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Of dramatic arrests, weak cases, delays and quiet withdrawals: The making of revolving petrol saga

It starts with cameras and promises but ends with empty charge sheets and quiet withdrawals.

By David Odongo 9 days ago

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How unmoved Wandayi forced Kenya into a costly deal with Gulf Energy

Kenya faced a potential fuel crisis in March after Gulf Energy Limited failed to meet contractual obligations, forcing the Ministry of Energy under Opiyo Wandayi to secure costly emergency fuel deals.

By David Odongo 10 days ago

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Opiyo Wandayi: The man at centre of petrol waiver scandal

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi is implicated in Kenya’s petrol waiver scandal as senior officials resign or face arrest over a controversial fuel shipment.

By David Odongo 10 days ago

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Wheeler-dealers?: Energy bosses' arrests expose racket to import poor quality fuel

The officials are alleged to have pushed for the release of a substandard fuel consignment. The fuel had failed to meet quality standards and was therefore unfit for the Kenyan market.

By David Odongo 13 days ago

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From Kigali to Nairobi, Equity Bank hit by a string of heists

The lender has lost more than Sh1.9 billion to alleged internal theft in the past 18 months. Beyond multi-billion-dollar fraud, 2025 saw smaller-scale thefts at branches in Kenya.

By David Odongo 27 days ago

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The masterminds of Harambee House tender scam

The scam was orchestrated from the office of Interior PS Raymond Omolo by senior officials and aides, and the whistleblower who tipped off police is his close aide.

By David Odongo 28 days ago

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Failed mission: Mudavadi returns from Moscow empty-handed

Families still wait as injured and dead Kenyans remain stranded abroad.

By David Odongo 29 days ago

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William Ruto's hand in The Nairobi Hospital's hostile takeover

President Ruto is at the centre of a storm over control of the 70-year-old Nairobi Hospital after senior doctors revealed they had requested his intervention to rescue the institution from collapse.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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From controversial rulings to ignored court orders: Why Judiciary is under fire

Judges who deliver adverse rulings such as Justice Bahati Mwamuye—who in January 2026 nullified the appointment of 21 presidential advisors—have found themselves transferred.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Unholy trinity: Kenyans left alone as three arms of government close ranks

The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary have closed ranks in recent times. When one arm of government receives a good law or ruling the other also benefits

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Corridors of deals: How fraudsters exploit state offices in multi-billion scams

Fraudsters exploit Kenyan government offices, including Harambee House, to scam investors with fake multi-billion-shilling deals.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Of poor planning, weak enforcement and corruption: Nairobi's problems

With at least 28 people confirmed dead, more missing and property worth hundreds of millions destroyed, city residents are demanding answers as many direct their anger at City Hall.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Revealed: Inside Wilson Airports' waiting deaths

Wilson Airport, East Africa's busiest general aviation hub, is struggling with decay, congestion, and systemic failures that have aviation stakeholders deeply worried.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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KCAA boss says Bomas did not breach air rules

KCAA has said its mandate to safeguard the country’s airspace is uncompromised, despite ongoing concerns over high-rise developments near Wilson Airport.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Adani won't get airport deal through the back door, says transport CS

The government has refuted claims that the controversial Adani Group will be back during the announcement of a fresh competitive bidding process for the expansion of JKIA.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Ruto's man gets chairmanship of two state corporation

Former Eldoret East MP Joseph Kipchumba Lagat, a close ally of President William Ruto, has been appointed chairman of two state corporations.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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How Adani is plotting comeback after losing Sh258b JKIA deal

The Kenya Airports Authority unveiled a 20-year blueprint for the transformation of JKIA, but the ambitious plan has revived concerns that Adani Group could be returning through the back door.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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How staff, outsider at Moi Hospital stole Sh10 million from patients

Patients at MTRH paid bills, believing money went into official government accounts, only for the suspects to divert the money, exposing serious eCitizen platform security flaws.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

In the spirit of Ramadhan: UAE sends emergency food supplies to Kenya

The United Arab Emirates has sent 30 tonnes of emergency food supplies to Kenya in an effort to cushion families bearing the brunt of the prolonged drought

