The National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) Chief Executive Officer Yusuf Mbuno has broken his silence on a court ruling that dealt the fund’s legitimization process an umpteenth blow. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Login Already a subscriber? Log in Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Published Date: 2025-09-21 00:00:00 Author: By Josphat Thiong’o Source: The Standard
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Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o before the National Assembly’s Committee on Public Debt & Privatization to deliberate on the Consolidated Funds Services for FY 2025/26 at Bunge Towers, Parliament, Nairobi. May 30th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] A new report by the Office of the Controller of Budget exposes the wanton suffering of contractors and suppliers to county governments amid surging pending bills. The County Governments Budget Implementation Review Report for the 2024/2025 financial year revealed that counties reported a cumulative pending bills totaling Sh176.80 billion as of 30th June 2025. Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o in the latest report notes that several County Governments did not…
East African Portland MD Mohamed Osman Adan before the Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives regarding the sale of the company shares at Bunge Tower,Parliament, Nairobi. September 16,2025 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Lawmakers are now considering stopping the sale of East Africa Portland Cement Company (EAPC) shares unless the parties involved can prove that the acquisition process is above board. The National Assembly Committee on Trade, Industry and cooperatives yesterday poked holes into the planned acquisition of EAPC shares by Tanzania’s Kalahari Cement, terming the process opaque and a potential hostile takeover. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for…
H.E President William Ruto accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki among other leaders in Wajir County for a development tour of the county.[Kevin Macharia,Standard] Three years into his tenure, the political ground has shifted from President William Ruto’s feet. Regional blocks such as Mt Kenya and Western, which the President rode onto power and where the electorate voted him in, almost to a man, in the 2022 general elections, have either disintegrated or are rocked by divisions, thanks to a myriad of political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans…
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga during a past event at KICC. [File, Standard] The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) parties have embarked on a joint effort to clinch majority seats in the forthcoming by-elections amid mounting competition from a united opposition front. The Sunday Standard can now reveal that ahead of the 2027 general election, a team has also been appointed by both President Ruto and ODM party leader Raila to ensure the formation of joint positions and is working behind the scenes to ensure the reality what is poised to…
President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga during a past event at KICC. [File, Standard] The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) parties have embarked on a joint effort to clinch majority seats in the forthcoming by-elections amid mounting competition from a united opposition front. The Sunday Standard can now reveal that ahead of the 2027 general election, a team has also been appointed by both President Ruto and ODM party leader Raila to ensure the formation of joint positions and is working behind the scenes to ensure the reality what is poised to…
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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika when she was grilled by Senate’s CPAC Commiittee over irregular payments, stalled projects. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Senate has now called on the anti-graft agency to probe Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika over the irregular payment of Sh22 million to uncontracted private law firms and Sh7.8 billion in stalled projects. A watchdog committee has directed that the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) question the governor in relation to the alleged misuse of billions, questionable payments to law firms stalled projects key among them a Sh1 million toilet whose completion has stalled for the last three years. According…
Police IG Douglas Kanja during a past press conference in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja is once again in Parliament’s crosshairs over his repeated failure to hand over the police payroll to the National Police Service Commission (NPSC). On Tuesday, the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation and Oversight Committee (CIOC) summoned Kanja to appear on September 16 to answer questions about his continued defiance of the law. The committee, chaired by Caroli Omondi, issued the summons amid reports that Kanja and his two Deputies, Gilbert Masengeli and Eliud Lagat, had been skipping the Commission’s meetings, denying it the…
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai and his lawyers arrive for his impeachment hearing at the Senate Chambers, Parliament, Nairobi on August 29, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kericho Governor Eric Mutai was second time lucky to evade the impeachment sword after the Senate voted to stop the impeachment proceedings against him. In a session that ran late into the night, 26 Senators voted to save Mutai while only 16 Senators voted to send him packing. Notably, only one Senator abstained from voting. When moving the motion to determine the ascertainment of the threshold required for the impeachment of Governor Mutai, Kakamega Senator…
Kericho County Governor Eric Mutai arrives for his impeachment hearings day three at the Senate Chambers, Parliament, Nairobi. August 29th,2025.[Elvis Ogina/Standard] Beleaguered Kericho Governor Eric Kimutai was yesterday in the throes of a fight for his political future in the Senate as MCAs continued with their spirited bid to kick him out of office. On the third day of the impeachment hearings, the Senate was later expected to make a vote that would seal the fate of Kimutai after what has been a protracted legal duel over the integrity of the electronic system used in the ouster of the Governor on…
