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Tue, 03 May 2022 10:37:00 +0300
Detectives probing Nominated MP Sankok son's death
Detectives to question Nominated MP David Sankok over teenage son's death, Narok DCI boss Mwenda Ethaiba says; minor allegedly shot himself dead yesterday.

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:23:00 +0300
Trouble stalks Wajir governor in his quest to retain plum job
Mr Mohamud has spent most of his time in office trying to prove he was validly elected.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Nominations: Disgruntled hopefuls vow to ditch Wiper
If they think they are popular let them form their own political parties. Wiper will have no numbers in Parliament and counties due to bungled primaries'.

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
26-year-old man arrested over the murder of his estranged wife
Samuel Mbugua, 26, is said to have travelled 52km from Ndeiya to Rongai in Kajiado County, where his wife Faith Njambi lived, stabbed her twice and left her for dead.

Tue, 03 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Raila in Mt Kenya to quell Azimio zoning concerns
Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Alliance presidential contender Mr Raila Odinga has defended their zoning strategy, saying it will avert vote splitting and self-cannibalism in allied parties.

Mon, 02 May 2022 19:41:00 +0300
Kenya Kwanza leaders slam Uhuru for hitting out at Ruto
Kenya-Kwanza Alliance leaders have turned the heat on President Uhuru Kenyatta over claims that Deputy President William Ruto failed to support his administration.

Mon, 02 May 2022 19:33:00 +0300
Dogs maul to death woman and her one-year-old child in Ugenya
A 28-year-old woman and her one-year-old son have been mauled to death by stray dogs in Siranga Village, Ugenya Constituency, Siaya County.

Mon, 02 May 2022 19:08:00 +0300
Probox driver killed in Embu crash was on his first day of 'muguka' business
Edwin Mukundi had recently sold his parcel of land and bought a Toyota Probox, which he hoped would help him save on muguka transportation costs.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:22:00 +0300
Nominated MP David Sankok's son shoots himself dead, police say
Nominated MP David Sankok addressing journalists in Nairobi on March 13, 2022. [David Njaaga, Standard]

Mon, 02 May 2022 13:52:00 +0300
Matiang'i imposes curfew in Marsabit days after banditry attack
This comes in the wake of last Thursday's banditry attack that left five people, including a Chief and an Assistant Chief, dead.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:49:00 +0300
Five vehicles damaged, one injured after tree crashes in Naivasha camp
A weekend outing for a group of families in a Naivasha hotel ended on a sour note after an Acacia tree crashed, extensively damaging their cars.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Brokers and multinational firms are holding us hostage: fishermen
The state estimates that in 10 years, the fishing sector will generate 60,000 jobs. Sh1.8 billion has been set aside for building of Liwatoni Fish Complex landing site.

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
'Standard' reader offers to educate minors affected by Nyando floods
The children have been living with their grandmother in a tent, with no bed and basics. Families moved to the camp in 2019 after they were displaced by floods.

Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Vihiga County unveils climate change committees
Each of the 25 wards has a committee that will develop proper governance structures and coordinate activities, including afforestation to enable building of resilience against climate change.

Sun, 01 May 2022 22:21:00 +0300
150 ODM nomination losers in Homa Bay pledge to support winners
The resolve came after the intervention of governor aspirant Gladys Wanga and her running mate Oyugi Magwanga.

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:33:00 +0300
Nine people hospitalised after gunmen spray their matatu with bullets
Eight passengers and a matatu driver have been hospitalised after gunmen sprayed their vehicle with bullets at Kainuk, Turkana South on the Kapenguria-Lodwar Road.

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:07:00 +0300
Wajir governor launches re-election campaign
Wajir Governor Mohamed Abdi launched his re-election campaign yesterday. This comes a week after he declared his bid to defend the seat as an independent candidate.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:00:00 +0300
UDA told to obey tribunal orders on primaries
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has been challenged to obey a court order and repeat party primaries in Naivasha Constituency.

Sun, 01 May 2022 12:00:00 +0300
Dini ya Msambwa leader's widows pray for help to end life of misery
Sect leader Elijah Masinde was a mythical figure to many including his surviving wives. Sect followers, widows lament government neglect.

Sun, 01 May 2022 06:30:00 +0300
John Munyes, rivals unveil line-up to face UDA in poll
Munyes, Turkana South MP James Lomenen and County Assembly Speaker Erastus Lokaale, who were seeking to succeed Governor Josphat Nanok belong to Azimio la Umoja.

Sun, 01 May 2022 05:30:00 +0300
Big money campaigns rock Kisii as five candidates eye governor's seat
Aspirants have been splashing money in the campaigns, including erecting billboards. Handsome cash handouts have seen most farmers abandon their farms in the last one month.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Kibaki sendoff: Colourful final drive to Mt Kenya through roads, highways he built
National Youth Service (NYS) officers were deployed for crowd control within the grounds and outside, body was removed from the hearse and placed on the military gun carrier.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Bishop calls out politicians over use of toxic and abusive language
Archbishop Muheria asks the political class to emulate fallen President Kibaki. Prelate accuses politicians of hijacking the brotherhood and sisterhood of the nation.

Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Munene Kairu's son recalls Kibaki's loyalty to 'Nyeri Six'
Kairu, who was close to Kibaki and five other friends were arrested during the one-party era after they had fought in a bar after a tiff over the political fate of the vice president.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0300
Youth waste away as drug dealers rule Vihiga
Boys some as young as 14 abuse drugs in broad daylight in Luanda. Locals blame police officers over the flourishing sale of illicit liquor in town.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 06:50:00 +0300
Othaya waits to bid farewell to its most famous son and leader
Former president to be buried next to his wife Lucy in his Othaya home. Burial service to take place at Othaya Approved School grounds where more than 15,000 are expected.

Sat, 30 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Conservationists decry environment practices
Environmentalists call for concerted efforts to save wetlands from encroachment amid concerns over poor handling of waste across the country.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:07:00 +0300
Kenyatta National Hospital Othaya Annex changes names to Mwai Kibaki Hospital
The Sh1 billion hospital's naming proposals have evolved from the Othaya Hospital, to Mwai Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital and later KNH Othaya Annex.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Man charged for being in possession of a military dagger
A man was on Wednesday charged before a Nairobi court with being in possession of a military dagger.

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Nairobi Hilton Hotel closes doors after 53 years
After 53 years of operations in Kenya, Hilton Hotel will close its doors on December 31, 2022.



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