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@standard Sun, 10 May 2026 03:30:00
Punitive, again: Ruto's 2026 Finance Bill revives ghost of Gen Z protests that forced retreat
Among the proposals are introduction of phone levy, water tax and sweeping powers for KRA.
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@standard 1 hours ago
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 5 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 7 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 13 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 20 hours ago
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 22 hours ago
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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@standard Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:42:28
Lenku's FEDA party set to shake up Maa politics ahead of 2027 polls
The unveiling of Governor Ole Lenkus FEDA party could significantly alter the political arithmetic across the Maa community ahead of the 2027 General Election.
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@standard Sun, 08 Nov 2026 03:30:00
Interior Ministry enlists chiefs, their assistants to sell Ruto's 2027 re-election bid
Ruto has already hosted chiefs and village elders at State House, where he made commitments concerning their welfare and working conditions, including improved facilitation.
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@standard Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:00:00
Inside Ruto's plan to use chiefs to campaign for 2027 re-election
Ruto has already hosted chiefs and village elders at State House, where he made commitments concerning their welfare and working conditions, including improved facilitation.
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@standard Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:22:15
Mudavadi urges Western Kenya to unite, says region cannot remain on sidelines
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged Western Kenya to unite ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying the region must strengthen its political representation.
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