Kenya Headlines
Sat, 06 Aug 2022 08:05:00 +0300ICC: How charges turned into a blessing in disguise
‘Victimhood card that came out of it helped shore up political support for the Jubilee alliance. As the first sitting Head of state to appear before court, it propelled his image internationally.
Fri, 05 Aug 2022 19:35:00 +0300They promised; delivered some; failed in others
The life of the Jubilee administration is coming to an end in three days. A look back at the pledges they made and the effort made to realise them presents a mixed bag of fortunes.
Thu, 04 Aug 2022 16:55:00 +0300Revealed: Hidden audit unearths 'ghost' returning officers
KPMG: The mysterious ROs are referred to as ‘Embakasi South clerks and ‘IT users in the IEBC official Integrated Database Management System.
Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:23:25 +0300Trouble in Wajackoyah party, Justina says will support the opposite side if need arises
Roots Partys running mate also came forward and dismissed the endorsement allegations.
Mon, 01 Aug 2022 16:25:00 +0300Money, blood and 'romance' dominate latest parties' nomination list
The unholy ingredients of money, sex and bloodline were major determinants in securing party nomination to Parliament or the County Assembly.
Sun, 31 Jul 2022 16:32:53 +0300Junet distances self from leaked audio on secret meeting with IEBC
Junet, through his Twitter handle, dismissed the audio terming it fake and invited investigative agencies to probe the matter.
Sat, 30 Jul 2022 20:35:00 +0300Chiefs still rule the roost 12 years after adoption of devolved system
Critics says services under provincial administration should be put under the devolved system.
Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:06:58 +0300DCI and IEBC end row over Venezuelans arrested at JKIA
DCI and IEBC settle row over Venezuelan nationals arrests, commit to work together and resolve differences away from the public
Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:01:45 +0300Azimio: We noticed two suspicious activities in IEBC election materials printing
commission disclosed that Agano Partys David Mwaure and his Roots party counterpart Prof George Wajackoyah did not send their representatives.
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 21:28:14 +0300Ruto: My plan for Kenya's Sh8 trillion debt
Our debt today is a challenge; we need to deal with it. We are not sitting pretty we are living beyond our means.
Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:31:51 +0300Twenty-four diplomats to attend presidential debate
Azimios secretariat spokesman Makau Mutua said their candidate would be having a town hall meeting with the electorate at Jericho Social Hall, Nairobi instead.
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 18:02:33 +0300Stop drama and leave IEBC alone, Ruto tells DCI boss Kinoti
Deputy President William Ruto has lashed out at the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti asking him to keep off election matters.
Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:03:45 +0300Wafula Chebukati: Stop harassment of election personnel
Chebukati says the release of the three Venezuelans was conditional as they have to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Unit next week and likely to affect the performance of their duties.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0300Is Wajackoyah too high on Cannabis math?
A Standard Checkpoint fact-check finds George Wajackoyah's numbers on Cannabis Sativa farming too high.
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:22:08 +0300Omanyala to blame for visa delay, Athletics Kenya says
AK in a statement says the 100M sprinter was expected to undertake an individual assessment test at the Embassys visa section to which he did not comply.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 21:33:52 +0300Nassir snubs Mombasa governorship debate as opponents promise goodies
Candidates were taken to task on their agendas and policies for Mombasa County should they be elected in the August 9 General Election.
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:32:08 +0300Seven candidates nominated by JSC for appellate court judge appointment
JSC picks Luka Kimaru, Paul Mwaniki, Lydia Achode, and four others for presidential appointment as Court of Appeal judges.
Tue, 12 Jul 2022 14:49:30 +0300I'm talking to you as VC for the last time, Prof Wainaina tells KU students
This is the last day Im talking to you as a VC. I understand a new council is being formed to that effect.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 22:43:30 +0300Nairobi debate: Polycarp Igathe and Johnson Sakaja tear into each other
The integrity question took the centre stage during the Nairobi Governors debate as the two front runners Polycarp Igathe and Johnson Sakaja took on each other.
Mon, 11 Jul 2022 20:27:33 +0300NMS, Corruption and garbage top Nairobi debate as governorship candidates lay plans for the city
#NairobiGovDebate2022: Those who showed up were independent candidate Esther Waringa, UPAs Kenneth Nyamwamu, Usawa Kwa Wote party's Nancy Mwadime and Safinas Harman Grewall.
Sun, 10 Jul 2022 23:15:27 +0300George Wajackoyah: I will be an economic dictator
Roots Party Presidential candidate George Wajackoyah now says he will conduct economic dictatorship if he wins the August 9 polls.
Sat, 09 Jul 2022 15:29:44 +0300University land dispute: Step up or step out, Uhuru warns
President Uhuru Kenyatta launches ultra-modern Cath lab at KUTRRH, Kiambu county, the second in Kenya; commissions WHO logistics hub for emergency operations.
Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:23:02 +030020 killed in road accident near Taru on Mombasa highway
Kinango OCPD Fredrick Ombaka said it was not yet clear what caused the accident but noted that the shuttle was carrying excess passengers.
Thu, 07 Jul 2022 19:27:24 +0300Azimio-One Kenya's list of electoral demands
The party also alleged that the electoral body failed to gazette the Returning Officers who will be in charge of 21 constituencies.
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 17:20:43 +0300Donald Kipkorir's 'modest' Sh1.3b legal bill to City Hall sparks hue and cry
Donald Kipkorirs law firm- KTK Advocates - billed Nairobi City county government a modest sum of Sh1,338,011,582.76 for a matter handled in the Environment and Land Court.
Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:23:13 +0300Another Nairobi Expressway crash at Mlolongo toll station
Matatu crashes into a Nairobi Expressway toll station at Mlolongo, casualties yet to be established; second similar accident in two weeks.
Sun, 03 Jul 2022 17:14:46 +0300Inside Fai Amario's disputed estate
Inside the inheritance battle for Fai Amarios disputed Sh750.6 million estate.
Sat, 02 Jul 2022 15:35:00 +0300Winnie Odinga: Why Martha Karua's nomination is a big win for women
Winnie urges women to turn up in large numbers to vote for Azimio, saying Keya is on the brink of making history should Raila win the election.
Fri, 01 Jul 2022 15:43:01 +0300Sakaja degree row: Case set for Monday
High Court sets Monday, July 4 as hearing date of case challenging Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja's academic papers.
Thu, 30 Jun 2022 20:12:52 +0300The Plan: William Ruto unveils Kenya Kwanza manifesto
Dubbed ‘The Plan, Ruto said Kenyas economic challenges require immediate attention and one of his priorities as President is to revive the economy in a post-Covid era.