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Why Starehe Girls is at center of admissions confusion

Starehe Girls Centre (SGC) has outlined its long-established and distinctiveadmissions process, following confusion over the placement of students into its senior school.According to the school’s Trustees and management, admissions are anchored on a rigorous and transparent application process that

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Museveni decries lost African dream after US captures Maduro

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has urged African countries to draw lessons on defence from Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro by US forces on Saturday, January 3.Museveni made the remarks during an informal engagement with press pool, where he discussed issues affecting U

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Madrassa teacher accused of defiling 13-year-old girl granted bond

A Muslim cleric accused of defiling a 13 year-old- girl has been granted Sh300,000 bond with a surety of a similar amount.Eldoret Senior Principal Magistrate Cheronoh Kesse gave Abdullahi Khalif the option of Sh150,000 cash bail after he pleaded not guilty to the defilement charges.On diverse dates

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Parents to pay Sh69m for Litein Boys riot damages, court rules

Parents of Litein Boys High School will have to pay Sh49,000 each to cover damages caused by students during last year's riots.Justice Joseph Sergon sitting in Kericho ruled that the levy was neither arbitrary nor unconstitutional, dealing a blow to the petitioners who had challenged it.The petition

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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NCIC urged to act against Moses Kuria over abuse of Naivasha MP

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has been challenged to take action against former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria following his tirade of abuse against Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara.Leaders from Nakuru county and members of the Naivasha GBV cluster groups termed the abuse against th

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Schools reopen as parents decry high expenses

As schools reopen across the country, theback-to-school rushhas exposed the deep strain Kenyan households face, with the high cost of living forcing parents to make difficult choices to keep their children in class.From crowded bookshops and slow-moving markets to chaotic bus parks, the start of the

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Why Miraa remains in Kenya's drugs law years after being legalised

The removal of miraa in the Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Act 1994 must be a top priority in the development of the crop, a lobby has said.The Nyambene Miraa Farmers and Traders Association (Nyamita) said the removal of the stimulant crop from the list of drugs as scheduled by the National Au

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Gachagua differs with Kalonzo on naming of presidential candidate

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has rejected Wiper leaderKalonzo Musyoka's proposalto name United opposition's flag bearer in April this year, saying it will be months before the General Election.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusi

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Survivor Who Was Kidnapped on Christmas Narrates Ordeal

An ailing survivor has come out with a harrowing account of how he was abducted by individuals purporting to be police officers. In an interview shared by activist Hussein Khalid, the survivor recoun...

By Maxwell Amunga Jan 05, 2026

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How religious group allegedly swindled Siaya parents, workers with job promises

Parents and workers from in Siaya County are counting losses after a religious organisation allegedly swindled them cash promising to secure them well-paying jobs.The organisation, Stewards of Grace International, presented itself as a faith-based charity committed to education support, community em

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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