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How State operatives are plotting to stop Gen Z anniversary protests

The shadowy plot, backed by high-ranking officials within the ruling party, aims to unleash violence, chaos and theft to portray the protesters as violent.

By Special Correspondent 5 months ago

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Are these four men the worst of security bosses?

Across the country, a new fear is spreading over the very institutions meant to protect the public - accused of harassment, abductions, even murder.

By Special Correspondent 6 months ago

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Tower of babel: Security chiefs at odds as Kenya faces mounting threats

Early this week, President Ruto said all abductees had been returned to their families. But Murkomen now says the government had nothing to do with the disappearances.

By Special Correspondent 6 months ago

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State silent after Kenyan pilot killed, plane wrecked in Sudan's RSF mission

A Kenyan pilot flying a cargo aircraft was killed in a Sudanese military airstrike, intensifying scrutiny over Nairobi's entanglement in the civil war ravaging Sudan.

By Special Correspondent 6 months ago

2025 Safari Rally attracted biggest crowd since return to WRC

The 2025 WRC Safari Rally attracted over 400,000 people, the biggest attendance since the event returned to the global championship calendar in 2021.

By Standard Correspondent 7 months ago

Kenyan players set to be picked for Junior NBA camp in April

Some players who played in the Junior NBA and Safaricom tournament at the Sabis International School in Nairobi on Sunday will have a chance to join an NBA camp to be held in Mombasa in April.

By Standard Correspondent 9 months ago

Drivers feted after latest round of autocross action

The latest round of the 2025 Shell Autocross Championship delivered thrilling racing action over the weekend.

By Standard Correspondent 9 months ago

Rural electrification is key to curbing migration to cities

Kenya's Rural Electrification Drive Aims to Curb Migration to Cities and Boost Economic Growth

By Standard Correspondent, Standard Digital, Anthony Makokha 10 months ago

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Judiciary reforms alone can't solve the trouble with justice system

It began with accusations of JurisPESA in the Supreme Court, then spread to other courts. It mutated into calls on social media for the resignation or removal of CJ and entire Supreme Court.

By Special Correspondent 10 months ago

KECOSO games: Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) crowned 2024 netball champions

PCK beat MoRT 119-4 to win netball title.

By Standard Correspondent 1 year ago

Top marathoner Eliud Kipchoge among 4,775 Graduates at JKUAT

Renowned Kenyan marathoner Eliud Kipchoge was awarded an honorary degree by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) during its 41st convocation ceremony.

By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago

Ruto to lead African delegation in pushing for own stakes at COP 28

Dr Ruto has emerged as Africa's Diplomat-In-Chief championing the cause of climate change calling attention to economic vagaries in Africa and the global South.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

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Ruto scores on terror but fails in graft war

The report shows general crime has increased by 16.7 per cent in the last one year, religious extremism has bounced back and cyber-threats to critical government infrastructure are blossoming.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

Kiptoiyot Komas Kasit tournament kicks off with increased prize money

This year's tournament is structured around the theme on 'kaa fiti' to sensitise the youth against illicit brew, drugs and substance abuse.

By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago

Jepchirchir, Korir to lead New York Marathon field

winner Geoffrey Kamworor and Evans Chebet withdrew from the race.

By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago

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A day wasted in the long queues at Nyayo House for my passport

Nyayo House, where the Immigration Department is located, has long been a graveyard of order. The department has recently taken flak for delaying passports inordinately.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

Discovery of early man tools inspires research by Yale, MMU scientists

Ancient stone tools discovered in Narok county and believed to be between 60,000 to a million years old have attracted interest from researchers in institutions of higher learning.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

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Ruto's tough balancing act to push bottom-up agenda, please hustlers

One of Ruto's gifts to hustlers was the Hustlers Fund which has disbursed Sh35 billion so far. Other efforts to appease the hustler nation are fertiliser subsidies and CDF disbursement.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

Muthaiga successfully defends Patrons Cup title

The tournament honours the late President Mwai Kibaki who was the Patron of Kgu and Muthaiga Golf Club for a long time.

By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago

Muthaiga Golf Club ready to defend title at Patron's Cup in memory of Mwai Kibaki

The event will comprise four distinct pools which include Trophy Pool, Shield Pool, Plaque Pool, and Bowl Pool.

