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Muthoni Marubu says she was almost sexually harassed for backing Ruto

Lamu County MP Muthoni Marubu has condemned what she termed attempts of sexual assault against her for holding divergent political views, despite the democratic space in the country.Marubu on Saturday found herself on the receiving end in Murang’a as shefaced the wrath of goonsfor declaring her supp

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Why Sifuna's position as ODM Secretary General is at stake

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's position as the ODM Party Secretary General is in jeopardy with a vicious political contest between those in support of the broad-based government and those against it taking shape.Political leaders allied to ODM Party Leader Oburu Odinga are pushing to have Sifuna kic

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Cop shoots woman, dies by suicide

A woman is fighting for her life at the Nakuru Level Five Hospital with multiple gunshot wounds inflicted on her by a police officer known to her at an entertainment joint in Naivasha.Nakuru County Police Commander Emmanuel Opuru said that Corporal Collins Kochei of Tangi Tano Police Post in Naivash

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Ugandan opposition faces 'brutal repression' before election: Amnesty

Amnesty International said Monday that Ugandan security forces have used torture and arbitrary arrests to intimidate the opposition ahead of elections on January 15.President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking to extend his 40-year rule, but is accused of increasing repression to maintain power.Amnesty

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Mombasa port receives first cruise ship in 2026

The cruise ship season started on a high note this year with the Port of Mombasa receiving its first vessel, Crystal Symphony, a regular caller laden with 1000 guests and crew for a 48-hour stay.Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) managing director, June Chepkemei, said that the cruise ship industry in Kenya

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Trump declares US 'in charge' of Venezuela and Maduro goes to court

President Donald Trump's claim that the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela will be underscored Monday when the oil-rich nation's deposed leader is hauled before a New York court, while his successor offers to cooperate.Leftist strongman Nicolas Maduro, 63, faces narcotrafficking charges along

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Let's change our mindset, focus on things that matter

Happy New Year! As a pre-election year, 2026 is likely to be filled with end-to-end politicking. Yet it is worth recalling that there is more to life besides politics. Which is why I would like to propose that in 2026 we endeavour to downgrade politicking a notch or two. We should instead give pride

By The Standard Jan 05, 2026

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Kajiado Man Jailed For Life in Child Defilement Case

A Kajiado court has sentenced a middle-aged man to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of defiling an 11-year-old boy. The ruling was delivered on January 5 by Principal Magistrate Hon. V. Ka...

By Antony Waweru Jan 05, 2026

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