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Thursday, 15 October 2026
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Thursday, 15 October 2026
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Politics

  1. ODM's broad-based strategy examined after Raila's political exit

    President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga signed a cooperation framework on March 7, 2025, committing to address the country's economic, social and governance challenges.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. IEBC sets October 15 deadline for party authorized persons

    The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has urged political parties to meet an October 15 deadline for submitting authorized persons and specimen signatures. IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Abdallah said the Commission will use an inclusive process and has proposed implementing the not-more-than-two-thirds gender principle through party nomination rules under the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, currently before Parliament.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Sifuna and Babu emerge as rivals for Raila's political legacy

    Following Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's death in 1994, his son Raila Odinga built his own political identity. The article examines how two figures—Sifuna and Babu—are now positioned in a struggle over control of the political movement Raila has led.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. Kenya's political vacuum one year after Raila Odinga's death

    One year after the passing of former opposition leader Raila Odinga, Kenya's political landscape remains engulfed in a vacuum.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  5. Democratic erosion marks late Raila Odinga's first death anniversary

    Celebrations marking the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death honour his contributions to Kenya's democracy, but his achievements are being eroded as former allies and government operatives push back against democratic ideals.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  6. ODM faces political uncertainty one year after Raila's death

    One year after Raila Amolo Odinga's death, the Orange Democratic Movement confronts a political reality that would have been difficult to imagine during his lifetime, as the party he built and dominated faces new challenges.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  7. President Ruto launches new political slogan in Siaya County

    President William Ruto unveiled a new political slogan, "Usawa ni sawa, Mbele Pamoja," during a Wednesday visit to Bondo town in Siaya County, marking a shift from his previous "Kazi ni Kazi" messaging.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. Government targets April 2027 for digital devices in all public junior schools

    The Government is targeting April 2027 to equip all public junior schools in Kenya with digital learning equipment including smart boards and laptops. The programme has so far reached 10,382 schools and trained more than 64,000 teachers.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Sport

  1. PSG defeats Manchester City 4-2 in Champions League match

    Paris Saint-Germain won 4-2 against Manchester City in a Champions League fixture on Wednesday, with PSG scoring three goals in the opening 35 minutes through Doue, Dembele and Vitinha. City rallied in the second half with Haaland scoring twice either side of Akliouche's goal, but PSG held on for the victory.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Opinion

  1. Opinion: Raila Odinga's role in Kenya's political resilience

    A Standard columnist reflects on Raila Odinga's legacy and "quiet resilience" during Kenya's transition to multi-party democracy in the early 1990s, examining his role during a period of opposition persecution and political challenge.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

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