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From looting to grounded fleet and leasing; inside KQ's turbulence

On clear mornings, a Kenya Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner can be seen surging over the Ngong Hills, tail emblazoned with the bold crimson colours of the national flag.An enduring symbol of Kenyan machismo, KQ represents “The Pride of Africa” – the connection between East Africa’s largest economy and

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Police pliers cost taxpayers Sh1m for 'pinching wrong person'

A Directorate of Criminal Investigation officer’s decision to use pliers to force a village elder repay Sh250,000 to an alleged complainant has cost Kenyans at least a million after the High Court found this a violation of the Constitution.In a case where officers arrested and tortured the wrong per

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Oil marketers join forces to drive up autogas adoption

Ola Energy MD Mohamed Elhoderi and Proto Energy CEO Joel Kamau during the official launch of OTO Gas LPG pump at OLA petrol station Buruburu, Nairobi, on January 14, 2026.[Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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Construction costs rise 20pc on skyrocketing cement prices

The consistent increase in the price of cement over the years has been a major contributor to the rising cost of construction in the country, which now stands at Sh54,730 per square metre for a simple bungalow.In 2024, this figure stood at Sh48,750, an increase of 12.27 per cent.Get Full Access for

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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I will be ODM's presidential candidate in 2027 if we go it alone, says Oburu

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga has hinted at a possible presidential run in the 2027 elections, citing the party’s constitution, which designates the party leader as its automatic flag bearer if ODM contests the race alone.He, however, said he could shelve those ambitions

By The Standard Jan 15, 2026

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