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Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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Politics

  1. Opposition unity talks progress with Gachagua, Kalonzo, Wamalwa

    Opposition unity discussions are intensifying following talks between Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, followed by separate discussions with Democratic Action Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Luhya council of elders on timing the Opposition's Presidential flagbearer announcement and electoral process timelines.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Ruto now faces state capture accusations he made against Uhuru

    President William Ruto, who campaigned on a promise to investigate alleged state capture and cronyism under his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta, is now being accused of the same misconduct.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. 2.58 million primary pupils begin national exams without major incidents

    Over 2.58 million primary school candidates started national assessments yesterday with no major incidents reported, supported by tight security measures against cheating. Secondary school oral and practical exams under the KCSE also continued uninterrupted.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Refugee teachers in Kenya earn low pay, face poor conditions

    More than eight in 10 teachers in Kenya's refugee camp schools earn Sh9,000 or less monthly while managing students shaped by displacement and violence, while public school teachers in host communities enjoy permanent employment, higher pay and clearer career paths.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Lecturers vow to intensify strike over salary offer cut

    Lecturers have vowed to intensify their ongoing strike after the government lowered its counter-offer for the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement to Sh11.95 billion, from Sh12 billion, following collapsed negotiation talks. The unions termed the reduced offer a slap in the face and accused the government of negotiating in bad faith.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

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