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Man stripped of Nakuru property sold by impersonator of dead owner

For more than a decade, Jamlick Muriuki Ngaari believed he had finally secured a piece of land in Nakuru’s fast-growing Naka area.He paid for it, cleared rates,fenced it, and even put up a perimeter wall. In a judgment delivered last week, the Environment and Land Court ruled that the man who sold h

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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DPP secures conviction of wardens over 2021 Kamiti prisoners escape

The Director of Public Prosecutions, Renson Ingonga, has secured the conviction of three prison wardens who worked at the Kamiti Maximum Prison when three convicted terrorists escaped the facility on November 14, 2021.This is after Senior Principal Magistrate(SPM) Boaz Ombewa found Robert Soi, Moses

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Protest strongly over Russia's illegal military hiring

It is saddening and puzzling that despite the horror stories of Kenyans, who were hoodwinked into joining the Russian military, recruiters are still releasing tens of advertisements to lure more Kenyans to enlist in this bloody war against Ukraine.Some of the Kenyans fighting in Ukrainehave been kil

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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When trust is what it takes to make good profit

While working as a front desk operator at a Nakuru-based hotel, Jeremiah Maina identified a business opportunity.He noticed that the hotel often experienced shortages of food items whenever suppliers failed to deliver on time, when commodities ran out quickly due to high customer traffic, or when su

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Unlocking Kenya's next phase of growth through powering SMEs

Kenya’s private sector has long been celebrated as the heartbeat of the nation’s economy, thanks to its dynamic, resilient and innovative nature. From manufacturing to financial services, it continues to power jobs and investment even in tough times.Yet beneath that resilience lies a difficult truth

By The Standard Jan 14, 2026

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President Ruto defends NYOTA programme as he slams opposition politics

President William Ruto has taken a fresh swipe at the united opposition, terming it a visionless and planless group set on misusing the youth to advance their political interests.Ruto, who was speakingduring his tour of Samburu and Laikipiacounties, criticised the leaders for traversing the country

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Manchester United confirmed Michael Carrick as interim manager until the end of the season on Tuesday, tasking him with leading the Red Devils back into the Champions League."Having the responsibility to lead Manchester United is an honour," said Carrick, 44, who won 12 major trophies in his 12-year

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To quit or not to quit: Signs you are ready for a career move

Thousands of graduates continue to enter the job market every year, while opportunities dwindle, and that will continue to be the professional landscape of 2026. Do you hold a job? Good. To stay relevant, you may have to ditch the traditional concept of loyalty and embrace strategic alignment.As the

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