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David Gichuru

2026-05-012026-10-10

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    Monica Njeri, 73, casts her ballot at Huruma Primary School during the recent Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. [David Gichuru, Standard] Kenya’s propaganda machine goes AI: How Ruto’s government is accused of using bots and bloggers to win 2027 .spw-fade-overlay { position: ab …

    Propaganda machine: How AI is turning political propaganda into election battleground
  3. The Standard

    The late Sharon Otieno’s parents, Douglas Otieno and Melinda Auma before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi on September 16, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Sharon Otieno’s father has told the High Court he remains bitter towards two of her killers but has forgiven former Migori …

    'If I could be a dog, I would bite them and lick their blood,' Sharon's father tells court
  4. The Standard

    Prosecutor Jalson Makori cross-examines National Police Service witness Andrew Limo at the Milimani Law Courts in the Rex Masai inquest. [David Gichuru, Standard] Inquiry into the killing of Rex Masai has unearthed fresh details about Nairobi’s crippled CCTV network, with about 2 …

    Rex Masai inquest exposes Nairobi's crippled CCTV network
  5. August 2026
  6. The Standard

    … They are to be detained at Kileleshwa police station until August 27, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] It was a letter written in the heat of frustration that would set off a chain reaction of bloodshed spanning more than two decades. …

    Murder in family: Tragedy of bitter divorce, prime property row and two city murders
  7. The Standard

    … They are to be detained at Kileleshwa police station until August 27, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] It was a letter written in the heat of frustration that would set off a chain reaction of bloodshed spanning more than two decades. …

    Two murders, bitter family feud and Sh1.5b land war: The deadly revenge in Dr Mutiso's murder
  8. July 2026
  9. The Standard

    IPOS Forensic expert Joshua Mutua and Deputy Director Public Prosecutions Jalson Makori give evidence in chief during the murder trial of teacher Albert Ojwang before the Kibera Law Courts, on July 22, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Police actions after they put teacher Albert O …

    Officers actions in CCTV contradict their boss's statement in Ojwang murder trial
  10. The Standard

    IPOS Forensic expert Joshua Mutua and Deputy Director Public Prosecutions Jalson Makori give evidence in chief during the murder trial of teacher Albert Ojwang before the Kibera Law Courts, on July 22, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Police actions after they put teacher Albert O …

    Albert Ojwang murder: How officers' actions in CCTV contradict their boss's statement
  11. The Standard

    Voters queue outside Ol Kalou Comprehensive School polling station as they wait patiently to cast their ballots, July 16, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Sammy Kamau Ngotho, the Democratic Congress Party (DCP) candidate, had taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentar …

    Whitewashed: Ol Kalou's crushing blow to UDA
  12. June 2026
  13. The Standard

    … VocalizeTuajibike platform member Linet Omondi, Community Initiative Action Group Kenya Executive Director Chris Owala and Kenya Human Rights Commission Executive Director Davis Malombe during a press conference on alleged GSU harassment, on Tuesday, June 30 2026. [David Gichuru …

    Rights groups condemn alleged harassment of residents by GSU over Shanta Gold
  14. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeOraimo African Regional Manager Jerry Hu speaks during the Oraimo Innovation Gala in Nairobi. [David Gichuru, Standard] Technology companies are widening their reach beyond smartphones and basic accessories as they compete for a larger share of consumer spending, …

    Tech firms expand beyond smartphones as consumer ecosystems grow

Wednesday 16 September

  1. AI, bots used in Kenya's political propaganda ahead of 2027

    The Standard reports that Ruto's government is accused of using artificial intelligence, bots, and bloggers to spread political propaganda in the lead-up to the 2027 election.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Sharon Otieno's father forgives Obado, remains bitter toward two killers

    Sharon Otieno's father told the High Court he has forgiven former Migori Governor Okoth Obado after the latter reached out to the family for reconciliation, but remains bitter toward two of her killers.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Rex Masai inquest reveals only 20% of Nairobi CCTV cameras operational

    An inquiry into the killing of Rex Masai has uncovered that about 20 per cent of cameras are operational across Nairobi's CBD, exposing the city's severely crippled CCTV network.

    3 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Family members detained in connection with two city murders

    Chris Mulwa and his mother, Rose Mbithe, have been detained at Kileleshwa police station in connection with two murders spanning more than two decades, allegedly rooted in a bitter divorce, property dispute, and a 2003 complaint to the Law Society of Kenya.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Family feud over Sh1.5b land sparks deadly revenge killing

    A letter of complaint filed with the Law Society of Kenya in 2003 triggered a chain reaction of bloodshed spanning over two decades, involving two murders, a bitter family feud, and a land dispute worth Sh1.5 billion. Chris Mulwa and his mother Rose Mbithe have been detained in connection with Dr Mutiso's murder.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 23 July

  1. CCTV footage contradicts police testimony in Ojwang murder trial

    Police actions recorded on CCTV after placing teacher Albert Ojwang in the boot of their vehicle from the cells contradict statements made by their superior officer during the murder trial before Kibera Law Courts.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard →

  2. CCTV evidence contradicts police officers' statements in Ojwang murder trial

    Police actions captured on CCTV after placing teacher Albert Ojwang in a vehicle boot from the cells contradict their superior's account, according to evidence presented at the Kibera Law Courts murder trial.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

  1. DCP candidate leads UDA in Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election

    Sammy Kamau Ngotho of the Democratic Congress Party has taken an unassailable lead in the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election and is on course for a landslide victory over UDA candidate Samuel Muchina.

    17 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Human rights groups condemn GSU harassment over Shanta Gold

    Human rights groups including the Kenya Human Rights Commission have condemned alleged harassment of residents in Vihiga and Siaya counties by General Service Unit officers, saying the operation has targeted individuals who questioned Shanta Gold mining operations and sought justice through lawful means.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 15 June

  1. Tech firms expand product lines beyond smartphones across Africa

    Technology companies are moving beyond smartphones and basic accessories into home appliances, personal care devices and other household products to capture larger consumer spending, bundling products into wider ecosystems as growth slows in core mobile hardware markets.

    15 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Nairobi ACK bishop calls for unity ahead of 2027 election

    The Nairobi ACK Diocese Bishop Johnathan Kabiru has urged politicians and Kenyans to embrace unity, peace and tolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election, saying leaders must prioritise national cohesion over personal political ambitions and shun ethnic politics. The church has intensified civic education, peace and justice programmes to prepare Kenyans for the upcoming elections.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 5 June

  1. Nairobi planning chief arrested in latest city hall corruption case

    The arrest of Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo adds to a series of scandals affecting Nairobi City County governance.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. Officials visited jailed son of late Nyeri Governor during Gachagua impeachment

    Senior government officials, including State House operatives and security officers, made covert visits to Manyani Maximum Security Prison during the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment process in October 2024 and struck a deal with Jackson Kihara, the jailed son of late Nyeri Governor Nderitu Gachagua.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 1 May

  1. Supreme Court judge nominee Warsame presents contrasting personalities

    Supreme Court judge nominee Mohamed Warsame is described as a different man depending on the person, presenting contrasting aspects of his character.

    1 May 2026 · The Standard →

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