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Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:50:00 +0300
How a chilling confession, distress note and cigarette gave away Kimani killers
According to police informer, details of plan were elaborate from abduction to killing field. The killing area was a secluded farm in Mlolongo in a secluded area called Soweto

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:50:00 +0300
Wafula Chebukati, police under fire for airport arrest over election materials
Police insisted the manner in which the cargo arrived in the country was improper. The arrest has amplified fears expressed concerning commissions level of preparedness for the August polls.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:50:00 +0300
They had a common aim to kill, High Court rules as four nailed for murders
Judge rules that circumstantial evidence proved the four were involved in the murders Matter to be mentioned on September 23 when convicts get a chance to mitigate before sentencing.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 10:50:00 +0300
Ugali politics: Unga crisis is a potent political weapon against the incumbent
The public has never known to date which type of witchcraft was used to ship tonnes of maize from the Port of Lázaro Cárdenas in Mexico to Mombasa in less than 72 hours.

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0300
Justice at last: Kin of murder victims welcome verdict
After six years, the families of Willie Kimani, Josephat Mwenda and Joseph Muiruri found justice after all the accused who orchestrated the murder were found guilty.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 21:03:45 +0300
Wafula Chebukati: Stop harassment of election personnel
Chebukati says the release of the three Venezuelans was conditional as they have to appear before the Anti-Terrorism Unit next week and likely to affect the performance of their duties.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 18:18:06 +0300
Report: 34 million Kenyans watched deputy presidential debate
Media Council: 34m Kenyans watched deputy presidential debate on Tuesday; out of these, 10.2m watched both sessions, while 23.8m watched Karua-Rigathi face-off.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 17:38:31 +0300
Burundi takes over EAC leadership from Kenya
Pres. Uhuru hands over one-year EAC chairmanship to Burundis Evariste Ndayishimiye; Uhuru to now mediate peace talks in DRC as the summits representative.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:17:21 +0300
Smartmatic: What to know about firm aiding IEBC technology
For 22 years now, Smartmatic International has been in the business of building and implementing electronic voting systems.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:24:06 +0300
When you are the president's doctor
A personal physician is a crucial cog in the wheel of presidential duties at home and abroad; checking out opportunistic diseases, diet, and signs of depression.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:47:31 +0300
Willie Kimani murder: Police officer Leliman, three co-accused found guilty
Former Administration Police officer Fredrick Leliman was the main suspect in the murder. [File, Standard]

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:46:24 +0300
KNEC reveals dates when Grade 6 learners can pick junior secondary schools
KNEC says it will open its Grade Six assessment portal between August 15 and 30, 2022 to allow the candidates select junior secondary schools theyd wish to join.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:20:00 +0300
When your student is the Chief of Defense Forces
Kibochi specialised in regional stabilisation efforts through collective security institutions. He hopes his efforts will motivate young KDF leaders towards knowledge seeking.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 10:15:00 +0300
Taxpayers to fork out Sh103b to bail out Kenya Airways, again
Cash to pay off the airline's debts is an arrangement between Kenya and IMF aimed at restructuring some State-owned enterprises to reduce their fiscal risks.

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 08:15:00 +0300
Analysis: Ruto doesn't have the answer to hunger when 2008 maize scam still lingers
The DP was calmly presiding over a ministry where the corrupt practice was rife. Much of what happened under the ministers watch has never been investigated.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:48:44 +0300
Hussein Mohamed speaks on 'Gachagua debate notes'
Hussein Mohamed said Gachagua was not in possession of the questions ahead of the debate schedule.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 16:07:47 +0300
DP William Ruto confirms he'll attend presidential debate
DP William Ruto confirms hell attend presidential debate

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0300
Is Wajackoyah too high on Cannabis math?
A Standard Checkpoint fact-check finds George Wajackoyah's numbers on Cannabis Sativa farming too high.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:10:00 +0300
Inside Uhuru's low-priced unga deal
Prices of unga have risen sharply following a drought and a surge in prices of fertiliser, with a 2kg packet retailing for as high as Sh230 in some outlets.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:08:34 +0300
Ruto to deal with 'State capture' if elected president
DP Ruto claimed that corruption had been absorbed into government.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:30:06 +0300
Blow to Kigame as Court suspends orders to be considered for clearance
Court of Appeal suspends High Court order directing IEBC to consider Reuben Kigames presidential bid pending determination of appeal filed by the Commission.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:15:00 +0300
Maribe: My crime is being Jowie's lover
Former TV news anchor Jacqueline Maribe says police linked her to murder case for being fiancée of the main suspect.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:26:19 +0300
Eric Latiff, Yvonne Okwara to moderate Raila-Ruto debate
KTNs Eric Latiff, Citizens Yvonne Okwara to moderate Ruto, Raila debate on Jul. 26; KTNs Ken Mijungu, NTVs Smriti Vidyarthi to moderate Mwaure, Wajackoyah.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:59:35 +0300
Deputy presidential debate: Fact checking Martha Karua and Rigathi Gachagua
Four candidates for the position of Deputy President met in a face-to-face debate on July 19, 2022. The Kenya Editors Guild Fact-Checking desk looked into whether their claims were inaccurate.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:10:00 +0300
Ruto tells off Raila over plans to repossess land
DP William Ruto said he bought the land legally, contrary to claims from his political detractors.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:26:34 +0300
President Uhuru caps 2-kg unga price at Sh100 countrywide
A spot-check by The Standard, however, revealed that a 2-kg packet of unga was retailing as high as Sh230 in some supermarkets.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:23:41 +0300
CS Matiang'i: Criminal gangs grouping in Coast
CS Matiangi has said they have received intelligence reports that criminal gangs are grouping in Coast region ahead of the August 9 polls.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:16:13 +0300
Ugali alternatives as unga prices remain high
Ugali, also known as the white cornmeal, is one of the most popular foods in Kenya.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:35:21 +0300
Adding Reuben Kigame on presidential ballot paper to cost Sh971m, IEBC says
The IEBC says the presidential hopeful did not raise the requisite 48,000 signatures from at least 24 counties in Kenya as required by the law.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:26:45 +0300
When the wheels came off powerful matatu societies
The tires of the matatu associations were punctured by Attorney General Mathew Guy Muli whose mighty pen did the unthinkable.



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