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As Kenya confronts growing calls for justice and accountability, what lies ahead for the country's democracy?

Join Jesse Rogers tonight on KTN Prime as he hosts Siaya Governor James Orengo for a timely conversation on the issues shaping the nation.
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Former Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca appointed Man City manager on a three-year contract until 2029, replacing Pep Guardiola, club confirms.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nairobi/article/2001551586/nca-cracks-down-on-developers-adding-illegal-floors-to-buildings
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NCA cracks down on developers adding illegal floors to buildings
NCA launches fresh crackdown on developers who add unauthorised floors to approved buildings, warning that contractors found culpable risk prosecution and deregistration.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551580/counties-to-share-sh428-billion-as-ruto-signs-county-allocation-of-revenue-bill-2026
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Counties to share Sh428 billion as Ruto signs county allocation of Revenue Bill 2026
County governments are set to receive a record Sh428 billion from the National Treasury after President William Ruto assented to the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551591/igads-accountability-must-be-judged-on-facts-not-anonymous-allegations
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IGAD's accountability must be judged on facts, not anonymous allegations
IGAD operates under established accountability mechanisms, including independent annual external and internal audits whose findings are available to Member States and other stakeholders.
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Mr President, why?

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Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 1,719 with 5,034 people injured, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez says; tens of thousands still missing.
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WhatsApp opens username reservations globally for 3 billion users, enabling phone number-free connections ahead of launch later this year.
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Late strike dumps Japan out of FIFA World Cup 2026 at Houston Stadium as Brazil recover from 29th-minute shock to win 2-1.
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One person shot dead as protests over Busia Governor Otuoma's remarks on jobless group enter the second day.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001551612/mr-president-why-fresh-abductions-raise-alarm-over-state-repression
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Mr President, why? Fresh abductions raise alarm over State repression
Fresh allegations of abductions and enforced disappearances following the Gen Z anniversary protests have intensified concerns over human rights abuses and alleged State repression.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/opinion/article/2001551592/east-africa-must-rethink-insurance-as-economic-uncertainties-surge
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East Africa must rethink insurance as economic uncertainties surge
Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001551584/families-count-losses-after-security-operation
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Families count losses after security operation
Residents of Ang'ata Barrikoi are rebuilding their lives after a security operation destroyed homes and businesses, even as the government promises accountability and compensation.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551578/airline-disruption-is-structural-reality-of-post-covid-aviation
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Airline disruption is structural reality of post-Covid aviation
Aircraft manufacturers continue to face significant order backlogs, while persistent supply chain constraints and shortages of critical maintenance components continue to limit fleet availability.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001551575/kenya-must-refuse-to-receive-rejected-eu-asylum-seekers
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Kenya must refuse to receive rejected EU asylum seekers
Reports suggest that Kenya is among countries being considered as a potential destination for rejected asylum seekers under the European Union's expanding migration externalisation agenda.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001551608/cue-ordered-to-audit-dental-surgery-courses-in-moi-nairobi-universities
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CUE ordered to audit dental surgery courses in Moi, Nairobi universities
The Education CS has ordered CUE to audit dental surgery programmes at Moi University and the University of Nairobi following concerns over possible lack of accreditation.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/sports/football/article/2001551616/morocco-down-netherlands-to-reach-world-cup-last-16
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US Senator James Risch calls for review of US-Uganda relations following Gen Muhoozi’s attacks on free speech and orders to shut down major media houses.
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Police launch investigations after mob allegedly lynches an elderly man accused of killing a three-year-old in Kandani, Kigumo.
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South African police deployed on streets to prevent unrest as an unofficial anti-migrant deadline takes effect; over 25,000 migrants repatriated, with many more awaiting departure amid xenophobic tensions.
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