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North Eastern MPs criticise Gachagua for Eastleigh mall claims

North Eastern MPs have accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of making statements that amount to ethnic profiling.The MPs, led by Dadaab MP Farah Maalim, said Gachagua’s remarks have taken what they termed “Somaliphobia” to alarming levels, adding that attacks on Somali-owned businesses a

By The Standard Jan 07, 2026

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Shock after 15-year-old girl throws child into Embakasi River

Residents of Tassia Estate in Nairobi’s Embakasi were left in shock after a 15-year-old girl threw a two-year-old child into Embakasi River in an incident that nearly claimed the toddler’s life.The child was rescued by a Good Samaritan, identified as Stephen Odit, whose quick response prevented what

By The Standard Jan 07, 2026

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Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile

Undoubtedly, 2026 is the year for elevated political activism and strategic positioning for next year’s general election. Realignments will intensify. Coalitions will form. And, voters will begin to reshape their dispositions toward various political aspirants and their respective parties. This is a

By The Standard Jan 07, 2026

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2027 election technology must be beyond reproach

As Kenya moves toward the 2027 general election, valid concerns have emerged over the integrity of the election technology that we have, and the grey areas in the process that led to the procurement of the equipment.Former Venezuelan Intelligence Chief  Hugo 'El Pollo' Cavajal, currently in custody

By The Standard Jan 07, 2026

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Senate to seek public opinion on proposed surrogacy legislation

The Senate is expected to conduct public participation on the Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 61 of 2022) which has been passed by the National Assembly.The Bill, which was sponsored by National Assembly Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo and co-sponsored by the Nominat

By The Standard Jan 07, 2026

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