Kericho Governor Eric Mutai and his lawyers arrive for his impeachment hearing at the Senate Chambers, Parliament, Nairobi on August 29, 2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Kericho Governor Eric Mutai was second time lucky to evade the impeachment sword after the Senate voted to stop the impeachment proceedings against him. In a session that ran late into the night, 26 Senators voted to save Mutai while only 16 Senators voted to send him packing. Notably, only one Senator abstained from voting. When moving the motion to determine the ascertainment of the threshold required for the impeachment of Governor Mutai, Kakamega Senator…
Health CS Aden Duale meets KMPDU officials to review Return-to-Work Agreement at Afya House, Nairobi, on April 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] When President William Ruto appointed Aden Duale to his Cabinet in the Defence docket, he unwittingly opened his administration to a string of criticism arising from the latter’s controversial and scandalous remarks. The former Garissa Town MP has held three powerful portfolios, including Environment and the current Health ministry, leaving a string of controversies in his wake. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom,…
Health CS Aden Duale meets KMPDU officials to review Return-to-Work Agreement at Afya House, Nairobi, on April 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] When President William Ruto appointed Aden Duale to his Cabinet in the Defence docket, he unwittingly opened his administration to a string of criticism arising from the latter’s controversial and scandalous remarks. The former Garissa Town MP has held three powerful portfolios, including Environment and the current Health ministry, leaving a string of controversies in his wake. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom,…
Health CS Aden Duale meets KMPDU officials to review Return-to-Work Agreement at Afya House, Nairobi, on April 10, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] When President William Ruto appointed Aden Duale to his Cabinet in the Defence docket, he unwittingly opened his administration to a string of criticism arising from the latter’s controversial and scandalous remarks. The former Garissa Town MP has held three powerful portfolios, including Environment and the current Health ministry, leaving a string of controversies in his wake. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom,…
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DCP Leader Rigathi Gachagua leading his motorcade along Mombasa road after his arrival into the country on August 21, 2025. [Photos Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) party leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has broken his silence over the chaotic events surrounding his return to Kenya on Thursday. Gachagua, who had been on a whirlwind tour of America, blamed the state for the chaos, robbery, and physical violence meted out on his supporters during the homecoming, further claiming that President William Ruto and his allies were behind the onslaught. During a phone interview with a Kameme…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu at Bunge Towers in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The controversial National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is on the spot yet again after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu released a report detailing how Sh4.1 billion meant for bursaries cannot be accounted for. Gathungu, in her latest report for the 2023/2024 financial year, details how Sh4.1 billion under NG-CDF cannot be accounted for, amid a sustained onslaught by the broad-based government of President William Ruto, backed by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, to have the kitty yanked from the control of MPs. Raila has consistently demanded that the NG-CDF be…
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu at Bunge Towers in Nairobi. [File, Standard] The controversial National Government-Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is on the spot yet again after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu released a report detailing how Sh4.1 billion meant for bursaries cannot be accounted for. Gathungu, in her latest report for the 2023/2024 financial year, details how Sh4.1 billion under NG-CDF cannot be accounted for, amid a sustained onslaught by the broad-based government of President William Ruto, backed by former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, to have the kitty yanked from the control of MPs. Raila has consistently demanded that the NG-CDF be…
When chaos erupted at the Bomas auditorium during the 2022 General Election forcing the late IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati to be whisked away by security officers. [File, Standard] The recently installed Independent Electoral Commissioners will conduct by-elections under a new law, which criminalises any collusion between an election official and a candidate and sets a five-year jail term or a Sh2 million fine. Parliament on Thursday passed the Election Offences (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which sets out new tough measures to regulate the conduct of elections by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to plug loopholes in the country’s election…
President William Ruto at Ngarachi Comprehensive School in Laikipia West during the beginning of his tour of the Mt. Kenya region on April 1, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] An opportunity to serve the country is ordinarily one taken as an honour. A rare gesture that many hope for but few achieve. It is even more honourable when the President is the appointing authority. However, two years after the President William Ruto administration took over the reins, the list of high-profile individuals who have turned down lucrative state jobs offered by the Head of State continues to grow. /* Container styling…
