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At a small, sun-drenched home in Ikapolok village, Teso Subcounty, the silence is a breathing agony, a stark contrast to the dedication that once defined the man who now exists only as a fading photograph.Five months have passed since the last fragmented call, when Milcah Wangila spoke with Oscar Mu
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The notion of a goon in Kenya is largely a vague matter of political convenience. There is no definition of a goon in Kenyan law, even as President William Ruto vows, as he did this week, to rid the country of goons.Within Kenya’s statutory law, it is impossible to find the headword “goon”. The stat
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Nairobi’s skyline has long been defined by the steady rise of glass towers and high-density blocks stretching across Kilimani, Kileleshwa, and Upper Hill. But as the city grows upwards, a quieter counter-trend is taking shape on its edges, reshaping how urban living is imagined.Across the city, a ne
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In most rich countries, the news that a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is coming to visit is met with indifference. But, in most African countries the news can cause great consternation.Why the difference?Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subsc
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ODM leaders during former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's memorial service at Sony Sugar Green Stadium in Awenso Sub-County, Migori County, on November 6, 2025.[Anne Atieno, Standard]
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Voter registrationis the processthroughwhich eligible citizens areentered intothe official register of voters, enabling them to participate in elections.The responsibility for managing this process lies with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), as mandated by the Constitution.
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as Kenya's fastest-growing market for gold exports in the first nine months of 2025, outpacing traditional major buyers such as Uganda and the United States.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive ac
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All that glitters is not gold. This proverb now defines the mood among locals in Isulu-Bushiangala, Ikolomani Constituency, Kakamega County, and across Kenya following the discovery of multi-billion-shilling gold deposits.What was once a source of hope and prosperity has quickly descended into blood
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Fresh unrest is brewing within the Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (Kuppet) following a contentious move to initiate its next election cycle under laws currently suspended by the courts.The Ministry of Labour has now cautioned the union against what it terms an illegal and premature s
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The Late Raila Odinga while he addressed supporters at Kamukunji rally on Monday January, 23, 2023.[FILE,Standard]
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Three years into his tenure, President William Ruto has struggled with shedding off the tag of being intolerant to dissent.From the suppression of protestors, abductions, to the removal of critics from his ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the unprecedented ouster of his deputy, Rigathi Ga
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Deputy Inspector General of PoliceEliud Lagatis walking a tightrope and risks losing his job if a petition for his removal is filed.Since the murder of Albert Omondi Ojwang, politicians, human rights groups, and the public have called for his ouster.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Sto
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