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Ukambani: Chaos, barricades as police battle protesters

Protests erupted across Ukambani as transport operators and residents took to the streets over rising fuel prices, paralysing towns like Makueni, Machakos and Kitui.

By Standard Team 13 days ago

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Fuel protests leave one dead as mayhem shuts down Rift Valley roads

Fuel price protests paralysed major Rift Valley towns, leaving roads blocked, businesses shut and one person dead in Nakuru after violent clashes between demonstrators and police.

By Standard Team 13 days ago

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Fuel protests cripple transport nationwide

Transport was paralysed nationwide as fuel price protests disrupted matatu operations, blocked major roads and triggered fare hikes, with reports of insecurity and stranded commuters.

By Standard Team 13 days ago

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Unbothered: Top officials bury their heads in the sand as high fuel costs spark anger

Senior Kenyan leaders, including President William Ruto and Cabinet Secretaries John Mbadi and Opiyo Wandayi, face criticism for their muted response to rising fuel prices and inflation.

By Standard Team 14 days ago

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Fuel price hike pushes up cost of basic goods

Rising fuel prices in Kenya have triggered a sharp increase in the cost of basic commodities, with traders reporting higher transport costs that are being passed on to consumers.

By Standard Team 14 days ago

Public rage mounts over soaring fuel prices, unmet campaign pledges

Economic pain deepens as fuel hikes trigger nationwide public outrage. President Ruto has been accused of failing to cushion citizens against the rising cost of living.

By Standard Team 16 days ago

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Emurua Dikirr mini-poll marred by chaos after rival groups clash

The Emurua Dikirr by-election was disrupted by violence and allegations of voter intimidation, as rival political camps linked to William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua clashed.

By Standard Team 18 days ago

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This man Bitok: Education PS at centre of secret passport pipeline linking Kenya to Sudan's militia fighters

Former Immigration PS Julius Bitok linked to alleged scheme issuing Kenyan IDs and passports to RSF fighters and suspected criminals.

By Standard Team 19 days ago

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ODM implosion: Who will save the once biggest party in the region?

Hopes of reuniting the party are growing thin by the day, and the fissures are becoming more pronounced as new battle lines emerge.

By Standard Team 22 days ago

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Fuel shortage hits motorists nationwide as rationing takes effect

While some petrol stations have closed after running completely dry, others have introduced strict rationing to stretch limited stocks and serve more customers.

By Standard Team 23 days ago

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Killer fumes: How fuel with higher sulphur may expose Kenyans to asthma and chest complications

Kenyans face health hazards that could take them to early graves after the government lowered standards for petroleum imports.

By Standard Team 25 days ago

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From defections to 'wantam' chorus: The making of Ruto's Mt Kenya headache

William Ruto is facing growing political pressure in Mt Kenya as former allies defect and analysts warn of weakening support ahead of the 2027 election.

By Standard Team 27 days ago

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Wanga at crossroads as political battles mounts

The Homa Bay Governor is facing a cocktail of battles with direct implications on her reelection.She has been pushed to a defensive mode .

By Standard Team 29 days ago

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Once ODM fortress, Coast now up for political grabs ahead of 2027

The Coast region is shifting from an ODM stronghold to a swing voting bloc following the death of Raila Odinga and growing divisions within rival political alliances.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Triumphant entry as Kisumu roars to 'Sisi ndio Sifuna' wave

Linda Mwananchi faction staged a defiant rally in Kisumu, intensifying ODM's internal party divisions and a battle for control of its support base.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Spotlight turns to ODM 'experts' in Ruto's regime as crises pile up

Although the law prohibits State officers from engaging in politics, the CSs have been on overdrive as they rally ODM bases to consider Ruto’s reelection.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Battle for Baba's party heats up as rival ODM faction lands in Kisumu

The scramble to inherit the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s political empire is expected to take another twist as the Linda Mwananchi faction of ODM lands in Kisumu.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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From handouts to chaos: The return of cash politics in 2027 election campaign trail

Politicians distribute millions in cash, raising concerns over election integrity as experts warn cash politics undermines accountability and promotes electoral corruption.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Teacher sellouts? Cozy ties with State leaves union chiefs battling revolt

