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Deputy President William Ruto has moved fast to dispel fears of a possible fallout between him and President Kenyatta over the constitution of new cabinet. Taking to social media on Sunday, Ruto appeared to dismiss speculations of a rift between him and the President, urging Kenyans to shun “…

The burial ceremony of former US-based scholar Calestous Juma at Bumina village in Budalang’i on Saturday was briefly disrupted after a group of National Super Alliance (Nasa) youth supporters attempted to swear-in opposition leader Raila Odinga by force. Raila, in company of Nasa co-principals…

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has offered to bring President Kenyatta and opposition chief Raila Odinga together for a face-to-face dialogue to resolve the political impasse occasioned by the disputed 2017 presidential election. Speaking during an interview with Standard at his residence in…

National Super Alliance (NASA) principal Kalonzo Musyoka has opened up about how his three-month stay in Germany was like. The Wiper party leader left the country on October 11th to take care of his ailing wife, Pauline, who was receiving specialized treatment for an undisclosed illness at a…

President Kenyatta's administration has reacted to claims that its hosting a former powerful cabinet minister in the ousted former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's government. Contrary to claims by a section of Zimbabwean media, Kenya denied it granted political asylum to former Zimbabwean…

Former Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Miguna Miguna has launched scathing attacks on United States Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec over his calls for dialogue between President Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga. Speaking earlier this week when he held talks with Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka…

Local mobile service providers have warned Kenyans against falling prey to an international call scam, where mobile phone users are fleeced of their money by fraudsters. The warning comes following increased complaints by Kenyans, who have received the calls. In the scam, mobile users usually…

National Super Alliance (NASA) co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka says that United States Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec has denied throwing his weight behind President Kenyatta, contrary to reports on local media. Speaking in Machakos on Saturday, the Wiper party leader said the diplomat dismissed…

Sacked Cabinet Secretaries will remain in office until President Kenyatta completes constituting his new cabinet, State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu has said. Esipisu's statement comes barely a day after the President unveiled a partial cabinet, consisting of six CSs from the previous cabinet…

Kisumu Governor Professor Anyang' Nyong'o has undergone a successful hip bone surgery in the United States. The Governor, who has been receiving treatment in the US for past few weeks on Saturday confirmed he was doing well following the delicate medical procedure. Nyong'o further took a swipe at a…