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@standard Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:10:00
From swelling opposition to dwindling numbers: Why Ruto is facing tough political battle
Opposition accuses Ruto of blocking Kakamega rally as both sides trade attacks over governance, debt and Western Kenya development projects.
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@standard 3 hours ago
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 9 hours ago
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 15 hours ago
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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@standard 16 hours ago
Ousted FKF members break silence after dismissal
Shikanda, a former Kenyan international, said their ouster was illegal, claiming that the genuine delegates were locked out.
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@standard 18 hours ago
ODM-UDA team begins fine-tuning joint manifesto ahead of 2027 elections
The team met ODM deputy party leader Abdulswamad Nassir as they raced against time to fine-tune the document ahead of the 2027 General election, which is 10 months away.
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@standard 20 hours ago
FKF General Assembly resolves to expel Mariga and six other NEC members
FKF General Assembly has resolved to expel Vice President McDonald Mariga and six other members of the National Executive Committee following a Special General Meeting
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@standard 21 hours ago
From lifestyle to age, pesticides and herbicides: What really causes Cancer?
A National Control Strategy indicates that cancer is now the third leading cause of death in Kenya, registering an annual incidence of 42,116 new cases and 27,092 deaths.
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@standard 23 hours ago
How Martha Karua, Matiang'i and Nyoro could split Opposition's vote in 2027
Fred Matiangi is estimated to have the potential to marshal more than 1.2 million votes, while Nyoro and Karua could each bring in their support.
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@standard Sat, 07 Nov 2026 03:00:00
200 years: Why Paul Makenzi was not sentenced to death over Shakahola murders
The sentencing followed a judgment delivered on October 19, 2026, when Justice Mochache found Makenzi and 28 co-accused guilty of all 191 murder charges.
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@standard Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:00:00
Why Makenzi was jailed for 200 years over Shakahola massacre
The sentencing followed a judgment delivered on October 19, 2026, when Justice Mochache found Makenzi and 28 co-accused guilty of all 191 murder charges.
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@standard Fri, 06 Nov 2026 15:00:00
Family identifies two security officers involved in Abshir Abdi abduction
The family of Nairobi lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi has identified two security officers alleged to have taken part in their kins abduction.
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@standard Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:08:00
Goon financiers should be cursed and sent to hell, Chief Justice Koome says
Koome on Thursday said goonism falls under organised serious crimes that go against the Rome Statute and humanity.
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@standard Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:59:29
KRA hits Sh1 trillion revenue mark a month ahead of schedule
KRA surpasses Sh1 trillion in revenue collection by end of October 2026, with customs recording historic high of Sh94.8b; says it targets Sh3.3 trillion by close of FY2026/27.
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@standard Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:04:38
Women stranded overnight after paying to meet President Ruto
More than Sh1 million is believed to have been collected from the group, with each woman reportedly contributing Sh3,450.
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@standard Thu, 05 Nov 2026 09:32:07
Martha Karua: How I plan to tackle Kenya's growing debt burden
Karua says she would restructure legitimate loans, challenge debts she considers illegal and curb government borrowing if elected, as opposition parties negotiate their 2027 presidential flagbearer.
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