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Broken promise: Double-digit pump price hikes push Kenya's inflation to the brink
President William Ruto's pledge to shield Kenyans from the global oil shock has collapsed after the energy regulator imposed double-digit fuel price increases.
By Brian Ngugi and Brian Ngugi And Graham Kajilwa
2026-10-17 00:00:00
Mbadi stated that the two reported cases in the country could be traced and did not meet the threshold for classification as an outbreak.
By Stephen Rutto
2026-10-16 18:07:55
The bench headed by Justice Kiage was of the view that it would be ironic for the IG to command and be held accountable for persons he does not have a say in hiring.
By Kamau Muthoni
2026-10-16 13:48:15
According to available records, Njuguna was born in June 1995 and abandoned at a lodging facility in Kayole, Nairobi, when he was four months old.
By James Wanzala
2026-10-16 11:00:00
President Ruto assents to KRA (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, seeking to cut VAT on petroleum products from 16pc to 8pc and improve tax administration.
By Fred Kagonye
2026-10-16 10:47:12
The most direct disagreement concerns a deeply personal question: who was with Raila when he took his last breath?
By Prestone Murunga
2026-10-16 10:00:00
President William Ruto’s proposal to introduce domesticated water buffaloes to tackle Kenya’s milk shortage has drawn ridicule.
By Peter Theuri
2026-10-16 08:00:00
Matatu operators have accused President William Ruto of breaking promises on fuel prices, as rising fares and transport costs deepen the financial strain on Kenyans.
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh
2026-10-16 08:00:00
Thousands of Kenyans gathered in Bondo to mark Raila Odinga’s first death anniversary, as his family and supporters shared emotional tributes and called for the preservation of his legacy.
By Standard Team
2026-10-16 06:00:00
ODM Party leader Oburu Oginga celebrates 83rd birthday at Nairobi Hospital with family, friends and medical staff.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-10-15 18:51:29
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for increased investment in skills development, rehabilitation and employment opportunities for offenders.
By Mike Kihaki
2026-10-15 17:59:23
Matatu owners warn of nationwide fare hikes following sharp fuel price increases, urge President Ruto to honour his Mombasa pledge not to raise diesel prices.
By Esther Nyambura
2026-10-15 15:25:29
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