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@standard Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:39:51
'I was provoked' Ruto says over outburst, pledges equal development for Busia
William Ruto has defended his criticism of rivals while pledging equitable development projects for Busia County.
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@standard 3 hours ago
Sifuna hits back at Ruto over opposition agenda
Sifuna said the oppositions immediate plan was to restore meritocracy in government and remove Ruto from power.
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@standard 4 hours ago
Omtatah wants court to stop Affordable Housing payments to private firm
Omtatah wants the payments stopped until the true ownership, directorship, and control of Savola Investment Limited have been conclusively ascertained.
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Boda boda rider arrested over attempted abduction of university student
A middle-aged boda boda operator will be arraigned before the Kitui Law Courts on Wednesday over the attempted abduction of a third year university student.
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@standard 6 hours ago
'No work, no pay,' Governor Badilisha tell striking nurses
Nyandarua Governor Kiarie Badilisha has ordered nurses participating in the ongoing nurses strike across the country to return to work.
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Eric Omondi, seven others freed on bond over Moi Avenue traffic obstruction
Comedian Eric Omondi and seven others have been freed by a Nairobi court after being charged with allegedly obstructing traffic along Moi Avenue in Nairobi on Monday.
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@standard 9 hours ago
You have 90 days: State walks back snap order on foreign traders
Kenya gives foreign traders 90 days to comply with immigration rules, work permit requirements and valid licences amid uproar; Pres Ruto cautions against threats and intimidation of foreigners.
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@standard 10 hours ago
Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds
Former Sports PS Peter Kaberia and 12 other accused persons have been charged over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330.6 million allocated for hosting the 2018 CHAN.
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@standard 11 hours ago
East Africa Law Society warns Kenya against harassment of Burundian traders
The East Africa Law Society (EALS) has called on Kenya to stop subjecting Burundian nationals and other East African Community (EAC) citizens to harassment and detention.
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@standard 13 hours ago
Ruto signs law targeting officials who ignore audit findings
President Ruto signs into law Population and Development, Air Passenger Service Charge, Public Finance Management Amendment No. 4, and Trust Administration Bills.
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@standard 17 hours ago
Fear and flight: Foreign traders face uncertainty as Ruto directive triggers closures
Tensions are rising in Nairobi as foreign traders face harassment and business closures following a government directive, prompting calls for peaceful enforcement and protection from xenophobia.
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@standard 23 hours ago
Fear grips foreign traders as Ruto directive triggers closures, threats
Tensions are rising in Nairobi as foreign traders face harassment and business closures following a government directive, prompting calls for peaceful enforcement and protection from xenophobia.
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@standard Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:50:37
Centum taps insider as Mworia exits after nearly two decades
Centum Investment Company PLC has appointed Thomas Omondi-Achola as acting group CEO to succeed James Mworia, who is heading to the National Infrastructure Fund.
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@standard Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:30:30
Rex Masai inquest closed after DPP calls 30 witnesses
The inquest into the killing of Rex Masai has been closed after the DPP called 30 witnesses and placed before the court photographs and video clips documenting events on the fateful day.
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@standard Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:30:08
Tension mounts as Ruto's crackdown on foreign traders takes effect
Kenya is not the first EAC member state to impose restrictions on businesses operated by non-citizens.
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@standard Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00
Four dead, scores injured and vehicles torched: How horrific Homa Bay attack on Sifuna team was planned
A Standard investigation alleges that political leaders, youths and police officers were involved in planning and executing the violent disruption of the Linda Mwananchi convoy in Homa Bay.
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