"You have left a big void in me": Wife says MP Ng'eno was a loving father

Naiyanoi Ng’eno, wife to the late Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng’eno, has described him as a loving husband, friend and comfort.

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No Kenyan has been injured in Middle East, Ministry says

No Kenyan has been injured in the ongoing war between the US, Israeli and Iran in the Middle East, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has said.

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Shauri Moyo affordable houses to be renamed Johana Ng'eno, Ruto says

Shauri Moyo affordable houses will now be renamed ‘Johana Ng’eno Boma Yangu Estate’ in honour of Emurua Dikirr, Member of Parliament, who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County.

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Families of chopper crash victims awarded Sh8 million by Ruto

The families of the four victims who died in a chopper crash in Nandi County last week have been awarded Sh8 million by President William Ruto.

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Road safety dos and don'ts as heavy rains pound parts of Kenya

Following a weather advisory, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued road safety alerts as heavy rains continue to pound parts of the country.

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VIDEO: Burial preparations underway for MP Johana Ng'eno, four others

Burial preparations for Emurua Dikirr Member of Parliament Johana Ng'eno and four others are underway ahead of their interment tomorrow, Friday.

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Senior DCI Officer surrenders over wife's killing

DCI officer accused of allegedly stabbing his wife to death at their Lumumba Drive home in Roysambu surrenders to police in Naivasha.

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KQ announces repatriation flights to and from Dubai amid Middle East tensions

Kenya Airways announces repatriation flights from Nairobi to Dubai on Wednesday, and from Dubai to Nairobi tomorrow, days after cancellation over tensions in Middle East.

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Kenya urges citizens in Middle East to exercise caution as Israel-Iran tensions rise

Foreign Affairs PS Sing’oei urges Kenyans in Middle East to be cautious amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, calls for de-escalation of situation.

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KMPDC employee arrested as SHA fraud investigations intensify

Detectives arrest Harun Liluma, a KMPDC employee linked to ongoing alleged SHA fraud, to be arraigned today on charges including conspiracy to defraud and abuse of office.

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Kenya faces dual threat of floods and drought, official says

The Kenya Red Cross has urged Kenyans to take drought and flood advisories seriously, warning that ignoring early warnings is worsening humanitarian crises.

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Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro detained, deported on arrival in Nairobi

The Open Society Foundations has commended what they term as mistreatment through arbitrary detention by the Kenyan authorities of their managing director of Programs, Brian Kagoro.

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Silence is not an option, says SG Women Network patron

Standard Group Acting CEO Chaacha Mwita has called for a more gender-sensitive workplace, urging women to strengthen support systems and speak out against sexual harassment.

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Governors refuse Senate summons over alleged extortion, intimidation

The Council of Governors says it will continue to boycott summons by the Senate’s County Public Accounts Committee until claims of extortion and intimidation are resolved.

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Battle for Nairobi: Sakaja defends Sh80bn deal, denies NMS return

Governor Johnson Sakaja told senators on Thursday that a Sh80 billion cooperation agreement with the national government is not a revival of NMS.

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Wandayi: Early campaigns? Not me

The Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, has denied engaging in early campaigns during service delivery engagements across the country.

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Travellers to complete airport transactions via mobile money

Travellers can now be able to complete costly transactions at the airport.

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'Umetuuzia uoga na tukanunua', MPs amused by Mama Ida's purple CV booklet

Mama Ida told the committee that if successful, she will help in putting a stop to the destruction and mismanagement of the environment.

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Zani defends NADCO committee ahead of March 7 deadline

NADCO chairperson, Agnes Zani, has defended the work of her committee saying there is good will from President William Ruto to implementation the report.

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Ruto assents to key bills at State House

President Ruto assents to three bills at State House, Nairobi including Births and Registration Amendment Bill (2024), Pyrethrum Repeal (2024), and Social Work Professionals Bill (2023).

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Judith Otsyula appointed Kenya Roads Board boss

Kenya Roads Board appoints Judith Otsyula as new Director-General, making her the first woman to serve in the position.

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Ghana summons Russian envoy over national accused of secretly filming women

Ghana summons Russian Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov over conduct of Russian national accused of sexually exploiting women, demands justice.

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Jackson Magondu appointed KeRRA boss

The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) has appointed Jackson Magondu as the Director General, effective February 17.

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DCI probes alleged secret filming of intimate videos by a Russian national in Kenya

DCI begins inquiry into alleged non-consensual recording and circulation of intimate videos by Russian national, urges victims and witnesses to record statements; says act carries criminal liability.

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In pictures: Valentine's Day, the Standard Group way

As Kenyans mark Valentine’s Day today, celebrating love in its many forms, the Standard Media Group joined in.

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Relief at the pump as fuel prices drop

Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review; petrol down by Sh4.24, diesel Sh3.93 and kerosene Sh1 per litre, to retail at Sh178.28, Sh166.54, and Sh152.78, respectively, in Nairobi.

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Ruto, First lady Rachel in Addis for AU Assembly

President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ahead of the 39th African Union (AU) Assembly.

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World Radio Day: Communications Authority to begin testing of digital radio broadcasting

The Communications Authority of Kenya is set to begin the trial of digital radio broadcasting.

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Governor Lusaka on EACC's radar over Sh3.6 million Christmas tree

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a probe into the misuse of Sh3.7 million for Christmas tree lighting by the Bungoma County government.

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Sifuna denies extortion claims

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has denied extortion claims made by the Council of Governors daring them to provide evidence.

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Ruto tells off opposition over NYOTA

The Kenya Kwanza administration has dismissed a claim made by the opposition accusing it of misusing public funds for the (NYOTA) program disbursed to young entrepreneurs.

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'Let ODM go,' Orengo to Ruto

Siaya Governor James Orengo has accused President William Ruto of fueling turmoil within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), following the ouster of Edwin Sifuna as SG.

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Mudavadi jets to Addis for AU meet on water security

Prime CS Mudavadi leaves for Addis Ababa for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the AU, the forum builds on the first African Climate Summit held in Nairobi.

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'His actions are his own,' ODM disowns Oketch Salah

The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has distanced itself from businessman Oketch Salah, saying his actions do not reflect the Party’s position.

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'This is my story;' How FGM survivor turned trauma into advocacy

As the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Kenya is once again confronted with a painful reality.

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It's not my character: Nelson Koech walks back 'shoot to kill' remarks

Belgut MP Nelson Koech has apologised for his “shoot to kill” remarks made last year, saying they do not reflect his character.

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Education stakeholders back dual TVET model to boost youth employability

The training, a combination of classroom theoretical instruction with structured, in-company practical training, is expected to equip trainees with relevant industry skills.

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Kenya-UK trade reaches all time high of Sh360b

Trade between Kenya and the United Kingdom reached Sh360 billion in the last quarter of 2025, marking the highest level on record for a second consecutive quarter.

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Oburu fires back at Sifuna over ODM leadership dispute

Confusion continues to rock the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party.

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Government asked to implement climate advisory

Climate experts have called for the implementation of a climate advisory to avert deaths and destruction.

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