Govt Declares War on Payroll Fraud and Corrupt HR Officers in Civil Service Shake-Up

The Ministry of Public Service has announced a sweeping nationwide crackdown targeting corrupt human resource officers accused of tampering with government payroll systems. The operation, which begins this week, seeks to eliminate officials manipulating employment records for personal enrichment and restore integrity within the civil service. Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku issued a stern warning to…

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State House guard death exposes security lapses

56 year old Kithuka Kimunyi who shot and killed a GSU officer with a bow and arrow at statehouse arraigned at Kibera law courts on 14th October 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard] That a man armed with nothing more than a bow and arrow could walk across Nairobi’s heavily guarded Dennis Pritt Road and fatally wound a police…

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Kenyan boxers eyeing glory in Africa Zone Three Championships

Light heavyweight boxer Edwin Okong’o during the team’s training session at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi on August 6, 2019. [File, Standard] Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships boxes off in Nairobi tomorrow with Kenyan boxers seeking to make home fans happy. The boxers know the task ahead of them is not easy, but they have a chance to win the overall title from the defending…

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Kindiki: No One Can Defeat Ruto-Raila Alliance in 2027 Election

Raila Odinga, President William Ruto, and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at the inaugural joint Kenya Kwanza–ODM Parliamentary Group meeting. Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has dismissed politicians planning to challenge the current broad-based government in the 2027 General Election, saying their ambitions are far-fetched and unrealistic. Speaking on Monday during a boda boda empowerment event at…

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Lejirma set to join pro ranks

Kenya one John Lejirma celebrates after winning the Nyanza Hippo Pot at Nyanza Golf Club in Kisumu on October 12. [Washington Onyango,Standard] Royal Nairobi Golf Club’s John Lejirma has announced plans to switch to the professional ranks after winning his third Hippo Pot title at the Nyanza Golf Club with a 1-under-209 on Sunday. Lejirma revealed that his transition to the paid ranks will follow…

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