Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, Joshua Lelei and Meshack Rono before Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege on March 11, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] A student narrated to the court how he deferred studies in Kenya, in the hope of getting a chance in Canada under the Uasin Gishu Overseas Education Programme, only for the same to collapse. Brian Kipchumba testified yesterday against Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago and county officials Meshack Rono and Joshua Lelei. /* 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),…
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Rongai Sub County Veterinary Officer Peter Ngugi checks on the dentition of one of the cows at the center of a dispute at Baraka Patrol Base in Nakuru on August 28, 2020. Police had to turn to science to establish who the legitimate owner was.[Kennedy Gachuhi/ Standard] Two women’s efforts to resolve a dispute over who owns two Friesian cows have hit a dead end, after one of the cows died. Since August 2020, Ann Cherotich and Gloria Kandie have been in dispute over who owned Ruma and Lelgina, two cows that were uniquely subjected to a DNA test to…
President William Ruto signs a Bill into law at State House, Nairobi. [PCS] The High Court has issued conservatory orders staying the operations and implementation of President William Ruto’s proclamation on the establishment of a multi-agency team on war against graft. Judge Bahati Mwamuye issued the orders in a case filed by Nakuru Surgeon Dr Magare Gikenyi and three others. Gikenyi, Eliud Karanja, Philemon Abuga and Dishon Keroti want the court to stop the team from compiling any report, giving recommendations or pushing for the implementation based on any report they have made. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Further,…
Moi Teachers College [TheStandard] The High Court has paused the planned relocation of students from Moi Teachers College to Talai Secondary School in Baringo, announced by Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba. Justice Reuben Nyakundi ruled that the injunction orders were necessary to ensure the application challenging the relocation is not rendered useless once the students are relocated. The relocation was to pave the way for the construction of Kabarnet University. Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp “The application is certified as urgent and interim conservatory orders are issued so as not to render the application nugatory pending the hearing and…
Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya head office in Nakuru. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK) has clarified that it has taken over the management of all its assets to seal gaps brought about by agency management. The state-owned company said the move is meant to mitigate the loss of income and improve efficiency. The company possesses assets estimated to be worth over Sh5 billion, including land and houses spread across 18 pyrethrum growing counties. The company also owns machinery and motor vehicles. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Carolyne Imbwaga said the company, through its board had…
Mary Wanjiku is among 124 students who got a scholarship to pursue technical courses at Kabarak University TVET Institute. Wanjiku graduated on Tuesday after a three-month soft skill training in a fully sponsored Hospitality and Tourism course, which commenced in January 2025. She, alongside others, is the pioneer of the programme in the institute. She said her passion of being a chef since she was young was finally materializing and she aims at advancing her studies, moving forward. “I feel proud because I have wanted to learn to cook since I was young. The short course will assist me with…
William Ayabeyi before Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege at Nakuru Law Courts on April 14, 2025. He admitted that he was refunded extra money in the Sh1.1 billion overseas Education Programme case facing Uasin Gishu Senator and two others. [Daniel Chege, Nakuru] A witness lined up to testify in the Sh1.1 billion Canada and Finland education programme case has admitted that he was refunded extra money by a college. William Ayabeyi told Senior Principal Magistrate Peter Ndege that he was given back over Sh1.2 million, despite only paying Sh1.072 million. Ayabeyi testified in the case facing Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson…
Caption Politician Peter Mbae has criticized Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen for his statement suggesting that President William Ruto is guaranteed to retain his seat in the upcoming election. Dr Mbae has addressed a letter to the Ministry condemning this assertion concerning the outcome of the 2027 General Election. “Attention has been drawn to a statement made by the CS on April 14, which suggests that the outcome of the 2027 Presidential Election is predetermined and that President Ruto will win under all circumstances,” the letter states. Mbae emphasizes that Murkomen, as a senior government official, should be mindful that…