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Lords of terror: Armed policemen caught on CCTV brutalising Nandi residents

The officers are said to be from the RDU section and allegedly beat up youth and women.

By Edward Kosut and David Odongo 21 days ago

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How KQ's fortunes sank

At the heart of Captain Mabura's "Phoenix Plan" is diversifying revenue streams by transforming KQ from a basic airline to an aviation industrial hub through partnerships with US industry giants.

By Edward Indakwa and David Odongo 22 days ago

Irony of spending billions in top seat campaigns to earn millions

Presidents recover their campaign billions through political patronage, state influence, and opaque financial networks that blur the line between public service and private gain.

By Michael Ndonye 22 days ago

It'd be counterproductive for State to ditch private advocates

The recent Nakuru High Court orders barring public entities from engaging private advocates have stirred intense debate across the legal and governance landscape.

By Ndong Evance 22 days ago

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From looting to grounded fleet and leasing; inside KQ's turbulence

Aircraft sent for routine maintenance are taking longer to return to service, delayed by shortages of critical spare parts.

By David Odongo and Edward Indakwa 23 days 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 23 days 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 25 days ago

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Rough ride: How State House slap exposes Junet's troubles

It appears Junet's support for the pary's cooperation with President William Ruto and his UDA party in the broad-based government is putting him at loggerheads with those opposed to it.

By David Odongo and Edwin Nyarangi 26 days ago

Kenya's premature political campaigns and their many downsides

Premature political campaigns and their many downsides

By Michael Ndonye 29 days ago

Why KMPDC must exercise caution in the miracle debate

KMPDC should concern itself with whether doctors adhered to professional standards, not whether divine intervention occurred and whether that is believable or not.

By Ndong Evance 29 days ago

Russia slams Western peacekeeping plan for Ukraine

Russia on Thursday slammed a plan for European peacekeepers to be deployed to Ukraine as "dangerous" and dubbed Kyiv and its allies an "axis of war."

By Michael Ndonye, AFP 30 days ago

Kenya must accelerate food fortification for healthier citizens

In Kenya, one in every four women is anaemic, while three-quarters of the population suffers zinc deficiency.

By Siamola Murundo 1 month ago

How solar energy is transforming Africa's sustainable future

Off-grid solutions have electrified over 20 percent of rural households through pay-as-you-go models pioneered by diverse service providers.

By Florian Wessendorf 1 month 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 1 month ago

'Kenya Moja' MPs are inspired by selflessness or selfishness

'Kenya Moja' MPs are a cross-party splinter of about 70 lawmakers who style themselves as a 'third force', or the 'real force' in the hubris-laced parlance of their leaders.

By Okech Kendo 1 month 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 1 month ago

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Why we shouldn't vilify Ruto over his Singapore dream

Like our resolutions, the promise of turning Kenya into a Singaporestyle success story is ambitious and perhaps daunting, but just as individuals adjust their goals to reality, we must be optimistic.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

Why it's wrong to turn police officers into debt collectors

This troubling pattern of turning police into debt collectors not only betrays the principles of justice but also exposes the dangerous erosion of human dignity enshrined in our Constitution.

By Ndong Evance 1 month ago

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Night of long knives: Inside Ruto-ODM secret power pact meeting

President Ruto hosted senior ODM party leaders at his Kilgoris home on Christmas day to seal the deal that now awaits endorsement by the National Delegates next month.

By Harold Odhiambo and David Odongo 1 month 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 1 month ago

Holidays feel different after years abroad

Christmases and New Years

By Dorcas Mbugua 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

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No money, no merry: Why Kenyans won't celebrate

The Infotrak survey shows that 42 per cent of Kenyans think the country is headed in the wrong direction.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Sick, untreated and unsafe: The plight of KNH patients

Kenya's premier hospital is grappling with serious shortages including reagents and food.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

UAE sends aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka, days after Sh71 billion UN pledge

During the forum, the UAE had immediately announced a $550 million (Sh71 billion) pledge to the UN's 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

Happy holidays to all parents of young children

I firmly believe this is the exact reason that it should take a village to raise young children.

By Dorcas Mbugua 1 month ago

Mohammed Ibrahim: Man of conscience at the Apex Court

Justice Ibrahim's legal philosophy was one marked by the struggle against oppression, the scars of detention without trial, and the resilience of a man who refused to be silenced.

By Ndong Evance 1 month ago

Like Uhuru, Ruto now knows presidency is not a bed of roses

President Ruto, who once seemed to suggest that governing Kenya was straightforward, now treads the same lonely path-insulted daily, doubted constantly, and expected to deliver miracles.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

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Why KQ board has picked Egyptian Kamal to replace Kilavuka

Kenya Airways board has shocked the aviation sector with a controversial decision to appoint a foreigner, Egyptian George Kamal.

By David Odongo and Macharia Kamau 1 month ago

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DCI widen probe into Jirongo's death as autopsy set to be done

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has launched a comprehensive probe into the tragic road accident that claimed the life of former Lugari Member of Parliament Cyrus Jirongo.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Post-mortem date for Cyrus Jirongo to be decided today

The family, friends and funeral committee will decide on the matter today (Tuesday).

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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Questions mount over Jirongo's death after forensic audit disputes police narrative

Witnesses at the scene described a grisly impact, with the German luxury saloon car suffering catastrophic front-end damage.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

Season to be jolly and sharing with those in real need

Rather than taking stock of all that went wrong this year, let's take the driver's seat over our lives and write in new traditions, with new people in new places.

By Dorcas Mbugua 1 month ago

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Cyrus Jirongo: Brilliant man who lived for politics, money and all the fine things in life

At 35, he was a multi-millionaire with ambitions for the Lugari parliamentary seat. Despite being riddled with bankruptcy cases, Jirongo was generous to a fault.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

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From Singapore to 6th largest economy, Ruto's old promises to transform Kenya

In his Jamhuri speech, President Ruto repeated his dream of Kenya's goal of attaining Singapore's first-world status. Experts poured cold water on what they see as the President's empty talk.

By David Odongo 1 month ago

Africa's new era icons

The TikTok Awards Sub-Saharan Africa celebrated a new generation of African creators and entertainers who are shaping culture, driving digital influence.

By Stevens Muendo 1 month ago

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If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 poll victory will be his prize

President William Ruto must ensure that his government's good governance and service outweigh perceptions of greed and corruption.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

US health deal: The law is strict on transfer of data out of Kenya

The Data Commissioner needs assurance that the receiving country upholds comparable legal principles, ensuring personal data remains shielded from misuse, unauthorised access, or exploitation.

By Ndong Evance 1 month ago

UAE pledges Sh71 billion to UN Humanitarian Fund as US cuts funding

The pledge is in line with the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

By David Odongo 1 month ago