What is going on in Kibaki’s State House?
President Kibaki’s unilateral and unpopular decision to appoint 47 County Commissioners has put the spotlight on his final months in office, and the kind of advice he is getting.
11 die in Murang’a road accident
Eleven people were killed in an accident involving a lorry and a matatu at Kariguini area along the Nairobi-Murang’a road on Thursday night.
Justice Maraga put to task over ruling
A ruling by a High Court judge over the killing of an MP by a police officer at the height of post-election violence in Eldoret came back to trouble him during the vetting exercise.
AG stops debate on MPs’ send-off package
Attorney General Githu Muigai has stopped debate on the Statute Law Bill in Parliament.
Uhuru to launch party in style
Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta launches what he hopes will be his vehicle to State House — The National Alliance — on Sunday and he plans to make the day grand and pompous.
CBK says Kimunya directed cancelling of De La Rue contract
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) cancelled a currency-printing contract with De La Rue without any official communication from the Cabinet.
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Counties: Kibaki’s unilateral appointments face opposition [Photo:File/Standard]
Counties: Kibaki’s unilateral appointments face opposition
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Some members of ODM National Executive Council [Photo: Jonah Onyango/Standard]
ODM's National Executive Council
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Mombasa District OCPD Rop Kipkemoi (left) and Anti terrorism police officers at the blast scene.
Mombasa terror attack | Video
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Anti terrorism police officers at the blast scene along the Moi Avenue Mombasa.
Mombasa terror attack
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Police officers control the crowd after Tuesday’s blasts outside Bella Vista Pub, Mombasa.
Mombasa attack
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Sniffer dogs at the blast scene. [Photo: Kevin Oditi/standard]
Mombasa attack
- Rain in Nairobi causing misery downstream
- Fishermen net explosive catch instead of fish
- Garbage choking Eldoret town
- Filmmakers capture local events on camera
- Panic over suspected eruption of dormant volcano
- Remote control gadget to open, close doors
- Wiping away tears, bringing joy to mothers
- Saving nature for future
- Blowing the family Inheritance
- Suraya unveils new housing scheme
- Cotu calls strike as State raises workers’ pay by 13 per cent
- Fear over new education law misplaced
- 'Tea manure' gets farmers instant wealth and health
- Church seeks self-regulation to rein in errant pastors
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What is going on in Kibaki’s State House?
President Kibaki’s unilateral and unpopular decision to appoint 47 County Commissioners has put the spotlight on his final months in office, and the kind of advice he is getting.
CBK says Kimunya directed cancelling of De La Rue contract
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) cancelled a currency-printing contract with De La Rue without any official communication from the Cabinet.
Treasury signs Sh50 billion loan
The Government has finally signed a loan agreement amounting to Sh50 billion ($600 million) with a consortium of international banks.
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Charles Taylor: Witnesses 'bought'
Liberian ex-president Charles Taylor has accused the prosecution of paying witnesses to testify against him in his war crimes trial.
Resignations cause vacuum in Cricket Board
Recent resignations by officials in Cricket Kenya and issues surrounding its Nairobi affiliate is causing concern among cricketers.
- Star-studded field to feature at Kenya Police Championships
- Hirani to make Cross Country Raid debut in Soysambu this weekend
- Former skippers shine as Jaffrey rout Mombasa Heats
- Ngige in early lead at KCB Golf series at Royal Club
- Outgoing Leopards chairman agrees to support interim committee
- Sofapaka host troubled AFC as Gor take on Western Stima
Pointblank
Councils of elders are men’s domains, CJ Mutunga A news item which was aired on TV on Tuesday caught Ms Rose Kawira’s attention. It was a story about Chief Justice, Dr Willy Mutunga, who was said...
Princess Nasimiyu cries for prayers
Rose Nasimiyu, the girl who inspired the whole nation with her determination to live and conquer cancer, cried for prayers last week after a family dispute.
The noble business of athletics coaching
Have you ever wondered how Kenyan athletes manage to win long-distance races time and again? The answer lies in the coaches they have. Among these are Robert Kioni and Francis Kamau aka Master, who...
Are cash clients calling shots?
Sometimes a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush and the real estate market is fully embracing the mantra and welcoming the cash buyer more than the mortgage buyers.
Maisha Asubuhi
