The man while surrendering the bhang prayed for forgiveness adding that he had ruined the lives of many youths in the region.

Kenya has identified several key sectors under the Blue Economy that, once utilised, could turn around the fortunes of the coastal residents.

According to a police report seen by The Standard, the suspect alleged that the former coordinator was attempting to recruit him as a suicide bomber.

Lillian Chepkoech, the roads department's inspector was fined Sh9.6 million or serve a three-year jail term in default.

Businesswoman Tabitha Karanja and several newcomers have been cleared to contest.

The commission said the governor is abusing the court process by trying to stop his prosecution when he will have a chance to prove his innocence.

Hassan Mohammed Hassan started collecting coins as a student way back in 1975 at Allidina Visram School.

The independents are deemed as spoilers keen to weaken coalitions.

Government imposes 30-day dusk to dawn curfew in parts of Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet and West Pokot over insecurity, Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Maalim Mohamed announces.

IEBC clears Senator Johnson Sakaja and running mate Njoroge Muchiri to vie for Nairobi governorship on UDA ticket in the August 9 election

Justice Jacqueline Kamau said the nine months Stanley Bett had spent behind bars were enough punishment for his crime.

DG Kingi promised to invest Sh1 billion to help women, the youth and persons with disability (PWDs) if elected governor.

Mohamed Nagi Mohamed Magzoub, a Sudanese national, was flushed out of his hideout in the city on Monday.

Chebukati had earlier named Mathenge alongside Sonko vying for Mombasa governorship and Thangwa, a Kiambu senatorial aspirant; as some of those who would not be cleared.

Until his clearance by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) last Saturday, Jirongo had kept people guessing about his candidature.

Mr Ruto has been in the cold for five years following the devastating defeat in 2017. Prof Barchok is only starting to climb the political ladder.

Mandago was summoned by the DCI alongside Uasin Gishu County Assembly Speaker David Kiplagat and Cheptiret-Kipchamo MCA Gilbert Tenai to record a statement at the regional offices in Nakuru.

It was not clear why Ngilu opted to have her IEBC clearance in secrecy. Her deputy Dr Nzau declined to discuss the matter.

Group of elders has been installing young professionals since 2015 to their grouping. Move to incorporate the educated men has been hailed as a step in the right direction.

Justice Paul John Otieno has however allowed the first time senator a chance to present his papers at the Kakamega IEBC offices to comply with the timelines.

Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka has promised to introduce a tax holiday for traders if elected Bungoma governor.

There was tension at Kondele as the operators gathered to protest a decision by the county government to bar vehicles from accessing the Central Business District.

Ranguma picked lawyer Tom Ndalo as his running mate in a bid to recapture the Kisumu governor seat in August 9 polls.

The senator had no challenger in UDA nominations and had largely abandoned his campaign. Tolgos is vying on a Jubilee ticket, and the two have been at loggerheads since 2013.

The casual labourer was arrested by the police on May 6, 2022.

Police in Lang'ata, Nairobi are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a 21-year-old female student of Strathmore University.

Ndirangu Wahome was arrested after he was found hawking the fried meat in a hot pot at Wanjohi town following a tip-off.

The company will also reduce cost of employing meter readers as the meters have accurate water consumption data for the billing purpose.

The woman was in the ICU for nearly four months after which she was transferred to the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the private facility.

Mdigo has secured the ODM ticket for the Rabai MP race in the August 9 election. His brother Kamoti, who was serving his second term, was a renowned lawyer.