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@standard Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:00:00
Madness of a nation: Ol Kalou violence exposes Kenya's deepening political tensions
Violence surrounding the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has intensified political tensions in Kenya, with rival factions trading accusations.
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@standard 3 hours ago
Ruto's trial-and-error presidency
A wave of uncertainty is sweeping across President William Rutos regime as frequent political and policy flip-flops expose an underlying fragility in his administration.
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@standard 10 hours ago
High Court orders striking nurses back to work
Nurses across the 47 counties have been ordered to report back to work immediately or face legal action from the counties.
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@standard 13 hours ago
Court stops construction of controversial Ngong Forest eco-lodge
Originally gazetted in 1932 at approximately 2,850 hectares, Ngong forest has been reduced to about 1,224 hectares following multiple excisions.
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@standard 14 hours ago
IEBC appoints new acting CEO as Sunkuli's term ends
IEBC appoints Ruth Kulundu as acting CEO and Commission Secretary for two months, replacing Moses Ledama Sunkuli, whose tenure ended.
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@standard 17 hours ago
Ruto returns to the pulpit as 2027 top race gathers pace
Before and after the 2022 presidential elections, Ruto used the pulpit to endear himself to the clergy and the faithful, where he made huge donations to churches to entice them.
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@standard 18 hours ago
Lecturers shock as PSC slashes university dons' retirement age by up to 15 years
Shocking details have emerged of a government plan that could force thousands of university lecturers and research scientists to retire years earlier than expected
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@standard 21 hours ago
Family demands answers after kin dies following arrest by police
Kenyans are once again, mourning the death of another young man, Eric Otieno, beaten by police and left for dead.
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@standard Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:00:00
Another Killing -Boda boda rider beaten to death
Kenyans are once again, mourning the death of another young man, Eric Otieno, beaten by police and left for dead.
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@standard Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:27:50
NTSA blamed for poor signage, costly penalties
Most motorists argue that the system has become a source of frustration and financial burden.
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@standard Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:42:46
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia arraigned over alleged inciting remarks
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was on Tuesday arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.
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@standard Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:26:00
Mandatory Sh6.5 million visitor insurance rule sparks tourism fears
Foreign visitors travelling to Kenya will now be required to obtain mandatory travel health insurance with a minimum benefit limit of $50,000.
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@standard Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:35:55
Tension at Kamukunji Police Station as leaders demand Kaguchia's release
Tension is high at Kamukunji Police Station as opposition leaders led by Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia and lawyers demand the release of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia after a court order.
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@standard Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:00:00
Grand coalition: Uhuru's move as opposition seeks to deliver another 2002 moment
Opposition leaders are pushing for a united coalition and single presidential candidate, drawing lessons from NARCs 2002 victory ahead of 2027.
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@standard Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:20:00
Recipe for rigging: Battle looms over plan to scrap IEBC's livestreaming of election results
A controversial proposal to scrap the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has set the stage for a fresh battle over the transparency of the 2027 General Election.
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@standard Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:00:00
Battle looms over plan to scrap livestreaming of election results
A controversial proposal to scrap the mandatory livestreaming of election results from polling stations has set the stage for a fresh battle over the transparency of the 2027 General Election.
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