Tourism CS Rebecca Miano before the National Assembly’s Tourism and Wildlife to consider the 2025 Budget Policy statement at Continental House, Parliament, Nairobi. February 25th,2025. [Elvis Ogina/ Standard] The National Assembly and Senate’s oversight roles have now been put into question following a series of events that have lifted the lid on what critics term as an unholy alliance with the executive. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255, 255, 1)); } .paywall-container { position: relative; max-width: 100%; margin: 0…
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President William Ruto during the first anniversary of the E-Citizen Directorate, at KICC, Nairobi. [File, Standard] Parliament has summoned Treasury Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo over irregularities with the E-Citizen platform after it emerged that money collected through the platform does not reach the Treasury accounts at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee on Tuesday trained its guns on the PS even as it faulted the National Treasury for not implementing recommendations of the watchdog committee based on issues raised by the Auditor General. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left:…
ODM leader Raila Odinga during an interview at his Karen residence in Nairobi. [File, Standard] A union between ODM leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto, the specter of former DP Rigathi Gachagua’s influence and recent political intrigues have fueled doubts on whether Raila will be on the ballot come the 2027 general elections. Raila, who just early last year was President Ruto’s political nemesis, has turned into a fierce defender of the Kenya Kwanza administration, urging the public and the opposition to allow Ruto serve out his full term to ensure service delivery. Uncover the stories others won’t…
When Embakasi East MP Babu Owino jumped over the fence of County Hall during the Gen Z protests in Nairobi on June 25,2024 [File, Standard] A year since the June 2024 anti-government protests, there has been no meaningful change to address the plight of youth, observes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Abductions, unemployment and police brutality overseen by a tone-deaf administration, he says, are still the order of the day and there is need for the government to change tact lest the country slides into a lawless state. In an interview with Spice FM, the lawmaker recounted the events of…
When Embakasi East MP Babu Owino jumped over the fence of County Hall during the Gen Z protests in Nairobi on June 25,2024 [File, Standard] A year since the June 2024 anti-government protests, there has been no meaningful change to address the plight of youth, observes Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. Abductions, unemployment and police brutality overseen by a tone-deaf administration, he says, are still the order of the day and there is need for the government to change tact lest the country slides into a lawless state. In an interview with Spice FM, the lawmaker recounted the events of…
TMotorists stranded on Moi South Lake road in Naivasha. [File, Standard] A new regulation proposing to subject the majority of the country’s 2.1 million vehicles older than four years to annual inspections has sparked public outrage, with many Kenyans protesting what they see as an unfair financial burden introduced by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir. According to newly proposed traffic regulations gazetted earlier this week, motorists whose vehicles are older than four years will be required to take them for mandatory annual inspections. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited…
Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka address locals in Sultan Hamud and Emali in Makueni county. [@rigathi, X] Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka may be preparing to reconsider his political stand, a move that could undermine the opposition’s bid to relegate President William Ruto’s rule to a single term. In the wake of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s whirlwind tour of the Ukambani region, claims of Kalonzo and Kindiki’s growing political dalliance have emerged with some observers pointing to sustained efforts by Kenya Kwanza to woo the lower Eastern region leader into its fold. Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a…
Albert Ojwang. [Courtesy] An innocent post on the ‘X’ platform for Albert Ojwang opened the floodgates to a series of events that culminated with his corpse lying cold at Mbagathi Hospital. Interviews conducted with the family, submissions by the Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Mohamed Amin, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) in Parliament have also revealed that for the teacher, father of one and social media influencer, his demise -catalyzed by rogue state operatives- came painfully. /* Container styling */ .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%;…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja,DCI Director Mohamed Amin,DIG Gilbert Masengeli and other top police officers before the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal Security Committe chaired by Gabriel Tongoyo and Dido Raso in regard to the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang’ in police custody at Mini Chambers, County Hall, Parliament Nairobi. June 12th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) will summon Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat for interrogation over the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang, even as the country learnt that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations has not yet started investigating the murder. This happened on…
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja,DCI Director Mohamed Amin,DIG Gilbert Masengeli and other top police officers before the National Assembly’s Administration and Internal Security Committe chaired by Gabriel Tongoyo and Dido Raso in regard to the death of Albert Omondi Ojwang’ in police custody at Mini Chambers, County Hall, Parliament Nairobi. June 12th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA) will summon Deputy Inspector General Eliud Langat for interrogation over the murder of teacher Albert Ojwang even as the country learnt that the Directorate of Criminal investigations has not yet started investigating the murder. This, happened on…
