Grace Ng'ang'a

MPs to commence public inquiry into NHIF fraud

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-07-17 02:54:32

MPs will assess the efficiency and effectiveness of NHIF quality assurance mechanisms and determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the human resource management.

Kenya Kwanza unveils team amid jitters over cost of living as agenda

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-08-03 20:41:53

Push to revive the stalled bipartisan talks has started in an environment of fear and thinly veiled hostility between the government and the opposition.

Ababu to appear in House today amid claims of athletes neglect

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-08-23 07:54:54

Ababu has been accused of disregarding the welfare of national sports stars and mismanagement of Talanta Hela programme two months after its launch at State House.

Raila Odinga's ODM accused of double standards on rebels

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-09-09 04:15:06

A report by ODM’s disciplinary committee recommended a harsher punishment for rebel MPs but the National Executive Committee softened it, The Standard has established.

Raila-Ruto talks: Police brutality, delayed justice top agenda as team resumes dialogue

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-09-11 19:52:37

Civil rights groups have written memorandums to the committee on matters to do with police excesses and what they feel should be done.

Workers face financial squeeze as Ruto health Bill set for debate

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-09-14 00:07:31

The National Assembly convenes today for a special session regarding a Bill to replace the national insurance fund.

No longer at ease: Calls for Moses Kuria sacking grow

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-09-21 19:15:22

The public spat between embattled Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has exposed the soft underbelly of Mt Kenya politics

Wetangula recognises Jubilee as parliamentary party

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-10-26 01:37:51

After a five-month stalemate over who should lead opposition troops in Parliament, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula finally okayed the removal of Sabina Chege as Deputy Minority Whip. 

Board members won't pay housing levy, says Muturi

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-10-27 18:09:36

Attorney General Justin Muturi has said board members and directors of public and private firms will not pay the affordable housing levy after declaring that they are not employees.

King Charles III, Queen Camilla jet in with little fanfare

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-10-31 12:18:36

The king will inspect a guard of honour before holding talks with Ruto. UK Embassy unveiled royal matatus ahead of the royals’ visit.

Kenya, Czech sign deals in security, biodiversity conservation

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-11-07 19:05:16

President William Ruto further urged the Czech Republic to consider establishing a hub in Nairobi and use it as a gateway to the region.

Freedom fighters launch foundation in bid to set up historical gallery

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-11-09 00:38:33

Raila Odinga said freedom fighters should be compensated for the sufferings they went through to liberate the nation.

We must make tough decisions for better Kenya, President Ruto says

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-11-17 14:25:22

For the country to head in the right direction, not all decisions will please Kenyans. He asked CSs to stop pointing fingers at others and instead look for solutions as a team.

Wetang'ula urges UN to lift sanctions on South Sudan

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-11-19 19:00:44

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has called for the removal of sanctions imposed on South Sudan by international bodies dismissing them as retrogressive and unjustified.

MP Murugara decries GBV, modern-day slavery in supply chains

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2023-11-19 19:12:46

Tharaka MP George Murugara has urged employers to respect workers as a means to eradicate gender-based violence and modern-day slavery within supply chains.

Lawyers query motive of goodies to Judiciary after CJ-Ruto meeting

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2024-01-24 19:16:59

Lawyer Bobby Mkangi told The Standard it was unfortunate that the meeting had to be convened yet it was the Executive that started attacking the Judiciary.

Gathoni Wamuchomba: Mt Kenya's voice of defiance

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2024-01-27 13:07:46

Wamuchomba, says she has refused to join what she terms the ‘choir’ of her party members as she knew the electorate would suffer.

e-Citizen safe and fully run by Treasury, says founder

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2024-02-15 18:51:53

Software developer James Ayugi assures that payment platform cannot be hacked. He also dismisses claims that someone can take all the money and run.

House team seeks to spare employers from paying housing levy

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2024-02-16 19:47:58

National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwah commended the courts for halting the housing levy arguing that the decision paved the way to enhance revenue collection.

National Assembly pledges support to journalists covering legislative affairs

By Grace Ng'ang'a   2024-02-16 17:17:33

Deputy Clerk Serah Kioko commended journalists for their watchdog role in matters of public interest, emphasising the media's function in disseminating information about legislative activities.