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Politics

  1. Moi family land near Eldoret becomes construction site amid dispute

    Prime property belonging to the family of late President Daniel arap Moi near Eldoret State Lodge has become an active construction site. A row erupted after the State invaded the land, shaping up as a political battle between the State and the Moi family.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Bomas contract kept secret reveals kickback clauses

    Parliament has demanded to see the contract for the multi-billion-shilling Bomas International Convention Complex project, but the Ministry of Defence has withheld it, citing commercial confidentiality and national security protocols.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  3. Kalonzo, Gachagua plan another meeting to unite opposition

    Wiper Patriotic Front Leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democracy for Citizens Party Leader Rigathi Gachagua are set to meet at Wamunyoro to focus on uniting the opposition, a week after Gachagua hosted Kalonzo and his allies following Gachagua's return from a nearly two-month visit to the United States.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  4. President Ruto's infrastructure projects miss October completion deadline

    President Ruto's mega projects have missed yet another deadline, with road construction works along the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway (A8) among those falling behind schedule.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. Teachers report student dropouts linked to Makenzi's teachings

    Teachers from Busia and Siaya counties told the Mombasa High Court that several learners did not return to school for the second term of 2025 because of teachings by convicted cult leader Paul Nthenge Makenzi, who was recently convicted for the murder of 191 people and is facing a second case linked to at least 20 deaths at Kwa Binzaro Forest in Kilifi County.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

  2. Building collapse raises questions on approvals and enforcement

    A multi-storey building collapse in Eastleigh has raised questions about how construction proceeded despite reportedly unapproved development plans, and why enforcement action failed to stop it. At least 20 people are feared trapped in the rubble, with Nairobi County, the National Construction Authority, and other agencies facing scrutiny.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

Sport

  1. Kenya bounces back with PNG win in ICC Challenge League A

    Kenya captain Dhiren Gondaria said the team will learn from a mixed performance at the ICC Challenge League A circuit in Nairobi, where they finished bottom of the table despite defeating Denmark by 103 runs and Papua New Guinea by 88 runs in their final match.

    2 hours ago · The Standard →

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