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How Ruto walked into a copyright scandal
A veteran videographer and filmmaker has tabled evidence claiming what President Ruto launched during International Youth Day 2025 celebrations was his idea.
By 19 days ago
How Ruto walked into a copyright scandal
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Mystery of a dead envoy and a missing suspect more than a decade on
Olga Fonseca Giménez de Pimental, Venezuela’s newly posted ambassador, was murdered on July 27, 2012 in Nairobi.
By 25 days ago
Mystery of a dead envoy and a missing suspect more than a decade on
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Revealed: How Ruto is splashing millions on US lobbyists to save face
State House hires Trump ally's firm for Sh27.1 million every month. Consultant firm expected shore up Ruto’s credibility on Capitol Hill even as his record is questioned back home.
By 29 days ago
Revealed: How Ruto is splashing millions on US lobbyists to save face
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How Hussein died while begging his insurance to pay up for treatment
The family had asked The Standard to conceal his name while breaking the story. After breathing complications and several hospitals had rejected his insurance cards, including SHIF.
By 1 month ago
How Hussein died while begging his insurance to pay up for treatment
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Ruto's executive rot: When the pot calls the kettle black
While Ruto points fingers at Parliament, political observers point to facts suggesting corruption runs much deeper in the very arm of government he leads-the Executive.
By 1 month ago
Ruto's executive rot: When the pot calls the kettle black
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Robbing the sick: How County staff health covers have turned into deadly scams
Trapped in a broken system, county workers are denied treatment as insurance scams flourish unchecked.
By 1 month ago
Robbing the sick: How County staff health covers have turned into deadly scams
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Ruto fast losing favoured status with the US now calling for probe
The US wants its relations with Kenya probed, claiming Nairobi has not behaved well. The president was a first among equals when Washington was dealing with Africa
By 1 month ago
Ruto fast losing favoured status with the US now calling for probe
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Why William Ruto is on US radar
The US senate has ben asked to review Kenya status as a Major Non-Nato ally.The claim is government is in bed with rogue armed group, does not respect human rights.
By 1 month ago
Why William Ruto is on US radar
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CHAN 2024: How politicians hijacked ticketing, locking out genuine fans
Leaders allegedly bought CHAN tickets in bulk, raising concerns over fairness.
By 1 month ago
CHAN 2024: How politicians hijacked ticketing, locking out genuine fans
Margaret Nduta's death sentence reduced to life imprisonment in Vietnam
The death sentence handed to Kenyan national Margaret Nduta Macharia in Vietnam has been commuted to life imprisonment
By 1 month ago
Margaret Nduta's death sentence reduced to life imprisonment in Vietnam
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Frozen out: Why olympian Sabrina feels forsaken by Kenya
Sabrina Wanjiku Simader is facing an uncertain future contemplating early retirement, occasioned not by injury or personal choice, but from what she describes as years of institutional neglect.
By 1 month ago
Frozen out: Why olympian Sabrina feels forsaken by Kenya
Kenya to host first-ever Pan-African artificial intelligence conference
Kenya will host the premier Africa Artificial Intelligence Conference (AIPAC 2025), the first continental gathering focusing exclusively on Artificial Intelligence.
By 1 month ago
Kenya to host first-ever Pan-African artificial intelligence conference
20-year lodge row haunts Kajiado as unpaid debt balloons to Sh1b
Amboseli lodges abandoned after decades-long legal battle over lease deal. Kajiado County owes Sh1 billion in unpaid court-ordered compensation.
By 2 months ago
20-year lodge row haunts Kajiado as unpaid debt balloons to Sh1b
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DPP, DCI eat humble pie after terrorism charges against Mwangi collapses
He was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition and released on Sh1 million bond.
By 2 months ago
DPP, DCI eat humble pie after terrorism charges against Mwangi collapses
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Reign of anarchy: Rapid slide into unrest raises fears of 2027 election violence
The creeping wave of perceived state-enabled lawlessness for political expediency is tightening its grip on Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Reign of anarchy: Rapid slide into unrest raises fears of 2027 election violence
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Back to sender: How Murkomen's shoot-to-kill order has backfired
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s shoot-to-kill pronouncement has baffled many and drawn widespread condemnation even from police officers.
By 2 months ago
Back to sender: How Murkomen's shoot-to-kill order has backfired
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Blatant defiance: Uniform scandal that is eroding police discipline
The continued use of jungle-green camouflage uniforms by the Kenya Police during routine patrols and urban crowd control, such as during street protests, constitutes a breach of protocol.
By 2 months ago
Blatant defiance: Uniform scandal that is eroding police discipline
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Why police did not even attempt to keep Ojwang alive
Detailed autopsy report showed there was no attempt to save a dying Ojwang. Partially digested food suggest Ojwang took a meal before he was bludgeoned.
By 3 months ago
Why police did not even attempt to keep Ojwang alive
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Rotten at the top: Inside the deadly secrets of Central Police Station
Constable Mukhwana, an ‘errand boy’ of OCS Talam is said to have extended his shift, reportedly on orders from his seniors.
By 3 months ago
Rotten at the top: Inside the deadly secrets of Central Police Station
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Killer squad boss? Officers linked to Lagat stormed Standard Group before Ojwang murder
Elite GSU officers stormed Standard Group offices over a fabricated page one headline.Deputy IG Eliud Lagat was then the Commandant of the GSU.
By 3 months ago
Killer squad boss? Officers linked to Lagat stormed Standard Group before Ojwang murder
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How Ruto walked into a copyright scandal
A veteran videographer and filmmaker has tabled evidence claiming what President Ruto launched during International Youth Day 2025 celebrations was his idea.
