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IEBC on the spot for clearing Mbeere candidate despite EACC concerns

EACC send IEBC a damning report on the unsuitability of Leonard Muriuki Njeru.

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Ruto's Sh5tr projects haunted by ghosts of Adani

The President’s plans come after the Adani JKIA deal hit headwinds over its opacity.

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Ex-British soldier Robert Purkiss denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru

Former British soldier Robert Purkiss, accused of murdering 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, denies the allegations as he faces a historic extradition battle from the UK.

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From oxygen scam to change of name; why EACC wants UDA candidate in Mbeere arrested

Leonard Muriuki Njeru who was fingered for a procurement scam changed his name and was cleared by IEBC.Now he is Wa Mathende.

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From Hustler to Nyota: Why unemployment crisis among youth remains a headache for Ruto

Last month, the government launched a Sh5 billion Nyota Project (National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement).

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Winnie Odinga's bold call sparks debate on ODM's future, Ruto ties

With Raila Odinga’s passing, internal party debates intensify, as Winnie Odinga seeks clarity on ODM’s political direction.

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TSC intrigues: Why the fight for CEO post is heating up

 The commission must appoint a CEO as the six months limit by the acting CEO Eveleen Mitei has been exhausted.

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From corruption to tribalism and biased promotions: Inside the rot at TSC

Cases of authoritarian school head teachers bring out challenges faced by teachers nationwide to light.

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British authorities arrest suspect in 2012 murder of Agnes Wanjiru

The National Crime Agency said Purkiss was arrested in Wiltshire on November 6. He reportedly confessed to fellow servicemen about the murder.

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Storm brews over tolling of Sh200 billion Rironi-Mau Summit Highway

The dualling of the highway is expected to cost between Sh170 billion and Sh200 billion.

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How Suluhu's 98 pc win, curious voter turnout displays folly of African elections

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election.

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Raila Odinga's last 72 hours

At 80, Raila died while receiving treatment for his long-standing ailments, including diabetes, hypertension and kidney complications. He had travelled to Sreedhariyam Ayurvedic.

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Governor Kahiga stirs ethnic tensions yet again

The Kenyan political scene has once more been dragged into shame, courtesy of Governor Mutahi Kahiga’s reckless remarks.

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How Ruto watered down Raila's activism moments after his death

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Battle for ODM and health; tracing Raila's last days

On Wednesday morning, as Kenyans got ready for work, tragic news hit their screens; former Prime Minister Raila Odinga had died in an Indian hospital while undergoing treatment.

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How debt burden is denying the sick critical services

For every Sh100 collected from taxpayers, about Sh76 is used to service the interest on loans, leaving little for education, health and other essential services.

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Tribunal bars Patel, Obuya from Cricket Kenya affairs

The Sports Disputes Tribunal has issued sweeping orders against two besieged Cricket Kenya officials, effectively locking them out of the federation’s affairs.

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In the name of security: CS Murkomen blows taxpayers' millions on lavish forums

Jukwaa La Usalama meetings conducted across 47 counties have cost the Kenyan taxpayer a minimum of Sh15,000,000 per event.

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Former KeRRA DG Philomen Kandie arrested

Former KeRRA DG Eng Philemon Kandie arrested by EACC at his home, taken to headquarters to record statement; electronics and documents seized in raid.

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Boardroom wars rock Cricket Kenya amid probe on Sh26.7m scandal

In April, Cricket Kenya had signed a lucrative agreement with Arena of Sports, a sports promotion company, to stage a multimillion-shilling T-20 League featuring international players

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Prof Obel was brilliant, eccentric and uncompromising to the end

The professor was ‘strict and with no grey areas in his life’.

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Doublespeak: Ruto preaches water abroad and gulps wine back home

At the UN, Ruto called out the IMF and World Bank for treating Africa unfairly yet Kenya continues to rely heavily on IMF loans.

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Kenyan scientist Arthur Obel, who claimed to cure AIDS, is dead

Kenyan scientist and researcher Prof Arthur Obel, known for controversial claims of curing AIDS, dies at a city hospital after a long illness, family confirms.

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Schools in crisis as government holds back capitation funds

Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal.

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DCI summons two cricket officials over Sh26.7m scam

Just days after a no-confidence vote by the Cricket Kenya Board, two rebel officials are now under criminal investigation over a Sh26.7 million financial scandal.

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Kenya risks cricket suspension as board fights to steady ship

Kenya has been placed on a high watch list by the International Cricket Council (ICC) over governance wrangles, even as majority board members move to steady the ship.

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How a firm close to Ruto won a Sh337 billion tender

Fresh revelations have emerged about EDF Kenya Limited, a company that used proximity to President William Ruto to clinch a Sh337 billion Grand Falls Dam project.

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Robert Purkiss: From war medic to prime suspect in the murder of Wanjiru

New details unearthed by The Standard have shed more light on Robert James Purkiss, the British soldier suspected of murdering Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru in 2012.

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Costly swindle: Why breach of Grand Falls Dam deal could see Kenya pay out billions

Taxpayers could lose up to Sh337 billion (about $2.6 billion) from the cancellation of the High Grand Falls Multipurpose Dam Project by the Kenya Kwanza government.

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BATUK shame: British soldiers under probe over rape, sexual assault

The British Army training unit in Kenya is facing intense scrutiny following a court ruling this week. The killing of Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 is a an example of malfeasance committed by the soldiers.

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Batuk: Inside Britain's school for infantry warfare in Kenya

The exhaustive British Army personnel training takes between one month to three months, making the soldiers become battle-ready.

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'Wantam' reality? How wind of change is sweeping Africa

Losing an election in Africa for the incumbent has been a recent phenomenon and it is spreading

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Why Ruto wants Matiangi's rising stature in Nyanza clipped

Kindiki and Farouk Kibet have been actively involved in various events in Kisii and Nyamira counties.

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Kyalo Mbobu: Church elder stuck in debts, lawsuits and betrayal

Slain lawyer Mathew Kyalo Mbobu faced court cases filed by several companies accusing him of defaulting on loans and withholding client funds.

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Faith, family and law: The life of slain lawyer Kyalo Mbobu

Lawyers remember how he shaped their careers a lecturer and senior colleague. 

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William Ruto: The hustler who doesn't mind spending in billionaires league

The President has a taste for the finer things, but this comes at a cost on the taxpayers. Whereas he preaches austerity when addressing the nation his spending is unhindered.

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IEBC on the spot for clearing Mbeere candidate despite EACC concerns

EACC send IEBC a damning report on the unsuitability of Leonard Muriuki Njeru.

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Ruto's Sh5tr projects haunted by ghosts of Adani

The President’s plans come after the Adani JKIA deal hit headwinds over its opacity.

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Ex-British soldier Robert Purkiss denies murdering Agnes Wanjiru

Former British soldier Robert Purkiss, accused of murdering 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya, denies the allegations as he faces a historic extradition battle from the UK.

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From oxygen scam to change of name; why EACC wants UDA candidate in Mbeere arrested

Leonard Muriuki Njeru who was fingered for a procurement scam changed his name and was cleared by IEBC.Now he is Wa Mathende.

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