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The political class has embarked on a self-preservation journey to save themselves from the raging political waves that sweep away anyone who is not politically correct.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555295/falling-apart-leaders-flee-ruto-party-as-2027-political-storm-gathers
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555295/falling-apart-leaders-flee-ruto-party-as-2027-political-storm-gathers
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Falling apart: Defections shake Ruto's re-election campaign as UDA loses ground
The political class has embarked on a self-preservation journey to save themselves from the raging political waves that sweep away anyone who is not politically correct.
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To formally begin coalition talks, the Broad-based Government Naivasha retreat gave rise to a 10-member joint committee. It consisted of five members from both the United Democratic Alliance UDA and the Orange Democratic Movement ODM and were tasked to develop a common manifesto that they will present to Kenyans in 2027.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555271/how-kindiki-and-mudavadi-been-sidelined-in-the-broad-based-committee
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555271/how-kindiki-and-mudavadi-been-sidelined-in-the-broad-based-committee
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How Kindiki and Mudavadi been sidelined in the broad-based committee
For Kindiki, the absence of his lieutenants could be interpreted as an upper hand for his competitors, and it dents his ambition to retain the seat
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Constitutional experts and political pundits have poked holes in President William Ruto’s intention to integrate his Beyond Vision 2030 plan into law and the constitution, claiming it was a plot to introduce a referendum in bid to fulfill his political ambitions.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555294/confusion-reigns-over-ruto-plan-to-anchor-vision-2060-in-law
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555294/confusion-reigns-over-ruto-plan-to-anchor-vision-2060-in-law
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Confusion reigns over Ruto plan to anchor Vision 2060 in law
Ruto said it was prudent to anchor Kenya's post-2030 long-term development blueprint in law to ensure future administrations remain committed to the national agenda
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Senators have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the iconic Kenyatta International Convention Centre despite the government spending Sh 1.9 billion on its renovation.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555290/senators-raise-concerns-over-deteriorating-kicc-despite-sh19b-renovation
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001555290/senators-raise-concerns-over-deteriorating-kicc-despite-sh19b-renovation
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Senators raise concerns over deteriorating KICC despite Sh1.9b renovation
Senators have raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the iconic KICC despite the government spending Sh 1.9 billion on its renovation.
The National Assembly has passed the Public Participation Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 44 of 2025), which seeks to put in place a framework for the conduct of public participation.
If passed, it will set out how public participation will be conducted going forward, with the mandate going to various public entities to avoid over-legislation.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555270/parliament-passes-public-participation-bill
If passed, it will set out how public participation will be conducted going forward, with the mandate going to various public entities to avoid over-legislation.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555270/parliament-passes-public-participation-bill
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Parliament passes public participation bill
The Bill will set out how public participation will be conducted going forward, with the mandate going to various public entities to avoid over-legislation.
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Business leaders and investment experts have called for urgent reforms to remove barriers to trade and investment in East Africa.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001555299/stakeholders-call-for-faster-eac-integration-to-unlock-trade-and-investment
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/business/article/2001555299/stakeholders-call-for-faster-eac-integration-to-unlock-trade-and-investment
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Stakeholders call for faster EAC integration to unlock trade and investment
Business leaders and investment experts have called for urgent reforms to remove barriers to trade and investment in East Africa.
The Jubilee Party has hit back at President William Ruto over his renewed criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing the Kenya Kwanza administration of using the former Head of State as a political scapegoat instead of accounting for its record in government.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555298/let-uhuru-be-jubilee-fires-back-at-ruto
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001555298/let-uhuru-be-jubilee-fires-back-at-ruto
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'Let Uhuru be!' Jubilee fires back at Ruto
The Jubilee Party has hit back at President William Ruto over his renewed criticism of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Ebola expands to 6th province, raising alerts in South Sudan and Kenya's Northern Corridor
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001555300/ebola-expands-to-6th-province-raising-alerts-in-south-sudan-and-kenyas-northern-corridor
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/health/health-science/article/2001555300/ebola-expands-to-6th-province-raising-alerts-in-south-sudan-and-kenyas-northern-corridor
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Ebola expands to 6th province, raising alerts in South Sudan and Kenya's Northern Corridor
Ebola has spread to DRC’s sixth province, raising surveillance concerns along South Sudan and Kenya’s northern border corridors amid growing cases and deaths.
Detectives conducting the probe into the murder of Mount Elgon politician Nathan Wasama Masai raided the home of area MP Fred Kapondi and recovered crude weapons and a pair of police uniforms.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555289/detectives-recover-weapons-from-kapondis-home-as-probe-into-wasamas-murder-intensifies
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555289/detectives-recover-weapons-from-kapondis-home-as-probe-into-wasamas-murder-intensifies
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Detectives recover weapons from Kapondi's home as probe into Wasama's murder intensifies
Among the weapons recovered were machetes, axes, arrows, clubs, knives, a hand grenade, three motorbikes, and police uniform.
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In a major blow to President William Ruto’s ally, High Court Judge Freda Mugambi ruled that the bank had every right to appoint an administrator.
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555292/businesswoman-mary-wambui-loses-bid-to-save-glee-hotel-in-sh89b-row-with-bank
https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/crime-and-justice/article/2001555292/businesswoman-mary-wambui-loses-bid-to-save-glee-hotel-in-sh89b-row-with-bank
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Businesswoman Mary Wambui loses bid to save Glee Hotel in Sh8.9b row with bank
Businesswoman Mary Wambui has lost her grip on her Glee Hotel in the Sh 8.9 billion loan row with Equity Bank.
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