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David Gichuru

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  1. August 2026
  2. 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
  3. July 2026
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. June 2026
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. The Standard

    Stephen's Cathedral on Jogoo Road, Nairobi, on June 6, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Nairobi ACK Diocese Bishop Johnathan Kabiru has urged politicians and Kenyans to embrace unity peace and tolerance ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    Nairobi ACK bishop urges leaders to shun ethnic politics
  11. The Standard

    EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud addresses the media following the raid at the home of Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban planning Patrick Analo in Syokimau, Machakos County, 4 June 4, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Nairobi County has been touted as the heartbeat of the nation.

    Den of scandals: Arrest of planning boss adds another blot to City Hall
  12. May 2026
  13. The Standard

    Jackson Kihara, before Justice Alexander Muteti at the Milimani Law Court, May 21, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Details have emerged at the High Court that senior government officials, including State House operatives and security officers, made covert visits to Manyani Maximu

    Gachagua son: State House top officials visited me in prison
  14. The Standard

    Supreme Court judge nominee Mohamed Warsame before JSC at the Milimani court, Nairobi, April 29, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] Supreme Court judge nominee Mohamed Warsame is a different man, from one person to another.

    Of firm stance and gentle heart: Justice Warsame's two worlds

Today

  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.

    7 hours ago · 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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