Tragic drowning in Kakamega sand pit claims three lives
'Return to KANU days': Malala alleges state harassment after driver assault
The former senator said that he will not be silenced or intimidated by President William Ruto for criticising the wrongdoings of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 1 month ago
'Return to KANU days': Malala alleges state harassment after driver assault
Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has told President William Ruto that the Western region will not support him in the 2027 polls if he fails to implement his development promises.
By 2 months ago
Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western
Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off
A family in Mundulusia village, Matayos Constituency, Busia County, is seeking justice after the body of their missing kin was found without legs, hands, tongue and private parts.
By 2 months ago
Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off
Ruto, Raila allies trade accusations over alleged MP abduction
A section of leaders allied to  Ruto and  Odinga across the country are now accusing the opposition wing led by for the DCP leader, of falsifying abductions.
By 2 months ago
Ruto, Raila allies trade accusations over alleged MP abduction
Chaos erupts in Kakamega as Malala, police clash over DCP Rally
Business activities in Kakamega town were paralysed for a better part of the day on Saturday as youths led by DCPofficials Malala and Senator John Methu engaged police in running battles.
By 2 months ago
Chaos erupts in Kakamega as Malala, police clash over DCP Rally
Mass defection in Kakamega as UDA members join Gachaguas party
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party on Thursday suffered a major blow after several Kakamega members and officials decamped to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP).
By 2 months ago
Mass defection in Kakamega as UDA members join Gachaguas party
Bungoma residents heckle Governor Lusaka over state of roads
The crowd turned hostile after Sports Principal Secretary (PS) Elijah Mwangi commended the county boss for the improved road network.
By 2 months ago
Bungoma residents heckle Governor Lusaka over state of roads
Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC
A health crisis is looming in the country after the Kenya National Union of Nurses (KNUN) on Tuesday threatened to join a doctors' strike over unmet promises.
By 2 months ago
Nurses to strike over delayed permanent hiring under UHC
Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher
Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.
By 3 months ago
Two bank tellers in spot as DCI tighten probe in murder of Mumias teacher
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Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk
Among the Luhya community, the burial of respected leaders or elders is not just any other ordinary affair.
By 3 months ago
Sunset deadline: Why Luhya elders must be buried before dusk
Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias
Detectives probing the murder of a teacher by unknown assailants after withdrawing Sh285,000 from a bank in Mumias town have narrowed their investigations to two bank tellers.
By 3 months ago
Police probe bank tellers over murder of teacher in Mumias
Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains
Governor Barasa urges miners to pause activities amid heavy rains.
By 3 months ago
Governor Barasa asks miners to stop works due to heavy rains
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State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
The government plans to spend Sh33 billion to create job opportunities for a million youth in three years through the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) sector.
By 3 months ago
State to splash Sh33b on job creation for youths
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Roselyda Akinyi was shot dead and robbed near a bank after withdrawing cash for her M-Pesa shop.
By 3 months ago
Puzzle of lost police guns, M-Pesa robberies and murders in Mumias
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
Anglican Church Butere Diocese Bishop, Rose Okeno, who serves as the girls’ spiritual guardian, said the students remained deeply traumatised and would undergo counselling.
By 3 months ago
Butere Girls traumatised after 'Echoes of War' play ban despite court order
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
The move is part of the bank's broader effort to contribute to the growth of the local economy.
By 4 months ago
IM bank eyes MSME's in quest for Western's market
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Angered by the turn of events, the villagers marched to Ashibira's home setting on fire houses in the compound before police arrived. 
By 4 months ago
Pregnant woman, sister-in-law fatally shot as police clash with villagers in Likuyani
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
David Molenje and Rebecca Murunga parted ways in 1994 when she was six months pregnant. Father and son met for the first time last Friday.
By 5 months ago
Three decades apart: Man's search for his father ends in joy
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Catholic Church and widow say late Malava MP Malulu Injendi was humble and peaceful. Commissioner warns politicians to respect Ruto at burial today.
By 5 months ago
Church and family ask politicians not to bring goons to MP's burial
Why William Ruto stares at ICC with 'shoot the leg' order
The lawyer-cum-politician urged President Ruto to rescind the decision and listen to the people to prevent the uprising.
By 26 days ago
Why William Ruto stares at ICC with 'shoot the leg' order
Gov Barasa wants Malala investigated over abduction claims
On Saturday, Malala posted on his Facebook page a photo of a man with his hands tied at his back, lying in what is seen as a pool of blood alongside a machete and clothes full of blood.
By 26 days ago
Gov Barasa wants Malala investigated over abduction claims
Keep off Kakamega politics, Barasa now warns Natembeya
Governor Fernandes Barasa has told Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya to keep off Kakamega, accusing him of meddling in affairs of other governors and causing unrest.
By 1 month ago
Keep off Kakamega politics, Barasa now warns Natembeya
Premium
Governors seek two more weeks to spend Sh40b
CoG has called on the national government and the COB to extend the closure of the IFMIS by two weeks to facilitate the absorption of the counties' Sh40 billion equitable share
By 1 month ago
Governors seek two more weeks to spend Sh40b
KUPPET issues ultimatum as CBA talks stall
Teachers’ union warns of strike over pay demands.
By 1 month ago
KUPPET issues ultimatum as CBA talks stall
AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will inject Sh8 billion to finance the construction of the newly proposed Bungoma County Referral and Teaching Hospital.
By 1 month ago
AfDB to inject Sh8b for construction of Bungoma refferal hospital
Police exhume body of a 9-year-old girl killed three years ago
The body of a nine-year-old girl who was defiled and strangled to death in Kakamega, allegedly by her relatives and buried three years ago, was exhumed on Thursday.
By 1 month ago
Police exhume body of a 9-year-old girl killed three years ago
Kakamega traders reject plans to relocate them to Khayega grounds
Traders operating along the Kakamega-Kisumu highway at Khayega market and locals of Shinyalu Constituency clashed with police officers as they resisted plans to be relocated.
By 1 month ago
Kakamega traders reject plans to relocate them to Khayega grounds
Tragic drowning in Kakamega sand pit claims three lives
A family in Indagalasia, Mumias East, is in grief after three of their kin fell into a sand pit and drowned.
By 1 month ago
Tragic drowning in Kakamega sand pit claims three lives
'Return to KANU days': Malala alleges state harassment after driver assault
The former senator said that he will not be silenced or intimidated by President William Ruto for criticising the wrongdoings of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 1 month ago
'Return to KANU days': Malala alleges state harassment after driver assault
Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has told President William Ruto that the Western region will not support him in the 2027 polls if he fails to implement his development promises.
By 2 months ago
Khalwale warns of waning support for President Ruto in Western
Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off
A family in Mundulusia village, Matayos Constituency, Busia County, is seeking justice after the body of their missing kin was found without legs, hands, tongue and private parts.
By 2 months ago
Busia family seeks justice after their kin was murdered and body parts chopped off
Crunch moment as Harambee Stars lie in wait for Morocco
Football
By Washington Onyango
1 hr ago
Ruto and allies flirting with danger by chest thumping about 2027 poll
Barrack Muluka
By Barrack Muluka
9 hrs ago
'Dr Aden' fears journos' questions more than a cold July morning
Opinion
By Standard Reporter
9 hrs ago
How Ruto's goofs created a US-China dilemma
Barrack Muluka
By Barrack Muluka
9 hrs ago