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@standard Tue, 05 May 2026 16:00:00
UK slaps sanctions on individuals leading recruitment for Russian army in Kenya
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on individuals, including Mikhail Lyapin, accused of trafficking Kenyans into Russias war in Ukraine through deceptive recruitment schemes.
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@standard 59 minutes ago
Why President Ruto shouldn't put his hopes on Oburu's Linda Ground
A year since Railas death, the ODM map has shrunk and some of the leaders sounding loyal to Ruto are transactional, chasing appointments, tenders or harambees.
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High Court rules police have case to answer over missing lawyer Abshir Abdi
High Court Judge Alexander Muteti said the disappearance of a Kenyan citizen cannot be left unresolved merely because security agencies deny having the person in their custody.
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@standard 5 hours ago
Ruto to Gachagua: 'Wait until 2032, we will leave the stage'
President William Ruto challenges former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to leave young leaders alone, says he and politicians of his generation will exit the political stage in 2032.
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Gunmen kill eight people in Mandera
At least eight people have been killed after gunmen ambushed a security vehicle escorting road construction workers at Hagarsu area, between Mandera and Arabia towns on Tuesday morning.
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@standard 9 hours ago
Gen Z graves turned into bureaucratic punchline as officials demand Sh150,000 in bribes from grieving parents
Critics have accused the Panel of Experts of mocking Kenyans by verifying only one death from the 2024 Gen Z protests, as families claim they are being asked to pay bribes.
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@standard 11 hours ago
Mocking the dead: Gen Z graves turned into bureaucratic punchline as officials demand Sh150,000 in bribes from grieving parents
Critics have accused the Panel of Experts of mocking Kenyans by verifying only one death from the 2024 Gen Z protests, as families claim they are being asked to pay bribes.
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@standard 18 hours ago
Mocking the dead: Outrage as Mutua panel verifies one Gen Z death, faces kickback claims
Critics have accused the Panel of Experts of mocking Kenyans by verifying only one death from the 2024 Gen Z protests, as families claim they are being asked to pay bribes.
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@standard Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:11:37
Sakaja defends Sh43.7b drop in Nairobi County's pending bills before Senate
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has told the Senate that pending bills in the city have been reduced from Sh118.79 billion to Sh75.07 billion through verification and payment.
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@standard Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:11:25
Governor Rotich, deputy Cheserek's bitter fallout plays out in public again
A fallout between Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich and his deputy, Prof Grace Cheserek, has once again played out publicly for the second time in less than four months.
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@standard Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:05:46
Ruto brands Gachagua 'chief extortionist'
President William Ruto has launched a blistering attack on his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, branding him a chief extortionist
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@standard Mon, 09 Nov 2026 03:15:00
Of a judiciary with teeth but refuses to bite: Pressure mounts on CJ Koome over eroding public confidence
The judiciary faces mounting criticism for failing to enforce court orders, hold senior security officials accountable and effectively protect citizens.
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@standard Sun, 08 Nov 2026 21:00:00
Guardian or gatekeeper? Judiciary and the deafening sound of silence
The judiciary faces mounting criticism for failing to enforce court orders, hold senior security officials accountable and effectively protect citizens.
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@standard Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:13:59
Gachagua dismisses opposition divisions as 'polygamous family' rivalry
Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed claims of divisions within the Opposition.
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@standard Sun, 08 Nov 2026 11:30:01
Ruto: Kenyans are tired of political rhetoric, want development
President William Ruto has challenged Opposition leaders seeking to unseat him in the 2027 General Election to present clear development plans and explain how they intend to transform the country.
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