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Sifuna storm: New chapter in Kenya's political journey begins

Sifuna says the Opposition must begin consultations early to avoid divisions that could weaken its bid for power.

By Standard Team 21 days ago

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Scammed and abandoned: Who will save Uasin Gishu parents in Finland education saga?

Victims of the Finland and Canada saga reacted bitterly to the judgment, which they claimed denied them and their children justice.

By Standard Team 22 days ago

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Wetangula, Lusaka heckled off in home turf

They were heckled by the crowd chanting anti-government slogans and drumming up support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Lawyers demand speedy probe into colleagues' killings

Lawyers led by LSK president Charles Kanjama participate in the Purple Ribbon Walk to protest deaths of colleagues Edward Muthee and Esther Wairimu, call for police action

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Saba Saba fever: Police lockdown a strategy or fear?

Unlike previous demonstrations that drew large crowds , this year's commemorations saw police mount an unprecedented security operation that effectively sealed off key roads

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Mr President, why? Fresh abductions raise alarm over State repression

Fresh allegations of abductions and enforced disappearances following the Gen Z anniversary protests have intensified concerns over human rights abuses and alleged State repression.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Families count losses after security operation

Residents of Ang'ata Barrikoi are rebuilding their lives after a security operation destroyed homes and businesses, even as the government promises accountability and compensation.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Leaders dancing on Gen Z graves with an eye on 2027 and beyond

For some leaders, the tribulations of the youth is the catapult that has speeded up their pursuit for power, as they build a cheering squad for next year's General Election.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Fear and police patrols keep protest towns quiet

Kitengela and Ongata Rongai, that have recently emerged as flashpoints of anti-government protests in the Nairobi metropolitan area, remained unusually calm on Thursday.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Total lockdown: Gen Z's second anniversary meets government scared of its own people

When Murkomen declared that Thursday would be "a normal business and school day," he spoke with the confidence of a man who believes his own words can shape reality.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Political bait: Of William Ruto's 'six-month' lie and broken promises

A review of President Ruto's major pledges reveals a recurring gap between ambitious six-month promises and actual delivery.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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First time governors on the edge as one-term euphoria rock counties

Many first-term governors face growing scrutiny over performance, corruption claims and service delivery as they fight for survival ahead of 2027 polls.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Gangland impunity: Security agencies watch as goons storm churches, schools and funerals

Allegations of rising political goon violence in Kenya spark fears over security, protests, and alleged state-linked intimidation ahead of key political events.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Families agonising over loved ones killed, missing

Families of people killed or missing in alleged cases of police brutality and enforced disappearances continue to seek justice and accountability, despite plans for compensation.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Bitok's 2027 governor Bid stirs debate as Uasin Gishu political battle hots up

Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok last year announced his bid for Uasin Gishu governorship in the 2027 General Election, raising questions.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

United Opposition projects unity as fight for Western continues

Leading the call for unity, Gachagua said he was prepared to support whichever candidate the coalition eventually settles on to face President William Ruto.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Showdown looms as Gachagua, Ruto set twin rallies in Western

Ruto and Gachagua factions clash in Kakamega rallies, intensifying rivalry as Western Kenya emerges as a key 2027 election battleground.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Why Mbadi's Sh4.8tn budget is out of touch with 'hustlers'

They termed it a budget for the elite, with little deliberate plans to cushion the ordinary Kenyan from the high cost of living

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Education crisis worsens as more schools close over student unrest

A growing wave of student unrest has forced the closure of several secondary schools across Kenya, causing widespread property destruction, arrests and disruptions to learning.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Trouble in paradise: Hired crowds, internal revolt rock Oburu's ODM

Oburu Oginga ODM faction accused of using paid supporters to boost rally attendance.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Several schools closed down as a wave of unrest unsettles country

Several schools across Kenya have been closed indefinitely following a wave of student unrest, fires, and security scares that have disrupted learning.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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ODM's desperation: Oburu says he is ready to quit if supporters think he is divisive

ODM leaders, led by Oburu Oginga, held a major rally in Kisumu where they called for unity, backed President Ruto's political alliance and signalled possible leadership changes within the party.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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ODM's moment of reckoning: Why Kisumu rally will test party unity

ODM is staggering towards a make-or-break period as a cocktail of perceived political missteps by the party's top brass threatens to drive the last nails in the party's political coffin.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Unity call dominates Eid-ul-Adha celebrations

Muslims across the country thronged places of worship to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha, the "festival of sacrifice", with calls for the de-escalation of ethnic rhetoric dominating political campaigns.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Imams call for unity, economic relief during Eid al-Adha celebrations

Imams and Muslim faithful across Kenya marked Eid al-Adha with calls for unity, peace and urgent government action to address the rising cost of living.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Ukambani: Chaos, barricades as police battle protesters

Protests erupted across Ukambani as transport operators and residents took to the streets over rising fuel prices, paralysing towns like Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Fuel protests leave one dead as mayhem shuts down Rift Valley roads

Fuel price protests paralysed major Rift Valley towns, leaving roads blocked, businesses shut and one person dead in Nakuru after violent clashes between demonstrators and police.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Fuel protests cripple transport nationwide

Transport was paralysed nationwide as fuel price protests disrupted matatu operations, blocked major roads and triggered fare hikes, with reports of insecurity and stranded commuters.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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PSVs' boycott turns Nairobi into walking city

A nationwide PSV strike over soaring fuel prices paralysed transport in Nairobi, forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work amid chaos, fare hikes and clashes between protesters and police.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Unbothered: Top officials bury their heads in the sand as high fuel costs spark anger

Senior Kenyan leaders, including President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi, face criticism for their muted response to rising fuel prices and inflation.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Fuel price hike pushes up cost of basic goods

Rising fuel prices in Kenya have triggered a sharp increase in the cost of basic commodities, with traders reporting higher transport costs that are being passed on to consumers.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Public rage mounts over soaring fuel prices, unmet campaign pledges

Economic pain deepens as fuel hikes trigger nationwide public outrage. President Ruto has been accused of failing to cushion citizens against the rising cost of living.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Emurua Dikirr mini-poll marred by chaos after rival groups clash

The Emurua Dikirr by-election was disrupted by violence and allegations of voter intimidation, as rival political camps linked to William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua clashed.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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This man Bitok: Education PS at centre of secret passport pipeline linking Kenya to Sudan's militia fighters

Former Immigration PS Julius Bitok linked to alleged scheme issuing Kenyan IDs and passports to RSF fighters and suspected criminals.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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ODM implosion: Who will save the once biggest party in the region?

Hopes of reuniting the party are growing thin by the day, and the fissures are becoming more pronounced as new battle lines emerge.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Fuel shortage hits motorists nationwide as rationing takes effect

While some petrol stations have closed after running completely dry, others have introduced strict rationing to stretch limited stocks and serve more customers.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Killer fumes: How fuel with higher sulphur may expose Kenyans to asthma and chest complications

Kenyans face health hazards that could take them to early graves after the government lowered standards for petroleum imports.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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From defections to 'wantam' chorus: The making of Ruto's Mt Kenya headache

William Ruto is facing growing political pressure in Mt Kenya as former allies defect and analysts warn of weakening support ahead of the 2027 election.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Wanga at crossroads as political battles mounts

The Homa Bay Governor is facing a cocktail of battles with direct implications on her reelection.She has been pushed to a defensive mode .

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Once ODM fortress, Coast now up for political grabs ahead of 2027

The Coast region is shifting from an ODM stronghold to a swing voting bloc following the death of Raila Odinga and growing divisions within rival political alliances.

By Standard Team 3 months ago