Nakuru Governor Kihika clarifies she is on maternity leave

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika when she appeared before the Senate Health Committee at Parliament on May 17, 2024, over the closure of Nakuru War Memorial Hospital and transfer of patients to Nakuru provincial General Hospital[Boniface Okendo, Standard] Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has clarified that she is on maternity leave after social media erupted about her whereabouts in the…

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Trump’s Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio commends Kenyan troops in Haiti as 270 more join mission

Senior United States senator from Florida Marco Rubio has commended Kenyan troops in Haiti for restoring stability in the Caribbean country. Rubio, a one-time opponent of Donald Trump for the Republican nomination, has been nominated for Secretary of State in Donald Trump’s cabinet. Speaking when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Rubio…

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Gachagua sends condolences message to Mwangaza

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has expressed condolences to Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza following the death of her brother, Eric Kimanthi. Mwangaza’s brother passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, after a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of tributes from leaders. Gachagua is the latest politician to offer his support to the governor and her…

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CMC Motors to exit EAC market over high operational costs

After four decades as a powerhouse of East Africa’s agricultural and automotive sectors, CMC Motors Group is shutting down operations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, leaving hundreds of its employees in uncertainty. Acquired by Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Group in 2014, CMC Motors on Friday cited ongoing market challenges, such as economic pressures, currency depreciation, and rising…

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Police bosses Kanja and Amin skip court again

Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja (left) and DCI boss Mohamed Amin (right) fail to show up in court. [File, Standard] Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and Director of Criminal Investigations Amin Mohamed on Friday failed to appear in court, again, to explain the whereabouts of three missing individuals abducted in Mlolongo. This is despite court…

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