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Three killed in early morning house fire in Kericho

An elderly woman, her daughter and a house-help have died after their house in Kugerwet village, Kericho County, was razed down in a fire on Saturday.The victims were identified as an 82-year-old woman, her 52-year-old daughter and their 20-year-old housemaid. All three were burned beyond recognitio

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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How Cuba was blindsided by the operation to capture Maduro

The capture by US forces of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and the killing in the operation of 32 Cubans assigned to protect him represent a major blow for the island's revered intelligence services, experts say.Fearful of betrayal by dissenters within Venezuela's ranks, the leftist Maduro -- like

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Pangani Girls celebrates stellar KCSE performance

Pangani Girls School, Nairobi Principal Dr Millicent Odhiambo and students celebrate KCSE 2025 results at the school. The school scored a mean grade of 9.718. January 10th, 2026.[Elvis Ogina Standard]

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Management tips for your laying flocks

Dear Dr Messo,I am an upcoming poultry farmer from Kitale. I recently read your article on “Checklist for Building a Poultry House,” which opened my eyes to the mistakes I may have made in my project.I started with 500 layer chickens, but after just over six months, my flock has fallen to 450 birds.

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Court orders Kenya Power to execute Sh6b meters tender

The High Court has ordered Kenya Power to execute a Sh6 billion smart meters contract with a Chinese company that had been cancelled.Justice Roselyn Aburili said the Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPRB) erred byfailing to considerthat Justice John Chigiti had settled the case in fav

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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DPP exposes how preacher Makenzi used church to radicalise followers

Controversial preacher Paul Makenzi allegedly used the Good News International Church to radicalise followers through distorted biblical preaching, a Shanzu court was told.While testifying on the final day of the hearing, shortly before the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) closed

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Judiciary faces fresh test after defiant 2025 decisions against State

With High Court judges set to resume duties on Tuesday following the Christmas recess, focus is on how the Judiciary will carry forward the momentum of 2025.Last year, courts witnessed an unprecedented wave of constitutional petitions and rulings, covering Executive actions, legislative directives,

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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