Lawmakers have dismissed a draft proposal brought forward by the National Police Service Commission that sought to change the way police officers are recruited in the country. The proposal was presented before the Parliamentary Committee on Administration and National Security, but members of parliament from both sides raised concerns over transparency, regional equity, and whether
Kericho County is facing yet another worrying case of student unrest after a fire broke out at Tengecha Boys High School. The incident happened only days after a similar case at Litein Boys High School, raising questions about the safety of schools in the area and the rising cases of indiscipline among students. The fire
City lawyer and former President of the Law Society of Kenya, Senior Counsel Nelson Havi, has once again raised serious concerns about the conduct of a sitting High Court Judge. Through a statement he shared on his official X account on Monday, 22nd August, Havi accused Lady Justice Hellen Wasilwa of being among the most
Reports from Standard Digital reveal that the government under President William Ruto is facing growing scrutiny after decisions that could end up costing Kenyans billions. At the center of the controversy is the Grand Falls Dam project, which was initially signed during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration. The deal involved a British firm, GBM Engineering,
Kenya’s judiciary has once again found itself on the spotlight, this time with the name of Judge Fred Nyagaka at the center of disturbing allegations. Nyagaka, a judge of the Environment and Land Court who has worked in the legal profession for more than two decades, now faces claims that could seriously damage public trust
The United Nations is holding its 80th general assembly in New York, and one of the key issues on the table is the future of the mission in Haiti that is currently being led by Kenya. The multi-national security support mission, which now marks a year since the first group of Kenyan police officers arrived
The controversy surrounding the British Army Training Unit in Kenya has sparked deep concern after reports emerged that several soldiers are being investigated for rape and sexual assault during their stay in Laikipia County. These allegations, tied to incidents stretching back to 2022, have raised tension between the British military presence in Kenya and the
Collins Kweyu, a journalist working with the Standard Group, is now in police custody after being arrested and taken to the Central Police Station. Reports indicate that his detention stems from a complaint filed by a judge based in Migori. According to Kweyu, the issue is tied to his ongoing investigation into claims that the
The ruling by the High Court has once again placed President William Ruto’s anti-graft strategy on uncertain ground. The court extended the suspension of the new anti-corruption team that the President had unveiled earlier in the year. This means that until December 1, the team will not be allowed to carry out any of its
A fresh storm is brewing over the Sh20 billion medical scheme for teachers as the government moves to migrate all tutors to the newly established Social Health Authority (SHA) by December 1, 2025. This decision leaves the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) with barely 72 days to prepare a transition plan, sparking anxiety among educators who