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Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah speaks after court halts Southland housing project in Lang’ata.[Collins Oduor, Standard] Busia SenatorOkiya Omtatahinsists that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) cannot run away from Sh13 trillion allegedly borrowed by Kenya, and which is at the heart of a court case questioning how the money was spent.Premium ArticleGetFull Accessfor Ksh299/Week.Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.🔥 Flash Sale — 50% Off Monthly & Yearly PlansOffer ends in…0Days00Hours00Mins00SecsContinue Reading  →What you getUnlimited access to all premium contentAd-free browsing experienceMobile-optimised readingWeekly newsletters & digestsPay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentsKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902Already a subscriber?Log in to continueFollow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Offer ends in…

The petitioner brought a petition on the grounds that there are serious violations or threats to violation of fundamental rights occasioned by the respondents in relation to children born in Kenya parent and the other a Refugee parent .... Haki Na Sheria Initiative & 2 others v Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Interior and Co-ordination of National Government & 5 others; Global Strategic Litigation Council for Refugee Rights (Amicus Curiae); Katiba Institute & 2 others (Interested Parties) (Constitutional Petition E011 of 2022 & E001 of 2023 (Consolidated)) [2025] KEHC 10567 (KLR) (17 July 2025) (Judgment) Case Heading-Achild born of a Kenyan citizen married to a non-Kenya(Refugee) automatically acquired a Kenyan citizenship by birth .Such children received differential treatment hence stripped off their Kenyan citizenship at birth thus rendering them stateless.The High Court sitting in Garissa held that  a child born of a Kenyan citizen married to a non-Kenya(Refugee) automatically acquired Kenyan citizenship by birth Children born of a Kenyan and a refugee or a person seeking refugee status will have full Kenyan citizenship rights.

Haria v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes [2025] KEHC 11504 (KLR) The case (Haria v Commissioner of Domestic Taxes [2025] KEHC 11504 (KLR)) arose from a dispute over Capital Gains Tax (CGT) following the transfer of shares by Rupen Mulchand Haria (Appellant) in December 2022. Haria transferred his shares in Harleys Limited to Westland’s Heights Limited on 30th December 2022, applying the then-prevailing 5% CGT rate.

State of Maharashtra & others v Pradeep Yashwant Kokade & another Criminal Appeal Nos. 2831 &2832 of 2023 (Consolidated) Supreme Court of India AS Oka, A Amanullah & AG Masih, SCJJ December 9, 2024 Constitutional Law-fundamental rights and freedoms-right to fair trial-the right to appeal to, or apply for review by, a higher court as prescribed by law, if convicted-review of sentences of persons convicted under sections 413 and 414 of the Criminal Procedure Code-what was the procedure for execution of a death sentence on a convict -where appeals by persons convicted the Criminal Procedure Code were limited to judicial ruling-whether the proceedings for issuing a warrant for executing a death sentence under the Criminal Procedure Code required any judicial ruling- Constitution of India, 1949, articles 21 & 32;Criminal Procedure Code,1973, sections 413 & 414 Constitutional Law- fundamental rights and freedoms- right to protection of life and personal liberty- right to a fair hearing- right to a fair hearing viz-a-viz the aspect of mitigation upon meting a death sentence - the necessity of mitigation where a death sentence had been imposed upon a person-whether the undue delay in issuing a warrant of execution of death sentence violated the rights of convicts under Constitution of India on protection of life and personal liberty -Constitution of India, 1949, article 21; Criminal Procedure Code,1973, sections 366, 413 & 414.

975 Deputy County Commissioner Laikipia West Sub County Tender Notice Deputy County Commissioner Laikipia West Sub County Deputy County Commissioner Laikipia West Sub County Tender.pdf (99.97 KB) May 22, 2024

974 Tender Invitation For the Proposed Installation of 280 No. Executive Auditorium Seats in the Lower Level Auditorium & Completion of Construction of the Tuition Block for the University of Embu University of Embu Tender Invitation for The University of Embu.pdf (188.48 KB) 23rd July 2024

973 Provision of Enterprise Unified Communication System, Licensing, Maintenance and Support on Opex Model (Contact Center as a service by the vendor) For a period of 3 years (Renewable) & Provision of Microsoft Licences, Cloud Services, Advisory and Support Higher Education Loans Board HELB National Open Tender-Re-advertisement.pdf (206.78 KB) 16 July 2024

972 Invitation to Tender - Multiple Tenders KenGen KenGen- Various Tender Bids.pdf (538.63 KB) Various Closing Dates

971 Expressions of Interest for Supervision and Management of Works Contract for Retrofitting of Diesel Mini Grids with Renewable Energy in Kenya – Individual Consultants Kenya Power Request for Expressions of Interest-Kenya Power.pdf (610.48 KB) 23rd July 2024

The ODM faction christened ‘Linda Mwananchi’ yesterday held a massive rally in Mombasa, signalling that it could evolve into a political party ahead of the 2027 General Election.Unlike a fortnight ago when the rival Linda Ground faction, led by Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, mobilised crowds, yesterday’s gathering at Tononoka Grounds was largely spontaneous, with youth participation dominating the event. Tension gripped parts of the city as armed youths patrolled the streets.Premium ArticleGetFull Accessfor Ksh299/Week.Bold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment.

CS Energy and Petroleum Opiyo Wandayi before the Senate Committee on Finance and Budget at Parliament, Nairobi, March 31, 2026. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] As four senior government officials spend a fourth night in cold police cells over a questionable fuel shipment that has thrown Kenya’s petroleum sector into turmoil, documents obtained by The Standard point to an uncomfortable truth: none of it could have happened without the express blessing of Energy Cabinet SecretaryOpiyo Wandayi.Premium ArticleGetFull Accessfor Ksh299/Week.Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom.

Excessive red tape is stifling funding and growth for Kenya’s local enterprises.[File Courtesy] One bold entrepreneur who shifted from Karen to Ol Joro Orok hinted to me how difficult it is to get funding.Premium ArticleGetFull Accessfor Ksh299/Week.Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.🔥 Flash Sale — 50% Off Monthly & Yearly PlansOffer ends in…0Days00Hours00Mins00SecsContinue Reading  →What you getUnlimited access to all premium contentAd-free browsing experienceMobile-optimised readingWeekly newsletters & digestsPay viaM-PESAVISAAirtelMoneySecure PaymentsKenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902Already a subscriber?Log in to continueFollow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Offer ends in…

Audio By Vocalize Kiambu County divers search for John Muthumbi’s body after his suicide in a Rwamburi village dam.[George Njung’e, Standard] Deaths by suicide have shaken a village inKiambu Countyafter two middle-aged men drowned themselves in community dams.Rwamburi village in Ndeiya, Kikuyu, has witnessed two tragic deaths weeks apart, prompting villagers to come together to address the issue. They have formed a village committee to engage young men, who, after selling land and misusing the money, often fall into frustration and depression, sometimes culminating in suicide.The community is now alarmed that, without financial training, many young men selling their land may follow the same tragic path.Kiambu County divers search for John Muthumbi’s body after his suicide in a Rwamburi village dam.[George Njung’e, Standard]A few weeks ago, the community discovered thebodyof Waititu Njenga, who drowned in a dam dug by the government to aid local irrigation.According to the elders, Waititu had subdivided and sold his land.

Kenyan politics has, over time, evolved into an elaborate theatre production, complete with recurring characters, dramatic plot twists, public feuds, and carefully staged confrontations. From high-profile impeachments to sensational Senate showdowns, the political arena is replete with one dramatic show after another, often with little sense to carry it, but entertaining and riveting nonetheless.