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The never-dying relationship between Kenyan politics and music takes new turn

By George Njunge   2025-06-01 13:37:42

In Kenya, music and politics deeply tie, with musicians playing key roles in political campaigns, but recent backlash against artists supporting unpopular leaders reveals the risks of this alliance.

Albert Ojwang: Death digs up echoes of police brutality

By George Njunge   2025-06-15 11:55:40

The death of Albert Ojwang highlights a disturbing pattern of extrajudicial killings in Kenya and raises urgent questions about systemic police impunity despite past high-profile convictions.

High Court lifts injunction on Kiambu's mini budget

By George Njunge   2025-06-27 00:00:00

The High Court has lifted a stay order that had suspended the implementation of a supplementary budget.

Police abduct Gachagua party's lobbyist in night raid

By George Njunge   2025-07-01 20:58:38

Suspected police officers on Monday night arrested a Limuru grassroots politician and took him to unknown destination.

Outrage as youth leaders grabbed by police outside court go missing

By George Njunge   2025-07-06 08:30:00

Peter Kinyanjui and Wanjiku Thiga were rearrested upon release by courts on cash bail and bond terms. Their whereabouts remain unknown.

Assistant chief blamed for death of man who allegedly stole maize in his farm

By George Njunge   2025-07-15 21:47:00

An assistant chief in Limuru, Kiambu County, has been linked to the death of a man he caught allegedly stealing maize on his farm.

Tears as 12-year-old Bridget Njoki is laid to rest

By George Njunge   2025-07-15 21:39:38

The tense mood was evident from the early morning hours as hundreds of mourners gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Ndumberi for the funeral service.

Heckles, grief mark comedian KK's final send off

By George Njunge   2025-07-23 18:04:00

The funeral drew a large crowd of digital content creators and mainstream media personnel who came to honor the 29-year-old.

NSSF targets 2 million trees in landmark conservation drive

By George Njunge   2025-08-11 14:16:25

NSSF is leading a campaign aimed at planting 2 million trees this financial year, together with the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.

NSSF, Labour Ministry in campaign to plant two million trees

By George Njunge   2025-08-17 12:05:24

NSSF in conjunction with the Labour Ministry, is leading a campaign to plant two million trees this financial year.

Activists want a statue in honour of youth shot during protests

By George Njunge   2025-08-21 12:49:51

According to the activists the monument will be a life long reminder of the brutality visited upon the youths who went on the streets and were met with batons rungus and deadly bullets.

County slams leaders for fabricating health crises

By George Njunge   2025-09-04 06:00:00

Some MPs accused of faking problems to undermine Kiambu health services. County insists hospitals remain open, patients receiving care daily.

Villagers set ablaze gang's getaway vehicles, motorbike after raid on home

By George Njunge   2025-09-18 00:00:00

Three cars belonging to suspected criminals and a motorbike were set ablaze on Wednesday morning after more than 30 men stormed a homestead in Boma village, Ndeiya, Limuru sub-county.

Family in agony as hospital holds woman's body for four months

By George Njunge   2025-09-22 06:00:00

A family in Ndeiya, Limuru, is appealing to the government and well-wishers for help to bury their mother, whose body has remained in the mortuary for over four months.

Ombudsman moves to act after The Standard's expos on detained body

By George Njunge   2025-09-29 07:38:00

The chairman said that in the above matter, the commission wrote to the Principal Secretary to act swiftly.

Kiambu DCP aspirants endorse Gachagaua for 2027 presidential race

By George Njunge   2025-09-29 16:49:57

Aspirants vying for various seats on DCP in Kiambu County have endorsed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua as their presidential candidate in 2027 General Election.

Karua accuses Ruto of state capture, weaponising law and betraying nation's dream

By George Njunge   2025-10-31 12:09:44

Karua noted that the people of Kenya are tired and speaking in unison against the regime that is strangling the democracy of the nation.

Senators shocked by state of Kiambu Hospital during surprise inspection visit

By George Njunge   2025-11-11 07:28:00

Onyonka later expressed shock at the state of the hospital’s kitchen, laundry division, and broken-down incinerator.

Community rebuilds law courts after June fire, restores justice

By George Njunge   2025-11-18 08:41:01

The community handed over the new building to Kikuyu Chief Magistrate Liza Gicheha yesterday.

Komen and Wakiihuri urge counties to build proper sports facilities

By George Njunge   2025-11-18 09:42:19

Athletics legends have asked county governments to have proper sport facilities to help nurture talent.