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Edward Kiplimo

2026-05-042026-10-17
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  1. May 2026

  2. The Standard

    Josiah Njeru Njiru, the prime suspect in Rachel Watendo's murder at Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi, on May 21, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] A suspect said to have been the last person to contact musician Rachael Wandeto who died after being doused with a flammable substance, …

    Police: Taximan was last contact before Rachael Wandeto's attack

  3. Matatu operators strike nationwide over fuel price increase

    1. The Standard

      Police officers lobbed a tear gas canister at a group of Protesters in Roysambu, during a Matatu Protest, May 18, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Transport services were yesterday paralysed across the country due to an indefinite strike called by players in the industry to prote …

      Fuel protests cripple transport nationwide

    2. The Standard

      Mini-Buses parked at Westlands stage after Matatu Operators paralysed the transport sector due to the high cost of fuel. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] The nationwide public service vehicle strike disrupted movement in several parts of Nairobi on Monday morning, forcing thousands of …

      PSVs' boycott turns Nairobi into walking city

  4. The Standard

    Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata addresses the press at Flamingo Towers, Nairobi, May 3, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] After months of keeping the public guessing over his political stance, Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has finally dropped his bombshell. …

    I will not defend seat on UDA ticket, Kang'ata says
Politics

Church urges leaders to lower political temperature ahead of 2027 elections

The News

Archbishop Ole Sapit and clergy called on political leaders to reject incitement and embrace responsible leadership, warning Kenya must not return to ethnic mobilisation and political violence. The church also urged the IEBC to prepare for free and fair elections, asked security agencies to act impartially, and called on government to review tax policies worsening economic hardship.

24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Church urges leaders to lower political temperature ahead of 2027 elections

    Archbishop Ole Sapit and clergy called on political leaders to reject incitement and embrace responsible leadership, warning Kenya must not return to ethnic mobilisation and political violence. The church also urged the IEBC to prepare for free and fair elections, asked security agencies to act impartially, and called on government to review tax policies worsening economic hardship.

    24 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Cities can restore buried urban streams for stormwater management

    Stream daylighting — restoring buried streams to the surface — can help cities manage stormwater, restore habitats, and create greener public spaces, though successful projects require coordination across departments, funding, and long-term maintenance planning.

    17 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

  1. Nairobi identifies 246 flood hotspots amid El Niño rains threat

    Nairobi County has identified 246 flood hotspots across the city as El Niño rains approach, with up to 100,000 people at risk of severe flooding. Sixteen high-risk flood zones have been identified requiring drainage clearance.

    11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Nurses' 43-day strike ends, 522 deaths reported

    Kenya's public health system was paralysed for 43 days by a nurses' strike, during which 522 deaths occurred. The KNUNM Secretary General signed a return-to-work agreement on September 9, 2026 to end the crisis.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya Airways pursues cargo, revenue strategies to end losses

    National carrier Kenya Airways is pursuing a turnaround strategy that diversifies revenue streams, with cargo identified as a lucrative but untapped growth area, as the airline seeks to end a decade-long pattern of financial losses.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Nearly three in ten learners lack Grade 3 literacy and numeracy skills

    A 2026 Junior School Education and Senior School Survey Report shows that after seven years in school, nearly three in every 10 learners are joining Junior School without being able to read and understand a simple Grade 3 story or solve a basic Grade 3 mathematics problem.

    20 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 28 July

  1. The Standard apologises for ethnic slur in headline

    The Standard Group Plc published an inappropriate headline containing an ethnic slur in an article about Jean Ojiro's crowning as Miss Universe Kenya 2026; the headline was removed once flagged, and the publication has apologised to readers, Ojiro, and the Miss Universe Kenya organisation.

    28 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 30 June

  1. All public hospitals directed to adopt new digital health system

    Health CS Aden Duale announced that all public hospitals have been directed to transition to a new digital health system to improve hospital services.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 14 June

  1. Kikuyu community scapegoated in Kenya's political discourse

    An opinion piece examines the pattern of "Kikuyu bashing" as a recurring feature of Kenyan politics, driven largely from outside the community but often supported by internal actors pursuing personal interests.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 29 May

  1. Stigma and poor sanitation drive school absences during menstruation

    Girls in informal settlements miss school during their periods due to stigma, poor sanitation, lack of privacy, and inability to afford sanitary products. Awareness events are being held to break harmful stereotypes and promote menstrual health and dignity in schools and communities.

    29 May 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 22 May

  1. Suspect in musician's death arraigned at Makadara Law Courts

    A suspect described as the last person to contact musician Rachael Wandeto, who died after being doused with a flammable substance, was arraigned before Makadara Law Courts in Nairobi.

    22 May 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Transport services paralysed by industry fuel cost strike

    Transport services were paralysed across the country due to an indefinite strike called by players in the transport industry to protest against the high cost of fuel.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard →

  2. Public service vehicle strike disrupts Nairobi transport

    A nationwide public service vehicle strike disrupted movement in several parts of Nairobi on Monday morning, forcing thousands of commuters to walk to work.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 4 May

  1. Murang'a Governor Kang'ata will not defend UDA seat

    Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata has announced he will not defend his seat on the UDA ticket, ending months of uncertainty about his political stance.

    4 May 2026 · The Standard →

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