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@standard Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:00:00
From a 'pumbafu' driver to abductions master: How Zachary Kariuki rose from Kibaki's driver to head dreaded squad
Zachary Kariukis rise from President Kibakis driver to head of the controversial Operations Support Unit has drawn scrutiny over alleged abuses, political interference and a stalled torture case.
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'Good people are winning elections,' Sifuna weighs in on US midterms
Sifuna lauds Democratic Partys performance in 2026 United States midterm elections, saying he was pleased to see leaders who care about ordinary citizens winning.
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Why DPP Ingonga wants Makenzi sentenced to death
DPP urges the court to impose the death sentence on the controversial preacher for his role in the murder of 191 people, of whom 190 were children.
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Ruto, Koome lead congratulations to Phoebe Okowa after ICJ election
President William Ruto and Chief Justice Martha Koome lead congratulations after Kenyan legal scholar Phoebe Okowa secures a nine-year term at the International Court of Justice, based in The Hague.
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Ruto's re-election bid tested by cost of living promise
The cost of living is handing President William Ruto a major challenge in his bid to get a second term at the Presidency.
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The big divide: When a child's future is dictated by birthplace and family wealth
Kenyas fertility rate has dropped to 3.1 children per woman, down from 3.4, reflecting a gradual shift in reproductive patterns.
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@standard 14 hours ago
Cost of living that could prove costly for Ruto
The cost of living is handing President William Ruto a major challenge in his bid to get a second term at the Presidency.
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Kenya's Phoebe Okowa elected ICJ Judge for nine-year term
Kenyas Prof Phoebe Okowa elected Judge of the International Court of Justice after securing majority votes in UN organs, to serve a nine-year term.
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@standard 20 hours ago
Do not be lazy, get to work, Gachagua tells opposition
My work is to ensure Ruto goes home. I am not sleeping. All the meetings here at Wamunyoro are on how to send Ruto home, he said.
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Kitui MCA charged over theft of phones worth millions in Nairobi CBD
The MCA was also presented with two other separate charges relating to alleged thefts at courier and distribution premises in Nairobi.
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@standard Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:20:00
From Babu Owino to Karauri and Sakaja: How battle for Nairobi is exposing cracks in opposition unity
Rival ambitions and party divisions are setting the stage for a fiercely contested 2027 Nairobi gubernatorial race.
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Five Ebola patients recover, 52 contacts remain in quarantine
Five Ebola patients discharged after completing treatment and declared symptom-free, Health Ministry says 46 contacts also released from quarantine, with 52 others set to be released next week.
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Ruto, Kindiki bank on development projects to secure Meru, Tharaka Nithi votes
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki are banking on major projects in Meru and Tharaka Nithi to secure support for their re-election.
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@standard Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:42:04
Government targets 1,198 households in Sh93.99m electricity expansion
More than 1,000 households in Budalangi Constituency, Busia County, are set to benefit from a Sh93.99 million electricity expansion programme targeting 1,198 households.
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