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Wilson Airport in fresh safety storm after plane veers off runway
The incident comes just days after Senators debated over the state of Wilson Airport.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 20 days ago
Wilson Airport in fresh safety storm after plane veers off runway
Kenyan police in Haiti begin phased return
"I want to say a big thank you, you have done very well and we appreciate you as the National Police Service," Kanja told the officers.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 24 days ago
Kenyan police in Haiti begin phased return
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Backlash: President under fire for meddling in Nairobi Hospital saga
Ruto said he authorised a crackdown on the Nairobi hospital's management after receiving a formal appeal from senior consultants.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 24 days ago
Backlash: President under fire for meddling in Nairobi Hospital saga
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Rogue officers: The systematic impunity behind police brutality
Innocent Kenyans are shot in the middle of their ordinary lives.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago
Rogue officers: The systematic impunity behind police brutality
Lobby: Uganda presidential election results is a manufactured fiction
A human rights lobby has rejected the outcome of Uganda's presidential election results
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago
Lobby: Uganda presidential election results is a manufactured fiction
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Husband tells court of horror after wife's cosmetic surgery
The late Lucy Wambui Kamau's husband, Francis Mundia Nganga, narrated how his wife, sought cosmetic surgery after finding the clinic online.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago
Husband tells court of horror after wife's cosmetic surgery
Embakasi police on the spot after fatal shooting of 19-year-old man
Shukri Abdi Ibrahim was shot dead during an encounter with police officers after what his family said was a road accident while he was on his way to the mosque.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago
Embakasi police on the spot after fatal shooting of 19-year-old man
Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse
Traders operating near the collapsed building said they suffered losses through theft, vandalism and forced closure of premises as access roads were blocked to allow rescue teams to work.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Traders count losses as business resumes after South C building collapse
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Where is Stella Taraja? A teacher allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia
Stella was last heard from on December 25, 2025, when she called her mother, who is in Kenya, to wish her a Merry Christmas.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Where is Stella Taraja? A teacher allegedly taken from her house in Saudi Arabia
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Second body recovered from collapsed building as rescue ends
The body was retrieved at 3.30pm on Wednesday, after rescuers cleared tonnes of rubble from the site along Muhoho Avenue, where the building collapsed in the early hours of January 2.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Second body recovered from collapsed building as rescue ends
Rescuers recover one body from collapsed building
The body of a male adult was recovered on Sunday from the collapsed building in South C, Nairobi, as the search for a second victim entered the third day.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Rescuers recover one body from collapsed building
One body retrieved from collapsed South C building
Authorities retrieve one body from the collapsed South C building as search for a second continues; recovery operation is on its third day.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
One body retrieved from collapsed South C building
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Police block Gen Z protest victims, families from marching to State House
Anti-riot police blocked the road and lobbed teargas canisters, forcing the demonstrators to disperse.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Police block Gen Z protest victims, families from marching to State House
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Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post
According to Houghton, the arrest followed a failed attempt by security officers to access Mr Gungor's former residence a day earlier.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Concerns as Turkish refugee detained in Kenya over 2018 social media post
Report reveals systemic failures in police service
Rigid bureaucracy, weak management and chronic resource shortages are stifling reform efforts within the police.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 3 months ago
Report reveals systemic failures in police service
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Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025
Majority of the victims were shot from the back, seemingly, while running away.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago
Report: 97 people were killed extra-judicially in 2025
Government rebrands Public Benefits Authority
The government has rebranded the Public Benefit Authority as part of an ambitious plan to overhaul oversight in the non-profit sector, signalling a new phase of transparency and professionalism.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago
Government rebrands Public Benefits Authority
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Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat
Government plans reforms including Anti-Narcotics Unit expansion, rehabilitation centers.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 4 months ago
Rising abuse of women, children emerges as biggest security threat
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Cells of death: Why you ought to be very worried when arrested
At least 17 Kenyans have died under police custody pointing to a worrying state of cells
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Cells of death: Why you ought to be very worried when arrested
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'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help
Tens of Kenyans on the Russian warfront unsure of what the minutes hold.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
'They are dying': Families of Kenyans trapped in Russia's war plead for help
Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir
Akasha denounced the atrocities committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia, which has besieged the city, and terrorized civilians.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Sudan urges global action as war crimes escalate in El Fashir
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EACC raids Nyamira governor's homes over Sh382m graft probe
Anti-Corruption agents on Wednesday raided the homes and offices of Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo and four senior county officialsin connection with a Sh382 million tender probe.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
