Seven charged for allegedly defrauding a Swedish national of Sh60m inside Ruto’s office

Audio By Vocalize The seven accused persons claimed to be capable of arranging high-level government meetings. [Nancy Gitonga, The Standard] Seven suspects accused of defrauding a Swedish businessman of over Sh60 million in a fake 500 government ambulance supply deal allegedly conducted inside the Office of the President have been charged before a Nairobi court. …

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William Ruto Responds to Gachagua, Says He Had to Lose Weight to Serve Kenyans

President William Ruto responded to Rigathi Gachagua, dismissing claims about his health and insisting that his weight loss was intentional to serve Kenyans better He accused opposition leaders of not having good character, eating too much, and sleeping in meetings instead of engaging in constructive discussions. The President also criticized Gachagua personally, alleging corruption and…

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Saving livestock, strengthening climate resilience in Kenya’s drylands

Drought is the leading contributor to livestock deaths in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) in Kenya. According to a recent National Drought Management Authority report (NDMA), drought conditions continued to worsen across most ASAL counties, driven by persistent hot and dry weather throughout January 2026. Mandera, Wajir, Kwale, and Kilifi were classified in the Alarm phase, while…

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The Mbarire moment sparking fear of a mellowed Ruto

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire last week publicly criticised President William Ruto. [File, Standard] At a presidential campaign rally in Kabarnet in 2013, Coalition for Restoration of Democracy (CORD) flagbearer Raila Odinga was faced with a hostile crowd. The entire gathering in the stadium yelled at him as some shouted unprintable expletives at him. I was…

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State House dismiss claims seeking extra money

President William Ruto alongside first lady Rachel [File, Standard] State House says it has not sought any additional funding outside the original budget for the 2025-26 financial year. State House Comptroller, Katoo Ole Metito, appeared before the National Assembly Committee on National Administration and Internal Security, chaired by Narok West MP, Gabriel Tongoyo, where he…

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The Department of Meteorology Announces the List of Counties That Will Receive Rain in the Next 7 Days

The Kenya Meteorological Department predicted heavy rains in six areas from March 17 to 23 KMD said sunny and dry conditions are expected in the northeastern and northwestern counties while rain is expected The department said specific counties under rain warnings include several around the Rift Valley and coastal areas Nairobi – Some Kenyans have…

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