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Has Winnie Odinga capitulated and fallen at the first hurdle?

Observers believe Oburu and Ruto have managed to successfully tame Winnie through strategic moves that have pushed her into a tight corner.

By Standard Team 16 days 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 17 days 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 18 days 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 19 days 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 23 days 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 30 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

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While Christians lent, Muslims start Ramadan in a rare coincidence

In a rare coincidence that happens once in 33 years, Christians' Lent and Muslims' Ramadan, the fasting of the two biggest faiths in the world, started the same day, Wednesday.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Severe drought leaves 700,000 at risk on Kenya's Coast

A severe drought in Tana River, Kilifi and Taita Taveta counties has left at least 700,000 people facing hunger, water shortages and school disruptions.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Oburu misses Coast rallies as finger-pointing, chaos grip ODM

ODM leader Oburu Oginga failed to attend party rallies in Lamu and Tana River on Thursday, events seen as crucial following the controversial NEC decision to oust Secretary General Edwin Sifuna.

By Standard Team 1 month ago

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Schools struggle as Ruto fee-free directive strains education sector

In Meru County, for example, several learners are yet to join Grade 10, in an alarming turn of events that has attracted the attention of administrators.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Marion Naipei: When sexual culture thrives but backfires online

The Marion Naipei saga exposes gender, power, and economic precarity in Kenya, showing how viral content can amplify personal struggles and provoke national conversations on accountability.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Grade 10 admission clouded by financial struggles

With only a day to the Grade 10 admissions deadline on Wednesday, thousands of learners from vulnerable households remain stranded at home, despite excelling in KJSEA.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Red alert: Hunger crisis looms as drought tightens grip on counties

Hunger crisis is looming in the country following the near-total failure of the short rains last year, pushing residents in vulnerable counties to the edge.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Economic strain hits as senior school intakes begin nationwide

The first cohort of Grade 10 learners reported to senior secondary schools on Monday, amid complaints from parents and teachers over tough economic times and delays in the disbursement of capitation.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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A-students from slums, insecurity prone regions tell their stories

Some learners and schools that endured harsh learning environments and a lack of basic resources are among those that posted impressive results in 2025 KCSE exams.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

Coast public schools registered improved mean scores in KCSE

Celebrations rocked Kenyatta, Bura, St Mary’s, and Murray schools after recording sterling performance in KCSE.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Old guards stamp dominance as new entrants steal the show

An independent analysis of the top 100 schools by The Standard indicates that national schools dominated the top 20 slots countrywide.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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KCPE stars shine brightly, maintain top scores in KCSE four years later

Some 2021 KCPE stars maintained their academic prowess in the recently released 2025 KCSE results.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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2025 KCSE: Moi Kabarak tops

Moi High School-Kabarak continued with its strong academic legacy, maintaining top position in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Sheikh Khalifa, Shimo La Tewa and Light Academy top at Coast

Celebrations rocked several schools across the Coast with national secondary schools roaring back after years of mixed KCSE results

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Nyanza giants bounce back with blistering performances

Celebrations rocked academic giants, Maranda, Asumbi, Mbita High School, Riokindo, Ng'iya, Maseno, Kisumu Girls, and Kisumu Boys, following the results.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Silence, gloom as Western region records uneven performance

It was a mixed bag of fortunes for the traditional performing giants in the Western region, as several schools registered a decline in performance in the 2025 KCSE.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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2025 KCSE: Nairobi, Kiambu schools post improvements

Several National schools in Nairobi and Kiambu County recorded an improvement in the just-released 2025 KCSE results.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Mt Kenya's academic giants rise again as top schools post stellar KCSE results

The Mt Kenya region has once again reaffirmed its place at the heart of Kenya’s academic excellence after leading secondary schools posted outstanding results in 2025 KCSE.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Chaos, confusion and rigging claims mar UDA Western party primaries

Chaos, confusion and accusations of rigging overshadowed the grassroots elections in several places.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Sleeping giants, little-known schools shine in Western, Nyanza

Nearly all the schools in the region registered an improvement in their overall grading.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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How bungled Grade 10 placement leaves parents stranded

Confusion, anxiety, and uncertainties have rocked schools and parents over the chaotic placement of the Senior Secondary School learners expected in school on Monday.

By Standard Team 2 months ago

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Parents stretched thin as schools reopen

Uniform shop operators, bookshop owners, supermarket attendants, and street vendors said business remained slow over the weekend, contrary to expectations.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Mudavadi and Wetangula: The powerful yet powerless duo

Western region is experiencing intense political activity as new entrants intensify their strategy to unite Western Kenya and usher in a new political order.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Clergy calls for sobriety as country rolls into politically charged year

As Kenyans usher in 2026, the Church has challenged the Kenya Kwanza administration to address the challenges of economic strain, political polarisation, and institutional mistrust in the country.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Kenyans enter 2026 with cautious hope amid economic struggles

A section of Kenyans have expressed pessimism ahead in the New Year as they claimed tough economic times marked by high cost of living has dampened their spirits.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

Kenyans welcome New Year in style despite tough economic times

It was pomp and colour as Kenyans marked the New Year celebrations in spectacular fashion, highlighted by fireworks, music, and bonfires.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Constitutional change? Mudavadi's proposal sparking fierce divisions

Mudavadi’s proposal for a constitutional referendum alongside the 2027 elections has sparked debate over legality and motives, with supporters backing reform and critics warning of risks.

By Standard Team 3 months ago

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Tight budgets, road safety concerns cloud Christmas celebrations

From packed churches to modest homes, Christmas unfolded as a season of prayer, and warnings over road accidents. Clergy urged peace, responsibility and compassion.

By Standard Team 3 months ago