Speaker of National Assembly Moses Wetangula and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale at a past event in Navakholo. [File, Standard] Leaders from the Western region of the country have now threatened to walk out of the broad-based government arrangement should President William Ruto not heed their incessant calls to implement development projects in the region. The Standard has established that a caucus of Western leaders met with President Ruto on Thursday at State House, where they, among other things, protested the region’s “snub” in the 2025/2026 financial year budget. Notably, the National Assembly is currently ‘fine-tuning’ the budget estimates for the next financial…
Committee on Appointments member Tharaka MP George Gitonga Murugara at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. January 14th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The fate of seven hopefuls nominated for the Chairperson and Commissioners at IEBC is now back with the Courts after the National Assembly on Wednesday voted to approve their nomination. .fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-80px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.1);background-color:#fff}.paywall-container h2{text-align:center}.paywall-container a{text-decoration:none!important}.paywall-header{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;color:#333;text-align:center}.price-highlight{font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#d40511;margin:15px 0;text-align:center}.price-highlight .original-price{text-decoration:line-through;color:#777;margin-right:0}.divider{border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0}.subscribe-button{display:block;width:100%;padding:12px;background-color:#d40511;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;font-size:25px;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:20px;transition:background-color .3s;text-decoration:none}.subscribe-button:hover{background-color:#b0030e;text-decoration:none}.features-list{margin:20px 0;padding-left:20px;list-style:none}.features-list li{margin-bottom:10px;list-style-type:none;position:relative;padding-left:25px;list-style-type:none!important}.features-list li:before{content:”✓”;color:#d40511;position:absolute;left:0;font-weight:bold}.existing-subscriber{text-align:center;color:#555;font-size:14px}.existing-subscriber a{color:#d40511;text-decoration:none}.existing-subscriber a:hover{text-decoration:underline} Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly…
Committee on Appointments member Tharaka MP George Gitonga Murugara at the Mini Chambers, County Hall, Nairobi. January 14th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The fate of seven hopefuls nominated for the Chairperson and Commissioners at IEBC is now back with the Courts after the National Assembly on Wednesdy voted to approve their nomination. .fade-out-overlay{position:absolute;top:-80px;left:0;width:100%;height:60px;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(255,255,255,0),rgba(255,255,255,1))}.paywall-container{position:relative;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.1);background-color:#fff}.paywall-container h2{text-align:center}.paywall-container a{text-decoration:none!important}.paywall-header{font-size:24px;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;color:#333;text-align:center}.price-highlight{font-size:20px;font-weight:bold;color:#d40511;margin:15px 0;text-align:center}.price-highlight .original-price{text-decoration:line-through;color:#777;margin-right:0}.divider{border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;margin:20px 0}.subscribe-button{display:block;width:100%;padding:12px;background-color:#d40511;color:#fff;border:none;border-radius:4px;font-size:25px;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer;margin-bottom:20px;transition:background-color .3s;text-decoration:none}.subscribe-button:hover{background-color:#b0030e;text-decoration:none}.features-list{margin:20px 0;padding-left:20px;list-style:none}.features-list li{margin-bottom:10px;list-style-type:none;position:relative;padding-left:25px;list-style-type:none!important}.features-list li:before{content:”✓”;color:#d40511;position:absolute;left:0;font-weight:bold}.existing-subscriber{text-align:center;color:#555;font-size:14px}.existing-subscriber a{color:#d40511;text-decoration:none}.existing-subscriber a:hover{text-decoration:underline} Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week Subscribe Today & Save! Get Started Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on April 7,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] The fate of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hangs in the balance following the milestone decision by the Court of Appeal on Friday, as a number of opposition politicians interpreted his continued stay in office as illegitimate. The court ruling invalidating the constitution of the court that validated the impeachment process of former DP Rigathi Gachagua has energized government critics who now believe that Prof Kindiki is not supposed to be in office Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week…
Proceeding at the National Assembly. [File, Standard] There was a collective sigh of relief in the chambers on Wednesday when National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula announced that MPs would be proceeding on recess. The legislators were understandably delighted by the reality of retreating to their constituencies on recess for the second time this year. Equally tantalizing besides resting for two weeks was the opportunity the recess presents-raking in billions in mileage allowances for breaking away from their workstations. This is the greatest irony. That the 349, some of Kenya’s most highly paid public servants with an average pay of Sh1,105,611…