EACC raids Nyamira governor's homes over Sh382m graft probe
Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service
Gabriel Tongoyo, has indicated plans to propose amendments to the Constitution to resolve what he described as overlaps between the National Police Service and the National Police Service Commission.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service
Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links
Detectives have been granted four working days to detain Safia Burhan Marjan, a woman arrested on Saturday in connection with alleged drug trafficking activities in Nairobi.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Woman detained for four days as DCI probe drug links
Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans
Civil society organisations have raised concern over the deteriorating health of two Kenyans, Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were abducted in Uganda on October 1, 2025.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Fears grow over health of two abducted Kenyans
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Kampala court throws out case on missing Kenyan activists
The High Court of Uganda held that there was no convincing evidence that the activists, who were abducted on October 1, were in the custody of any State agency.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Kampala court throws out case on missing Kenyan activists
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Dead silence: Anxious wait as families of two abducted activists fear the worst
The government is silent on the whereabouts of two Kenyan activists been held in Uganda. Ugandan forces have told the courts they have no idea where Oyoo and Njagi are.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Dead silence: Anxious wait as families of two abducted activists fear the worst
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Did they have to die? Kin of five killed during Raila mourning cry for justice
Two victims had penetrating gunshot wounds to the head, causing severe brain damage. What was meant to be a moment of unity and reflection turned into scenes of chaos and death.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Did they have to die? Kin of five killed during Raila mourning cry for justice
Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honour
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Monday posthumously awarded the highest national honour in the country during Mashujaa Day celebrations.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Raila conferred posthumously with highest national honour
Ruto leads leaders at Parliament to pay last respects to Raila
President Ruto arrives at Parliament Buildings to pay respects to Raila Odinga, who lies in state, CSs, CJ Koome, senators, and other leaders to view body before procession heads to Nyayo Stadium.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Ruto leads leaders at Parliament to pay last respects to Raila
Raila Odinga to be buried on Sunday at his Opoda farm
Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga, will be laid to rest on Sunday, at his home in Opoda, Siaya County, the government has announced.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Raila Odinga to be buried on Sunday at his Opoda farm
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'Release them': Kin of activists missing in Uganda plead for Ruto's intervention
For 12 days, the families of Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo have lived in agony, with no word on their fate since their abduction in Uganda.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
'Release them': Kin of activists missing in Uganda plead for Ruto's intervention
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Families in pain as hospitals hold bodies over huge medical bills
Families face double tragedy as hospitals detain bodies over unpaid bills. Lawmakers now seek to criminalise body detention and protect bereaved families.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago
Families in pain as hospitals hold bodies over huge medical bills
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Week of agony as families wait for word on abducted activists
An affidavit filed by Koffi Atinda, a colleague of the missing activists, Njagi and Oyoo were arrested shortly after attending a campaign rally for Bobi Wine.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
Week of agony as families wait for word on abducted activists
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From abduction to police cells and global stage, why Rose Njeri's lifestyle has changed
The 35-year-old software engineer has been named among the TIME100 Next 2025, a global recognition of rising leaders and innovators shaping the future.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
From abduction to police cells and global stage, why Rose Njeri's lifestyle has changed
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Kenyan activists seized 'mafia-style' in Uganda, whereabouts unknown
The duo had travelled to neighbouring country to join Bobi Wine's campaign.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
Kenyan activists seized 'mafia-style' in Uganda, whereabouts unknown
Recruitment of 10,000 police officers to commence tomorrow
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said that the process would be free, transparent, and anchored on integrity.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
Recruitment of 10,000 police officers to commence tomorrow
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Haiti's deadly gamble: Little to show as Kenyan-led mission is replaced by UN
For 15 months, Kenyan police officers have been in Haiti, attempting to bring order to a country gripped by gang violence, political collapse, and humanitarian disaster.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
Haiti's deadly gamble: Little to show as Kenyan-led mission is replaced by UN
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Standard journalist Collins Kweyu receives threats linked to Migori judge case
According to Kweyu, the anonymous individual first introduced himself as a DCI officer before later claiming to be a journalist.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
Standard journalist Collins Kweyu receives threats linked to Migori judge case
PS Imbunya's proposal for civil servant's compensation sparks debate
According to critics, the move risks undermining regulatory oversight, weakening safeguards against misuse of public funds, and setting a dangerous precedent of bypassing established structures.
By Emmanuel Kipchumba 6 months ago
PS Imbunya's proposal for civil servant's compensation sparks debate
Unmet promises haunt Rift Valley governors ahead of 2027 elections
Rift Valley
By Standard Team
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Hired goons unleash terror, rob as police block Gachagua rally
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
5 hrs ago
Opposition unity push boosts Kalonzo's 2027 poll prospects
Politics
By Josphat Thiong’o
5 hrs ago
Recurring dry spells expose northern Kenya to insecurity
Opinion
By Fathima Azmiya Badurdeen
5 hrs ago
Ichung'wah: 'Polished goon' tag grows as the Kikuyu MP spews insults, threatens dissent
Politics
By David Odongo and Josphat Thiong’o
5 hrs ago