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Two mysterious people were in Jirongo's car before crash, family now says

Former Vihiga Senator George Khaniri has disclosed that the family of the late former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo has commissioned an independent investigator to establish the circumstances surrounding his death.He insisted that key questionsremain unanswered.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Fu

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Eight people linked to national IDs registration racket charged

Eight people, among them six Kenyans, a Burundian and Rwandese, were on Tuesday arraigned at the Kahawa Law Courts where they faced 12 counts related to the illegal registration of persons.Titus Muasya, Judy Kemunto, Festus Bahati, Moses Magoya, Yayha Daud, Abdikadir Mohamed, Ruth Osebe, Marius Havy

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Kenya's economy grows by 4.9pc in Q3 2025 - KNBS report

Kenya’s economy grew by 4.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, up from 4.2 per cent in the same period in 2024, according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS).The growth was driven by key sectors including construction, mining, and agriculture.Agriculture, Forestry and F

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Matiang'i defends Uhuru over attacks by top ODM leaders

The Jubilee Party leadership has come to the defence of their Party Leader, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, against attacks from some supporters of the broad-based government.The Party National Executive Committee, chaired by Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i, expressed concern over what it descri

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Back to school: Grade 10 textbook printing to start after Sh5.64bn release

The Ministry of Education has released Sh5.64 billion to the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to support the printing and nationwide distribution of Grade 10 textbooks for public schools.The funding releasewas confirmedduring a joint meeting between KICD and the Kenya Publishers Asso

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Somalia election: PM Farah says country needs inclusive leadership

Somalia Prime Minister Abdi Farah during a political tour in Dhusamareeb, Galmudug State.[Courtesy, X]Somalia Prime Minister Abdi Farah now says the country is facing a critical political moment that demands national unity, inclusive leadership, and intellectual engagement.Speaking at the 9th Herita

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Israeli Foreign Minister in Somaliland weeks after official recognition

Israel's foreign minister arrived in Somaliland on Tuesday in the first high-profile visit by an Israeli official since the country recognised the breakaway region in the Horn of Africa, the Somaliland presidency said.Israel announced last month it was officially recognising Somaliland, a first for

By The Standard Jan 06, 2026

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Fire Destroys Shops Along Luthuli Avenue in Nairobi CBD

Normal operations were brought to a standstill along Luthuli Avenue in the Nairobi CBD after a fire broke out at one of the busy buildings on Tuesday, December 6. Preliminary reports indicate the fir...

By Maxwell Amunga Jan 06, 2026

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