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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515176/wetangula-faults-natembeya-for-opposing-ban-on-id-vetting
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Wetang'ula faults Natembeya for opposing ban on ID vetting
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called inclusivity in the issuance of national identification cards to enable citizens to access government services.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515213/parliament-resumes-sittings-after-short-break
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Parliament resumes sittings after short break
National Assembly and Senate to resume sittings on Tuesday after recess, agenda includes vetting of two CS nominees, 14 PSs, and ambassador nominees.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001515212/kenyans-react-to-rutos-mtkenya-interview
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Kenyans react to Rutos Mt.Kenya interview
President William Ruto has faced criticism after concluding his opening interview with journalists from the Mount Kenya region ahead of a five-day development tour.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/financial-standard/article/2001515185/treasurys-renewed-appetite-for-local-loans-to-hurt-firms
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Treasury's renewed appetite for local loans to hurt firms
Kenyan businesses face significant challenges in accessing credit due to high lending rates, a situation that could further be exacerbated by the government’s appetite for borrowing locally.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001515205/ruto-muturi-fired-himself
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Ruto: 'Muturi fired himself'
Justin Muturi dismissed himself after he skipped Cabinet meetings; President Ruto says he gave him second chance after he allegedly failed to perform as Attorney General.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001515154/inside-plans-to-dethrone-nakuru-and-bomet-governors
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Battle for power: Who wants to dethrone Nakuru and Bomet governors?
Both seasoned and emerging politicians have been organising social events to lay the groundwork for their campaigns.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/rift-valley/article/2001515170/senator-ole-kinas-planned-bull-distribution-in-limbo-as-elders-oppose-event
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Senator Ole Kina's planned bull distribution in limbo as elders oppose event
Several youths and the Maa Council of Elders leaders and residents are opposing the event, saying it will be a provocative mission that is meant to advance the ‘selfish political ends’
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515171/cognitive-demands-of-subjects-crucial-in-shaping-cbc-experts
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Cognitive demands of subjects crucial in shaping CBC, experts
Kenya’s education system has been criticised for being overly exam-focused, emphasizing grades over true understanding.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001514989/puzzle-of-mitahato-village-where-everyone-speaks-french-fluently
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Puzzle of Mitahato village where everyone speaks French fluently
It is perhaps the only place outside Francophone countries where it is spoken so widely. Last week, the village hosted a delegation from the French Embassy.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/education/article/2001515192/alarm-as-schools-close-early-amid-funding-gaps
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Alarm as schools close early amid funding gaps
Concerns are mounting among parents and education stakeholders over the persistent early closure of schools, defying the Ministry of Education’s official academic calendar.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515201/a-year-on-gen-ogollas-crash-still-unexplained
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A year on, Gen Ogolla's crash still unexplained
A year has passed since the death of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, yet the government has not released findings of the investigation into the military helicopter crash.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/financial-standard/article/2001515184/state-questions-private-sector-data-as-manufacturers-push-for-tax-cuts
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State questions private sector data as manufacturers push for tax cuts
The quality of data used to make decisions in the manufacturing sector has been put to question, even as manufacturers tabled their case before the government to remove taxes on inputs.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515202/how-young-kenyans-are-enslaved-in-myanmars-dark-digital-underworld
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How young Kenyans are enslaved in Myanmar's dark digital underworld
On March 22, 2025, 48 Kenyans tricked with promises of jobs in Thailand, arrived at JKIA after being rescued from Myanmar.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515189/gusii-leaders-split-over-matiangi-maragas-state-house-ambitions
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Gusii leaders split over Matiang'i, Maraga's State House ambitions
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has dismissed accusations that he is attempting to sabotage former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s presidential ambitions.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515195/ruto-starts-make-or-break-tour-of-gachagua-backyard
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Ruto starts make-or-break tour of Gachagua backyard
President William Ruto’s tour of Mt Kenya region begins Tuesday, amid mixed feelings among residents and leaders.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515200/court-shields-telkom-bosses-from-prosecution-in-sh15b-land-dispute
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Court shields Telkom bosses from prosecution in Sh15b land dispute
The High Court in Nairobi has blocked the prosecution of eight Telkom Kenya managers in a dispute over the surrender of Sh15 billion land for construction of a sports arena.
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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001515219/elon-musk-seeks-to-make-peace-with-africa-kenya-in-tour
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Elon Musk seeks to make peace with Africa, Kenya in tour
The much-publicised Elon Musk Africa tour will see him meet developers and politicians in Nairobi on June 13, The Standard can now reveal.
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Acting University of Nairobi Vice Chancellor Prof Margaret Hutchinson will not seek to replace Prof Kiama, even as applications for the role underway; she has served in interim since August last year.
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High Court declares directive requiring parents to pay school fees via e-Citizen unconstitutional, cites inadequate public participation and lack of stakeholder engagement.
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