Justin Muturi: Why I resigned as Attorney General

 Public Service CS nominee Justin Muturi appears before the Committee on Appointments at the Mini Chambers in Nairobi on August 4, 2024. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Public Service Cabinet Secretary nominee Justin Muturi has explained his reasons for resigning as Attorney General. Muturi says at the time he resigned, there was disquiet in the country, and he…

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Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s Ksh24m watch steals spotlight in Paris despite her Olympics heartbreak

Jamaican legend Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce’s expensive watch drew the attention of fans at the Paris Olympics even as she pulled out of the 100m race over unspecified reasons. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce ended her fifth Olympics in disappointing fashion when she pulled out of the women’s semi-final over unspecified reasons on Saturday. The eight-time Olympic medallist was set…

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MKU fetes record number of new graduates at Thika campus

Mount Kenya University (MKU) has held its largest graduation ceremony ever in Thika town that saw 7,974 students feted, the highest number in the last seven years. Vice chancellor Prof Deogratius Jaganyi said the achievement was a result of the culmination of a well-orchestrated journey of planning, execution, and relentless improvement. He praised the implementation…

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Omanyala says faster times don’t matter without a medal

Ferdinand Omanyala after competing in the 100m heats at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. [Kelly Ayodi, Standard] Deafening cheers welcomed Africa fastest man Ferdinand Omanyala at the Stade de France on Saturday as he comfortably qualified for the 100m semifinals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The Commonwealth Games champion clocked 10.08 to clinch…

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Raila men: Mbadi, Wandayi defend Ruto’s plan

ODM’s John Mbadiu and Opiyo Wandayi are seeking their way into President William Ruto’s cabinet as CS for National Treasury and Energy respectively. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s men yesterday turned out to be President William Ruto’s defenders as they hastily swallowed their criticism of the government and its policies in a bid…

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