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They want to silence me, Wamatangi says after demolition of business premises

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has condemned thedemolition of his business premisesnear Nyayo Stadium, terming it an “act of cowardice.”Speaking on Wednesday when he visited the site where debris of the demolished structures lay bare, Wamatangi alleged that the incident is a political witch-hunt m

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Thirsty villagers petition county over extreme water shortage

As debate rages on how devolution money has been spent by North Eastern region Governors, three elders have petitioned Garissa Governor Nathif Jama over extreme water shortage, saying devolved units have never initiated any project in their locations.The elders, Mohamud Hajir, Haret Nasteh Noor and

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Plans to expand coffee plantations in Laikipia takes root

Agriculture experts have identified suitable areas in Laikipia County where coffee can do better.In the coffee revival programme, a venture between the national and county governments, Laikipia is among the new areas where the highly valued crop would be planted and nurtured.According to County Gove

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Doctors' strike in Nairobi continues, KMPDU says

KMPDU Nairobi Branch Doctors led by Chairperson Dr. Malindi and Chairman Dr. Maelo Deogracious accompanied by other doctors demanding payments of arrears and medical cover from Nairobi County. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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CBE system struggles as teacher woes, resource gaps persist

The shift to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) system is facing major challenges aspoor assessment resultsand teacher complaints expose deep flaws in its rollout.Education experts warn that without urgent retraining of teachers, better resources and political support, the reform risks collapsing.

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Court declines to stop Rastafarian arrests over marijuana use

The High Court has declined to stop government arrests of Rastafarian members over marijuana use pending the determination of a petition on the decriminalisation of cannabis for spiritual use on March 19, 2026.Justice Bahati Mwamuye rejected an oral application by the Rastafarians to bar the police

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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Uganda opposition alleges vote rigging hours before polls

Supporters of opposition leader and presidential candidate for the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, listen to his remarks during the party’s final campaign rally ahead of the 2026 general elections in Kampala on January 12, 2026.[AFP]

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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No need to panic, Kindiki says as drought bites

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyans that the government is fully prepared to respond to the ongoing drought, saying adequate measures have been put in place to mitigate the situation.Speaking during the 14th Development Partners Forum in Nairobi on Wednesday, January 14, Kindiki sta

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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