Cop Shakur Freed on Cash Bail After Denying Cybercrime Charges

Kenya Prisons Service (KPS) officer Jackson Kuria Kihara, also known as Cop Shakur, faced charges on Monday for allegedly publishing false information on social media. Kihara, who joined Kenyans in anti-finance bill protests in June and was subsequently suspended, has been accused of inciting panic and targeting government officials through his online posts. Prosecutors allege…

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IMF urges Kenya to fix fiscal framework, cut debt vulnerabilities to spur growth

President William Ruto and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva during a past meeting.[File,Standard] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Kenya to strengthen its fiscal framework and reduce debt vulnerabilities to improve the country’s resilience against economic and climate shocks. IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke, who concluded a three-day visit to Kenya on Tuesday, said the authorities…

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Kenya ends a decade-long dry spell against Morocco

Harambee Stars’ Ryan Ogam celebrate openning goal against Morocco on August 10, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The rivalry between the two teams began more than half a century ago in 1972, when the Harambee Stars first locked horns with the Atlas Lions of Morocco at the African Cup of Nations. Kenya was still finding its…

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Dorcas Gachagua ministers at Beacon Hill Church, California

Pastor Dorcas Gachagua ministering at at Beacon Hill Church in California, USA. PHOTO/@Pastor_Dorcas/X Pastor Dorcas Gachagua, the wife of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has shared her joy and gratitude after ministering at Beacon Hill Church in California, USA. Taking to her official X account on Monday, June 9, 2025, Pastor Dorcas expressed how honoured…

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Ambani v Mutoka: Who will save limping Leopards?

Westlands MP and diehard AFC Leopards fan Tim Wanyonyi with club patron Alex Muteshi, U-45 Unit Branch chairman Olympia Musonye and candidates during a meeting in Nairobi on Thursday ahead of elections on June 29, 2025. [Courtesy]  Stakes are high as a total of 2,706 registered AFC Leopards SC members are expected to cast their votes to…

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School Games: Ng’iya Girls and St Mary’s Yala crowned Nyanza basketball 3×3 champions

Cindy Patience and Cecilia Akinyi (R) of Ng’iya Girls celebrate after winning the Nyanza Region basketball 3×3 girls’ title on July 12,2025. [Washington Onyango, Standard] Ng’iya Girls High School and St Mary’s School Yala are the 2025 Nyanza Region Secondary School basketball 3×3 champions. Yala were crowned the new regional boys’ champions after coming from…

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Trump’s orders draw disquiet and fear of chaos

(L-R) US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance attend the National Prayer Service at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC, on January 21, 2025. [ AFP] When US President Donald Trump was sworn into office on Monday, he relished the moment terming it the…

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Dennis Oliech shares why Kenyan academies do not produce world class talents

Harambee Stars legend Dennis Oliech has identified one problem hindering Kenyan football academies from producing world-beating footballers. Former Harambee Stars captain Dennis Oliech has identified the flaws within Kenyan football academies, which he blames for not producing good young footballers. Oliech, who played in France for nine years with Nantes, Auxerre and Ajaccio, says he…

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