By 19 days ago
How Ruto walked into a copyright scandal
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Mystery of a dead envoy and a missing suspect more than a decade on
Olga Fonseca Giménez de Pimental, Venezuela’s newly posted ambassador, was murdered on July 27, 2012 in Nairobi.
By 25 days ago
Mystery of a dead envoy and a missing suspect more than a decade on
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Revealed: How Ruto is splashing millions on US lobbyists to save face
State House hires Trump ally's firm for Sh27.1 million every month. Consultant firm expected shore up Ruto’s credibility on Capitol Hill even as his record is questioned back home.
By 29 days ago
Revealed: How Ruto is splashing millions on US lobbyists to save face
Premium
How Hussein died while begging his insurance to pay up for treatment
The family had asked The Standard to conceal his name while breaking the story. After breathing complications and several hospitals had rejected his insurance cards, including SHIF.
By 1 month ago
How Hussein died while begging his insurance to pay up for treatment
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Ruto's executive rot: When the pot calls the kettle black
While Ruto points fingers at Parliament, political observers point to facts suggesting corruption runs much deeper in the very arm of government he leads-the Executive.
By 1 month ago
Ruto's executive rot: When the pot calls the kettle black
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Robbing the sick: How County staff health covers have turned into deadly scams
Trapped in a broken system, county workers are denied treatment as insurance scams flourish unchecked.
By 1 month ago
Robbing the sick: How County staff health covers have turned into deadly scams
Premium
Ruto fast losing favoured status with the US now calling for probe
The US wants its relations with Kenya probed, claiming Nairobi has not behaved well. The president was a first among equals when Washington was dealing with Africa
By 1 month ago
Ruto fast losing favoured status with the US now calling for probe
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Why William Ruto is on US radar
The US senate has ben asked to review Kenya status as a Major Non-Nato ally.The claim is government is in bed with rogue armed group, does not respect human rights.
By 1 month ago
Why William Ruto is on US radar
Premium
CHAN 2024: How politicians hijacked ticketing, locking out genuine fans
Leaders allegedly bought CHAN tickets in bulk, raising concerns over fairness.
By 1 month ago
CHAN 2024: How politicians hijacked ticketing, locking out genuine fans
Margaret Nduta's death sentence reduced to life imprisonment in Vietnam
The death sentence handed to Kenyan national Margaret Nduta Macharia in Vietnam has been commuted to life imprisonment
By 1 month ago
Margaret Nduta's death sentence reduced to life imprisonment in Vietnam
Premium
Frozen out: Why olympian Sabrina feels forsaken by Kenya
Sabrina Wanjiku Simader is facing an uncertain future contemplating early retirement, occasioned not by injury or personal choice, but from what she describes as years of institutional neglect.
By 1 month ago
Frozen out: Why olympian Sabrina feels forsaken by Kenya
Kenya to host first-ever Pan-African artificial intelligence conference
Kenya will host the premier Africa Artificial Intelligence Conference (AIPAC 2025), the first continental gathering focusing exclusively on Artificial Intelligence.
By 1 month ago
Kenya to host first-ever Pan-African artificial intelligence conference
20-year lodge row haunts Kajiado as unpaid debt balloons to Sh1b
Amboseli lodges abandoned after decades-long legal battle over lease deal. Kajiado County owes Sh1 billion in unpaid court-ordered compensation.
By 2 months ago
20-year lodge row haunts Kajiado as unpaid debt balloons to Sh1b
Premium
DPP, DCI eat humble pie after terrorism charges against Mwangi collapses
He was charged with unlawful possession of ammunition and released on Sh1 million bond.
By 2 months ago
DPP, DCI eat humble pie after terrorism charges against Mwangi collapses
Premium
Reign of anarchy: Rapid slide into unrest raises fears of 2027 election violence
The creeping wave of perceived state-enabled lawlessness for political expediency is tightening its grip on Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Reign of anarchy: Rapid slide into unrest raises fears of 2027 election violence
Premium
Back to sender: How Murkomen's shoot-to-kill order has backfired
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen’s shoot-to-kill pronouncement has baffled many and drawn widespread condemnation even from police officers.
By 2 months ago
Back to sender: How Murkomen's shoot-to-kill order has backfired
Premium
Blatant defiance: Uniform scandal that is eroding police discipline
The continued use of jungle-green camouflage uniforms by the Kenya Police during routine patrols and urban crowd control, such as during street protests, constitutes a breach of protocol.
By 2 months ago
Blatant defiance: Uniform scandal that is eroding police discipline
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Why police did not even attempt to keep Ojwang alive
Detailed autopsy report showed there was no attempt to save a dying Ojwang. Partially digested food suggest Ojwang took a meal before he was bludgeoned.
By 3 months ago
Why police did not even attempt to keep Ojwang alive
Premium
Rotten at the top: Inside the deadly secrets of Central Police Station
Constable Mukhwana, an ‘errand boy’ of OCS Talam is said to have extended his shift, reportedly on orders from his seniors.
By 3 months ago
Rotten at the top: Inside the deadly secrets of Central Police Station
Premium
Killer squad boss? Officers linked to Lagat stormed Standard Group before Ojwang murder
Elite GSU officers stormed Standard Group offices over a fabricated page one headline.Deputy IG Eliud Lagat was then the Commandant of the GSU.
By 3 months ago
Killer squad boss? Officers linked to Lagat stormed Standard Group before Ojwang murder
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