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A search for missing teacher Martina Chepkemoi Ruto has ended in tragedy after her body was discovered near the Kimugu River on the outskirts of Kericho town, days after she disappeared while travelling to work. Highlights Martina Chepkemoi...
President William Ruto has directed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to review the customs clearance charge imposed on consolidated cargo, with the current Sh3.2 million threshold set to be reduced to Sh2 million. The President has...

Kenya’s Election Connectivity Set for Upgrade Ahead of 2027 Poll

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has given an assurance that connectivity will not be a major obstacle during the 2027 General Election, promising...

NACADA Seizes More Than 17,000 Litres of Illicit Brew in Nairobi and Kisumu

More than 17,000 litres of illicit alcohol have been seized in coordinated operations targeting illegal brewing and distribution networks in Nairobi and Kisumu. The...

Alex Kiprotich Found Dumped Near Masinga Dam After Nighttime Abduction

Standard Group senior editor Alex Kiprotich has been found safe after he was allegedly abducted by armed men while travelling along the Gilgil–Nakuru Road...

Fertilizer Price Drop Brings Fresh Hope to Nyeri Farmers

For farmers in Nyeri, agriculture is showing signs of recovery as lower fertilizer prices, improved coffee earnings and government-backed financing begin to ease some...

DPP Sounds Alarm Over Exploitation of Jobless Youth Ahead of 2027 Elections

Unemployed and economically vulnerable young people are increasingly being targeted for political violence, with some allegedly recruited for as little as Ksh200, Director of...

Oburu Oginga Breaks Silence on Hospital Reports, Says He Is ‘Very Well’

ODM party leader Oburu Oginga has moved to calm concerns about his health after reports claimed he had been admitted to Nairobi Hospital. The...

Four Years of Ruto’s Housing Promise: Sh73.2 Billion Levy, 8,800 Homes and 1.1 Million Jobs

Four years into President William Ruto’s administration, his Affordable Housing Programme has moved from a campaign promise to one of the government’s biggest ongoing...

“Where Does the Money Go?” Morara Kebaso Questions Mumias Sugar Bailouts

Activist and political commentator Morara Kebaso has raised questions over the repeated government support extended to Mumias Sugar, questioning how the company's financial troubles...

Kenya Airways Gives Update as Passengers Face More Delays After Strike

Passengers flying with Kenya Airways should expect continued delays even after aviation workers called off their two-day strike and resumed normal duties. The national...

Kenya’s Sports Economy Gets Major Boost as Stadium Projects and Global Events Expand

Kenya is steadily positioning itself as one of Africa’s leading destinations for major sporting events, while a growing investment in stadiums, training facilities and...

Government Does Not Always Have to Buy Everything’: Matiang’i on New Police Uniforms

Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i has challenged the government to explain whether Kenya is getting the best value for money from the rollout...

Milimani Court Closes Rosemary Koech Burial Dispute After Husband Withdraws Case

A legal dispute surrounding the burial of former KCB Head of Data Protection Rosemary Koech Kimwatu has come to an end after her husband,...

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