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@standard Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:00
Absentee governors: Why North Eastern county chiefs are facing public wrath
Former Deputy President Gachagua has ignited public discourse on the underdevelopment of the North Eastern region, claiming the governors have treated public office as a private investment vehicle.
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@standard 2 hours ago
Love under watch: How technology is fuelling intimate partner abuse
The most common form of abuse is online control, reported by 19% of women, followed by hacking at 5% and online sexual harassment or cyber sexual abuse at 3%.
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@standard 4 hours ago
No relief for motorists as fuel prices remain unchanged
Fuel prices unchanged in EPRA latest review to cushion consumers; petrol to retail at Sh226.96 per litre, diesel at Sh227.76 and kerosene at Sh219.87 per litre, in Nairobi.
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@standard 5 hours ago
IG Kanja, DCI boss ordered to produce missing Busia businessman, 292 days later
The judge declared that Ahmeds unlawful arrest, incommunicado detention and continued enforced disappearance constituted a flagrant and ongoing violation of his fundamental rights.
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@standard 7 hours ago
Political storm at Maa festival as Lenku accuses UDA of turning event into campaign platform
Lenku criticised what he called double standards by UDA leaders, who had initially urged participants to keep politics out of the event but were allegedly engaging in political mobilisation.
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@standard 11 hours ago
Gagging truth? The irony of those accused of abduction fighting to silence lawyer Abdi
Police bossess opposed attempts by the two men to narrate their ordeal before the High Court.
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@standard 20 hours ago
Abshir Abdi abduction: State opposes lawyer's account of 11-day ordeal
Police bossess opposed attempts by the two men to narrate their ordeal before the High Court.
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@standard Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:10:00
Not so fast: Court slams brake on ARA over wealth forfeiture
The court said that although it does not require a person to be charged with a crime for ARA to come knocking, it bears the responsibility to link the wealth or cash to a crime.
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@standard Fri, 13 Nov 2026 11:00:00
Sonko to Kalonzo: You are better off deputising Ruto
Sonko on Thursday urged Kalonzo to make a decisive political choice, warning against using Kamba votes to divide the Opposition as he steps up Ukambani mobilisation ahead of 2027.
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@standard Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:00:00
From lighter duties to DP: Waiguru says has what it takes to be Ruto's running mate
Waiguru reflects on her achievements in the two terms and declares her intention to be President William Rutos running mate in the 2027 Presidential Election.
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@standard Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:20:00
Bedroom slaughter: Night killers crept in, broke through window and killed college principal
Gerishom Wafula Manases brutal death is either being linked to marital problems, a love triangle, a land deal gone sour or work-related disagreements.
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@standard Fri, 13 Nov 2026 05:30:00
Caged: Ruto's 2027 chances thinning as broad-based popularity wanes
Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna would easily beat President William Ruto if elections were held today.
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@standard Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:00:00
Survey gives Sifuna an edge over Ruto, signals battle for Raila bloc
Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna would easily beat President William Ruto if elections were held today.
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@standard Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:50:00
Back to sender: Aisha Jumwa returns to UDA
Former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has returned to President William Rutos United Democratic Alliance (UDA).
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@standard Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:23:22
21 years later, accident victims receive compensation
The companys liquidator, Kamal Bhatt, on Thursday issued cheques worth more than Sh38 million to 47 verified claimants, marking the first phase of a compensation exercise.
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@standard Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:22:45
Waititu seeks release from prison to pay Sh74.2m fines in instalments
Jailed former Governor Waititu has asked the court to allow him to pay Sh74.2 million in fines through instalments, saying he cannot afford to settle the amount at once while in prison.
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