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Kenya's bold newspaper, since 1902. standardmedia.co.ke

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A political showdown is looming in Kakamega today as President William Ruto and the United Opposition, led by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, take their fierce rivalry to the heart of the vote-rich Western region.
Showdown looms as Gachagua, Ruto set twin rallies in Western
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Police have launched investigations into a fire that broke out at Kamwala Mixed School in Mwala, Machakos County, destroying the headteacher's office. The blaze damaged property and important documents, but no injuries were reported as residents and students helped contain it
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Political supporters from two different factions reportedly stormed vehicles along the Mumias- Bungoma Road on Saturday, causing panic among passengers, including students returning from a choir music festival. The incident occurred near Harambee Photo by Mary Imenza
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President William Ruto has lashed out at the opposition, saying they do not have a plan for Kenya and their work is just to move around the country to make noise.
Ruto: Opposition has no plan, just noise
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Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for nearly 37 years before being killed by Israeli and US airstrikes on February 28, will be buried on July 9, state television reported Saturday.
Iran's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei to be buried July 9: state TV
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A section of politicians in West Pokot County has intensified calls for President William Ruto to be given a second term in office. They argued that he needs more time to fully implement his development agenda and complete ongoing projects across the country.
Ruto's allies in West Pokot intensify 'tutam' campaign
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Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Oburu Oginga has assured party members that the party's nomination process ahead of the 2027 General Election will be free, fair and devoid of favoritism, in a move aimed at addressing longstanding concerns over the issuance of direct
No direct tickets, Oburu promises transparent ODM primaries
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President William Ruto's allies have rallied behind the Sh4.8 trillion 2026/27 budget, describing it as a people-centred financial plan that prioritises education, sports, infrastructure and job creation.
Ruto's allies defend Sh4.8 trillion budget
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The Kenya Comprehensive School Heads Association (KECSHA) has expressed deep concern over the recent wave of unrest in senior schools across the country. They warned that the incidents are disrupting learning, destroying property and putting the lives of learners at risk.
Headteachers call for dialogue as school unrest rocks learning institutions
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OPINION:One of the best works about the travails of a struggling writer is Keep the Aspidistra Flying, published by Victor Gollancz Ltd in 1936. The novel by George Orwell, whose real name was Eric Arthur Blair, tells the story of Gordon Comstock, a 29-year-old writer who quits
Why creativity is becoming a luxury for Africa's young talent
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Taveta MP John Bwire says Rigathi Gachagua is unfit to lead the country, citing what he describes as divisive politics. Video by Mumo Munuve
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Israel's Ministry of Health has proposed a temporary restriction on the entry of foreign travellers from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of measures to prevent the importation of Ebola cases into the country.
Israel proposes an entry ban on travellers from Kenya over Ebola
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