By David Odongo 1 month ago

Human rights crusader Mugambi Kiai dies after battle with kidney failure

Human rights defender Mugambi Kiai dies after battle with kidney failure, family confirms; he was brother to former KNCHR boss Maina Kiai.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Bomas: Shadowy project minting taxpayers' billions

Questions are mounting over how billions of taxpayers’ money are being spent in the controversial Bomas of Kenya redevelopment project.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Ruto's security breach raises eyebrows on safety of President

Security concerns have intensified after a man breached protocol and ran towards President William Ruto during a public event at Wajir Stadium, prompting swift intervention by his security team.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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Inside the Presidential security detail

Protecting the President involves layered security protocols, from advanced reconnaissance teams and sniper cover to plainclothes officers, perimeter police, and the elite Presidential Security Unit.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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From Sifuna's removal to mass exodus: Inside Ruto's hand in ODM capture

President William Ruto's hand in the unfolding sequence of explosive events in the ODM party, including the ouster of Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna, has been openly evident.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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No one seems to know Salah but his shadow looms large in ODM

ODM insiders and Ida Odinga have all claimed they don't know Oketch Salah. The burly political aspirant burst into the limelight after the death of Raila Odinga.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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From illness to unpaid bills and court case: Inside Gen Karangi's crumbling empire

A decorated military officer, Julius Karangi joined the Kenya Air Force in 1973. He trained as a cadet in the United Kingdom and was commissioned as an officer in 1974.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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How Azimio's revival has pushed ODM into legal traps

ODM could soon find itself in a serious dilemma because of its legally binding affiliation to former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s Azimio One Kenya Coalition

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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Why Trump is at war with General Muhoozi

A social media post by Uganda’s military chief targeting the family of a leading opposition figure has triggered a diplomatic rebuke from a senior US senator, threatening a shift in relations.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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Ida's UNEP appointment sparks praise and alarm

The appointment, announced by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, is intended to crown Ida’s lifetime of advocacy.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

UAE contributes $5m to support humanitarian response in Sudan

The United Arab Emirates has pledged a contribution of $5 million to support the Sudan Humanitarian Fund.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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The link between Ben Gethi and NYS corruption riddles

Court filings and an October 2020 multi-agency verification report shows that EACC was deeply involved in the inter-agency deliberations that scrutinised the NYS pending bills.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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Bloodshed and repression as Museveni wins

The re-election of Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni was marred by the deaths of at least 20 people.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

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No arrests yet on brutal act by rogue police in Nandi incidence

No arrests have been made 24 hours after Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen ordered that rogue police officers who attacked residents of Nandi Hills last week be apprehended and charged.

By David Odongo 2 months ago

Firm accuses police of inaction in Malindi land dispute

A company has protested over failure by the police to resolve a case where their land in Malindi town has been occupied by a stranger.

By David Odongo 3 months ago

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'President' Owalo: Is he Ruto's rival or playing hidden card?

Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo was the first to publicly play down former Deputy Chief of Staff Eliud Owalo’s declaration that he would contest the presidency in 2027.

By David Odongo 3 months ago

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Why opposition is wary over IEBC's polls system

Opposition leaders say the Smartmatic technology will be used to rig the 2027 polls

By David Odongo 3 months ago

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We stand with you: The Standard speaks for Kenyans when no one else will

We publish definitive investigation stories and every detail of our journalism has been vindicated.

By David Odongo 3 months ago

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Kindiki can be dropped from Ruto's line-up, Kuria says Gachagua insensitive

Ex-Gatundu South MP believes ODM has a bright future precisely because of Gachagua. He says Kenya Kwanza scores a pathetic ‘E’ because there is no money circulating.

By David Odongo 3 months ago

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Is Sudan's RSF next target on Trump's hit list?

Kenya's diplomatic dance with the RSF adds a complex layer to regional security matters. RSF has been implicated in a series of horrific atrocities against non-Muslims in Sudan.

By David Odongo 3 months ago

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Inside Molo MP Kuria Kimani's Sh10.5m Mercedes-Benz dispute

The saga began in June 2024 when Re-Lease sold the vehicle to a car dealer, Luxx Windsor Motors Limited, for Sh10.5 million.  

By David Odongo 3 months ago