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@standard Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:15:57
Why media is under threat in EA region
The piece examines growing threats to press freedom in Kenya and East Africa, warning that intimidation, censorship and attacks on journalists weaken democracy and public accountability.
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@standard 9 hours ago
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 11 hours ago
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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@standard Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:00:00
Police officer in Dr Mutiso murder had character issues, colleagues say
A peek into the lives of the three officers suspected to have played a part in Dr Victoria Mutisos killing shows all was not well for years.
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@standard Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:00
Charlene Ruto's Koito lights up Kilgoris
Kilgoris was transformed into a spectacular theatre of love, culture, wealth and political power.
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@standard Sat, 08 Aug 2026 07:43:18
Killing of Mt Elgon politician linked to planned controversial cleansing ritual
The planned ceremony has faced resistance from an influential politician in Mt Elgon because of its political implications.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00
Killer Cops: DCI reveals officer who pulled trigger in Dr Mutiso assassination
According to the DCI, the officer who allegedly fired the fatal shots is Police Constable Elijah Kibelion Kimoi, attached to Karinde Police Post under Kikuyu Police Station.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:48:51
Police join protest victims' Sh25.75m reparations payout
A protest reparations panel has approved compensation for 49 police officers, awarding them Sh25.75 million alongside payments to civilians who suffered human rights violations.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:37:43
Ruto is now a temporary incumbent, Wanjigi says following court decision
Wanjigi said that Rutos powers would become restricted once the constitutionally prescribed election date passed.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:37:43
Ruto is now a temporary incumbent, Wanjigi says after court decision
Wanjigi said that Rutos powers would become restricted once the constitutionally prescribed election date passed.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:12:50
Stop threatening us with election postponement, Kalonzo tells IEBC
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has warned the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) against threats to postpone the 2027 General Election.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:05:16
Amin: Police officers behind Dr Victoria Mutiso's murder
Police officers Daniel Mwangi Njoroge, Kenneth Kipkemboi Sang and Elijah Kibellion identified as prime suspects in the murder of Dr Mutiso, DCI says.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:15:02
"Your term ends next week", High Court tells Ruto
Kenyans ought to have decided whether it is one term or two terms for President William Ruto on Tuesday next week, not next year, the High Court has declared.
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@standard Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:35:00
Degrees of debt: How Ruto's new varsity funding plan will drown students in debts
More than 200,000 students joining universities in September could be affected by the governments plan to replace undergraduate scholarships with loans.
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@standard Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:00
Degrees of debt: Ruto's new varsity funding plan to drown students in debts
More than 200,000 students joining universities in September could be affected by the governments plan to replace undergraduate scholarships with loans.
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@standard Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:49:15
EACC arrests Kitui County Chief Officer over Sh17.48m procurement fraud
The EACC has arrested Kitui County Chief Officer Gladys Mami Kivoto and five company directors over alleged conflict of interest and procurement irregularities involving Sh17.48 million contracts.
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