Teachers’ unions Knut and Kuppet face criticism over alleged closeness to the government and failure to resolve long-standing grievances, despite renewed threats of industrial action.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Unfulfilled Ruto projects cast shadow over development in Rift Valley

The Rift Valley region is facing amounting crisis of stalled and delayed public projects, with far-reaching consequences for the economy and public trust.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Kenyans hit as fuel prices push up transport costs

Economic shock hit Kenyans across the country on Wednesday as the latest fuel price hike triggered a sharp rise in the cost of basic goods and services

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Unmet promises haunt Rift Valley governors ahead of 2027 elections

Stalled projects and unmet promises shape 2027 election debate. Mounting scrutiny forces governors to defend track records amid growing dissatisfaction.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Unfulfilled pledges haunt Rift Valley governors as term nears end

Rift Valley governors face growing voter scrutiny ahead of 2027 as unfulfilled campaign promises expose a mixed record of delivery across key sectors.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Master of comebacks? Ruto falls back on decorum calls as 'wounded' Gachagua tears allies

Common decency was cast aside. Insults flew and protocol was ignored. This was not a political rally or a marketplace quarrel but the requiem Mass of Ol Kalou MP Njuguna Kiaraho.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Paralysis as fuel shortage begins to bite

A looming fuel crisis is beginning to choke the country with dealers and motorists warning that petrol shortages could paralyse the city within days if urgent action is not taken.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Uncertain Easter holidays: Festive plans dampened by tough economy

Kenyans face an uncertain Easter holiday as economic pressures and rising prices temper the usual festive rush.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

Clergy asks Kenyans to be selfless in Good Friday celebrations

Religious leaders decried the prevailing economic hardships facing many Kenyans.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Tuju reprieve after court bail ruling

Raphael Tuju has been granted a reprieve after the High Court in Nairobi approved Sh200,000 bail ahead of formal charges.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Ruto and Museveni launch SGR to Malaba

According to government data, the SGR has already transported more than 15 million passengers and over 45 million tonnes of freight in the past eight years

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Calls for political decorum and unity dominate Eid celebrations

Muslim and political leaders warn against divisive rhetoric ahead of the 2027 Election, urged to prioritise development and the well-being of citizens

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Photos: Eid Ul-Fitr prayers across Kenya

Muslim faithful gather at mosques across the country, including Nairobi and Mombasa, for Eid ul-Fitr prayers, marking the end of Ramadan.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Unapologetic Ruto sustains attacks on opposition

No apology from the President after his scathing personal attacks on opposition figures. Pundits say this is a way of swaying Kenyans away from critical challenges facing the nation.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Unholy trinity: Kenyans left alone as three arms of government close ranks

The Executive, Legislature and Judiciary have closed ranks in recent times. When one arm of government receives a good law or ruling the other also benefits

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Poisoned by oil spill: Residents face sicknesses, death as KPC windfall delays

Residents of Thange in Makueni County face sickness, death, and environmental devastation from a decade-old oil spill in the River Thange, worsened by delays in KPC interventions.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Raging floods leave trail of death and displacement

Several families across the country are counting huge losses as heavy rains leave a trail of death, displacement, and destruction.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

PHOTOS: 1O dead as floods wreak havoc

Nairobi Police Commander George Seda said of the 10 victims, some were swept away by the raging floodwaters, two died while inside their vehicles.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Why Freight costs at Mombasa Port have increased by 50pc

The cost of freight has shot up by 50 per cent after shipping lines imposed an Emergency Conflict Surcharge (ECS) on Mombasa and other regional ports due to the US-Israel war against Iran.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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How Ng'eno left mark on Rift Valley music

Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno, who was killed in a helicopter crash in Chepkiep, Nandi County, shortly after hosting a fundraiser to support Chemos’s music career on Saturday afternoon.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Leaders mourn Ngeno as a selfless legislator, committed servant of the people

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika said the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ngeno was a people-focused leader, a relentless justice fighter, truthful in conviction, and a fearless defender of constituents.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Day of thunder: How Sifuna-Babu Owino's wave swept Kakamega

Edwin Sifuna and Babu Owino took their political push to Kakamega, criticising President William Ruto and the police as new battle lines emerge within ODM.

By Standard Team 3 months ago