In 2025, death claimed many lives that shaped Kenya’s politics, culture, and public life.Families across the country endured loss, bidding final goodbyes to people who defined eras and inspired generations. What remains are the legacies they leave behind.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the st
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Jan 06, 2026
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A General Service Unit (GSU) officer manning Gate D at State House, Nairobi, has been stabbed to death.According to a police report seen byThe Standard, the assailant, armed with a bow and arrow, advanced toward the officers manning the entrance before suddenly drawing the bow and stabbing the const
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Jan 06, 2026
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Raila Odinga’s son, Raila Junior, was officially installed as the new head of the Odinga family following the death of his father last week.[Rodgers Otiso, Standard]
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Jan 06, 2026
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Kenyan politics has a cruel afterlife. It does not simply retire its actors; it recycles them, often in undignified ways.Power in Kenya is not merely exercised. It is remembered, resented, and weaponized long after it has left office.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousa
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Jan 06, 2026
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Senators during Senate Mashinani sitting at the Turkana County Assembly Chambers on September 27, 2023.[File, Standard]
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Jan 06, 2026
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I pity the current generation who are struggling to love when everything around us screams individual independence and selfishness. This has made love transactional, especially for the upwardly mobile urbanite Kenyan.“What are you bringing to the table?” is the question. In such a scenario, relation
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Jan 06, 2026
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Also referred to as the ‘Hugo Spritz’, the delicious Hugo Cocktail originated from Northern Italy in the early 2000s. It was invented in 2005 by bartender Roland Gruber at the San Zeno Bar in Naturns, a town in the Alpine region of South Tyrol.Gruber created the Hugo as a refreshing, less bitter alt
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Jan 06, 2026
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Old clothes have a very cool vibe when styled the right way.Pieces like vintage blazers, flowery dresses and classic shirts often come with unique fabrics, delicate details and a sense of history that new clothes just don’t have.If you want to wear vintage today, the secret is simple: mix old pieces
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Jan 05, 2026
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has said preliminary investigations into the death of former Cabinet minister andveteran politician Cyrus Jirongoindicate the incident was a road traffic accident, with no evidence so far suggesting foul play.In a statement issued on Monday, the DCI s
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Jan 05, 2026
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A 40-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked by his brothers in an alleged attempt to subject him to illegal forced re-circumcision.The incident was reported at Ntimaru Police Station by Beth Samburu, the Migori County Gender Chief Executive Officer Beth Samburu.Police said the victi
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Jan 05, 2026
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President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to embrace peace, reject politics of revenge and focus on national development. He said stability, accountability and progressive leadership are key to transforming the country.Speaking at Chesombur in West Pokot County during an interdenominational prayer se
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Jan 05, 2026
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Kenya’s private sector captains are projecting a year of robust economic growth and strategic expansion in 2026, driven by improved infrastructure, macroeconomic stability, and accelerating digital adoption.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclu
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