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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:30:00 +0300
Wamalwa urges senators to pass Sugar Bill, says reforms crucial
Sugar Bill proposes reforms such as the gazettement of the sugar sector regulations including import rules, amendment of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act and Crops Act.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:05:00 +0300
Home and dry for Woman Rep candidate who has no opponent
Beatrice Chepngeno Kemei tried her hand at politics during 2017 election and got 111,236 votes but lost.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:00:22 +0300
Supremacy fights, impeachment motions jolt Homa Bay assembly
Since they came into office in 2017, the assembly has barely known peace as a scramble for leadership positions dominated most sittings.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:49:11 +0300
Othaya coffee farmers want society probed
Some of the issues raised by the report included a lack of appended notes in the society's budgets to explain and support the income and expenditure.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:25:00 +0300
Defiant Gachagua roots for UDA six-piece voting
For governor, senator and woman rep positions, Gachagua asked them to vote in Meru Senator Mithika Linturi, Kiraitu Murungi and Elizabeth Kailemia, respectively.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:10:00 +0300
Nyeri leaders differ over running of renamed Mwai Kibaki Hospital
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga and Othaya MP Gichuki Mugambi clashed during the funeral service of the late Karima ward representative Reuben Wahome.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:40:00 +0300
ASK show to be held after August polls
Mombasa ASK Show Chairman Anisa Abdallah said several stakeholders were engaged before arriving at the decision to hold the once-popular event in November.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Woman mocked for only having daughters gives birth to four boys
Giving birth to four sons at once appears to have liberated Mrs Khalisia who says she cannot wait to leave the hospital.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
County takes back grabbed Sh500m Taifa Park land
A renowned businessman and former councilor who served in the defunct Municipal Council surrendered a parcel that he allegedly acquired from land grabbers.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Ex-Nzoia Sugar staff gets Sh4.5 million for wrongful dismissal
Justice Keli ruled Wasike was dismissed without due regard to the law and the publication of his sacking could curtail his chances of securing another job.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 18:55:00 +0300
Man on fake lawyer charge to be held for 14 days
Kahiro has been on police radar since June 2021 following numerous complaints by victims who are alleged to have paid him to represent them on various matters.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:05:48 +0300
Inmates to benefit from tree planting programme
The program aims to guarantee the prisoners serving long-term periods a source of capital to start businesses when they complete their sentences

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 16:20:13 +0300
I will ensure prudent use of county resources, Gladys Wanga vows
Homa Bay Woman Representative Gladys Wanga has pledged to enhance service delivery and prudent use of resources if elected the next governor.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:25:24 +0300
Mututho rehabilitation centre in trouble as three move to court over eviction
Mohammedjaffer Nanji, Ramzan Nanji, and Gullam Nanji filed a suit in 2017 claiming Mututho never completed a transaction deal for the purchase of the land.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:10:46 +0300
Embu businessman dies after car sprayed with bullets
Dennis Mbae succumbed to gunshot injuries after his car was sprayed with bullets by unknown assailants at Bonanza Estate in Embu town.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:44:14 +0300
Kakamega residents fight plan to increase hospital charges
This is part of the government's plans to increase locally-collected revenue. Residents have opposed the Bill saying it will burden them even more.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:50:00 +0300
Sonko fights gazettement of cleared governor hopefuls
Sonko wants the IEBC, Returning Officer Mombasa and the AG compelled to receive his nomination forms and clear him pending hearing and determination of the applications.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 08:42:08 +0300
James Orengo feeling campaign heat as Siaya battle hits fever pitch
Orengo has missed important moments in Raila Odinga's campaigns. His absence in Azimo's meetings and rallies has been conspicuous.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0300
KCB stopped from selling luxury hotel in Sh5b row
The KCB Group last Tuesday seized the English Point Marina and placed its parent company, Pearl Beach Hotel, under statutory management.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
IEBC wants petition to bar Malala from vying trashed
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) argues that the Kakamega court lacks the jurisdiction to determine the case.

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Governor Oparanya urges successor to build on his Sh94b development
Governor Wycliffe Oparanya urged the next regime to take advantage of the sound structures he has put in place to steer the county to greater heights.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 20:55:00 +0300
You can't run away, governor told in Sh233m graft case
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.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:34:00 +0300
Homa Bay County gets Sh150m fire engines from UK firms
This makes seven of the vehicles donated by the Rotary club to Homa Bay County since 2018.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 14:10:00 +0300
Gem MP race takes shape as two parties field candidates against ODM
ODM has settled on Elisha Odhiambo to defend the seat while the Communist Party of Kenya (CPK) and Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) have also fielded candidates.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:10:00 +0300
Man cheats death after wrestling AK-47 from assailant
The attack would have been fatal had Irungu known how to operate a firearm. As he fumbled with the machine, aiming at the attacker but not knowing what to press, the robber fled into the darkness.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:10:00 +0300
Suspected terrorist surrenders to Kisii police
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.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:53:48 +0300
Judiciary roots for mediation to reduce backlog
Judges regret that the public had failed to fully adopt the mediation programme dubbed 'Court Annexed Mediation' introduced five years ago.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:50:00 +0300
Nyandarua man surrenders 20,000 rolls of bhang to authorities
The man while surrendering the bhang prayed for forgiveness adding that he had ruined the lives of many youths in the region.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 11:05:00 +0300
State agencies push for 'Ministry of Blue Economy'
Kenya has identified several key sectors under the Blue Economy that, once utilised, could turn around the fortunes of the coastal residents.

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:41:05 +0300
County officers slapped with hefty fines over Sh5.6m tender award
Lillian Chepkoech, the roads department's inspector was fined Sh9.6 million or serve a three-year jail term in default.



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