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@standard Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:00:00
Broad-based family: Speaker's network in State jobs sparks storm
Numerous relatives of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula in senior public offices have reignited a national debate over alleged nepotism and equitable government appointments.
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@standard 31 minutes ago
SHA enrollment hits 32.2 million but only 5 million pay premiums
Health CS Duale noted that 32.2 million Kenyans are SHA registered members, with Mombasa leading in registration, having achieved an 80 per cent registration rate.
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@standard 2 hours ago
Gachagua to Ruto: 'Cushion the payslip' by suspending housing levy
Former DP Rigathi Gachagua calls on State to review PAYE tax bands and suspend Housing Levy, says workers payslips are burdened by taxes.
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@standard 3 hours ago
Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair
ODM leader Oburu Oginga resigns as Senate Energy Committee Chair, replaced by Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang.
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Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga barred from office
Employment court blocks Philip Mainga from exercising powers as Kenya Railways MD and CEO.
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Matiang'i dismisses 'mole' claims, hits back at Gachagua
Matiangi denied having any links to Rutos UDA, while acknowledging that he has no personal problem with the President.
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@standard 10 hours ago
Game of numbers: How Ruto and rivals can win the 2027 poll
One year to the 2027 election, Ruto leads polls but faces a fragmented opposition as regional alliances, coalitions and voter turnout shape the race.
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@standard 17 hours ago
Court detains police officer, two others for 30 days over Dr Victoria Mutiso murder
Three suspects in Dr Victoria Mutisos murder will remain in custody for 30 days as detectives pursue more suspects, firearms and forensic evidence.
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@standard 23 hours ago
Wamboka: Kalonzo, Gachagua and Matiang'i should back Sifuna
Linda Mwananchi leaders are urging Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiangi to back Edwin Sifuna for president in 2027.
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@standard Mon, 10 Aug 2026 08:05:31
Government increases wheat prices to Sh 5,100 per 90 kg bag
The new price, announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, is an increase of Sh350 from last years Sh4,750.
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@standard Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:40:27
Ruto: Broad-based government has accelerated delivery of development plans
President Ruto says Kenyas development agenda has accelerated over the past two years since the formation of the broad-based government.
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@standard Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:00:00
Sifuna vows to crush sugar cartels in Western
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi has intensified its push for support in Western Kenya, vowing to dismantle sugar cartels and reverse collapse of the regions sugar industry.
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@standard Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:20:00
Mystery deepens over whereabouts of rogue officers linked to Dr Mutiso's murder
Two police officers linked to the killing of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso remain at large as detectives investigate an alleged land-related murder plot.
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@standard Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:00:00
Mystery of whereabouts of rogue officers linked to researcher's murder
Two police officers linked to the killing of mental health researcher Dr Victoria Nthunya Mutiso remain at large as detectives investigate an alleged land-related murder plot.
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@standard Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:30:38
Kindiki defends government's development agenda in Mt Kenya
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has reiterated the governments commitment to ensure equitable development.
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@standard Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:41:10
SHA's 2 per cent hospital deduction sparks court battle over digital project
Hospitals are challenging a two per cent deduction from their Social Health Authority (SHA) claims, which goes towards funding the Sh104 billion digital superhighway.
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