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.

Orengo has missed important moments in Raila Odinga's campaigns. His absence in Azimo's meetings and rallies has been conspicuous.

The KCB Group last Tuesday seized the English Point Marina and placed its parent company, Pearl Beach Hotel, under statutory management.

Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) argues that the Kakamega court lacks the jurisdiction to determine the case.

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.

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.

This makes seven of the vehicles donated by the Rotary club to Homa Bay County since 2018.

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.

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.

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.

Judges regret that the public had failed to fully adopt the mediation programme dubbed 'Court Annexed Mediation' introduced five years ago.

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.

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.

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.