Former Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua during an interview in his office in Nairobi on February 26, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo,Standard] The National Assembly on Thursday censured former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his inflammatory remarks aimed at Nyaribare Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Continue Reading Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in `; } else { teaserEl.innerHTML = “”; } activeEl.innerHTML = “”; paywallEl.style.display = “block”; } else if (now >= saleStart…
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Suba South MP Caroli Omondi, Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi and Kisumu Woman Rep Ruth Odinga were removed from their committees in a move initiated by the UDA and sanctioned by a section of ODM leaders. [File, Standard] Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Continue Reading Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in `; } else { teaserEl.innerHTML = “”; } activeEl.innerHTML = “”; paywallEl.style.display = “block”; } else if (now >= saleStart &&…
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A draft Bill sponsored by Wajir East MP Aden Mohamed called for the increment of the NG-CDF kitty by Sh10 billion. [File, Standard]. The stage is now set for a titanic clash between the Senate and National Assembly ahead of the debate on the Constitutional Amendment Bill, 2025, which has already been passed by members of the National Assembly. The Bill is now headed to the Senate, whose members have raised concerns over their exclusion in the formulation of the amendments. Criticism from experts is also mounting over the members of the National Assembly’s second bid to alter the Constitution, with pundits now…
Former Turkana County Attorney Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 25th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission have been approved by the National Assembly. This is despite fears of potential bias in the execution of their mandate, thanks to their special relationship with key figures in the broad-based government. Yesterday, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) cleared Erustus Edung Ethekon, who had been nominated as the chairperson, Ann Njeru Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukwhana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol and Fahima Araphat Abdallah…
Former Turkana County Attorney Erastus Edung Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 25th 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Seven nominees to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission have been approved by the National Assembly. This is despite fears of potential bias in the execution of their mandate, thanks to their special relationship with key figures in the broad-based government. Yesterday, the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) cleared Erustus Edung Ethekon, who had been nominated as the chairperson, Ann Njeru Nderitu, Moses Alutalala Mukwhana, Mary Karen Sorobit, Hassan Noor Hassan, Francis Odhiambo Aduol and Fahima Araphat Abdallah…