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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Lewis Nyaundi |Emmanuel Kipchumba
Teachers and police officers are suffering in silence as crisis hits their medical insurance covers. The health of more than one million teachers, police officers and their dependents is at risk as hospitals deny them services due to delayed capitation. For seven months, hospitals have gone without payments under the state-sponsored medical covers, forcing some facilities to turn away patients who cannot pay in cash.
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1 month ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba |Boniface Gikandi
As the sun rises in Vietnam today, Margaret Nduta Macharia’s fate hangs in the balance. The 37-year-old Kenyan, sentenced to death for drug trafficking, has spent the past few hours in uncertainty; either waiting for her execution or holding onto the slim hope that diplomatic efforts will secure her a last-minute reprieve. For days, leaders, family members and activists have waged a desperate battle to halt her execution, even urging President William Ruto to intervene directly.
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2 months ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba |Betty Njeru
Police are seeking to charge Juja MP George Koimburi with two counts under the Computer and Cybercrimes Act, following remarks he made over Kenya’s loss in the African Union Commission (AUC) race. Koimburi’s lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, said on Tuesday that authorities argue his statements violate Section 22 of the Computer and Cybercrimes Act.
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2 months ago | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba |Betty Njeru
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Juja Member of Parliament George Koimburi. Koimburi was apprehended Tuesday morning outside his home, The Standard has learned. He is being taken to DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road for questioning. Kiambu Senator Karungo Thangwa confirmed the arrest but said the reason remains unclear. Sources said the MP was taken into custody by police officers in a Subaru and a Prado. This is a developing story and is being updated...
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba
The National Police Service (NPS) has announced sweeping leadership changes at a time when the country’s security agencies are under intense scrutiny over alleged human rights violations. Adamson Bungei, who oversaw Nairobi’s security during the deadly anti-Finance Bill protests last June, has been recalled to police headquarters as the new Director of Operations. Taking over his role as Nairobi Regional Police Commander is George Sedah, previously the Coast Regional Commander.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba
Days after Nairobi County issued a directive banning hawkers in some areas, the traders now say the areas that they were directed to operate from are pathetic. The directive according to Governor Johnson Sakaja was aimed at restoring order in the city centre following an unending outcry by Nairobians that the capital city was losing its glory. A section of shop owners had also piled pressure on City Hall to eject the hawkers claiming that they are blocking customers from accessing their shops.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba
The families of four men who went missing from Mlolongo, Machakos County, are in anguish after their loved ones were forcibly taken on December 16 and 17 last year. The men have not been seen or heard from since. Among the missing is 29-year-old Kalani Muema, a second-hand bag seller in Mlolongo. He was reportedly abducted along with his friends Martin Nziuku, Justus Mutumwa, and Steve Mbisi, who was taken the following day.
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Dec 9, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba
Despite their vocal presence in public events, some Members of Parliament (MPs) have starkly contrasting records in Parliament according to the latest Mzalendo Parliamentary Scorecard, which analysed parliamentary contributions from August 2023 to November 2024. While many MPs dominate harambees, church services, and burials with fiery speeches, a surprising number have not uttered a word in the National Assembly or Senate.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba
Wiper party leaderKalonzo Musyoka has called for the adoption of technology in the electoral process in the country, highlighting its potential to enhance transparency and fairness. Kalonzo stated that while technology could be a game-changer, it must align with the fundamental principles of free, fair, and verifiable elections. “Electoral technologies should facilitate, rather than compromise, democracy. Democratic elections can only be deemed so when the processes and outcomes are above board.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
standardmedia.co.ke | Emmanuel Kipchumba
Operations at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) were brought to a standstill on Monday as employees staged demonstrations, citing “urgent” issues that need to be addressed. The strike left patients stranded, with many leaving without receiving care. Among them was Pamela Karimi, a resident of Meru. “I have been here unattended to since morning. I am in pain. I am worried my condition may deteriorate,” said Karimi.
