Archives

Kenya Headlines

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:35:27 +0300
'Left TZ without a face mask, arrived in Kenya wearing one'
In Tanzania, wearing of face masks in public is not mandatory.

Tue, 04 May 2021 09:07:37 +0300
President Samia visit causes unforgiving traffic snarl-up on Mombasa Road
Motorists using these routes have been urged to seek alternative routes.

Tue, 04 May 2021 07:58:32 +0300
Smooth trade expected to dominate Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Kenya visit
The rivalry between the two neighbours has been there since the 1967 Arusha Declaration

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Saudi Slavery: Once an agent seals a deal, you are on your own
Agents pocket a commission ranging between Sh100,000 and Sh200,000 per person

Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 +0300
Jubilee split over push to cut ties with Ruto
Messy divorce: Some members feel that the marriage should be dissolved.

Mon, 03 May 2021 18:20:20 +0300
Government sets aside sh7 billion for Covid-19 vaccines
Those who got the first dose of AstraZeneca Vaccine will be catered for by donations from Covax.

Mon, 03 May 2021 16:57:51 +0300
President Suluhu to address Kenya's Parliament
Suluhu says her Government is ready to resolve all the differences—perceived or real—that Tanzania has with Kenya.

Mon, 03 May 2021 15:20:18 +0300
Mzee Kibor sees the light, baptised at a local hotel in Eldoret
Mzee Kibor, 87, told the Standard that he felt he is old enough and had reached a personal decision to get baptized.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:42:14 +0300
Justice Marete proposes increase of Supreme Court judges to nine
When asked what had caused the backlog challenge, the Employment and Labour Relations Court judge cited incapacity and understaffing.

Mon, 03 May 2021 13:10:32 +0300
LSK questions JSC's decision to settle on Justice Koome for Chief Justice job
He says it was hasty for the JSC to, on April 27, announce Justice Martha Koomes nomination.

Mon, 03 May 2021 11:14:53 +0300
Former Matungu MP Joseph Wamukoya is dead
The family said the former MP has been ailing for a long time and has occasionally been receiving treatment at a Bungoma hospital.

Sun, 02 May 2021 20:55:21 +0300
Politics of rumbling Mountain, unstable Lake and big Valley in between
There is frantic effort to create ‘leaders, especially in the Mountain. Not a new problem.

Sun, 02 May 2021 17:08:22 +0300
Jubilee faces dilemma in Kiambaa
Three members of the Koinange family declared interest in Kiambaa parliamentary seat.

Sun, 02 May 2021 16:26:12 +0300
Muturi to determine the fate of BBI on Tuesday
Justin Muturi is expected to make a monumental ruling this week that will determine whether members can amend the Bill.

Sun, 02 May 2021 13:49:02 +0300
They jump at the jobs in the Gulf and come back in coffins
As unemployment rises, Kenyan women find themselves working as house helps in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states with some coming back in coffins.

Sat, 01 May 2021 21:54:00 +0300
'Kitengela Four' were linked to spate of crime in Mombasa
Court documents show Oduor, Obuong and Imbai were charged in court after police linked them to a deadly gang.

Sat, 01 May 2021 18:23:21 +0300
Lusaka calls special sitting to hear Wajir Governor impeachment motion
Abdi was on Tuesday evening impeached by 37 MCAs who voted in support of his impeachment while 10 voted to oppose it.

Sat, 01 May 2021 16:18:51 +0300
Murkomen: Uhuru insincere in easing Covid restrictions
As Kenyans took to social media to laud the President for his sensitivity to citizens economic needs, Murkomen held a different opinion.

Sat, 01 May 2021 15:52:40 +0300
Sialai gets new term as National Assembly clerk
In a letter to the Parliamentary Joint Services, PSC secretary Jeremiah Nyegenye announced that it would re-appoint Sialai on contract.

Sat, 01 May 2021 14:17:26 +0300
Petition lodged against team picked to select IEBC officials
The Petitioner argues that their nomination was void of transparency, integrity, openness and accountability.

Sat, 01 May 2021 13:01:33 +0300
Zoned-counties travel restrictions lifted
Announcing the new directive on Saturday, May 1, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the government reached the decision after Covid-19 infections reduced s

Sat, 01 May 2021 12:55:40 +0300
Atwoli: Workers have little to celebrate
Francis Atwoli warned that corruption has become a threat to national development and service delivery.

Sat, 01 May 2021 11:28:59 +0300
Tim Wanyonyi throws hat in the ring for city governorship
Wanyonyi is also confident that ODMs strong presence in Nairobi and a coalition with any other party will help him win the governorship.

Sat, 01 May 2021 10:35:31 +0300
PSC rushes to fill university posts as law change looms
Seven universities have been operating with 15 vacant posts, although the system of recruitment is clear.

Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 +0300
This job is my first wife, Atwoli says
Francis Atwoli has been the face of labour movement for close to two decades, having been elected as Cotu secretary-general for the first time in 2001

Sat, 01 May 2021 00:00:00 +0300
High stakes as Raila and Ruto entice Mt Kenya leaders
Deputy President retreats to Masai Mara to meet over 40 MPs from the region to discuss economic matters.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:20:25 +0300
Senator James Orengo, MPs forced to flee as chaos rocks Siaya function
Bodyguards had to swing in action and whisk them to safety as the situation span out of control.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:53:57 +0300
Governors grilled over Covid-19 funds use
Nominated Senator Beth Mugo raised the red flag on the fact that only Sh50 million of the entire amount was sent to the said account.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:49:40 +0300
MPs call for views on CJ nominee Martha Koome ahead of vetting
The committee is expected to receive the views, conduct the vetting and prepare a report for tabling in the House by May 25 for debate.

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 18:00:34 +0300
1,311 admissions as 497 test positive for Covid-19
188 patients are in the Intensive Care Unit-ICU of whom 32 are on ventilatory support, 120 on supplemental oxygen and 36 under observations.



home