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Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi
Police are investigating the killings of seven unidentified people whose bodies were found dumped in shallow graves near Mwingi.
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
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Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care. 
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
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Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi
Police are investigating the killings of seven unidentified people whose bodies were found dumped in shallow graves near Mwingi.
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
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Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care. 
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
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Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi
Police are investigating the killings of seven unidentified people whose bodies were found dumped in shallow graves near Mwingi.
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Who killed them? Mystery of seven bodies discovered in Mwingi
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
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Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care. 
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi–Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
A section of UDA leaders from Kitui County have urged Ukambani residents to shun party-based politics and support leaders based on their track record ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ruto allies urge Ukambani residents to prioritise development over party politics
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Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Labour CS Alfred Mutua is facing mounting political pressure from a section of UDA leaders in Ukambani to dissolve his Maendeleo Chap Chap and throw his full weight behind President William Ruto
By Philip Muasya 1 month ago
Ukambani UDA leaders give CS Mutua ultimatum to dissolve Maendeleo Chap Chap
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
Maternal deaths are preventable and are linked to severe bleeding, high blood pressure in pregnancy, unsafe abortions, obstructed labour and delays in accessing emergency care.
By Philip Muasya 3 months ago
Death at birth: Makueni's new lifeline for mothers
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Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Kitui leaders fault CS Aden Duale over remarks on pastoral clashes, calling for peace, accountability, and stronger security response.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Kitui leaders hit out at Duale for his 'arrogant' camel remarks
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
The woman and six men were brutally killed by a group of bandits suspected to be armed camel herders.Four other victims were ambushed and gunned down
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Grief, tears as seven victims of Tseikuru attacks are laid to rest
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
The government has deployed specialised security teams along the troubled Mwingi-Garissa road to quell skirmishes that paralysed business in Mwingi town.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Security teams sent to Mwingi - Garissa road
Governor Malombe appeals for reinforcement of border police posts
Governor Julius Malombe appeals to the national government to staff to operationalize six police stations built by the county government along the porous Kitui-Tana River border.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Governor Malombe appeals for reinforcement of border police posts
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Shock of Kitui village as deadly bandit raid leaves seven dead, shops torched
Seven people were killed and several shops torched in a suspected bandit attack on Kwa-Kamari trading centre in Kitui, prompting a police search operation.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Shock of Kitui village as deadly bandit raid leaves seven dead, shops torched
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Opposition leaders call for anti-government protests on June 25
Kalonzo said Ruto had subjected Kenyans to untold suffering through heavy taxation and the rising cost of living.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
Opposition leaders call for anti-government protests on June 25
MP Makau cautions Kalonzo against favouring Wavinya on Wiper ticket row
A fierce political showdown is brewing in Machakos after Mavoko MP Patrick Makau openly castigated Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka over the Wiper gubernatorial ticket.
By Philip Muasya 4 months ago
MP Makau cautions Kalonzo against favouring Wavinya on Wiper ticket row
Kitui moves to protect livestock sector with mass vaccination campaign
Livestock farmers in Kitui County have taken advantage of the subsidised livestock vaccination campaign rolled out by the county government to prevent diseases and loss of animals
By Philip Muasya 5 months ago
Kitui moves to protect livestock sector with mass vaccination campaign
4,000 residents of Machakos, Kitui benefit from KDF's free medical camp
Major Emmanuel Welime said the free medical camp offered services including general consultation, cervical cancer screening, dental care, eye treatment and management of NCDs.
By Philip Muasya 7 months ago
4,000 residents of Machakos, Kitui benefit from KDF's free medical camp
Hunger looms in Kitui as drought tightens grip on ASAL counties
In Kitui County, out of a population of over 1.2 million people, only about 28,000 households currently have food reserves, painting a grim picture of a worsening humanitarian situation.
By Philip Muasya 7 months ago
Hunger looms in Kitui as drought tightens grip on ASAL counties
Ruto fears me, Kalonzo says as he promises free university education
Kalonzo says that President Ruto had slipped into a panic mode following his rising popularity across the country.
By Philip Muasya 7 months ago
Ruto fears me, Kalonzo says as he promises free university education
Environmentalist Kalua leads mourners to plant 101 trees to honour Kitui Centenarian
In a symbolic act of environmental conservation, a group of mourners in Kitui County, led by environmentalist Isaac Kalua Green planted 101 trees.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Environmentalist Kalua leads mourners to plant 101 trees to honour Kitui Centenarian
Kitui agriculture department tops performance, staff earn pay rise
The Kitui County Department of Agriculture and Livestock has emerged as the overall top-performing ministry in the latest contracting evaluation results.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Kitui agriculture department tops performance, staff earn pay rise
Kitui rolls out 'Operation Fika Salama' to curb festive-season road accidents
The Kitui County Government, in partnership with the traffic police and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), has rolled out a two-day road safety awareness campaign.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Kitui rolls out 'Operation Fika Salama' to curb festive-season road accidents
Early Christmas for elderly in Machakos as foundation steps in with food, cash
Christmas has come early for more than 700 elderly residents of Kithyoko location in Machakos County after a local charity donated foodstuff and cash to support them.
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Early Christmas for elderly in Machakos as foundation steps in with food, cash
Water ministry signs deal with global water institute to strengthen Kenya's irrigation sector
The two institutions will collaborate on technical expertise, research and innovation to strengthen national irrigation projects
By Philip Muasya 8 months ago
Water ministry signs deal with global water institute to strengthen Kenya's irrigation sector
Gideon Moi and sons visit Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm
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By Standard Reporter
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Newborn rescued from suspected illegal abortion centre in Ruaraka
Nairobi
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The Italian priest who found love in a Baringo woman
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1 hr ago
The error that cost firm Sh3.33b to AI-generated deepfake
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By Victor Chesang
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Experts warn as water rise puts Baringo, Bogoria on merger brink
Environment & Climate
By Caroline Chebet
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