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Wednesday, 4 November 2026
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Politics

  1. Gachagua challenges Matiang'i, Muturi to prove political strength

    Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has responded to Fred Matiang'i and Justin Muturi, urging them to demonstrate their political ground strength rather than question his focus on numbers in the effort to unseat President William Ruto.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. Rising cost of living poses challenge to Ruto's re-election bid

    President William Ruto faces a major political challenge from rising cost of living, driven by historically high fuel prices and bad weather that has increased food prices.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  3. Treasury warns KRA revenue shortfalls may increase borrowing needs

    The National Treasury has expressed concern over the Kenya Revenue Authority's ability to meet collection targets, noting that ordinary revenue has missed official projections in nine of the past 11 years, threatening funding for President William Ruto's final budget before the August 2027 elections.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  4. Construction continues at Moi property despite court injunction

    Individuals under State protection have continued constructing a perimeter wall around a Moi family property in Eldoret owned since 1996, defying a temporary injunction issued by Justice Charles Ondieki that barred a forceful takeover of the home.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

Society

  1. Survey reveals county-level disparities in education and services

    A new survey shows significant inequalities across Kenyan counties, with children born in Garissa facing greater challenges than those in Kiambu or Nairobi due to disparities in education, access to basic services, and household wealth.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

  2. One in four Kenyan women experienced online abuse, KNBS survey finds

    A Kenya National Bureau of Statistics survey found that 26 per cent of Kenyan women have experienced technology-facilitated gender-based violence in their lifetime, with 21 per cent facing such abuse in the preceding 12 months. The abuse occurred across social media, messaging platforms and text messages, with current or former partners, strangers and online stalkers identified as perpetrators.

    3 hours ago · Capital News →

Sport

  1. Standard Golf Classic Nairobi returns to Royal Club tomorrow

    The Standard County Golf Classic Nairobi Edition will take place at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club, with over 250 players expected to compete for prizes. The tournament, themed "On the green cause, for the green cause," supports sustainable climate action and is backed by sponsors including Eka Hotel, Stabex International, and Stima Sacco.

    1 hour ago · The Standard →

World & Region

  1. Indonesia arrests three for unlawfully tapping President's phone

    Indonesian authorities arrested three people—identified as a general and senior police officers—for allegedly tapping President Prabowo Subianto's phone and those of other government officials, politicians, journalists, NGO representatives, and businesspeople without legal basis.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

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