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Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:44:46 +0300
Activist Edwin Kiama freed on Sh500,000 bail
Activist Edwin Kiama, who is accused of authoring posters mocking Uhuru over loans, freed on Sh500,000 cash bail; case to be mentioned on April 20.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 10:15:37 +0300
How KBC staffer's killing occurred
A spent cartridge recovered from Betty's clothes would be crucial in the investigations.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:20:06 +0300
KBC staffer killed by suspected robbers
KBC staffer Betty Barasa shot dead by suspected robbers at her home in Ngong, Kajiado County, area DCIO Joseph Chesimet confirms.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Activist Mutemi Kiama faces charges over Uhuru poster in IMF rage
The prosecution is led by Senior Assistant DPP Joseph Riungu.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
18 killed in two road crashes
Five staff of Kilifi County among those who died when a minibus collided head-on with a bus near Malindi town.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
GSU officer kills wife then turns gun on himself
Mulongo recalls that in the midst of the bitter exchange of words, he heard gunshots in the sitting room.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Jobs on the line as dozens of parastatals to go in IMF deal
According to the IMF, the three-year financing package is meant to support the government's Covid-19 response and reduce the debt burden.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Founding dean of two law schools seeks CJ position
He is an associate professor of law and an associate professor of sports medicine.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Top lawyer wants to leap over to Judiciary
Ngatia was admitted to the roll of advocates in 1980, a year after he graduated with a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Gang banned years ago returns to Likoni bridge
A spot check by The Standard shows the gang issues receipts for the illegal levies every day.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Auditor General calls for audit of Taita Taveta Covid-19 funds
In a special audit report, the auditor revealed anomalies and contravention of procurement procedures in the use of the funds by the county.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Nakuru impose laws ahead of city status elevation
The executive and the assembly have entered into some agreements aimed at aiding the running of the upcoming city.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:07:11 +0300
US slaps Kenya with a travel advisory
USA issues advisory against travelling to Kenya after its CDC publishes a Level 4 Travel Health Notice due to Covid-19

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:41:19 +0300
Boda boda operator killed in road rage incident with motorist
The DCIO said Kalung'e reported the incident at Athi Police Station and said Mwenda had insulted him.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:26:24 +0300
Roba shuffles Mandera Cabinet, abolishes chief officer in Office of the Governor post
Roba has merged some departments, saying the changes were meant to enhance efficiency, transparency and accountability.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:10:47 +0300
Closure of Kakuma Refugee Camp hits a snag
Governor Josephat Nanok said the order to close the two largest refugee camps by the state was ill-informed.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:52:57 +0300
What 'Uhuru loans poster' suspect was charged with
Kiama did not take plea as the Prosecution delayed in producing his case file.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 16:27:44 +0300
Bura-Madogo road cut off by floods at Bilbil
Red Cross Action Teams conducted an assessment of the villages and are working with the County Government of Tana River.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:29:15 +0300
Counties up in arms against national government again
The State has not also released Sh78 billion owed to the 47 counties for the months of January, February and March.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:39:31 +0300
Karua represents 'Uhuru loans poster' suspect
Kiama was arrested at his Nairobi home on Tuesday night over cybercrime-related offences, police said.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:36:29 +0300
In pictures: When a 40-tonner smashes saloons
The cane hauling truck rolled crashes vehicles by the roadside.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:23:31 +0300
13 suspects in exam cheating yet to be arraigned
ODPP said their files are still being processed and they will be arraigned in court once the process is complete.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:05:31 +0300
Police officer kills bar owner over Sh450 unpaid bill
Baringo County Police Commander Robinson Ndiwa said the officer attached to Bartabwa Police Post allegedly stabbed the bar owner.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:42:32 +0300
Rotary District 9212 to hold 96th annual conference
Standard Group will live stream key segments of the conference on its social media platforms.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 13:35:59 +0300
How Kidero got to know he was Covid-19 positive
He said that his family got tested for the virus and apart from him, every member had a negative result.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:53:55 +0300
49 couples' mass wedding disrupted
One of the bridegrooms, Katikisa Henry, told Standard Digital that the initial plan was they enter the church in turns for their respective weddings.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:47:32 +0300
Man arrested over sale of contaminated meat
The cow died after a six-hour struggle to dislodge a seed stuck in the esophagus failed.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:41:45 +0300
Teen in court for defiling 14-year-old girl
Preliminary police reports indicate that the accused and the victim are school dropouts.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:04:35 +0300
Two women arrested for drugging, stealing from man
They were accused of administering Stilnox - a stupefying drug - to one Isaiah Kagume, with the intent to steal from him.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:34:27 +0300
Stolen Chinese truck found, three arrested
Its driver is among three suspects who have been arrested in connection with the theft.



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