By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago

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The Ruto-Uhuru rivalry: Political marathon unfolds, promising thrilling twists and turns

Uhuru Kenyatta seems unhappy, even bitter, because Raila's loss left him with an egg on his face. The loss was, by extension, a loss for him as he invested so much in Raila's campaign.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

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Ruto gets into his stride as Raila stumbles

With no clarity on the end game of his anti-Ruto crusade, Raila's agitation now seems to have fallen into some sort of a trap as Ruto politically continues to win allies.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

Failure to crack down on gangs exposes citizens to chaos, poses threat to future

A policy paper 'Criminal Gangs and Elections in Kenya' warns that election violence will remain a major problem in Kenya unless the State and other actors tackle it.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

Thika Town MP wants NG-CDF allocation reviewed

Wangui said that the distribution formula should be reviewed to have constituencies get resources according to the number of people who reside there.

By Standard Correspondent 2 years ago

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Musalia Mudavadi yet to find his feet in new office after a decade out in the cold

Sources around him indicate Mudavadi has not had much influence on decision-making process equivalent to the power and influence he should have.

By Special Correspondent 2 years ago

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Queries over Hustler Fund loans

Hustler Fund is central to the "bottom-up" development model that the UDA-Kenya Kwanza manifesto's rhetoric targeted at Kenyans located at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

Igathe lands new job with Tiger Brands

Polycarp Igathe lands big shot job with Tiger Brands, will be reporting to Chief Executive Noel Doyle.

By Standard Correspondent 3 years ago

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Moses Kuria has ruffled very many feathers in his rise to the top

Moses has been charged with incitement and hate speech more than twice and was in 2017 condemned to pay Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua Sh6.5 million for defamation.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Alfred Mutua: Will the man who belittled Obama as 'junior' senator become top diplomat?

Humble pie, however, does not add pounds to Mutua's political waistline. A veritable master of shortcuts, Mutua has dabbled in journalism, enterprise, film and book authorship with mixed results.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Justin Muturi has his work cut out in the thawing Ruto relations with Judiciary

As Attorney General, he will be a member of the powerful Judicial Service Commission. A former Uhuru ally, he was considered one of the probable candidate for Ruto's running mate.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Alice Wahome's political mixed bag and ghosts from legal practice

Some of the most significant challenges to her nomination could arise from law firm she founded. Outspoken MP was a member of the 'Big Five' who led Mt Kenya rebellion against Uhuru

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Raila Odinga's political future up in the air after a fifth election defeat

That there is disarray and apprehension in his camp is not in doubt but what remains unclear is where it leaves him. But Raila is not one to be easily written off and could still bounce back.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Azimio stares at tricky unity test if it wins contest for State House

In 2002, Kibaki assured Kenyans that Narc had a solid unity of purpose, only to collapse within the first three months of the elections.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

Campaign agenda moves from problems Kenyans face to crowd sizes at rallies

Both sides are eager to show how their public events are attracting bigger crowds. From polls, unemployment is second most cited concern after cost of living and poverty is third.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Inside Uhuru Kenyatta's last lap at State House

A retiring president will be expected to slow his hand on fresh appointments, for example, or extending appointments that will tie the hands of his successor.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

Five beauty business ideas you can start

The explosion of make-up application tutorials across every social media platform has elevated the already magical quality of make-up to an art form.

By Standard Correspondent 3 years ago

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Dennis Mbae: Cruel side of man who spread fear in Embu

Dennis Mbae was ruthless with those he saw as standing in his way. Few people understood the intricate underground operation he ran.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

House of disgrace: 12th Parliament's ignoble surrender to Executive

In a complete departure from his three predecessors, President Uhuru Kenyatta has personally whipped Parliament from State House. Both Houses fought sundry battles for President Kenyatta.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Will lady luck smile on Raila Odinga as he makes his 5th stab at the presidency?

December 2007 was easily his highest moment in the murky political waters, and the drama and strange twists within them.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago

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Win or lose: Will Uhuru Kenyatta, Martha Karua union hold this time around?

The two have traversed rocky political paths with difficult contours, to find one another. It will be of major interest to see just how far they hold this time and ultimately for whose benefit.

By Special Correspondent 3 years ago