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@standard Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:00:00
Bitok's grade 11 textbook storm
A Grade 11 textbook scandal has erupted, with Basic Education PS Julius Bitok stalling a Sh7b procurement by KICD, threatening pupils access to learning materials.
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@standard 5 hours ago
Alex Kiprotich abduction: A well-coordinated operation
In a dramatic scene that continues to raise questions about the safety of everyday Kenyans, armed men ambushed the vehicle at a strategic choke point along the busy highway.
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@standard 8 hours ago
Sifuna condemns abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor
Sifuna accused President Rutos administration of undermining constitutional freedoms and creating an atmosphere of fear
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@standard 9 hours ago
Nurses' strike puts patients at risk as KNCHR, COFPAK seek Ruto intervention
KNCHR said the prolonged disruption of health services was threatening patients rights to life, healthcare, emergency treatment and dignity, particularly among vulnerable groups.
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@standard 11 hours ago
Mudavadi: Opposition attacks on IEBC threaten 2027 poll
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has accused opposition leaders of attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to undermine confidence in the 2027 election.
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@standard 12 hours ago
Kenyan YouTubers to pay 5pc withholding tax on earnings from September
The deductions stem from provisions of the Kenya Income Tax Act on the monetisation of digital content.
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@standard 14 hours ago
Murkomen and Amin: State terror architects killing without blinking
Murkomen has been accused of issuing incendiary public orders that legal experts argue amount to incitement to kill.
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@standard 15 hours ago
New police rules set limits on political rallies ahead of 2027 polls
Anyone intending to hold public meetings or processions must notify regulating officers 3 days in advance; police say move to enable effective and informed security coverage ahead of elections.
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@standard 15 hours ago
Politicians to notify police 3 days before holding public meetings, processions
Anyone intending to hold public meetings or processions must notify regulating officers 3 days in advance; police say move to enable effective and informed security coverage ahead of elections.
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@standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:00:00
Rogue command: Murkomen, Amin, the architects of State terror
Murkomen has been accused of issuing incendiary public orders that legal experts argue amount to incitement to kill.
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@standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:39:49
Murkomen reaffirms IG Kanja's command of National Police Service
Murkomen dismissed criticism directed at the office of the Inspector General, describing some of its proponents as tribalists and propagandists.
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@standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:39:13
Police say Nairobi Expressway incident involving MP Karauri not robbery
Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri identified as victim in a viral video showing alleged robbery on Nairobi Expressway; DCI says investigation indicates no robbery occurred.
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@standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:05:40
Court: Gen Z protester Evans Kiratu was killed unlawfully perpetrator not identified
Court rules Evans Kiratu Karobi died from unlawful blunt-force trauma sustained during the June 2024 Finance Bill demonstrations, but failed to establish who caused his fatal injuries.
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@standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:07:54
Jones Bogonko: Kin recounts 'fake' Catholic priest's troubled past
The man, known as Jones Bogonko Onchonga, is accused of personating a Catholic priest and presenting himself as a member of the Missionaries of Charity.
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@standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00
From a 'pumbafu' driver to abductions master: How Zachary Kariuki rose from Kibaki's driver to head dreaded squad
Zachary Kariukis rise from President Kibakis driver to head of the controversial Operations Support Unit has drawn scrutiny over alleged abuses, political interference and a stalled torture case.
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@standard Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:10:00
Abductions web: How Kariuki rose from VIP driver to head dreaded squad
Zachary Kariukis rise from President Kibakis driver to head of the controversial Operations Support Unit has drawn scrutiny over alleged abuses, political interference and a stalled torture case.
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