A section of legislators during the State of the Nation Address at the Parliament buildings, Nairobi. November 9,2023 [File,Standard] The 13th Parliament has been accused of engaging in rent-seeking behaviour and abdicating its oversight role, all the while gobbling up millions in allowances. And whereas the recently concluded reconstitution of 18 key committees at the National Assembly – that saw ODM clinch a majority of the leadership positions- exposed a clamour for legislators to sit in influential House teams, the aftermath has been reports that have largely failed to impress the public. The House has in the recent past struggled…
Proceeding at the National Assembly. [File, Standard] There was a collective sigh of relief in the chambers on Wednesday when National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula announced that MPs would be proceeding on recess. The legislators were understandably delighted by the reality of retreating to their constituencies on recess for the second time this year. Equally tantalizing besides resting for two weeks was the opportunity the recess presents-raking in billions in mileage allowances for breaking away from their workstations. This is the greatest irony. That the 349, some of Kenya’s most highly paid public servants with an average pay of Sh1,105,611…
Technical University staffs demonstrate over their unpaid dues by the University outside Parliament buildings,Nairobi. February 13th,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Staff at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), currently undergoing a forensic audit, face possible job losses as the Ministry of Education moves to revive the struggling institution. Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba told the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Education that Sh145 million had been allocated this year to pay staff salaries, but further interventions, including staff downsizing, were underway. “As part of our recovery strategy, we shall implement cost-cutting measures, including staff rightsizing, restructuring, and revenue enhancement,” Ogamba…
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing the plight of the Kenyan youth, further urging them to seize the various opportunities being unlocked under the government’s empowerment agenda. The PS has also urged the youth to act boldly and responsibly to take charge of their future by leveraging on the resources provided by the Kenya Kwanza administration. “These aren’t just policy statements on paper. They are real, practical springboards of opportunity. It is now up to you to recognise that, step forward and act,” Omollo said. The PS highlighted the government’s plan and commitment to…
National Assembly’s Committee on Health Chair James Nyikal addresses the media regarding the malpractice and breach of professional ethics in kidney transplant services at th Mediheal hospital in Eldoret. The committee has taken up the matter to look into the alleged issues within 80 days . April 22nd,2025. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The National Assembly Health Committee has started an 80-day public inquiry into the operations at Mediheal Hospital’s Eldoret branch following allegations of unlawful organ trafficking at the institution. This comes on a day when the management of Mediheal Hospital denied any wrongdoing, terming the recent expose by Deutsche Welle…
Technical University of Kenya staff demonstrate over unpaid dues outside Parliament Buildings, Nairobi, on February 13, 2025. [File, Standard] The Technical University of Kenya (TUK) is under renewed scrutiny from Parliament due to longstanding financial difficulties that have paralysed operations and disrupted learning. The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education has directed the Office of the Auditor-General to conduct a comprehensive audit of the university’s finances. The exercise, set to span three months, will cover the period from 2013—when the institution received its charter—to date. The committee’s intervention follows revelations that the university has not paid…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula during parliament proceedings. [File, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula’s Ford Kenya party has declared it will not fold or merge with the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ahead of 2027 elections. Instead, party leaders say, the second-oldest political outfit after Kanu will work on strengthening its systems and capacity, and will stage a duel against President William Ruto’s UDA. Multiple sources also said the Speaker was intent on preserving the independence of the party and lead a charm offensive in regions that have traditionally been Amani National Congress’ (ANC) stronghold but were “orphaned”…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua during the Mwai Kibaki 2nd Memorial Lecture & Luncheon at Nairobi Serena Hotel on 11th April 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard] President William Ruto should borrow a leaf from Kenya’s third President, Mwai Kibaki, to create a lasting legacy of his tenure instead of clawing back on some the gains the country has made. This was the recurring theme of a series of talks rendered by some of President Ruto’s most vocal critics, led by his impeached deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua and former Attorney General, Justin Muturi, during a memorial in honour of Mwai Kibaki. On Friday, leaders who gathered at…
Teachers’ Service Commission (TSC) CEO Nancy Macharia before the National Assembly’s Committee on Education at the Bunge Towers, Nairobi. March 4, 2024 [Elvis Ogina, Standard] The education sector could be headed towards a catastrophe following revelations by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) that it was faced by a biting shortage of 98,281 teachers. The commission’s Chief Executive Officer Nancy Macharia yesterday also revealed that qualified and trained teachers were inadequate, given the insufficient budgetary allocations for the same. Appearing before the National Assembly Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee, Macharia told MPs that the lack of funds to hire teachers had led…